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WEBINAR – Aug 26: Leverage Marketing Best Practices to Boost your Reopening Plans

Local First Arizona

Leverage Marketing Best Practices to Boost your Reopening Plans Join CEO of Hownd, Brandon Willey, to learn about consumer data collection, presales and bookings, packaging, promotions to drive sales, leveraging pricing, driving visits while managing capacity, communicating cleaning and safety practices to consumers and more. Register » … [More]

Live & Learn | Online | August 21 2020

Talking Stick Resort Extends its Summer Playcation Package through Sept. 30

Talking Stick Resort

Summer may be ending, but the desire to escape continues. Fortunately, Talking Stick Resort has a solution as the property announces an extension to its popular summer Playcation package through Sept. 30. In addition to the new date, the package will also feature a new entertainment partner from the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Long a summer staple for Talking Stick … [More]

Workforce & Career | Online | August 21 2020

How ‘Human’ Is Your Workplace? These Four Questions Reveal the Truth.

inbusinessPHX.com

As the Digital Age advances and technology takes over more jobs, workers must get better at those “human” skills computers can’t do. They must excel at critical thinking, innovative thinking, collaborating, and emotionally engaging with others in the creation and delivery of products and services. Most of all, one must excel at continuously learning…and unlearning…and … [More]

Economy & Trends | Online | August 21 2020

July U.S. Jobless Claims Higher than 2019, Lower than June 2020

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Unemployment rates were lower in July in 30 states, higher in 9 states, and stable in 11 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. All 50 states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier. The national unemployment rate fell by 0.9 percentage point over the month to 10.2 percent but was 6.5 points higher than … [More]

Communications & Networking | Online | August 21 2020

Lateness Is a Compulsive Habit. Always Late? There Is a Solution!

inbusinessPHX.com

Grace Pacie is the first to admit that being on time just isn’t her forte, and she’s not alone. It’s a very common problem, which leaves millions fuming and frustrated as they waste their time waiting for the people who are always late. Grace hates being late and was desperate to improve her punctuality. She discovered around 20% of the population struggle with being on … [More]

Events | Online | August 21 2020

Arizona State Fair Is Cancelled due to COVID-19 Concerns

Arizona State Fair

The Arizona Exposition & State Fair Board today announced their decision to postpone the 2020 Arizona State Fair. After reviewing information from staff, seeking guidance from the Arizona Department of Health Services and analyzing all of the options, the Board voted unanimously to postpone the event due to COVID-19. “As a self funded state agency, this decision to … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness | Safety | August 21 2020

TESTING: Free COVID-19 Saliva Testing Available

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Arizona Department of Health Services and ASU Biodesign have partnered to make available COVID-19 saliva testing for Arizonans. It’s quick, easy and free. Testing is available this morning in Tempe and Tucson. Details: Tempe Testing Where: Tempe Diablo Stadium - 2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 When: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM How: Pre-registration is required Tucson … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | Online |

Despite Pandemic’s Devastating Impact, World’s Smallest Companies Are Bullish About the Future

GoDaddy

GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, released the GoDaddy Global Entrepreneurship Survey which looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world's smallest businesses. The research shows the pandemic has severely affected their businesses, with 75 percent reporting a fall-off in revenues. Yet, the findings also reveal a steely resolve by these … [More]

Live & Learn | Online |

Scottsdale Gets Region’s First Dark Sky Zone Resort to Open in October

ADERO Scottsdale

Following an extensive $100-million investment by Palisades Resorts LLC, Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels will celebrate the grand opening of ADERO Scottsdale on October 1, 2020. With its elevated views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain Range, ADERO will be Scottsdale’s only Dark Sky Zone resort with a modern guest experience inspired by … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | Online |

Arizona Federal Credit Union Joins National Veterans Benefits Banking Program

Arizona Federal Credit Union

As financial uncertainty lingers on the minds of many Arizonans, Arizona Federal Credit Union (AZFCU) continues its support of veterans to help them achieve greater financial literacy, independence, and resiliency, with their incorporation in the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP). Developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Benefits Administration, this … [More]

Live & Learn | Online |

The Valley’s Newest Rooftop Bar Officially Opens in Tempe

Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown

The newly opened Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown hotel announced today its full-service rooftop bar, Alibi, is now open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays offering an impressive craft cocktail program and global street food menu ideal for taking in the 180-degree panoramic views of Downtown Tempe. Perched atop the 14th floor of the hotel, Alibi provides a … [More]

Events | Webinar |

WEBINARS – Aug 24, 25 and 28: 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 73: MONDAY - August 24 | 9:00 AM Paycheck Protection Program: Where Are We Now? Get an update on the Paycheck Protection Program now that the loan forgiveness process is … [More]

Workforce & Career | Online |

5 Tips to Minimize ZOOM Disasters

by Angela DeFinis

As more and more mothers are working from home and engaging in online presentations and virtual meetings daily (all while dealing with kids and pets underfoot), it’s clear that the current set-up is designed to fail. Unfortunately, there are few rules of engagement to apply when your kitchen table is suddenly your office (and your child’s classroom). And we’re all seeing the … [More]

Workforce & Career | Online |

60% of Companies Have Hired Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic Despite Economic Downturn

The Manifest

the global pandemic continues to unfold, companies are still hiring new employees: Nearly half of businesses (46%) have hired 10 or more new employees since the start of the pandemic, according to new data from a study of 505 HR professionals and 234 employees in the U.S. Businesses are finding innovative ways to onboard employees remotely through group sessions and virtual … [More]

Economy & Trends | Online |

Weekly Jobless Claims Back Over a Million, Increase of 135,000

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending August 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,106,000, an increase of 135,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 8,000 from 963,000 to 971,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,175,750, a decrease of 79,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Events | Online |

Suites Not Constructed for Different Kind of Phoenix Open in 2021

The Thunderbirds

Over the last five months, the world has been rocked by unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the hosts of one of the leading community-driven sporting events in the world, The Thunderbirds are doing everything in our power to continue to lead community involvement through the Waste Management Phoenix Open and the hundreds of charities that we … [More]

Leadership & Management | Online |

How to Stop Toxic Leadership from Spreading a Virus in Your Company

inbusinessPHX.com

Toxic workplaces sometimes start at the top. Difficult, abrasive leaders can create a culture of tension, fear, and abusive behavior at every organizational level. Those types of leaders may produce results, but their actions also lead to dysfunction and employee turnover. Ending the pattern of toxicity starts with companies recognizing red flags, coming up with new … [More]

Marketing | Online |

Ways to Get Serious about Monetizing Your Podcast and Growing Your Audience

GetVokl

Increasingly, listening to podcasts is growing in popularity. According to Statista 55% of Americans have listened to a podcast this year. Every month, millions more are discovering podcasts. Even celebrities are starting their own podcasts. Yet, when it comes to monetization, podcasting is still in its commercial infancy. The majority of independent podcasters however struggle … [More]