Campaign amid Pandemic to Promote Workers’ Rights

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to remind workers that the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is committed to ensuring their workplace rights during the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure that employers know their responsibilities. WHD’s campaign uses public service announcements in English and Spanish to provide … [More]

Protecting Your Small Business’s Finances During and After Reopening

by Carson Lappetito

Many Arizona small-business owners faced a crisis during the quarantine. They could manage an economic downturn, but a full stop to their business was not sustainable. For the companies that survived into July, the challenges remain as COVID-19 continues to make its way through Arizona communities. As of July 2nd, the state’s government was rolling back some of the … [More]

SBA Provided $20 Billion to Small Businesses and Nonprofits, EIDL Program to End

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the conclusion and success of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program, which provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses a total of $20 billion in emergency funding. In order to assist the greatest number of small businesses, the EIDL Advance provided $1,000 per employee up to a … [More]

WEBINAR – July 15: Your EIDL and PPP Loan Questions Answered

NFIB

Presented by: Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, Legal Foundation, NFIB, Holly Wade Director, NFIB Research Center, Kathy Cook and Melissa Loder, SBA Representatives REGISTER HERE Your EIDL and PPP Loan Questions Answered -- SBA's Loan Experts Explain the Rules Join special guests, SBA representatives Kathy Cook and Melissa Loder, both experts in SBA loan … [More]

Grand Canyon Lodge Opens on North Rim

Grand Canyon Lodge - North Rim

Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, inside Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, announces it has lodging units available beginning today through the end of the season, Oct. 15. Sitting at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet, the comparatively tranquil North Rim receives just one-tenth of the visitation of the South Rim and is known for its recreational activities including hiking … [More]

A Look Inside Sedona’s Ambiente, North America’s First Landscape Hotel

Ambiente: A Landscape Hotel

The first of its kind in North America, Ambiente: A Landscape Hotel is currently slated to open its doors to the public early 2021, and Sedona developer Two Sister Bosses has revealed a first glance into the luxurious design elements, furnishings and amenities that future travelers can look forward to. Uniquely designed to blend in with the surrounding geography, Ambiente is … [More]

Westin Kierland Offers ‘Reserve Now, Stay Later’ Program

Westin Kierland Villas

If your vacations have been on pause, it’s time to press play again. You’re invited to reserve a stay in Scottsdale and fast forward to amazing new memories. This flexible vacation offer includes: 5 Days + 4 Nights at The Westin Kierland Villas, a AAA Four Diamond rated resort Plus your choice of 15,000 Marriott BonvoyTM Points OR a $75 Resort Certificate LEARN MORE … [More]

Ballet Arizona Continues Virtual Performances, Sunday

Ballet Arizona

During this difficult time, you might be missing nights out at the Ballet but you can still get your fill of culture with Ballet Arizona’s Virtual Events! We are excited to offer our community these free & engaging virtual events to brighten the day while our stage is dark. Please make sure to check back regularly as new events are added often. Thank you again for … [More]

Taxpayer Deadline in Less Than One Week for Filing Individual Income Tax Returns

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to alert taxpayers that time is running out to file individual tax returns for 2019 by the new July 15 deadline. In the state of Arizona, full-year resident or part-year resident individuals must file a tax return if they are: Single or married filing separately and gross income (GI) is greater than $12,200; Head of … [More]

Feed Phoenix Initiative to Feed Underserved Families Launched

Local First Arizona

The city of Phoenix is putting CARES Act dollars to work by bringing high-quality meals to vulnerable populations across the city. The city has contracted Local First Arizona Foundation to recruit local restaurants, farmers, and food entrepreneurs to help prepare these meals in order to sustain local jobs and supply chains, strengthen the local food economy, and most … [More]

WEBINAR – July 13 to 17: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp and 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 51: MONDAY - July 13 | 9:00 AM The Power of Effective Employee Engagement Join us for a session focused on engaging your employees as a business owner. Learn why it’s … [More]

Why Hire Interns: How Young Talent Improves Your Company

by Ben Siegel

The “I can do it myself” mentality is ingrained in American culture, particularly when it comes to business. We glorify the idea of the self-made entrepreneur — the businessperson who builds their company on their own from the ground up. When it comes time to hire extra help, our first thoughts include, “Why hire interns when I could do this myself?” Here are the facts: A … [More]

WEBINAR – July 29: Align, Redefine, Grow Through Change

Local First Arizona

The choices you make today will impact your future, and with so much uncertainty going on in the world, you have to make intentional decisions to conquer change and cultivate results daily. Because poorly managed change will have a lasting impact on your life. So let’s discuss practical ways for you to align, redefine and grow through change. · Learn The ARG Approach to … [More]

WEBINAR – July 22: Return to Work, Yes! Return to Normal, Never!

Local First Arizona

The workplace trifecta is here – own it, don’t let it own you. Striking a balance in managing employees returning to the workplace, updating policies and procedures, and prioritizing diversity in your workforce can at times feel like dreaming the impossible dream. Whether a small, medium or large business, all organizations today are struggling with at least one of these three … [More]

Phoenix-Based Red Mountain Lighting Now Drives an All-EV Fleet

Red Mountain Lighting

Owner of several mid-sized Arizona-based companies, Charles Kirkland, has always been what he refers to as a "closet environmentalist." He was fascinated by solar and renewable energy at a young age and remains in awe of how power is derived from natural elements. But even with a healthy interest, Kirkland was waiting for the day when using solar and buying electric vehicles … [More]

Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi Do Their Part to Help Arizona Families

by Mike Hunter

Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi did their part once again to help Arizona families affected by pediatric cancer. Last month, Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi donated proceeds from the sale of all lunch specials from all Barro’s Pizza locations in the Valley. It was just reported that for the fifth year in a row, they reached their goal of donating $40,000 to Arizona Cancer Foundation for … [More]

Governor Orders New Actions to Contain COVID-19

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced additional actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including the signing of an Executive Order that requires restaurants with indoor seating to operate at less than 50 percent capacity. Today’s announcement to limit capacity at restaurants comes in addition to recent action taken by the Governor to prohibit large gatherings, cease the … [More]

First Statewide Initiative for Affordable Housing Projects, $100M Fund Planned

Home Matters to Arizona

Home Matters®, a national movement redefining the American Dream and home, is launching Home Matters to Arizona to grow support for a new generation of affordable housing, connected communities and healthier individuals, families and economies. Phase one of the Arizona launch includes a planned $100 million Home Matters® Arizona Fund to finance community development and … [More]

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