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Analysis of AZ Income Tax Reform

March 24, 2011 By techsuperadmin Leave a Comment

Revised Rates Would Be Lowest of Any State with an Income Tax, says Tax Foundation analysts. (An Arizona Senate committee has voted for a 'flat tax' .  The Senate Finance committee voted 4-2 this week to pass the income tax reform which would eliminate some deductions including those for mortgage … [Read more...] about Analysis of AZ Income Tax Reform

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: bill, federal adjusted gross income, graduated income tax, income tax rate, income tax reform, percent, rate, senate finance committee, State, Table

Expansion of Solar Industry in Arizona

March 18, 2011 By techsuperadmin 1 Comment

Governor Jan Brewer is announcing expansion of First Solar Manufacturing Company.  Headquartered in Tempe, the company will expand its presence in Arizona with a 135-acre technology campus in Mesa. Their initial investment totals $300 million and is expected to create 600 quality jobs – with the … [Read more...] about Expansion of Solar Industry in Arizona

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: advanced thin film, art production facility, expansion, governor brewer, Investment, location, manufacturing, renewable energy field, solar power plants, State

NAU Boosts Local Economy –- Businesses Thrive

March 15, 2011 By Nancy R. Harrison Leave a Comment

Northern Arizona University is a prominent player in the economic vitality of Flagstaff and the state of Arizona. That’s according to a report recently released by NAU’s Arizona Rural Policy Institute. The report, The Economic Contributions of Northern Arizona University to the State of Arizona … [Read more...] about NAU Boosts Local Economy –- Businesses Thrive

Filed Under: Business, Local News, Tourism Tagged With: Development, economic development agencies, economy, nau students, northern arizona university, percent, president, rich bowen, State, wayne fox

Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package

February 14, 2011 By techsuperadmin 1 Comment

PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today called the Legislature into Special Session for the consideration of a comprehensive plan to put Arizona back to work. Known as the Arizona Competitiveness Package, the proposal includes a mix of targeted business incentives and broad tax reforms designed to rev … [Read more...] about Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: arizona leaders, business incentives, creation, Development, economic competitiveness, economy, governor brewer, percent, stable industries, State

AZ Bioscience Jobs Grew During Recession

February 4, 2011 By techsuperadmin Leave a Comment

During the recessionary years of 2008-09, bioscience jobs in Arizona grew by 7 percent while Arizona’s overall private sector lost 11 percent of its jobs, according to a new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. The annual study by the Battelle … [Read more...] about AZ Bioscience Jobs Grew During Recession

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: capital, flinn foundation, national institutes of health, partnership practice, percent, sector, State, technology partnership, total, venture capital investments

Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth

January 25, 2011 By Jon Gustafson Leave a Comment

Drake Cement’s nearly-complete $310 million production plant is located within Yavapai County in Paulden, Arizona – once a historic ghost town and about 60 miles southwest of Flagstaff. Bringing Drake to the region is expected to employ approximately 550 people in construction projects and provide … [Read more...] about Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: bureau of labor statistics, chino valley area, consumption, deputy city manager, economic development organization, economic development strategy, economy, plant, recession, State

Governor’s Flagstaff Speech

January 22, 2011 By techsuperadmin 1 Comment

(Governor Jan Brewer's speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon.  These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon.  Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who … [Read more...] about Governor’s Flagstaff Speech

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: budget, creation, economic competitiveness, economic development agencies, expansion, flagstaff chamber of commerce, northern arizona university, State, Tax, vibrant private sector

Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week

January 20, 2011 By techsuperadmin Leave a Comment

Gov. Jan Brewer will discuss the state of Arizona, key aspects of the upcoming legislative session and the recently formed Arizona Commerce Authority during her keynote speech at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & ATHENA Awards ceremony on Friday, January 21, 2011. The … [Read more...] about Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: athena awards, Business, business peers, ceremony, community, flagstaff chamber of commerce, governor addresses, keynote speech, State, Week

Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business

January 19, 2011 By Theresa Bierer Leave a Comment

While many people say Arizona’s economic recovery is going to be slower than other states, there seems to be a consensus that things will improve in this new year.   A change is welcomed at Hunt’s True Value Lumber in Flagstaff. They have had an up close look at the outcomes of … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: arizona small business association, Business, business advocacy, cautious optimism, Lumber, partnership business, small business association, State, Value

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