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Wells Fargo to lay off nearly 300 in Arizona

Wells Fargo will reportedly lay off nearly 300 employees in Arizona.
11 years ago
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Habit Burger to open Scottsdale location, sixth in Arizona

The Habit Burger Grill will soon have a sixth restaurant in Arizona when it opens a Scottsdale location next week.
11 years ago
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Report: 11 Arizona companies among fastest-growing in U.S.

More than 10 Arizona companies have reportedly made a list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.
11 years ago
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Allegiant announces two new routes from Mesa Gateway

Allegiant Air announced two new routes from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway on Tuesday.
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Scottsdale OKs plan to demolish Borgata, build condos

Scottsdale city officials have approved a plan to replace the ritzy Borgata at Scottsdale shopping center with condominiums.
11 years ago
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Gov. Jan Brewer to lead trade mission to India

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will lead a trade mission to India this week, her office said Monday.
11 years ago
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Spirit Airlines launches service to Minneapolis/St. Paul

Want to check out the Twin Cities? There's a flight for that.
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Arizona reaps jobs, funds from decades-long boom in federal contracting

Federal contract spending in Arizona grew more than three times faster than the national rate over the past 20 years, according to a Cronkite News Service analysis of government data.
11 years ago
Bob McClay

Suburban Phoenix shoppers get (cash) mob mentality

Saturday shoppers may be able to save a little money by joining a cash mob.
11 years ago
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Attorney: Prescott may not be able to afford new hotshot crew

The Granite Mountain Hotshot crew that was nearly wiped out by the Yarnell Hill wildfire may not be reformed because the city is concerned about its insurance premiums, the city's attorney said Thursday.
11 years ago
Carter Nacke

Judge questions giving OK to AMR bankruptcy plan

NEW YORK (AP) – Lawyers for American Airlines pressed a judge Thursday to approve the company’s plan to merge with US Airways and exit bankruptcy protection, but the judge delayed a ruling because of the federal government’s lawsuit against the merger. This was supposed to be American’s victory lap _ the day that a judge […]
11 years ago
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Arpaio: Federal government should pay for desert rescues

The federal government should pay for immigrants to be rescued out of the Arizona desert, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said in a Thursday press release.
11 years ago
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Study: Chances of poor climbing economic ladder in Arizona are mixed

Location matters when it comes to the chances that a child born into poverty in Arizona will move up the economic ladder during his lifetime, a recent study shows.
11 years ago
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Report: Arizona drinkers cost taxpayers $860 per person

You may want to think twice before saying, "Just one more."
11 years ago
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Arizona joins federal lawsuit to block American-US Airways merger

Arizona joined a Justice Department lawsuit Tuesday to block the proposed merger of Tempe-based US Airways and American Airlines, saying the merger would eliminate competition and hurt consumers with higher airfares and fewer choices.
11 years ago
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Study: Vast majority of immigrants want to become citizens, few do

More than 93 percent of Hispanic immigrants who are in this country illegally say they want to apply for citizenship, but fewer than half of whose who can apply do so, according to research by the Pew Hispanic Center.
11 years ago
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Burger chain plans move to metro Phoenix

A Florida-based hamburger chain is making its way west, with plans to open a restaurant in Chandler next year.
11 years ago
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Arizona joins challenge of US Air-American merger

Arizona has joined a handful of states and the U.S. Department of Justice in an attempt to block the proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines.
11 years ago
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Is now the time to buy? 6 things to consider when buying a home

Often we feel pressure to buy a home because it's the "grown up" thing to do. Here are six things to think about when you are considering purchasing a home.
11 years ago
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Phoenix office among top 20 coworking spots

The appeal of coworking has been increasing over the last few several years and Co+Hoots in the city of Phoenix has been ranked seventh for the top coworking spaces in the U.S
11 years ago
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Tempe-based Kilt raises $65K for military families

Tilted Kilt, a Tempe-based sports bar chain, raised over $65,000 for military families.
11 years ago
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Tom’s BBQ opens new location in Chandler

A family-owned barbeque restaurant has opened a new location in the city of Chandler, Ariz.
11 years ago
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar opening first location in Arizona

The famous Texas burger and beer joint will open its first location in the city of Scottsdale.
11 years ago
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California-based Living Spaces opening first store in Arizona

Home furnishing store Living Spaces will open its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz.
11 years ago