2013 Business Columns Archive Stories

Yuma residents can now harness more of the sun's power.That's because phase one of Arizona Public Service's 35-megawatt (MW) Foothills Solar Plant is powered up and began providing energy to the people of Yuma in March.I'm out in the community quite a bit, and I speak with many business, community and opinion leaders. I a

Arizonans are aware of the important role played by military installations throughout our state and, though the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground isn't as well known as others, the proving ground's impact on national defense is profound.How many people outside the proving ground know of YPG's role in managing military environmental testi

For the past 10 years, new car auto dealers have been among the most complained about industries at Better Business Bureau. From selling practices to repair issues, the purchase of a new car may be accompanied by consumer confusion that can lead to unmet expectations.To help consumers navigate the process of purchasing a new car, BBB

Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year from information gathered through sources such as consumers and federal agencies. Some of these scams have been around as long as BBB – 100 years – and some take advantage of brand new technologies.To help consumers identify legitimate offers from fraudulen

• Yuma County produces more than 200 acres of fresh parsley, grown to meet the needs for the fresh market and restaurants throughout the U.S.• In 2005, Arizona ranked fifth in the U.S. for parsley production, contributing approximately 3 percent of the nation's parsley. Between the years of 1998 and 2002, Arizona produced a