by Melissa | May 10, 2017 | Economy
Arizona tribal casino gambling revenue up by 4.2 percent PinalCentral The Arizona Department of Gaming says contributions to the state from tribal gambling revenue will be about $25 million for the quarter that ended on March 31. That’s about a 4.2 percent...
by Melissa | May 4, 2017 | Development, Economy
More copper mining projects mean ‘bright’ future for state by Kaly Nasiff | Cronkite News Despite federal roadblocks, copper mining still has a bright future in Arizona, industry officials say. In 2016, mining accounted for 11,500 jobs in Arizona, down...
by Melissa | May 3, 2017 | Development, Economy, Maricopa
Edison Pointe Retail Center Set to Begin Construction As Maricopa’s population nears 50,000, developers are recognizing the community’s potential and are set to invest millions of dollars in a new retail center. Vintage Partners is performing site work on...
by Melissa | Apr 26, 2017 | Economy
New book examines decline in sheep industry in Pinal, across the country by Melissa St. Aude | Casa Grande Dispatch With her latest book, “Where Have All The Sheep Gone?,” author and historical geographer Barbara Jaquay hopes to shine a light on an industry that’s...
by Melissa | Apr 26, 2017 | Development, Economy
Pollack study shows hotel demand growing by Apache Junction Independent A recently released study by Elliott Pollack and Co. provides some good news based on Pinal County’s economic development efforts over the past two years, according to a press release. Pollack’s...
by Melissa | Apr 26, 2017 | Economy, Hayden
Hayden sees its dying days by Trey Ross | Arizona Sonora News It’s not a ghost town but it feels like one. The streets of Hayden are lined with boarded-up businesses — Grimebusters Laundry, Casa Rivera Restaurant, an appliance store — and abandoned schools. Crumbling...
