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Government & Compliance  |    |  

Businesses to Reopen in Low COVID-19 Transmission-Level Counties, Cautioned to Comply

Arizona Department of Health Services

As of today, a total of 8 counties, Apache, Cochise, Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, and Yavapai, are in the moderate transmission level. Most counties that have yet to reach moderate benchmarks for COVID-19 have metrics moving in the right direction. One county, Greenlee, has reached the minimal transmission level. This is a credit to all of the things Arizonans … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

Weekly Jobless Claims Again Reach More Than 1 Million, Prolonging Economic Concerns

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending August 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,006,000, a decrease of 98,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 2,000 from 1,106,000 to 1,104,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,068,000, a decrease of 107,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

GDP Decreased at Annual Rate of 31.7% in Q2, Says Updated Estimate

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 31.7 percent in the second quarter of 2020 (table 1), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 5.0 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for the "advance" estimate … [More]

Workforce & Career  |    |  

Research Reveals What Workers Want Post-COVID

ManpowerGroup

Most workers believe the COVID-19 crisis marks the end of full-time work in the office and are looking for a hybrid model that blends work and home finds new research from ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN).  After health concerns for themselves and their family, workers are most worried about returning to an old way of working and losing the flexibility they have gained. The Future for … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

Fed Shifts Policies for Longer Periods of Lower Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Board

Following an extensive review that included numerous public events across the country, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Thursday announced the unanimous approval of updates to its Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, which articulates its approach to monetary policy and serves as the foundation for its policy actions. The updates reflect … [More]

HR & Management  |    |  

Here’s Why Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Doesn’t Work

By Charlene Wheeless

I’ve worked in Corporate America for more than three decades and, in that time, I have had the pleasure of working for some great companies and great leaders. While every company differs and has its own culture and values, nearly all of them have been the same in one way: They had a diversity program in place and it didn’t work. Some companies had chief diversity officers and … [More]

Events  |    |  

WEBINAR – Aug 27: Virtual Leadership Series – Federal Political Update

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Join us for a Federal Political Update from the U.S. Chamber’s senior political strategist, Scott W. Reed. The U.S. Chamber’s goals in the 2014, 2016, and 2018 federal elections were to elect pro-business candidates with the courage to govern. Mr. Reed created and implemented the blueprint for that strategy. He has the pulse on federal elections and will share key takeaways … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

Business Compliance Essential to Safely Resuming Operations, Reminds ADHS

Arizona Department of Health Services

With the state’s most-populous counties potentially progressing to the next phase of safely resuming business operations tomorrow, certain businesses will be able to join others already operating with reduced capacity and following other strict requirements to reduce the spread of COVID-19. For businesses to remain open, compliance with public health requirements is … [More]

Events  |    |  

WEBINARS – Sep 1, 3 and 10: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

  UPCOMING SESSION   Boot Camp sessions have been extended through the end of September, including a special session featuring Arizona Public Service Electric (APS) that will provide a first look into their new small business growth tool, SizeUp Arizona! If you missed any sessions this week, watch here.   SESSION 76: … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Bidding Service Launches New High-Tech Construction Materials Bidding Application

BidBird.co

BidBird® has made buying and selling bulk construction products a seamless online experience. Using an advanced internet bidding system, guided by auction theory, buyers place online orders and receive multiple blind bids preventing collusion and protecting institutional privacy. The bid deadlines are set by the participating buyer on weekly intervals. “Two years … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

More Than $10 Billion in Unemployment Benefits Issued During Pandemic in Arizona

Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today it has distributed more than $10 billion in state Unemployment Insurance (UI),Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation(FPUC) and Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) since the week ending March 7, 2020. Last week,Arizona became the first state in the nation to begin issuing LWA. … [More]

Events  |    |  

Local First Arizona’s ‘Indie Week’ Turns to Month-Long Campaign, Sep. 1 to 30

Local First Arizona

Local First Arizona’s annual statewide campaign, called Independents Week, or “Indie Week”,  is usually a week-long celebration of Arizona independent businesses featuring 20% off golden coupons, bar crawls and more. This year, LFA is asking consumers to double down on Arizona small businesses fighting to stay alive during a pandemic and experiencing slower than usual … [More]

En Negocios  |    |  

EN NEGOCIOS: 7 estrategias comprobadas para ayudar a una pequeña empresa a crecer durante COVID-19

por Edgar R. Olivo

Recientemente, tuve una conversación sobre estrategias de ventas con el propietario de una pequeña empresa local que se vio afectada por la crisis de COVID-19 durante uno de nuestros grupos de emprendedores. Me preguntó: "¿Qué puedo hacer para hacer crecer mi negocio durante estos tiempos?", Le respondí, "volvemos a lo básico". Para mí, volver a lo básico significa … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

7 Proven Strategies to Help a Small Business Grow during COVID-19

by Edgar R. Olivo

During one of our entrepreneur groups recently, I was having a conversation about sales strategies with a local small-business owner who was impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. He asked, "What can I do to grow my business during these times?" I replied, "We go back to the basics." To me, going back to basics means focusing and building on the relationships with your clients and … [More]

Communications & Networking  |    |  

Keeping Your Career Goals on Track, Even in a Remote World

inbusinessPHX.com

Is remote work and a lack of face-to-face time with the boss derailing career advancement for ambitious employees? Possibly, but even when working from home, savvy individuals can find ways to demonstrate they possess what it takes to move up in the organization, says Kimberly Roush, founder of All-Star Executive Coaching and co-author of Who Are You… When You Are … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness  |    |  

Survey: Frequent Travelers Cite Priorities for Safe Hotel Stays

American Hotel & Lodging Association

A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult shows that a number of improvements to health and sanitation protocol at U.S. hotels would have considerable impact on guests' comfort levels staying there, with the top three including face coverings for employees (87% a lot/some impact) and guests (85%), … [More]

Philanthropy  |    |  

Phoenix Food Company to Help Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon with Support of Local Bank

inbusinessPHX.com

Americano Foods, creator of Americano® nut butters announced they will contribute 100 percent of proceeds from online sales throughout September to relief work in Beirut, Lebanon. FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” has agreed to match money raised throughout the month. Devastated watching the Beirut explosion and … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

BREAKING: Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal Counties Likely to Meet Moderate Benchmarks for Businesses to Reopen this Thursday

Arizona Department of Health Services

Over the last few months, Arizonans have worked together to help slow the spread of COVID-19. From wearing masks, physically distancing, and limiting congregating ⁠— their efforts have been a success and a model for the country. This responsible approach has resulted in three of our major counties progressing to the next phase of safely reopening. Based on current data, ADHS … [More]

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