Travel Advisory: Northbound Interstate 17 closed in North Phoenix for bridge installation overnight Friday (June 1) ADOT advises drivers to plan for 18-mile detour; southbound closure scheduled for June 8 PHOENIX – Drivers who use Interstate 17 in North Phoenix should plan for the northbound lanes to be closed overnight this Friday (June 1) as crews set the spans for a new pedestrian bridge just north of Jomax Road. During the closure, drivers will use an 18-mile detour to bypass the work zone. Northbound Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed between Happy Valley Road and Loop 303 from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday (June 2). Drivers will exit at Happy Valley Road, travel west to Lake Pleasant Parkway, north to Loop 303 and east on Loop 303 to re-connect with I-17. Because services are limited, ADOT advises drivers to be well rested and have enough fuel in their vehicles. Read our blog to learn more! Next week, crews will set the bridge spans over southbound I-17 and the interstate will be closed between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road. The southbound closure is scheduled to occur from 11:30 p.m. Friday June 8 to 4 a.m. Saturday June 9. Southbound drivers will exit Loop 303 westbound to Lake Pleasant Parkway, travel southbound to Happy Valley Road and east on Happy Valley Road to re-connect with I-17. View a flier and map or visit the ADOT web site for more information. Members of the public who have questions or comments can email Projects@azdot.gov or call 1-855-712-8530. News media should contact the ADOT Public Information Office at news@azdot.gov or call 1-800-949-8057. Ease the commute for your family and friends … please share this email with others who use this Valley Freeway! ADOT appreciates your patience and cooperation during freeway-construction and maintenance projects. 
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Travel Advisory: Northbound Interstate 17 closed in North Phoenix for bridge installation overnight Friday (June 1)
Dr. Carreira to host 'The Friday Report' this Friday
Tune in to KTAN 1420 AM at 8 a.m., Friday, June 1, for 'The Friday Report.' Dr. Robert Carreira, Director of the Cochise College Center for Economic Research, will host the show. His guest will be Jean Giuffrida, Branch Manager for Long Realty in Sierra Vista. Topics will include the local real estate market from the view on the ground and buying and selling a home. If you miss the show on Friday, you can check it out Sunday at 7 a.m. on K101 FM or KWCD 92.3 FM.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
QuickBooks 2010 Class: Cochise College SBDC Event
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Cochise College SBDC | 901 N Colombo Avenue | Sierra Vista | AZ | 85635 |
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Strong winds and blowing dust possible on Arizona highways Wednesday
For Immediate Release: May 22, 2012 Contact: ADOT Public Information Office news@azdot.gov -or- 1.800.949.8057 Traffic Alert: Strong winds could affect driving in Arizona tomorrow Reduced visibility, possible dust storms could slow traffic on Interstates 10 and 40 PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning drivers that strong winds on Wednesday (May 23) could impact travel in the northeast and southwest regions of the state. National Weather Service offices in Tucson and Flagstaff have issued separate wind advisories from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow. Strong sustained southwest winds from 20 to 35 mph, including gusts up to 55 mph are predicted, according to the National Weather Service. ADOT urges motorists to use extra caution due to possible difficult driving conditions as strong winds over desert areas can result in sudden periods of limited or zero visibility due to blowing dust. Areas to pay particular attention to include Interstate 10 between Casa Grande and Tucson, and Benson and the New Mexico state line, as well as Interstate 40 near Winslow. Motorists play in important role in safety when operating their vehicles during a dust storm. ADOT and the Department of Public Safety recommend the following driving tips when encountering a low visibility dust storm. Avoid driving into or through a dust storm ● Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway; completely exit the highway if possible ● If you encounter a dust storm, check traffic immediately around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down ● Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane; look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway ● Stop the vehicle in a position ensuring it is a safe distance from the main roadway and not close to where other vehicles may travel ● Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers● Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake ● Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass ● Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds ADOT, along with DPS, will continue to work as a public safety team to support Arizona's highways and drivers and will closely monitor conditions on the highways while maintaining driver safety. Drivers planning trips tomorrow are urged to monitor travel conditions by calling 5-1-1 within Arizona, 1.888.411.ROAD outside the state, or via the Web at www.az511.gov. Because weather conditions can quickly evolve, drivers are encouraged to regularly check in with ADOT's Traveler Information Service. Motorists should delay or detour travel plans if necessary. # # #
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
ADOT crews to remove old temporary eastbound Interstate 10 exit at State Route 90 early next week
