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DES Expands ID.me Identity Verification for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claimants

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Beginning December 5, 2020, the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) will improve access to benefits for eligible unemployment claimants and further strengthen its fraud prevention measures by requiring all Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants to verify their identities using ID.me, a safe and secure identification portal, before they will be eligible to … [More]

Sales & Retail  |    |  

Matching Your Sales Approach to Your Prospect’s Readiness to Buy

by Jill J. Johnson, MBA

Your sales and promotional messages must link to where your customers are in their decision-making process. There are five stages of buying behavior that a consumer will go through: awareness, interest, evaluation, trial and, finally, the adoption stage. Each stage requires a different decision by your prospect. By matching your sales and promotional strategies to their … [More]

Events  |    |  

WEBINAR – Dec 11: Emerging Issues Forum: Building Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Tempe Chamber of Commerce

December's Emerging Issues Forum, sponsored by SRP, brings together a panel of diversity and inclusion leaders from different industry sectors to share tangible ways they have advocated for equity in their workplace. Moderated by Jonae Harrison, City of Tempe Diversity & Inclusion Manager, the program will identify ideas and tips attendees can incorporate into improving the … [More]

Events  |    |  

WEBINAR – Nov 24: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

  100TH SESSION How Industry Leaders Are Overcoming COVID-19 Join us for our 100th Boot Camp session, featuring the mead experts at Superstition Meadery. Gain insight on how the mead-making industry has pivoted operations. You'll learn what business tactics this industry leader has implemented to return stronger. Time: 9 - 10 a.m. Date: Tuesday, November 24, … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness  |    |  

Menu of Health Tips for Safer Holiday Gatherings

Arizona Department of Health Services

Your menu may be the same this year, but other aspects of Thanksgiving may need to be different to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. That’s why the Arizona Department of Health Services has developed a menu of precautions to take during holiday gatherings. Doing one makes your family and your guests safer. Doing more is even better. “It’s an unfortunate reality … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

New GoDaddy Tool Enables Enterprises to Contain Costs, Optimize Portfolios and Mitigate Risks

GoDaddy

GoDaddy Inc., the world's largest domain name registrar, today announced the launch of GoDaddy Corporate Domains, a domain management solution for large companies. The launch builds off of GoDaddy's acquisition of Brandsight in February 2020. Typically, companies register domain names in support of product launches, marketing campaigns, international expansion and to … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness  |    |  

2021 Open Enrollment Is Upon Us: Do You Have the Right Insurance Broker?

by Anthony Waters

2020’s open enrollment is in mid-swing and, as a business owner, employer or HR professional, you’ve most likely started to consider your organization’s benefits plan and what you might be looking to adjust in 2021. As you begin to outline what you’re searching for, you’ll probably have a lot of questions and concerns due to the unprecedented nature of 2020. Did your rates … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

Small Business Optimism Quarterly Industry Survey: Focus on Construction, Manufacturing, Retail, and Services Industries

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released the latest quarterly Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific survey. The survey highlights the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. NFIB released previous reports in August and May 2020. “This year has been challenging for small business owners as they manage their businesses in a time when the COVID-19 … [More]

Philanthropy  |    |  

Two Arizona Nonprofits Get Funds Directed to Organizations Owned by People of Color

inbusinessPHX.com

The Citi Foundation named 30 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that will collectively receive $15 million to support their efforts to provide small businesses with the vital resources needed to sustain their operations and support economically vulnerable households impacted by COVID-19. Two in Arizona: Chicanos Por La Causa: Helps individuals and … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

ASU Gets $1 Million as Part of Bank’s Recently Announced $25 Million Jobs Initiative

inbusinessPHX.com

As part of Bank of America’s recent $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, the company announced today further details about its $25 million commitment to enhance up-skilling and reskilling for Black and Hispanic-Latino students. Through initial partnerships with 21 higher education institutions including community colleges, … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Increase amid Coronavirus Surge

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending November 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 742,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 709,000 to 711,000. The 4-week moving average was 742,000, a decrease of 13,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

HR & Management  |    |  

HR Professionals View Recruiting and Hiring as the Most Challenging Issue for 2021

XpertHR

Recruiting and hiring is HR professionals' top concern for next year, according to 563 US employers responding to XpertHR's Survey of HR Challenges for 2021. The survey asked participating organizations to rate how challenging 12 major workplace issues might be in 2021 and found that over six in 10 (66%) said recruiting and hiring will be either "somewhat" or "very" … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness  |    |  

5 Ways Leaders Can Eliminate Stress and Reboot for Change in 2021

inbusinessPHX.com

As a challenging year winds down, companies are sifting through what worked and what didn’t as they prepare to reboot for 2021 after dealing with the many difficulties brought on by the pandemic. And if a business is planning significant changes in its operations in the New Year, the leadership team’s empathy for the workforce is vital in the process, says Joel Patterson, a … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Bird Dog Produce Brings the Farm to Your Fridge

Bird Dog Produce

Now available Valley-wide, Bird Dog Produce is an innovative food delivery service based in Phoenix, AZ that completely reinvents the traditional food chain, giving customers access to the same fresher-than-grocery store fruits and veggies that restaurants and professional chefs have used for decades. Co-founded by Andy Itule, the son of a legendary local produce purveyor, … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

Survey: 70% of Hotels Won’t Survive without More COVID Relief

American Hotel & Lodging Association

With a resurgence of COVID-19 and renewed travel restrictions enacted in many states, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry will continue to face devastation and significant job loss without additional relief from Congress. Seven in ten hoteliers (71%) said they won’t make it another six months without further … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Local First Arizona Launches the Shop Arizona Marketplace, Get Shopping Nov. 23 

Local First Arizona

Just in time for the holiday season, Local First Arizona, in partnership with local marketing firm Ideas Collide, will launch Arizona’s go-to online marketplace for discovering and shopping directly from local businesses and makers across the state. In response to a hard economic year and the need for safe, holiday shopping, the Shop Arizona Marketplace will help small … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

$25 Million for Medical Professionals, Additional Safety

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

At a press conference at the state Public Health Lab, Governor Doug Ducey announced a list of new actions to support hospitals and medical professionals and combat the spread of COVID-19. Arizona will invest $25 million to bolster hospital staffing in the midst of rising cases nationwide and reward frontline medical workers for their dedication. Arizona Director of Health … [More]

Philanthropy  |    |  

Customized Chevys donated to the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation Will Help Ensure the Community Stays Safe

Rick McCartney

The Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation just received three new, customized police Chevy Tahoes and one uniquely-wrapped Chevy Camaro partially donated to the Foundation by Courtesy Chevrolet. Each of the vehicles was on full display Friday night at a recognition ceremony (video of Mayor Gallego honoring the 125 reserve police officers and their families) hosted by Phoenix Police … [More]

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