Virtual Workshops Designed for Jazz Musicians of All Ages and Skill Levels

The Nash

The Nash announces its 2020 Summer Workshops, geared to develop jazz musicians of all backgrounds and skill sets. The roster is comprised of all virtual workshops led by professional jazz musicians through online Zoom sessions. Instructors for The Nash Summer Workshops include Lewis Nash, Dmitri Matheny, Dennis Rowland, Ben Hedquist, Pam Morita, Mike Kocour, Russell Schmidt, … [More]

Epic Summer Camps with Children’s Museum Virtual ‘Camp in a Box!’

Children's Museum of Phoenix

You can still go on an epic adventure this summer with our NEW virtual camp experience, CAMP IN A BOX! This first-of-its-kind program is designed to bring the creative, imaginative camp that you know and love right to your home! The contents of each Box will include an instruction guide, a schedule, project supplies, art materials, and access to virtual content that fits in … [More]

Movie Night Continues in Scottsdale and Glendale Entertainment Districts

Rick McCartney

Moonlight Movie Night will bring a new round of motion pictures to its Sonora Village and Westgate Entertainment District locations. For tickets and showtimes please visit AZPopUpMovies.com. Sonora Village May 14 - 17, 2020 Ford v. Ferrari Spies in Disguise Night at the Museum Westgate Entertainment District May 13 - 17, 2020 Bohemian Rhapsody … [More]

WEBINAR – May 19: Guiding the Reopening of American Business: An Expert Roundtable

New York Academy of Sciences

The webinar is free, but advance registration is necessary.  TOPICS: Pressure is rising for businesses to unlock their doors, but much is still unknown about the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and there is no definitive or comprehensive guidance currently available. Experts in science, technology, insurance and risk assessment, as well as large and small business … [More]

WEBINAR – May 18: Keeping our Food Safe During the Pandemic

New York Academy of Sciences

The webinar is free, but advance registration is necessary. TOPICS: This webinar will explore food safety during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Experts will address consumer concerns and food production. Changes to food production during the COVID-19 pandemic; preparation, handling, and oversight. How the food industry has responded to protect consumers from … [More]

Retail Sales Plunge 16.4%, Lowest on Record

U.S. Census Bureau

Advance Estimates of U.S. Retail and Food Services Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2020, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $403.9 billion, a decrease of 16.4 percent (±0.5 percent) from the previous month, and 21.6 percent (±0.7 percent) below April 2019. Total sales for … [More]

Business Solutions Surfacing from the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Jeff Friesen

As COVID-19 continues its worldwide spread, there is no crystal ball to predict how or when this will end. While public health and safety remains front and center, and rightfully so, the disruption the virus has waged on businesses is hard to ignore. While industries such as sanitation services and technology providers are faced with overwhelming demand and potential … [More]

Vehicle Reimbursement Programs Can Offer More Options Than You Might Think

CarData

At first blush, FAVR programs can appear to be simple. "F" is for fixed costs for business use of employee-owned vehicles, for example insurance and licensing. "V" is for variable expenses such as the relative cost of living in a given geographical region and fluctuating gas prices, which have been remarkable in the past few months. But you can't judge a book by its cover, … [More]

Global Industry Leader TSMC to Build Advanced Semiconductor Factory in Arizona

by Mike Hunter

Following a national search, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has selected Arizona for its new U.S. advanced semiconductor factory. The project will create over 1,600 new high-tech jobs and generate thousands of additional jobs in the state for suppliers and other companies within the semiconductor industry. TSMC’s total spending on this project, including … [More]

Fashion Co. Expanding Business Model to Fill Immediate Need amid COVID-19

Pomchies

There is no doubt that the world has changed dramatically since the global spread of COVID-19 early this year. For Heather Clark — founder and owner of the valley-based Pomchies company, a leader in fashion accessories from headwear and luggage tags to pet products and water bottle carriers all made from durable, stretchy and washable material — in-process orders dropped … [More]

New Real Estate Brokerage Plans to Make Selling a Home as Easy as Booking a Room

Rick McCartney

Homeowners in Phoenix have more options now when it comes to selling their homes, thanks to a new kind of real estate brokerage that aims to make selling a home as simple and convenient as booking a hotel room online. The Offer Company was created as a new kind of real estate brokerage that offers homeowners the option of selling in the traditional way, by listing with an … [More]

Perspectiva: Cómo entrar a la normalidad nueva creada por la pandemia

by Rita Hudgens

"El secreto para cambiar es concentrar toda su energía no en luchar contra lo viejo, sino en construir lo nuevo".Sócrates Momentos horribles en la historia ¿Dónde estabas cuando te enteraste de los aviones que se estrellaron contra las torres gemelas el 11 de septiembre? Para aquellos de ustedes que tienen la edad suficiente, ¿qué estaban haciendo cuando le dispararon … [More]

New Telemedicine Platform Connects Patients with Their Primary Care Providers

CAIN Health

How do you visit your primary care provider during the pandemic? For most Americans, that question remains unanswered.  Thousands of private practice offices are not set up to see their patients.  Telemedicine alone doesn’t solve the problem as relationships with anonymous doctors and lack of patient and disease history are challenging to overcome. Doctors and patients need to … [More]

Arizona Enrichment Centers to Offer Child Care to Grocery Store, Food Bank Employees

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Arizona Enrichment Centers Program will expand to offer prioritized child care for the children of grocery store employees and food bank workers. Enrichment Centers have already been providing child care for first responders, critical health care workers and essential public sector workers serving others as Arizona works to slow the spread of COVID-19. The program will also … [More]

Nearly Half of Employees Now Working from Home Want to Stay Remote, Study Finds

The Grossman Group

For decades, the privilege of working from home has been largely reserved for elite, white-collar workers. In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 crisis has forced millions more American workers into remote work, and a recent survey finds that many prefer keeping that arrangement. Forty-eight percent of employees working from home now say they'd like to continue working from … [More]

Using Social Media to Encourage Brand Engagement during the Pandemic

by Alexis Krisay

As the pandemic continues to unfold, more and more brands understand that having a voice and communicating through their social media platforms is especially important right now. But how exactly does a brand encourage consistent engagement with its followers during a global pandemic? There are a few ground rules and best practices that every brand should adhere to during this … [More]

3 Million Jobless Claims Filed Last Week, 2-Month Total more than 36 Million

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending May 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,981,000, a decrease of 195,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 7,000 from 3,169,000 to 3,176,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,616,500, a decrease of 564,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Free Leadership Course Helps Leaders Gain Self-Awareness and Cope in Crisis

DDI

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the stress can cause us all to struggle to be our best selves at work. But for leaders, the failure to manage their emotions can have a severe negative impact on teams stress levels and overall performance. To help, DDI is offering a free, short online course, Leading Self in Times of Crisis. The course helps leaders understand … [More]

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