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Stimulus: What Is the REAL Impact?

Between the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program and its Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Advance Programs, a total of $13.18 billion in federal financial support has flowed into our state to help small businesses during the pandemic, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority. “Just over 96,000 Arizona PPP loans have been approved in … [More]

Adapting Content Strategies to Grow Employee Happiness

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many businesses work, but the need to retain talent is here to stay. With so many people working from home or on a modified schedule, many employers are finding their employees have new, unexpected needs and the requests to match. When it comes to dodging these frustrations and keeping employees happy, tapping into the creativity … [More]

Employment Rose by 379K in February, Twice January’s Numbers

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The labor market continued to reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In February, most of the job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, with smaller gains in … [More]

Majority of Small Business Owners Reported Hiring or Trying to Hire in February

According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 56% of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in February, up five points from January. A net 18% of owners reported they are planning to create new jobs in the next three months. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the labor market, especially when some parts of Main Street are still closed or … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Highest since the Great Depression

In the week ending February 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 745,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 6,000 from 730,000 to 736,000. The 4-week moving average was 790,750, a decrease of 16,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average … [More]

City of Phoenix Premieres New Website of Small Business Resources

Small businesses with fewer than 100 employees comprise 94 percent of all businesses in the city of Phoenix. The continuing Covid-19 health emergency put those businesses on a footing to adapt and reinvent operations to survive. Helping companies move from survival to resurgence is the mission of a new website published by the city of Phoenix. The Phoenix Small … [More]

Staying Limber: How Business Flexibility Is Key to Navigating Continued Pandemic Risks

As we approach the pandemic’s one-year anniversary, significant challenges posed by Covid-19 remain. Even with vaccine distribution underway, infections continue to spread and new variants of the virus raise doubts as to when life may return to some version of pre-pandemic normal. For businesses, the continued uncertainty stemming from the pandemic means they must … [More]

Expanding Access to Credit Could Shrink the Homeownership Race Gap

Limited access to credit-building products and services disproportionately cuts off Black and Latinx Americans from the wealth-building advantages of homeownership that can last for generations, a new Zillow® analysis shows, shedding light on a prime barrier to entry for prospective homeowners of color. Twenty-six million Americans do not have a credit recordi and … [More]

Productivity and Job Satisfaction Driven by Where You Live, Says Study

Nintex, the global standard for process management and automation, today released region-specific findings from the Nintex Workplace 2021 Study which surveyed 1,000 American workers about their sentiment around their current jobs and the future of work. The study highlights a positive nationwide productivity statistic with 70 percent of those employees reporting being … [More]

Habits Highly Successful Business Managers Have (and How to Get Them)

According to Gallup, bad managers cost businesses billions each year, and account for at least 70% of variances in employee engagement scores. Having a highly successful business manager is crucial to the overall success of a company. The problem, however, is that not everyone knows what type of habits effective managers have. By being able to identify what those … [More]

Ex-CA, Now PHX Startup, Kalos Therapeutics, Gets €55M Foreign-Direct Investment

The finding catalyzes Kalos' initial public offering on the Frankfurt, Germany, stock exchange. Since headquartering in Phoenix, Kalos was featured … [More]

Car Rental Parent Co. Celebrates Employees and Commits $8 Million to Local Restaurants in Phoenix and around the World

Enterprise Holdings, owner of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, is showing gratitude to employees for their … [More]

Virtual Fitness and Wellness Studio Launches in Scottsdale

A new virtual on-demand fitness and wellness studio, Hustle House, has launched in Scottsdale offering online workouts and wellness classes from local … [More]

Vote 2021: Where to Vote In-Person or Drop-off Your Early Ballot for March 9 Election

In-person early voting for the City of Phoenix Runoff Election began on February 10, 2021 and will continue through tomorrow, Friday, March 5, 2021. … [More]

A Healthcare Staffing, Recruiting and Training Agency Launches due to Impact of Pandemic

In response to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has had on the health care industry, the Agboola family has launched FreshStart—a … [More]

S&P500 Racial Justice and DEI Scorecard Separates Leaders from Laggards, Says Nonprofit

As You Sow today released two S&P500 scorecards — one assessing companies on racial justice and the other on workplace equity disclosures. These … [More]

The Pool Is Back and Here to Staycation

DJs + Sunny Rays. Weekend music is back at the OH Pool, every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Come on over for a chill playlist from our resident DJs, a brand-new menu, and lounging under the palms. Enjoy plenty of space with reduced capacity throughout the pool and socially distanced lounge chairs, plus plenty of protocols in place. Reserve your cabana … [More]

Celebrate With Colorful Tiki Mocktails & Hawaiian Cold Brew Coffee

Food & drink reporters, Valley tiki fans and anyone else interested in the fresh, fun new menus at HULA’S Modern Tiki. Take a tropical staycation this spring at HULA’S Modern Tiki, where they are serving up four new Tiki Mocktails featuring all the beachy fun, minus the booze. Full menu below. Or cool off with HULA’S Cold Brew Kona Coffee, imported from Hawaii … [More]

Children’s Museum Sand Fest is Back

Sand Delivery ✅ 200 tons of sand is ready to be sifted, packed, and sculpted by visitors of all ages! Entertainment ✅ Music by @djcoraa, and special guests like The Polynesian Princess, The Marvelous Captain, The Little Mermaid, and Spidey Guy! Click here for a full schedule of events. Sand Sculpting Competition ✅ Professional sculptors, the Sand … [More]

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