Arizona Passes 200,000 Mark in COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered

Arizona Department of Health Services

The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Arizona has passed 200,000 as the state and counties collaborate to get more and more vaccine into the arms of prioritized individuals. “This is an exciting milestone for Arizona,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). “Any dose that remains in storage remains a challenge to be … [More]

Cutting-Edge Tech CBD Co. Launches in Arizona

R N’ R Canna

Locally-owned and grown CBD company, R N’ R Canna, has launched a line of cannabinoid-rich, oil-based serums using aeroponic and hydroponic cultivation techniques, which provide consistency that is rare to find in the industry. The company is 100% certified organic and uses plants that are grown in a lab-controlled environment and given no chemicals, harsh additives or … [More]

America’s Largest Bathroom Remodeler Welcomes New CFO, COO

Re-Bath

Re-Bath, the nation’s premier bathroom remodeling company, has announced its recent high-level executive moves by hiring David Japhet as the new Chief Financial Officer and David Dunsmuir as Chief Operating Officer. These roles were filled right as the brand is experiencing a surge in sales and franchise development growth as demand for home improvement projects continue to … [More]

WEBINAR – Jan 19, 20 & 21: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here.   SESSION 112: TUESDAY - January 19 | 9:00 AM Bringing Your Brand to Life Join us for a discussion on experiential branding, featuring local branding agency, Blaze Experts. Learn how to brand your business with … [More]

Jobless Claims Surge to Highest Weekly Total Since August

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending January 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 965,000, an increase of 181,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 3,000 from 787,000 to 784,000. The 4-week moving average was 834,250, an increase of 18,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Survey: America’s CEOs Start 2021 Concerned about Taxes, Optimistic about Trade, & Eager to Return to the Office

The Conference Board

As 2021 begins, a new survey from The Conference Board reveals the biggest issues that will keep business leaders up at night in the new year. CEOs in the United States are more worried about higher corporate taxes and increased regulation, but less worried about global political instability and disruptions to global trade. And compared to their global peers, U.S. CEOs are more … [More]

Strong Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Paves Way for Second State Site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced the launch of a second state vaccination site following the success of Arizona’s first 24/7 state vaccination site in Glendale. “Arizona’s vaccine site at State Farm Stadium has been a game changer,” said Governor Ducey. “This week has demonstrated Arizonans are ready for the COVID-19 … [More]

SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am ET.  The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders … [More]

Arizona Mortgage Applications Reveal Trends in Active New Home Market

Fulton Homes

Fulton Homes, Arizona's largest family-owned and -operated homebuilder, has consistently strived to understand the desires of homebuyers and trends in order to best accommodate them while also considering the direction of the larger industry. The homebuilder has always championed the idea that mortgage applications are a useful data point to learn from as the company develops … [More]

Intel Appoints Tech Industry Leader Pat Gelsinger as New CEO

Intel

Intel announced that its board of directors has appointed 40-year technology industry leader Pat Gelsinger as its new chief executive officer, effective Feb. 15, 2021. Gelsinger will also join the Intel board of directors upon assuming the role. He will succeed Bob Swan, who will remain CEO until Feb. 15. Today’s announcement is unrelated to Intel’s 2020 financial performance. … [More]

Survey Reveals 68% of Surveyed Workers Do Not Feel Completely Safe in Their Buildings

Honeywell

Honeywell released the results of a comprehensive study on workers' perceptions and feelings on the health and safety of their workplace. Conducted by Wakefield Research, the study surveyed 2,000 workers that typically work in buildings with 500 or more employees across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and the Middle East. The findings show that a staggering … [More]

Nikola Positioned to Accelerate Hydrogen Economy

Nikola Corporation

Nikola Corporation has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company (“APS”) that makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. Nikola is a company dedicated to the advancement of innovative zero-emissions truck solutions and the energy infrastructure required to make this … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – Jan 28: Phoenix Virtual Career Fair for Veterans

RecruitMilitary

As we start a new year, does your organization need people who practice values like courage, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service? Military-experienced talent exemplifies all of these and more, and we would love to connect you with them at our upcoming RecruitMilitary virtual career fair. Our virtual career fairs provide you: •  Access to all registered candidates’ … [More]

WEBINAR – Jan 21: Four Actions Small Businesses are Taking to Help Navigate Today’s Environment

Wells Fargo

It’s no secret that the events of 2020 have drastically impacted small businesses in many aspects. Yet, at the same time, there are businesses that have adapted despite the challenges of social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and overall customer uncertainty and unease. What did they do differently? We invite you to join us for a webcast on January 21 to find out. Wells … [More]

Black Chamber, Arizona Hispanic Chamber Produce Weekly DEI Series   

inbusinessPHX.com

In a continued effort to promote and support diversity and inclusion initiatives within our state, Arizona Federal Credit Union announced today that they signed on as a Rally Point Partner with the recently launched Social Television Network (STN) streaming series, The Community Collaborative (TCC). Born in response to the civil unrest and heightened attention on racial … [More]

7 Great Ways to Create a Really Inclusive Workplace

by Andi Simon, Ph.D.

In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, Elisabeth Kelan writes about “gender fatigue,” which she describes as the phenomenon of people acknowledging that gender inequality exists in general, but not in their workplace. Lots of people, it seems, are all for gender equity, inclusion and a diverse workforce. Yet, it is just not happening. It reminded me about the … [More]

Nearly 44,000 People In Seven Hours Book Appointments for State 24/7 Vaccination Site

Arizona Department of Health Services

In just seven hours today, nearly 44,000 Arizonans have made appointments to be vaccinated at the state’s first 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Of those appointments, nearly 29,000 are for the site’s first week of operation. The site, launched by the Arizona Department of Health Services in partnership with the Arizona Department of … [More]

Despite New Stimulus, More Than 3 Million Renters Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Bear Extreme Housing Cost Burden

Zillow

For millions of renters who remain unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the recently finalized fiscal stimulus package is desperately needed relief. The additional payments will bring their typical rent burdens from more than 80% of their income to less than half, a new Zillow® analysis shows. While the extra assistance helps on a monthly basis, millions behind on their … [More]

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