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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Suzana Davila's roots from Sonora, Mexico influence everything in the restaurant -- from the food to the music to the decor. (Photo by: Jessica Suriano)

Women entrepreneurs shortchanged in business funding

Jessica Suriano April 25, 2018

Women entrepreneurs and small business owners only receive about 4 percent of all money lent to small businesses each year, yet account for 30 percent of all businesses in the U.S. and generate more...

Cafe Roka is situated in a building that dates back to the early 1900s built. Rod Kass and his wife, Sally Holcomb aimed to preserve the history of the building by making minimal changes to the interior. (Photo by: Stephanie Romero/ Arizona Sonora News)

Cafe Roka: One man’s dream of success

Stephanie Romero February 5, 2015

In a 1900s building on Main Street in Bisbee, Rod Kass unleashes his passion for food. Café Roka’s long-term success demonstrates one man’s dream to thrive in a fast growing industry where failure...

Small Business Thrives in Arizona

Small Business Thrives in Arizona

Harrison Leff September 24, 2014

The entrepreneurial spirit thrives in Arizona as new small businesses continue to emerge in an atmosphere that fosters their growth and development more than in any year since 2008. In 2011, Arizona had...

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