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The article presents information on Jacobs Assay Office, the oldest family business of Tucson, Arizona. It was not certain that Jacobs Assay Office would survive to become Tucson's oldest family business. Assay is the science of analyzing rocks to define the presence, quality and amount of metals they contain. The report by the assayer and the market price of metals consider if ore is worth mining. These reports tells prospectors know whether they have a strike or need to try again. Surviving competitions and 1969 mining depressions, Jacobs Assay has completed 125 year.

The article focuses on business-related news from 2006 in Tucson, Arizona. Already some of the mass transit improvements have taken effect, safety projects are being constructed and initial planning on road projects is underway. The market will continue to slow during the first quarter of 2007, but economic and population growth will help turn the market around. The region's continued population growth is putting the city on the radar on more national retailers.

The article focuses on the insights of Judith Clinco, chief executive and nurse of Tucson, Arizona Catalina In-Home Services, on the importance of in-home health care to individuals. She claimed that the industry is the fastest growing in the U.S. Clinco also noted that this type of health care is mostly for elders but also includes the chronically ill and people in the process of dying.

The article reports on various developments in the city of Tucson, Arizona. Part of the city development is the construction of Tucson-Pima Public Library which spent 406, 730 dollar with an area of 15, 550 square foot. Moreover, the city government constructed a new government buildings to attract offices and bring people back to the downtown's stores and restaurants. Furthermore, one of the progress of the city is the housing development project which able people to live in a comfortable living.

Reports on the issues involved in the plan of building an aerial tramway to the summit of Mount Lemmon in Arizona. Physical limitations of installing the aerial tramway over the complex landscape; Multiple jurisdictions that would have to be approved of the plan; Statements of qualification sought from firms who will be asked to provide a feasibility assessment, planning, design and construction administration for the proposed project.

Reports that almost 400 students from across the Tucson and as far away as the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona, spent a day learning about mathematics and science at the GenNEXT career day on April 26, 2005. Presentation of the hands-on workshop and demonstration tour for children and youth by the IBM research center at the University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park for the 10th year; Aim of the event to encourage an interest in engineering and scientific subjects; Reactions of event participants.

This article focuses on information technology. Transition is the byword for information technology. Therefore, its also the byword for the Information Technology Association of Southern Arizona. Developing more local business and refocusing goals is topping the agenda for the Plastics and Advanced Composites Cluster of the Southern Arizona Tech Council during 2005. The 75-member cluster established in 1997, has followed the industry in Arizona as it has moved to progressively more advanced materials and applications.

The article reports that Carondelet Health Network company is building two new ambulatory surgery centers. Work began on February 3, 2005 on a 14,000 square-foot, $4.6 million Carondelet Foothills Surgery Center. CDG Architects Ltd. was the designer of the foothills center, which is being developed under the supervision of Michael R. Wattis Inc. Highton Co. is the designer of the St. Mary's project, which is being built under the supervision of Cotlow Co. Although Carondelet is the most visible partner in both projects, the healthcare organization is a minority shareholder in both operations, which will be operated through limited liability corporations with separate boards of directors.

This article reports on the organization, Biosphere 2 which is looking for money and a business model that works. The center's owner, Decisions Investment Corp. of Ft. Worth, Texas, has announced it is seeking proposals for either a management partnership or purchase of the 300,000-square-foot complex of offices, classrooms, laboratories, as well as a hotel and conference center on a 140-acre campus near Oracle, Arizona. The announcement is the latest chapter in the troubled tale of this ecological showcase or publicity stunt, turned prospective research institute and tourist attraction. Biosphere 2 has been struggling for a purpose since before the last "bionaut" emerged from under its latticework glass dome in 1994.

The article reports on the impact of impact of allowing trucks from Mexico to travel in the U.S. The U.S. Congress and union leaders opposed on the plan, but when, and if that time comes, packers shippers along Interstate 19 between Nogales and Tucson will be among the first to feel the impact. If Mexican trucks are allowed to travel anywhere in the U.S., packers could choose to move away from the border, closer to the majority of their consumers.

