Business and economy

The cavalry is coming
December 2, 2008
As of this writing, it appears that the federal government’s plan to buy mortgage-backed securities is beginning to have an effect on the mortgage markets and may result in a stimulation of home sales and refinancing.
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Native Air begins ‘flight for the cure’
December 3, 2008
Native Air, an air medical services provider of Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced Dec. 1 that it has aligned with the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to introduce a new fund-raising program, Flight for the Cure.
Arizonans likely to spend less this holiday season
November 27, 2008
Adding to the bleak outlook for holiday sales, a Cronkite/Eight Poll released Nov. 25 found that more than half of Arizonans expect to spend less than last year.
Stay current on insurance needs
November 27, 2008
You probably don’t spend a lot of time pondering insurance.
State real estate investors group to meet
November 25, 2008
The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association will meet Monday, Dec. 8 at the Herberger Theater.
New thinking works for borrowers and lenders
November 25, 2008
This week, a military officer in Virginia called for advice on his property. He was being transferred to Texas, needed to sell his home, and his loan balance was $60,000 more than what his house was worth.
Romeo Zavala named Chase branch manager
November 25, 2008
Make new friends and keep the old, the saying goes.
Frontier Village gets approval for condo conversion
Owners want to renovate 60-unit complex to sell units for $145,000 to $169,000
November 25, 2008
The conversion of the Frontier Village Apartments to $145,000 condominiums cleared another hurdle last week, with the town council’s approval of the preliminary plat plan.
UA pharmacy student, PHS alum wins award
November 22, 2008
A team of University of Arizona pharmacy students captained by 2004 Payson High School graduate Lauren Bartoli won the prestigious National Community Pharmacists Association Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.
Serving up a slice for a good cause
November 21, 2008
With eight worthy entrants at the first annual Crabdree Insurance Bake-Off fund-raiser Wednesday, picking a winner was no easy task.
Conference offers survival guide for hard times
November 21, 2008
In light of the current economic downturn, a panel of experts recommended Wednesday that small-business owners be creative and persistent to survive. The speakers encouraged business owners try outside-the-box approaches for hanging onto the customers they have, and luring in the customers they need.
Strategies for small-business owners
November 21, 2008
If you’re a small-business owner, you put your heart — and most of your time — into your business.
Payson unemployment rises to 4.9 percent; still below national figures
November 18, 2008
Payson’s unemployment rate rose in September to 4.9 percent, a 2 percent increase since April, due largely to an increase in workers and a slump in the economy.
Gila Silkscreen offers a new way to advertise
November 18, 2008
The secret to any successful business is advertising. Gila Silkscreen knows this and offers custom apparel and silk screenings, at what they claim are some of the lowest prices in town.

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