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A Goodman is Hard to Find: How Adam Goodman is looking to change the world one business at a time

Walking into the Phoenix office of Goodmans Interior Structures, you’re introduced to a sensory explosion of translucent glass doors, sculptures, art, and books. Employees freely traverse the floor, some at

Go Local for the Holidays: 5 Misconceptions About Locally Owned Businesses

It’s that time of year, once again, when you can spot long, winding lines snaking their way around Macy’s, Target, and other large retailers. In the U.S., we instinctually patronize

Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market: Offering Healthy Produce, Local Products, and More

Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers headed down to the Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market, where he wandered amongst the over 80 vendors offering fresh local produce, artisan foods, and all

Why Do Tucsonans Shop Local?

The past few years saw a flurry of articles breathlessly warning of the death of retail, crediting online shopping for its demise. But this narrative isn’t entirely accurate. Retail actually

KXCI: On Air With Music and Voices from the Tucson Community

Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers headed down to 4th Ave in Tucson to check out 91.3 KXCI, the city’s premier community radio station. Since 1983, KXCI has served as a

Doc Holli-Days: Tombstone’s 2nd Annual Star-Studded Festival

Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers packed up his bags and headed to Tombstone for the second annual Doc Holli-Days, a festival that pays tribute to some of the legendary figures

WaveLab: From Garage to Recording Studio

This week, Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers pays a visit to WaveLab, the city’s premier sound recording studio, run by Craig Schumacher.

Behind the Scenes of “Where Does Your Money Go?”

It’s a clear, sunny, typical Saturday in Tucson, Arizona, as vendors set up their tents along 4th Avenue. The Street Fair doesn’t begin for another hour, so the crowds haven’t

The Burgeoning of Downtown Tucson: An Economic Boon

Downtown Tucson has grown up over the past 8 years. Thanks to extensive development, the city is now unrecognizable compared to how it looked in the mid-2000s. And while it’s

How Much Do Rockhounds Spend? The Economic Impact of the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase

Each January-February, people from across the globe flock to the Old Pueblo for the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase—the largest event of its kind in the world. It runs

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