ADOT crews to remove old temporary eastbound Interstate 10 exit at State Route 90 early next week Work will require right lane closures on eastbound I-10 approaching Exit 302 Motorists traveling east on Interstate 10 near Benson will encounter lane closures on Monday (May 21) and Tuesday (May 22) while the Arizona Department of Transportation removes pavement from a temporary detour onto State Route 90 that is no longer in use. The right lane of eastbound I-10 will be closed both days from 6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for one mile beginning a mile and a half west of the junction with SR 90. Motorists are asked to obey posted speed limits in the construction area and be prepared for the possibility of brief delays. Another temporary detour is now in use for the eastbound exit onto State Route 90 (Exit 302). Drivers exiting at that interchange will also encounter lane restriction on SR 90 immediately south of the interstate, where ADOT has begun work to widen that segment of highway. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to one westbound lane on SR 90 during the estimated three months needed to reconstruct the new eastbound lanes. The work is part of ADOT's on-going $27.6 million project to replace the I-10 overpass bridges at SR 90, realign a curving section of I-10 west of the interchange and make the improvements to SR 90. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1 For more information about this project, please visit www.azdot.gov/i10sr90ti, or contact C.T. Revere, Safford District Senior Community Relations Officer, at 520.705.3574 or crevere@azdot.gov. Local media should contact the ADOT Public Information Office at news@azdot.gov or 1.800.949.8057. Visit www.facebook.com/azdot or www.azdot.gov for more information about ADOT. For more information about ADOT projects and programs across Arizona see the agency's latest blog posts at http://adotblog.blogspot.com . Please do not reply to this message – use the contact information above.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
UPDATE: State Route 90 widening near Interstate 10 rescheduled to begin Monday
UPDATE: State Route 90 widening near Interstate 10 rescheduled to begin Monday First phase will require all SR 90 traffic to share current eastbound lanes As construction continues on the Interstate 10/State Route 90 improvement project, crews will begin working on widening State Route 90 to seven lanes near the interchange with Interstate 10 in Benson Monday (May 14). The Arizona Department of Transportation will close the westbound lanes of SR 90 immediately north of the traffic signal at Village Loop Drive at 7 a.m. Monday for a three-month period when traffic in both directions will be routed to use the current eastbound lanes to travel through the project area. During this time, ADOT crews will reconstruct the westbound lanes and construct a raised median between I-10 and Village Loop Drive. New storm drains and street lighting will also be included in the project. While the westbound lanes are being reconstructed, access to businesses east of the highway at St. Andrews Road will be closed. Access to those businesses will be available from Village Loop Drive. Also during this phase of the widening project, the Caverns Drive exit from businesses west of the highway will be restricted to right turns only. Although SR 90 is designated as an east-west route, the highway runs north and south in the Benson area. The work is part of ADOT's $27.6 million project that includes construction of new I-10 overpasses at SR 90, and realignment of a section of curving interstate west of the exit. When the first phase of the SR 90 widening is complete, traffic in both directions will be switched to use the newly constructed westbound lanes and crews will begin work on the eastbound lanes. ADOT will continue to provide information on this project, which is scheduled for completion in 2013. Drivers are advised to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1 For more information about this project, please visit www.azdot.gov/i10sr90ti, or contact C.T. Revere, Safford District Senior Community Relations Officer, at 520.705.3574 or crevere@azdot.gov. Local media should contact the ADOT Public Information Office at news@azdot.gov or 1.800.949.8057. Visit www.facebook.com/azdot or www.azdot.gov for more information about ADOT. For more information about ADOT projects and programs across Arizona see the agency's latest blog posts at http://adotblog.blogspot.com . Please do not reply to this message – use the contact information above.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Marketing for Mobile Devices: Cochise College SBDC Event
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Cochise College SBDC | 901 N Colombo Avenue | Sierra Vista | AZ | 85635 |
Friday, May 4, 2012
CER Weekly Press Release 5-3-12
PRESS RELEASE: May 3, 2012
Dr. Robert Carreira
Director, Center for Economic Research
Cochise College
901 N. Colombo Ave.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone: 520-515-5486
Email: cer@cochise.edu
County gains jobs, unemployment rate drops
According to figures released by the Arizona Office of Employment and Population Statistics, adjusted for seasonality by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research, Cochise County gained 275 jobs in March. The county gained 300 private sector jobs while shedding 25 government jobs, all of which were in state and local government.
The county's unemployment rate in March fell from 8 to 7.8 percent, its lowest level since July 2009. The monthly rate was down from 8.9 percent a year prior. Statewide, the unemployment rate in March dropped from 8.7 to 8.6 percent, its lowest level since February 2009. The statewide rate was down from 9.6 percent in March 2011. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate dropped from 8.3 to 8.2 percent in March, compared to 8.9 percent a year prior.
City-level seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for March were: Benson, 13.6 percent; Bisbee, 8.6 percent; Douglas, 11.8 percent; Huachuca City, 11.2 percent; Sierra Vista, 7.1 percent; Tombstone, 5.2 percent; and Willcox, 11.7 percent. OEPS unadjusted unemployment estimates for the cities in Cochise County, except Sierra Vista, are based on a model that pegs city employment to county-level employment based on data from Census 2000. The model does not pick up changes at the city level since 2000 that differ from county-level trends. CER research based on more recent Census Bureau data suggests the unemployment rates in Benson, Douglas, Huachuca City, and Willcox are lower than estimated by OEPS, while rates in Bisbee and Tombstone are higher. Sierra Vista's unemployment rate is estimated by BLS using more recent data than that used by OEPS for the other cities.
