Corporate Leadership’s New Path in the COVID-19 Crisis

by Chris Yates

The study of history is important because it enables us to see how we got to where we are today. It gives us a sense of how our ancestors made big decisions and helps us to understand how we have tackled change as a society. Through a chain of events, we learn that history repeats itself — both triumphs and grave mistakes. The Black Death pushed across Medieval Europe in the … [More]

Local Dry Cleaning Co. Donates Laundry Services for Banner Health

Prestige Cleners

Prestige Cleaners, the Scottsdale-based family-owned, local dry cleaning company, is donating its professional laundry services to offer relief to Banner Health Foundation’s efforts as the U.S. health care system struggles with shortages of basic personal protective equipment (PPE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A U.S. Conference of Mayors survey of more than 200 cities in 41 … [More]

Sheriff’s Office Reminds of Local Services to Stay Safe

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

As we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19, many in our community are struggling with unforeseen financial hardships, loss of employment, food insecurity, and more. To help navigate these difficult times, Sheriff Penzone and his staff released some of the programs our state has in place to provide relief and assistance to Arizonans in need. ArizonaTogether.com is a … [More]

Musical and Take-Out Come Together to Support Local Theater Co.

The Phoenix Theatre Company

Social distancing due to coronavirus has kept friends and family isolated across the country, but local restaurants and performers are finding new ways to reconnect, even over the dinner table. Steak 44, Dominick’s Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Americano! The Musical are offering a unique “Dinner & a Show” experience with white glove curbside take- out service and a virtual … [More]

Phoenix COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Applications Are Closed Due to Demand

Phoenix Community and Economic Development

Last Tuesday, the Phoenix IDA, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, opened a $2 million grant program known as the Phoenix COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant. Due to the demand and significant response for these grants, the application is now closed. Submitted applications are being reviewed and it is expected grants will be awarded in the coming weeks to a minimum of 200 … [More]

‘No-Contact Car Repair’ Expands to Greater Phoenix

RepairSmith

RepairSmith announces the at-home car repair and maintenance service is now available in the greater Phoenix area. The southwest expansion brings safe, 'No-Contact Car Repair' direct to car owners and fleets. RepairSmith is also extending its $100K program offering free, 'No-Contact Car Repair' with an additional $10,000 donation to Phoenix residents to support members … [More]

Waymo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Make Donations to Support Coronavirus Relief Effort

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Waymo has contributed $100,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, providing support to organizations working to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has donated $50,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund. “Every donation to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund will go to help those most in need — whether it’s our doctors and nurses caring for patients … [More]

Online Only Auto Auction Comes Back Amid Uncertain Times

Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will bring the Barrett Jackson experience to enthusiasts worldwide with its premiere online only auction beginning on May 8, 2020. Featuring approximately 75 premium, hand-selected collector vehicles and more than 250 pieces of authentic automobilia, the Barrett-Jackson Online Only May 2020 Auction will be run on the … [More]

12 Essential Actions Behavioral Health Executives Need to Take Right Now

Qualifacts

Qualifacts, a provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions for behavioral health providers, is partnering with OPEN MINDS to present a  webinar, “Navigating the New Normal with COVID-19: 12 Essential Actions Executives Need to Take Right Now,” to be held on April 21, 2020. In a time of great uncertainty, the webinar is designed to provide a deeper understanding of … [More]

Local Co. Creates Convenience Around Grocery Shopping during COVID-19 Pandemic

Queen Creek Olive Mill

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Arizona, the demand for essential groceries has also been on a steady increase. With Shelter-in-Place, grocery shopping has become a challenge.  Most stores have long lines and empty shelves. But not at Queen Creek Olive Mill.  Here, the team is making it easy to skip the hassle with online ordering, local delivery and … [More]

How to Get Your Stimulus Money by Direct Deposit

by Richard Winchester

The fastest way for someone to get their stimulus money is by direct deposit.  That can only happen if the government has their banking information.  If it doesn’t, any stimulus check will take weeks – perhaps months – to arrive by mail as a check. The IRS has made two web portals available so that individuals whose banking information is not on file with the agency can get … [More]

Real-Time Labor Market Estimates during the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Alexander Bick and Adam Blandin

The 2019-2020 coronavirus outbreak has prompted a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. and around the world. Designing and implementing an effective policy response to the crisis is now a major priority for policymakers and researchers. Our work aims to provide data on labor market conditions every other week, with results published the same week, thereby reducing the current … [More]

The Rise of Telework and the Decline of City Centers

by Gad Levanon, Frank Steemers, and Elizabeth Crofoo

When restrictions are eventually lifted, employers and workers must decide how much to continue telework. Until an effective COVID-19 vaccine is available—a state of affairs that is one to two years away—many will fear going to work, and the share of people working primarily from home will remain elevated. Even after full vaccination, with the economy at full capacity, … [More]

Online and Mobile Laundry Service Launches Across Phoenix

WashClub

With millions of people practicing restrictive stay-at-home measures across Arizona, WashClub, a national app-based laundry service, is launching its services in the Phoenix metropolitan area. With operations already established in New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, the owners are excited to bring this convenient … [More]

AAA Arizona Offers Free Roadside Assistance to First Responders and Healthcare Workers

AAA

AAA Arizona announced a new initiative offering free AAA Roadside Assistance service to first responders and healthcare workers, to help get these heroes back on the road so they can save lives and keep the community safe. “First responders and healthcare workers are on the front lines of this crisis,” said Tim Condon, President & CEO of AAA Arizona. “Offering free AAA … [More]

Arizonans Opened Their Hearts on Arizona Gives Day Raising $6.1M

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

In an incredible show of generosity and selflessness at a time of unthinkable challenges, nearly 39,000 Arizonans donated a record-shattering $6,095,007 to 913 nonprofit organizations participating in the seventh annual Arizona Gives Day 2020 on April 7. The final numbers for this year’s event, organized by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum and … [More]

Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows Offer Recipes, Wellness Tips & More

Hotel Valley Ho / Mountain Shadows

Sister properties Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale and Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley are offering a slice of the boutique hospitality experience you can enjoy at home. Cook Like a Chef Trying to get more creative in the kitchen? Add a dash of Hearth ’61 to your breakfast routine with this recipe for Oven-Baked Multigrain Pancakes with macerated strawberries, … [More]

Beverage Co. Donates more than 1,500 Meals to Support Community Heroes

Breakthru Beverage Group

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada including 515 employees and more than 8,200 accounts in Arizona ranging from small mom and pop restaurants to large resorts and entertainment venues, is providing meals to Arizona’s front-line responders battling the COVID-19 outbreak. Beginning this … [More]

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