Statistics show strong signs of economic growth in the state.

Also: Less regulation, expanded Arizona-Mexico trade, ballot initiative reform.

Dropping unemployment, new employers, and a growing downtown.

Retail shops see rush once it's too late for delivery of online shopping orders.

Tucson poised for growth behind increased federal spending, population growth.

Eller Economic Development Program teaches local small businesses the basics.

Kathleen Eriksen takes over leadership of public-private entity in midst of renaissance.

Greater Tucson Leadership focuses on ensuring they are up for the job.

Imports, exports and tourism flow across the border and build the local economy.

Will a proposition to raise Arizona’s minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020 make it to the November ballot? If so, key arguments for and against it are already in place. Nancy Montoya explores them in this edition of the Friday Business Report.