Business

Business headlines from the Arizona Daily Star

ExpressJet to cut last flights from Tucson - (Found July 11, 2008 )

ExpressJet Airlines raised Tucson's hopes by delivering much-coveted non-stop air service.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247692.php

Builder seeks $50M tax break - (Found July 11, 2008 )

The developer of Mission Peaks, the proposed 15,000-home project west of Sahuarita, wants millions of dollars in tax breaks from the town if it builds within its boundaries.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247252.php

Franchise builds on granite foundation - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Most new business owners would be hard-pressed to say their venture's core is rock-solid. But Kara Middendorf can honestly say the center of her business is made of granite.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247442.php

Arizona tourism strong in 2007, but troubles loom this year - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Tourists flocked to Arizona in record numbers last year, and they spent a lot of money when they were here.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247735.php

US Airways to drop movies - (Found July 11, 2008 )

US Airways, based in Tempe, said it will start removing in-flight video systems to save costs.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247671.php

Women's conference is Sept. 12 - (Found July 11, 2008 )

2008 Arizona Women's Conference will cover topics including women in underrepresented careers.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247673.php

Maquiladora tours set for this fall - (Found July 11, 2008 )

The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host tours of maquiladoras in Nogales, Sonora.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247674.php

Thorns & Flowers - (Found July 11, 2008 )

A flower to the Tucson mayor and City Council for giving the OK for the final alignment for the extension of the Barraza-Aviation Parkway from Broadway to Interstate 10 Downtown LINKS.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247600.php

Marie McIntyre: Is husband enjoying harassment at work - (Found July 11, 2008 )

Q My husband, "Jerry," works with three completely unprofessional women. They send e-mails about sex and try to trick male co-workers into viewing Internet porn. One of their e-mails said "meet the new employees," then showed a bunch of strippers.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/business/247608.php