Category: Economy
China Trade Deficit Causes 50,000 Lost Jobs In Arizona
China Trade Deficit Causes 50,000 Lost Jobs In Arizona Since 2001, the trade deficit with China has made a major impact on the United States. 2.8 million jobs have been lost, mainly in the manufacturing industry. However, now the deficit … Continue reading
weGrow Phoenix Opens, Cultivating Opportunities In Arizona
weGrow Phoenix – As interest in the medical marijuana industry increases, weGrow offers franchisees a chance to be a part of it. The demand for Medical marijuana is growing across the state. And with the law of supply and demand … Continue reading
Arizona Sustainability Report: How Well Is The State Doing?
Phoenix and Arizona Sustainability: How does Arizona fare when it comes to being green? The Good, the Bad and the Dirty It seems like every week there’s a new list or report being published. So it’s hard to keep track … Continue reading
Arizona Business Promotions and People Moving Up
Arizona Business Promotions: Arizona business is booming as important executives across the Valley are being appointed, promoted and honored. Major companies highlight their updates on essential leaders within their divisions. Congratulations to the following who have shown excellence in their … Continue reading
Office Makeovers: Office Tenants Are Doing More With Less
Space crunch Office Makeovers: Change in workplace dynamics has office tenants doing more with less If you think the recession is killing the corner office, you may be partially correct. Younger-worker preferences and emerging technologies, including cell phones, laptops and … Continue reading
New WESTMARC President Leverages GPEC Experience To Benefit Organization
In June, Michelle Rider was named WESTMARC president and CEO. On July 1, she officially replaced Jack Lunsford, who had held the post for seven years. For nine years, Rider has held key positions with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council … Continue reading
West Valley Cities Are Looking Toward Foreign Trade Zone To Boost Their Local Economies
After three years of hard work and dedication, WESTMARC and West Valley city leaders finally saw their labor come to fruition with the formal granting of the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (GMFTZ) in December. The establishment of the Foreign … Continue reading
Arizona Green Jobs Continue to Increase
Arizona Green Jobs: Energy efficient and green jobs in Arizona are booming. Thanks to consumer demands for energy-saving services and products, the green workforce is increasing with multiple jobs created and available across the state. Arizona green jobs have grown … Continue reading
Infographic: Post-Recession Employment Trends
Regarding employment trends, the sluggish recovery from the Great Recession has been better for men than for women, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The post-recession trends are a sharp turnabout from … Continue reading
The State’s Budget Crisis Is Further Straining The Judiciary System
When talk turns to the state’s budget crisis, the discussion almost invariably focuses on the impact funding cuts will have on Arizona’s health and education systems. Among the general public, however, little to no thought is given to the effect … Continue reading
Despite WESTMARC CEO Change, WESTMARC Keeps Its Focus
WESTMARC CEO Change – When WESTMARC entered its 21st year this past January, an announcement was made that few members expected. Jack Lunsford, WESTMARC CEO for the past seven years, announced he would be stepping down for health reasons. In … Continue reading
Arizona Business Promotions and People Moving Up
Arizona Business Promotions – Arizona business is booming as important executives across the Valley are being appointed, promoted and honored. Major companies highlight their updates on essential leaders within their divisions. Congratulations to the following who have shown excellence in … Continue reading
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The Impact of Apple Products