TUCSON-Economic development officials in Tucson will travel to San Jose on Thursday in hopes of luring away major corporations, such as Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard, with the promise of an abundance of electricity.

PHOENIX-The last large chunk of state land in Mesa won't include zoning for a resort or golf course because nearby neighbors oppose the projects.

TUCSON-While sales of new and existing homes were down during February, the value of the average home here rose more than $10,000 in the past year, and building permit numbers are on the rise too.

PHOENIX-A 52-unit, garden-style apartment complex has been purchased for more than $23,000 per unit by a local investor. The east Phoenix submarket is currently one of the healthiest in the region.

TUCSON-While sales of new and existing homes were down during February, the value of the average home here rose more than $10,000 in the past year, and building permit numbers are on the rise too.

PHOENIX-A Dallas-based developer plans to take a share of the commercial market in Phoenix and has lured away a top executive from a leading developer to lead its newly opened regional office.

PHOENIX-With an overall growth rate of 40% in the state during the '90s, nearly all cities in Arizona grew. New residents flocked to the outlying cities, however, and suburbs grew more than the established core.

Phoenix-With an overall growth rate of 40% in the state during the '90s, nearly all cities in Arizona grew. New residents flocked to the outlying cities, however, and suburbs grew more than the established core.