News from May 2019


OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Governor Ducey Joins Bob And Renee Parsons Foundation To Announce 100 Club Donation

Governor Doug Ducey yesterday joined Bob and Renee Parsons at the Arizona State Capitol to announce that the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation will donate $3.6 million over the next three years to the 100 Club of Arizona.

Marion County exports down 8.1% since 2013

Marion County exports decreased 8.1 percent in the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).



Maricopa County exports up 17.2% since 2013

Maricopa County exports increased 17.2 percent in the five-year period from 2013 to 2017, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA).

Analysis: Indiana University-Indianapolis medical school ranks 31st best for primary care in the nation

Indiana University-Indianapolis finished in a tie for 31st in a ranking of best medical schools for primary care by U.S. News that examined 120 campuses around the nation.

Analysis: University of Arizona-Tucson medical school ranks 62nd best for primary care in the nation

University of Arizona-Tucson finished in a tie for 62nd in a ranking of best medical schools for primary care by U.S. News that examined 120 campuses around the nation.

Analysis: Which college baseball program grossed the most in the U.S.

Butler University, University of Evansville and Ball State University top the list of highest grossing college baseball programs nationwide in 2016

Analysis: Which college baseball program grossed the most in the U.S.

Arizona State University-Tempe tops the list of highest grossing college baseball programs nationwide in 2016

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 3.7 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in April 2019 were $14 billion, an increase of 3.7 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 3.7 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in April 2019 were $39.8 billion, an increase of 3.7 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers report 2.6 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers in April 2019 were $43 billion, an increase of 2.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers report 6.3 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers in April 2019 were $12.6 billion, an increase of 6.3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report did not change much in year-over-year April sales

Sales by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in April 2019 were $50.3 billion, were nearly the same from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers report 6.3 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers in April 2019 were $12.6 billion, an increase of 6.3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 3.7 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in April 2019 were $14 billion, an increase of 3.7 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Lumber and other construction materials wholesalers report 4.3 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by lumber and other construction materials wholesalers in April 2019 were $11.6 billion, an increase of 4.3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Lumber and other construction materials wholesalers report 4.3 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by lumber and other construction materials wholesalers in April 2019 were $11.6 billion, an increase of 4.3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beer, wine and distilled alcoholic beverages wholesalers report 6 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by beer, wine and distilled alcoholic beverages wholesalers in April 2019 were $13.5 billion, an increase of 6 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Farm product raw materials wholesalers report 8.4 percent increase in year-over-year April sales

Sales by farm product raw materials wholesalers in April 2019 were $16.4 billion, an increase of 8.4 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.