Within Cochise County's private sector, the goods-producing subsector, which includes manufacturing and construction, stabilized at February employment levels in March. Both manufacturing and construction jobs stabilized.
The county's private service-providing subsector gained 300 jobs from February to March. Within this subsector, professional and business services and leisure and hospitality each gained 100 jobs. The industry groupings of information, financial activities, other services, and trade, transportation and utilities each gained 25 jobs. Educational and health services stabilized at February employment levels in March. The educational and health services industry does not include public education jobs such as those in the public school districts, University of Arizona South, and Cochise College, which are classified as state and local government jobs.
Despite the monthly gains, the total number of nonfarm jobs countywide was down by 25 in the 12 months ended in March, for a 12-month job growth rate of -0.1 percent. Private sector jobs were down by 75 in the 12 months ended in March, for job growth of -0.3 percent. Government jobs were up by 50 for job growth of 0.4 percent. Within the government sector, federal government saw a gain of 25 jobs in the 12 months ended in March for job growth of 0.4 percent. State and local government also gained 25 jobs for 12-month job growth of 0.4 percent.
Within the private sector, the goods producing subsector gained 50 jobs in the 12 months ended in March for growth of 2.6 percent. Within this subsector, construction added 25 jobs for growth of 1.8 percent. Manufacturing also grew by 25 jobs for 12-month job growth of 5 percent.
The county's private service-providing subsector saw a net loss of 125 jobs in the 12 months ended in March for job growth of -0.6 percent. Within this subsector, the trade, transportation, and utilities industry grouping added 100 jobs for a 12-month job growth rate of 1.6 percent. Financial activities grew by 50 jobs for job growth of 5.6 percent. Other services gained 25 jobs for growth of 2.8 percent. Leisure and hospitality lost 25 jobs for a job growth rate of -0.6 percent. Information declined by 25 jobs for job growth of -3.7 percent. Educational and health services also declined by 25 jobs for growth of -0.6 percent. Professional and business services lost 225 jobs in the 12 months ended in March for job growth of -4.1 percent.
Nonfarm job numbers for Cochise County do not include active duty military personnel, but do include Fort Huachuca's civilian workers and government contractors. The calculation of the unemployment rate includes active duty military personnel, as well as agricultural workers.
Dr. Robert Carreira is director of the Center for Economic Research at Cochise College. If you have any questions on the economy, please contact the CER at (520) 515-5486 or by email at cer@cochise.edu. Check out the CER's website at www.cochise.edu/cer.
| UNEMPLOYMENT RATES (%) | |||
| | March 2012 | February 2012 | March 2011 |
| United States | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Arizona | 8.6 | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| Cochise County | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Benson | 13.6 | 13.9 | 15.2 |
| Bisbee | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Douglas | 11.8 | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Huachuca City | 11.2 | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Sierra Vista | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Tombstone | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Willcox | 11.7 | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Note. Rates are seasonally adjusted. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona Office of Employment and Population Statistics, and Cochise College Center for Economic Research | |||
| | March 2012 | February 2012 | 1-Month Change | March 2011 | 12-Month Change | 12-Month Job Growth Rate |
| Total Non-farm Jobs | 37,400 | 37,125 | 275 | 37,425 | -25 | -0.1% |
| Total Private Sector Jobs | 24,375 | 24,075 | 300 | 24,450 | -75 | -0.3% |
| Goods Producing Jobs | 1,975 | 1,975 | 0 | 1,925 | 50 | 2.6% |
| Construction* | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 | 1,425 | 25 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 525 | 525 | 0 | 500 | 25 | 5.0% |
| Service Providing Jobs | 35,425 | 35,150 | 275 | 35,500 | -75 | -0.2% |
| Private Service Providing Jobs | 22,400 | 22,100 | 300 | 22,525 | -125 | -0.6% |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 6,325 | 6,300 | 25 | 6,225 | 100 | 1.6% |
| Information | 650 | 625 | 25 | 675 | -25 | -3.7% |
| Financial Activities | 950 | 925 | 25 | 900 | 50 | 5.6% |
| Professional and Business Services | 5,275 | 5,175 | 100 | 5,500 | -225 | -4.1% |
| Educational and Health Services | 4,175 | 4,175 | 0 | 4,200 | -25 | -0.6% |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 4,100 | 4,000 | 100 | 4,125 | -25 | -0.6% |
| Other Services | 925 | 900 | 25 | 900 | 25 | 2.8% |
| Government Jobs | 13,025 | 13,050 | -25 | 12,975 | 50 | 0.4% |
| Federal Government | 5,900 | 5,900 | 0 | 5,875 | 25 | 0.4% |
| State and Local Government | 7,125 | 7,150 | -25 | 7,100 | 25 | 0.4% |
| * Includes mining Note. Discrepancies due to rounding Source: Arizona Office of Employment and Population Statistics and Cochise College Center for Economic Research | ||||||
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