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It's Easy to Start a Business in Tucson

Posted March 15, 2016

Getting a required business license to open a business in Tucson (and paying ensuing taxes) can be done online through the City of Tucson's Finance Department.

One thing to remember if you are buying an existing business is that you are liable for any unpaid taxes of the seller. Before purchasing any business, you should require the seller to provide a “Letter of Good Standing” issued by the City’s License Section, which is a document that states there is no tax amount outstanding.

Sign Up for a Free Audit to Save Water and Money

Posted March 15, 2016

It's "Fix a Leak" week across the country, and Tucson Water is doing its part to encourage customers to save water all year through its Zanjeros program.

Zanjeros are specially-trained water efficiency experts who have performed thousands of comprehensive inventories of home water use that helped customers lower their water bills. Learn more about your home’s water-using fixtures, water meter, plumbing, irrigation, and more.

Recruitment Opens for Public Safety Dispatchers

Posted March 15, 2016

The Tucson Police Department (TPD) currently has multiple vacancies for public safety dispatchers within the Communications Division. The position involves skilled radio communications, including dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The dispatcher must relay critical information via a radio system to public safety personnel who are dispatched on calls for service.

Final Week to Take Survey on Speed Limits for Bike Boulevards

Posted March 14, 2016

The City of Tucson Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is seeking your help through an online survey regarding the motor vehicle speed limit on bicycle boulevards (select residential streets that prioritize bicycling and walking). The survey linked below will be used to gather the community's opinions on speed limits and safety. However, in order to change the speed limit on residential streets, it would require a change at the state level.

Alvernon Way - Pima Street to Speedway Boulevard

Posted March 14, 2016

Weekend Southbound Travel Lane Closure

The southbound curb travel lane on Alvernon Way is closed to traffic from Pima Street to Speedway Boulevard throughout the weekend. Due to equipment malfunction, only half of the travel lane was milled leaving an uneven asphalt surface. For the safety of the traveling public, the lane will be closed until mid-morning Monday, March 14, 2016. Residential and business access will be maintained during the weekend closure. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving in the area. 

Arizona's Unemployment Rate Falls

Posted March 11, 2016

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Arizona fell three-tenths of a point in January, to 5.6 percent, when compared to the same period last year. The Arizona Department of Administration reports there were 83,200 more people working in the private sector in January than a year earlier. That is a 3.8 percent annual increase.

Retail trade employment is up 4 percent year over year, with a 5.5 percent boost in people working in the financial sector, from selling insurance to mortgages. Bars and restaurants employed 8,300 more people in January than they did the prior year.

Downtown to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Early

Posted March 11, 2016

The 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be held this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Armory Park. The parade begins at 11 a.m., featuring floats, marchers, military units, local dignitaries, and civic, cultural, and social groups.

Following the parade, there will be a party with Irish food, drink, and music.

Organizers expect about 5,000 people to attend the festivities.

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