Study: Arizonans pay less of incomes to taxes
A new study shows that Arizonans pay proportionately less of their incomes to support state and local governments than residents of most other states.

Restaurant upset its name is used in pitch
Logan's Roadhouse at Chandler Fashion Center wasn't aware its name was being used to entice people to a marketing event for a company selling home insulation.

Knitting in Scottsdale: NY pair craft comfy corner
When Roberta Rosenfeld and her husband relocated to Scottsdale from New York City nearly a decade ago, she sold her half of an Upper East Side knitting-supplies shop to her partner and thought she was out of business for good.

Hart Studio perfects the art of customer service
For Deneice Hase, a ''typical'' workday could mean everything from consulting with an architect on the position of a pool to selecting a toothbrush for some fabulous new ceramic holder.

Hispanic population growing in most Ariz. counties
The number of Hispanics in most Arizona counties is increasing far faster than those of other groups.

Center helps employers master key skill: Spanish
The Arizona Language Center, located in downtown Scottsdale, introduces its new Spanish language instruction programs for ''Specific Business Purposes.''

Fleming's is among top picks by 'Wine Spectator'
Wine Spectator magazine has recognized Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar with 52 of its coveted Awards of Excellence, including awards for Fleming's locations in Scottsdale, DC Ranch and Chandler.

Grants to aid Buckeye Municipal Airport expansion
Buckeye Municipal Airport recently landed two Federal Aviation Administration grants that will propel the airfield's goal to become the largest aviation hub west of Phoenix.

Chandler wooing tourists with new visitors guide
The economy may be sagging, but Chandler is willing to shell out money on a new visitors guide with hopes that it will bring more tourists to its restaurants, stores and hotels.

Alexan Lyon's Gate sold for $35.25 million
Investors from Memphis pay $35.25 million for apartments in Gilbert.

Randy Nussbaum, Gregory Gillis form new law firm
Two attorneys start new law firm in Scottsdale focusing on bankruptcy, real estate and construction law.

The ups and downs of stocks and what prices mean
Question: When a stock is reported as being up or down some amount, from what price is it up or down? - K.M., Huntsville, Ala.

Managing your online reputation is important
Dear Dan: Our business often gets reviewed by customers online. Most are good, but I worry that there are so many sites, and people can say anything. How do we monitor our online reputation? - Reputation at Risk

Home is ready to sell if cleaned, priced well
Question: I am in the process of selling a house and acquiring a new one. My credit is excellent. I understand that banks are raising interest rates and tightening credit, but I am under the impression that an ''excellent credit'' customer must be attractive to lenders these days. What would you recommend I do to make sure I get the best possible deal?

Don't waste time; share current salary figures
How is anybody supposed to skirt the earnings question when headhunter and /interviewers insist on knowing what you currently make upfront?

Civil lawsuits.
Civil lawsuits involving Arizona businesses filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.

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Newly incorporated businesses.
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New business licenses.
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Contracts
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Bankruptcies
Filings from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix. Provides information on the reorganization or closing of local businesses.

Liquor licenses
Potential customers for liquor distributors and suppliers from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control.

Patents
Descriptions of inventions, inventors' names, patent numbers, date issued and assignee (if any). Provides useful information from a variety of sources for inventors looking for a marketable idea.

Registrar.
Updates on the status of Arizona contractors, including new licenses, suspended licenses and name changes from the State Registrar of Contractors.

Homesales
Recent home purchases in Maricopa County. Transactions are listed by ZIP Code.

Homesales
Recent home purchases in Maricopa County. Transactions are listed by ZIP Code.