The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce's monthly member mixer is Thursday.

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Judd Gregg as commerce secretary on Tuesday, the White House confirmed on the eve of the announcement as the New Hampshire Republican disclosed an apparent deal that would keep his seat out of Democratic hands.

Economic development by the state of Arizona is about undergo a welcome shake-up, as Gov. Janet Napolitano moves to put many of the main players in the same room to craft a common strategy for attracting new businesses and for boosting wages and salaries.

Incontestably requiring passports of air travelers coming from our closest neighbors — Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, the Caribbean — is a step backward for easy and convenient travel for tourists and business travelers.

A proposed north Scottsdale bank has sparked a debate over how much commercial activity should be allowed among the area’s low-density neighborhoods.

A proposed north Scottsdale bank has sparked a debate over how much commercial activity should be allowed among the area’s low-density neighborhoods.

December 5, 2004