Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill with Republican Senator John Hoeven (N.D.) that boosts jobs and expands electricity and broadband access across rural Arizona by allowing rural Arizona electric and telecommunications co-ops to adjust Rural Utilities … [Read more...] about Sinema Boosting Rural Arizona Jobs, Electric and Broadband Services
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Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs
A new report released by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity is projecting strong job growth in the state over the next two years, with the largest gains happening in sectors hit hardest by the pandemic. “Arizona is a place where opportunities are plentiful and jobs are growing,” said … [Read more...] about Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs
Setting Up Your Workspace for Success in 2021
Last year, having a home office went from being a luxury for people who telecommuted to a necessity for a huge part of our population. Work-life balance took on a whole new meaning as we tried to be productive while having children, pets and partners around 24/7. Although everyone is hopeful that … [Read more...] about Setting Up Your Workspace for Success in 2021
Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is … [Read more...] about Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Go Daddy Expansion Creating 300 AZ Jobs
Governor Jan Brewer today was proud to stand with GoDaddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, as executives with the Arizona-based company announced plans for a significant expansion in Tempe. The expansion is expected to generate 300 quality, new jobs for the fast-growing provider of Web … [Read more...] about Go Daddy Expansion Creating 300 AZ Jobs
Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Arizona’s bioscience sector added jobs at nearly four times the national rate over the past decade and experienced double-digit job growth during the economic recovery, a new report shows. The new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation, … [Read more...] about Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs
The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) is currently the nation’s largest collaborative effort designed to restore ecosystems in United States forests. The four National Forests involved with this project, Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto, are poised to see a significant change … [Read more...] about Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs
Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
Expanding beyond the initial phase of incubating a new business is accelerating a growing business. This is the first goal at the city of Flagstaff’s Innovation Mesa, where the city intends to build a business accelerator adjacent to the current location of Northern Arizona Center for … [Read more...] about Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
Kirkpatrick Attends Jobs Meeting
For her first stop on a two-week “Arizona Values, Arizona First” tour of nearly 20 cities and towns across Congressional District 1, Ann Kirkpatrick attended a community meeting in Holbrook addressing concerns about the local economies of Eastern Arizona.Jobs are critically important in CD1, and … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Attends Jobs Meeting
Local Teens Securing First Jobs
When Tiffany Halvorsen was 15, she applied for her very first job at Chick-fil-A. She recalls, “I was super nervous, and I don’t know why. When you first get a job anywhere, you just want someone to call you back.” Now 19 and studying forestry at NAU, she is grateful for the interviewing and time … [Read more...] about Local Teens Securing First Jobs
