Positive trade relationships highlighted
at Future of North American Trade event
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs presented the finding of Arizona’s United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Economic Study on Jan. 23, 2026, along with the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC).
The report highlights the significant positive benefits of trade relationships with Mexico and Canada and that Arizona’s business community largely supports retaining and enhancing, rather than renegotiating, the USMCA during this year’s joint review.
Border counties updated
on port upgrades and FDI
County Supervisors and economic development leaders from Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties gathered at the Arizona Border Counties Coalition’s (ABCC) first quarterly meeting of 2026 on January 22, at the Pima County Historic Courthouse.
Members of ABCC discussed critical regional priorities, with a focused agenda addressing port infrastructure modernization, foreign direct investment strategies, and the continued development of a unified regional messaging framework.
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Connect Tucson highlights economic development
success stories
The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives released its 2025 Annual Report on February 2, highlighting the success stories from the last year.
Key highlights from the report include successful workforce programs, groundbreakings, international visits to Tucson, community engagements, and small business success stories.
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Tucson seeks redevelopment ideas for main library
The City of Tucson invites visionary partners to participate in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to share the civic heart of Downtown Tucson.
A Request for Information (RFI) is now open through Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Arizona time for redevelopment ideas for the Joel D. Valdez Main Library at 101 N. Stone Ave.
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Summer Youth Employment Program applications open
Pima County opened enrollment Feb. 2 for its longstanding and popular Summer Youth Employment Program.
The program is open to teens and young adults ages 14 to 21 who want to gain work experience, develop new skills and advance their education.
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Save the date: Pima County hosts career fair
This February, Pima County is celebrating careers with heart. Save the date for the Pima County Career Fair — where work you love makes a difference and community connection matters.
- Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
- Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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