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January 09, 2009 | Business

Michoacan model: Mexico city is ice-cream capital

Welcome to Tocumbo, Mexico's capital of ice cream, a tiny town that has spawned an empire rivaling Baskin-Robbins or Ben and Jerry's.

Officials seeking to retain tax cut

Arizona's two incoming most influential lawmakers said they would push to make permanent a statewide property-tax reduction, a move that pleased business groups that have called for the $250 million cut.

Apollo Group surprises with strong results

A weak economy and better marketing sent enrollment surging at the University of Phoenix and its sister schools late last year, helping parent Apollo Group Inc. post better-than-expected financial results.

Ariz. shoppers caught break as 4th-quarter food tab fell

Arizona food prices dropped sharply in the fourth quarter as falling commodity prices and increased competition finally smiled on consumers.

Outlook good for small banks

While some of the largest banks emerge as even bigger players, partly as a result of acquisitions, smaller firms will have opportunities to grow and thrive.

Watch for scams touted as investments

Beware of ''too good to be true'' investments that promise high rates of return, the Arizona Corporation Commission warns.

Group again touts bill to lure solar industry

The solar industry is one way for Arizona to climb out of its economic funk, according to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, which again plans to push an incentive bill before state lawmakers this session.

Chamber of Commerce chief executive to resign

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Katie Pushor announced Thursday she will resign effective June 30.

Stocks end mostly higher after mortgage deal

A deal to help head off more mortgage foreclosures pulled Wall Street out of a slump Thursday, giving stocks a mostly higher close.