The article reports on the move of local lenders to hire former workers of First Magnus Financial Corp., who were terminated due to the August 16, 2007 collapse of the company, in Tucson, Arizona. Barbara Owen, sales associate of Bank of America Mortgage company (BAM), reveals the plan of BAC to employ four or five people for its other branches. It is also cited that Stewart Title Co. has organized a mortgage industry job fair wherein 50 employers have participated.

The article discusses the significance of the Internet in the automobile industry in the U.S. Accordingly, the integration of detailed information has made car dealership paved its way to car buyers without any hassles and time wasting. Among the car dealers who have succeeded in such business are John Phillips, the business development director for Royal Automotive Group, and Michael DiChristofano, president of the Tucson New Car Dealers Association.

The article reports on the shortage of doctors and nurses in Tucson, Arizona. According to Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association vice president of communications Bridget O'Gara, universities, community colleges and hospitals are posed with challenges of lack of medical staff to handle the increasing population in the region. She stated that there are only 219 doctors per 100, 000 residents.

The article reports on the expansion initiatives of St. Joseph Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Aside from a fifth-floor neurology institute worth $30 million to be added on the building, a Women's pavilion and a medical office building will also be constructed. There will also be an increase in hospital beds and renovation of the main entrance and corridor.

The article reports on the plans of Pima County for the construction of its first library. According to Facilities Director Michael Tuinstra, the library will establish the pattern for future projects, with the emphasis on integration. It will be located across the street from the Flowing Wells Community Center to create a civic core for the area.

The article reports on the promise of Bob Mathis, vice president of the Airforce Asset Management Group for Actus Lend Lease LLC, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base that military personnel will have the opportunity to live in homes on base comparable to what is off base in Arizona. The firm states that the Department of Defense will save $16 billion on renovation and replacement of base housing. The company will also maintain the housing for five decades.

The article focuses on the consideration of the commissioners from Pima County's Planning and Zoning Commission in Arizona of a draft ordinance that will amend its land use code. This will include the establishment of rules for animal rescue and wildlife rehabilitation facilities. The proposed amendment is expected to give greater discretion to hearing officers to decide on size and compatibility. It would also permits those operating the refuges to know the building standards they need to meet.

The article reports on the impact of tighter rules on importing from Mexico on Southern Arizona. It has been considered that such rules are making life more demanding to the importers. With the Free and Secure Trade initiative and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, more emphasis is given on preparation before reaching the border. Armando Goncalvez of Customs and Border Protection stresses greater restrictions on trade pave the way for shippers to see improved transit times.

The article reports on the first step taken by the Northwest Medical Center to open a new hospital in Marana, Arizona. It is stated that Northwest Medical Center has acquired 58 acres on the southwest corner of West Moore Road and Interstate 10 for $13.2 million on June 13, 2007. Meanwhile, Northwest spokeswoman Kim Chimene stated that the company is still waiting that their demographics in the area is suitable for building a hospital.

The article offers news briefs related to developments in the construction industry in Tucson, Arizona. City officials of Tucson highlight preservation, and historic redevelopment project at the dedication ceremony. On the other hand, home sales in Tucson continued to decline even if new home building permits had rebounded. A renovation and expansion project of Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa has been started.

The article reports on the growth of the recreational vehicle (RV) park business in Arizona. It was noted that RV renters are vacationing all year round instead of winter season and stay longer in the trip. Carol Nash, owner of Tucson Mountain RV affirms that the park has regular seasonal and year-round guests which offers inexpensive rates and access to the city. The Cactus Country RV Resort and Mobile Home Community is a pre-dominant business, however, year-round stay is increasing.

The article offers news briefs related to business in Tucson, Arizona. Homebuilder John Wesley Miller has received an Arizona Innovation Award from Tucson Governor Janet Napolitano. Toll Brothers Inc. is celebrating its fortieth anniversary of building luxury home this year 2007. Bruce Wright, associate vice-president for Economic Development at the University of Arizona will talk about the launch of a biotechnology park at Tucson, in a meeting of Tucson Commercial Real Estate Women.

