Category: Information
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Federal Reserve Interest Rate Policy Report 2025
Comprehensive Analysis of Rate Reduction Strategy and Economic Outlook The Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rate reductions in 2025 represents a cautious, data-driven strategy shaped by persistent inflation concerns, trade policy uncertainties, and evolving economic conditions. Despite maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50% since December 2024, the Fed continues to project two 25-basis-point cuts…
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Non-Profits in Arizona: Numbers, Revenue, and Key Players
Tucson, Arizona- As of February 2024, Arizona has 28,379 registered non-profit organizations, the sixth-largest industry in the state, making up 6.9% of the workforce with 222,380 workers, according to Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. Nonprofits generate about $22.4 billion annually, making up about 8% of Arizona’s gross state product. Top…
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Local Advocate Jesse Lugo Runs for Tucson Ward 5 City Council
TUCSON, AZ – Longtime Tucson resident Jesse Lugo has announced his candidacy for the City Council seat representing Ward 5, bringing decades of community service and local advocacy to his campaign. Born and raised in Tucson in the mid-1950s, Lugo has built a reputation for civic involvement through his participation on numerous boards and commissions. He…
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Businessman/Woman vs. Entrepreneur: The Fundamental Divide
At first glance, a businessperson and an entrepreneur may appear to be the same—a person engaged in commerce, making decisions, and striving for success. But the difference lies in their approach, mindset, and ultimate vision. One operates within the boundaries of proven systems, while the other redefines them. The Businessman/Woman: Master of Stability A businessperson operates…
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The Reality of Economic Development in Pima County
Tucson, Arizona – Pima County’s economic development depends more on demographic, geographic, and political factors. Unlike Phoenix, which is seeing rapid growth, Yuma is agriculturally focused, leaving Pima County at a crossroads. Current Pima County Projects One of the county’s first projects is to expand roads and enhance public transportation. The most significant project regarding…
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Live The Dream Media is Changing Local Media in 2025
Marana, Arizona Live The Dream Media was founded in January 2020 to help small businesses attract more customers by creating content like video commercials and publishing them in new digital spaces. “At the time everybody was used to the old advertising spaces like putting their commercials on traditional tv and spending a lot of money.…
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WakeUp! Tucson Host Moving to Live The Dream Media
Marana, Arizona—Running for mayor of Oro Valley isn’t the only big move Christopher DeSimone is making this year. DeSimone is moving his show to Live The Dream Media after working with KVOI for nearly 16 years. The Wake Up! Tucson host felt he had reached the full potential of what he could achieve with an…
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NBA Hall of Famer Makes His Way to Tucson
Tucson, Arizona—Julius Erving, also known as Dr. J, is coming to Tucson for a fireside chat with Bob Elliott. Bob and Beverely Elliott sat down with Erving and his wife six months ago and came up with the idea of having him come to Tucson. Erving told them he wanted to help out the African…
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Ed Honea Helps Out Marana Community One Last Time
Marana, Arizona The last check from the late Mayor Ed Honea’s political campaign account is being donated to the Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center. Over the last few months of his life, Honea talked about helping the food bank in any way possible. One of those ways he helped out was by being…
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Lyn Thompson Named 2024 Local Marana Volunteer of the Year for Impeccable Work at Local Food Bank
Marana, Arizona- Lyn Thompson wins the 2024 Local Marana Volunteer of the Year. Lyn Thompson has volunteered at the Marana Food Bank & Community Resource Center for a year. Over the past year Thompson has made many contributions and her practical know-how and tireless commitment have made her a critical part of the food bank’s…