As the country continues to transition from a historic economic recovery to stable, steady growth that works for families and small businesses, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, highlighted the impact of the SBA’s COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Through the life of the program, … [More]
Fabulous Phoenix 4th, Other Popular Fireworks Events Canceled for 2022
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department regrets to announce that its three premiere fireworks events have been canceled for 2022. Fabulous Phoenix Fourth, Light Up the Sky at the American Family Fields and After Dark in the Park will all be canceled this year due to supply chain issues affecting … [More]
Phoenix Approves Plans for Second Allocation of Rescue Plan Funding
Phoenix City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Second Tranche Strategic Plan, detailing how the City plans to spend the remaining $198 million in federal funding of its total $398 million allocation. Jurisdictions across the country received their Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in two tranches and on June 8, 2021, City Council agreed to … [More]
Arizona Sets Record Event Wagering Handle in Latest Numbers by Arizona Department of Gaming
Event wagering levels skyrocketed in March, resulting in an approximate 40% increase in handle when compared to the February handle, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. “March was an exciting month for Arizona event wagering, with major sporting events like NCAA’s March Madness helping set a single month event wagering handle record,” said Ted … [More]
Nonprofit Receives $2 million from Arizona Department of Education
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, the Arizona Department of Education announced $12.1 million in targeted funding for health and learning. notMYkid will be receiving $2 million to expand its prevention and behavioral health services to 50,000 youth, parents, caregivers and school faculty. These services will focus particularly on serving Title-I schools, LGBTQ youth, and … [More]
Construction Safety Week 2022: Why Businesses Should Prioritize Inclusion in their Approach to Safety
Safety in the construction industry rightfully focuses on the proper handling of materials and machinery through process, documentation and oversight. But businesses looking to take their approach to safety to the next level should prioritize building a culture of inclusion. Building Inclusion into Safety Safety is essential in the construction field, and there are … [More]
Phoenix City Council Chambers Reopen to Public for In-Person Attendance
Phoenix City Council Meetings will become even more accessible as Council Chambers reopen to in-person, public attendance. Starting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, members of the public will have three options to choose from. How to attend & request to speak Attending and speaking in person at … [More]