The article offers news briefs related to business industry in Southern Arizona. Mark Gleiberman, president and founder of MG Properties, is now the sixth largest apartments owner in the Tucson area with finalization of the company's 1,102-unit acquisition. Marketing Online Menu (MOM), a new online application, is being offered on the Internet by Long Realty in Tucson. NAC Construction will be completing road improvements to Continental Links road under the contract to the Town of Marana.

The article reports on the plan of Danny Hernandez and his wife Suzanne to establish a local franchise PRStore, which offers marketing solutions for small businesses in Tucson Arizona. According to Suzanne, they are specializing in providing high quality advertising and marketing materials to make the whole process more efficient. The PRStore provides professionally designed company logos, marketing material, and advertisements that address client's special needs and wants.

The article reports that Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc. (TREO) will be assuming control over Puerto Nuevo Tucson on July 1, 2007. This would also include taking over the facilitation of the project of establishing the city as a major inland trade center. Furthermore, TREO Chief Executive Officer Joe Snell said that the company will be following the concept set by Puerto Nuevo in their feasibility study.

The article offers news briefs related to the construction industry in the U.S. A program to educate homebuyers on environmentally friendly products are being designed by the KB Home. An event that highlight on architectural encouragement will be held on October 13 to 21, 2007 by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for its annual Architecture Week. The members of the Arizona Builders' Alliance (ABA) had issued $10,700 for scholarship to 19 students.

The article reports developments in the real estate sector in Arizona. The housing developed by Empire Co. Ltd. is nearing completion. AmericaBuilt Construction and its affiliate company, AmericaBuilt Communities, have sought for bankruptcy protection due to several contract cancellations. The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association's Green Building Council has pledged to support the Street of Green Homes, a showcase of new technology in environmental design and construction.

The article discusses the significance of planning for commercial real estate to achieve economic growth in Tucson, Arizona in 2007. It cites on considering land use and infrastructure and how they will affect the pattern of growth over the next several decades it is according to the Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO). It states that if local economic development efforts are going to keep up, TREO needs to work with local developers and brokers to keep the land ready.

The article focuses on the business performance of commercial real estate in the Midtown of Tucson, Arizona. It cites that business owners are moving their offices to the North and Northeast due to the traffic and metropolitan growth. It cites that the overall lease rates are affected by the ratio of class B and class C buildings and not everybody wanted to be in those environments. Brokers have viewed a lower lease rate and more incentives on the market.

The article focuses on the performance of commercial real estate market in Tuczon, Arizona in 2007. It cites that after the reported market raise, it has little changed and the absorption of vacant space has remained at a constant 200,000 to 300,000 square feet per year. It states that the new office developments has slowed within the city limits by higher construction costs and impact fees, but still surging in unincorporated areas.

The article offers news briefs related to the construction and real estate industry in Tucson, Arizona. The 36th annual Home and Patio Show of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association will be held on the second week of April 2007. KB Home installed permanent anchor systems on every home the company builds. Quarterpenny Corp. purchased a 330-unit Sandstone Apartments from Sandstone Arizona LLC.

The article reports on housing developments in Tucson, Arizona including the construction of a homestead property, and solar and green homes in the area. Real estate developers such as brothers, Tony Marrs and Kit Marrs, decided to construct a housing property at the Mountain View Ranch designed for home sites for individuals or homebuilders. The demand for solar and green homes has urged homebuilders to build more projects amidst doubts due to lack of manufacturers and installers.

The article reports developments in construction and real estate industry in Tucson, Arizona. 447 building permits for single family homes were issued in February 2007. The number of resale homes sold in February has declined in February, according to the Multiple Listing Service report. According to the Commercial Real Estate Outlook published by the National Association of Realtors, Tucson has some of the least amount of industrial space available.