The apex of Coronavirus cases across Arizona has yet to be seen. However, in the coming weeks, doctors, nurses, and paramedics will be needed more than ever. With that knowledge in mind, The National Registry of EMT (NREMT) has issued a provisional certification, supported by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of EMS Trauma Systems (AZDHS BEMSTS), so Phoenix … [More]
How Businesses can Pivot While Slowed or Closed during Difficult Times
With businesses across the U.S. having closed temporarily or reduced services due to the coronavirus pandemic, company leaders are trying to find ways to stay afloat until the crisis passes — and figure out how to move forward into an uncertain future. Kyle Bogan, D.D.S., a business consultant and speaker on workplace culture, says this unprecedented event has caused … [More]
Coronavirus on Commerce: Survey Takes Pulse of Small Business
It’s probably no surprise that roughly 87 percent of small-business owners say their businesses are hurting from the coronavirus, a figure reported in WalletHub’s new Coronavirus Small Business Survey, released this month. This survey, which follows WalletHub’s report on State Economies Most Exposed to Coronavirus, shows some of the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted business … [More]
Pulling Together
CenturyLink – Keeping Networks Running Recognizing that high-speed internet service plays a crucial role in the everyday lives of its customers, CenturyLink is responding to COVID-19 by suspending data usage limits, waiving late fees, and not terminating a residential or small business customer’s service for the next 60 days due to financial circumstances associated with … [More]
Phoenix Art Museum Virtual Visits
The official premiere of Teresita Fernández: Elemental may have been delayed due to our temporary hiatus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get acquainted with the exhibition’s visually dazzling artworks in the meantime. For this week’s second PhxArt Virtual Visit, we’re thrilled to bring you the sneak peek everyone’s been asking for. With dual-language audio guides, a … [More]
Weekend: Home Rentals for Phoenix Film Festival Movies
At the Phoenix Film Festival, there is nothing that fans love more than sitting in a comfy reclining seat in a beautiful theatre in front of a giant silver screen and watching the latest in independent film. But the fact is right now, that’s simply not an option. So the Phoenix Film Festival is offering up an alternative to their fans, the festival bringing the movie theatre … [More]
Dutch Bros Coffee Dedicates 100% of April Profits to #FirstRespondersFirst
This April, Dutch Bros Coffee is supporting medical first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight with a dedicated giveback program. All month long, Dutch Bros, which operates in seven western states, will dedicate 100 percent of profits to medical first responders through #FirstRespondersFirst. “Givebacks are part of our DNA,” said Travis Boersma, CEO of Dutch … [More]
Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing Gifts more than $1.5 Million
CEO Ken Goodrich of Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a leading provider of HVAC and plumbing services in the Southwest United States, today announced he is spending $1.5 million to install Ultra Violet (UV) germicidal lights in the homes of more than 600 employees. Deemed an essential business during an unprecedented time in our nation, Goettl’s HVAC and plumbing … [More]
Tempe Marketplace Offers Touch-Free Drive-In Takeout Dining
Tempe Marketplace has transformed their parking lot into a multi-restaurant, no contact drive-in. The innovative program allows guests to pull into a designated drive-in parking spot, order and pay via their phone, and have a delicious meal served directly to the safety of their car. Then, diners can either nosh in the comfort of their own vehicle or take their eats to-go. All … [More]
It’s Friday: Make Happy Hour at Home
The social mingling part of Happy Hour is now being enjoyed virtually. For the drinks, of course, there is no virtual option. Two businesses have stepped into the breach here, and are sharing their recipes. How to Mix the Tommy Bahama Grapefruit Basil Martini The Martini is a classic and in the hands of Tommy Bahama, it gets an island twist. The Grapefruit Basil … [More]
