Question: Commercial real estate hit its low several months later than residential. Now that residential is coming back, how will that affect the commercial real estate market? Jay Kramer Shareholder Fennemore Craig Sector: Law The housing industry is, traditionally, one of the mainstays of growth in the Arizona economy. In addition to direct job creation in … [More]
Feedback: August 2012
Question: In light of the economic upheaval in recent years, what changes or successes have you seen in global commerce as it relates to Arizona businesses? Anna Flaaten Senior International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service Arizona Sector: Government Arizona exporters are seeing a lot of movement in worldwide export sales. Our data shows Arizona merchandise … [More]
Feedback: July 2012
Question: Arizona is ranked the top state in the country for business start-ups, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. How or where do you see government and/or the business community fueling this activity? Barry Broome President and CEO Greater Phoenix Economic Council Sector: Business Advocacy Group Innovation and entrepreneurship are … [More]
Feedback: June 2012
Question: With the industry impacted by factors that include real estate, online sales and consumer spending activity, what do you see as the top challenge facing retail today? Edward (Trey) Basha Bashas’ Family of Stores VP of Retail Operations and Chairman of the Board Sector: Retail The overall economy, in my opinion, is the top retail challenge today. And … [More]
