Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that eligible eating establishments have until Monday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET, to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. “If our nation’s food and beverage industry is going to fully recover, we must ensure as many of the hardest-hit businesses get the economic aid they need,” said Administrator Guzman. “We are … [More]
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Restaurants Last Call: Administrator Guzman Announces Final Push for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications
U.S. Small Business Administration
Recovery for the Smallest Restaurants and Bars
U.S. Small Business Administration
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today is announcing the latest application data results for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), passed as part of the American Rescue Plan, and signed into law by President Joe Biden. The RRF has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially … [More]
Governor Ducey Signs Bill to Offer Four-Year Degrees for Community College Students
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees, paving the way for Arizona’s current and future workforces and expanding opportunities for populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. “Arizona’s community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce … [More]
How to Apply for Financial Assistance for Restaurants, Bars, and Other Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
by Edgar R. Olivo
More financial help for food and beverage businesses has arrived! This new program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This … [More]
Arizonans Receiving Unemployment Benefits May Continue to Receive Benefits, but under Reinstated Requirements
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order to meet surging job demand and support job creators throughout Arizona as employment opportunities grow and the COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone who wants it. The Order rescinds a March 2020 Executive Order that waived the requirement that an individual receiving employment benefits must be actively looking for work in … [More]
Arizona Reaches 5 Million Mark for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona has administered more than 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine since December, with nearly 3 million individuals having received at least one dose and 2.27 million now fully vaccinated, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today. “Arizona is in a much different place than it was just months ago thanks to the many people … [More]
Nearly $27 Million Going to Support K-12 Students
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Arizona is distributing $26.5 million to support Summer learning programs, reach struggling students, enhance student achievement and expand tutoring opportunities. “Our teachers, students and families have worked hard to stay on track and ensure Arizona kids have all the support they need,” said Governor Ducey. “We need to keep up this momentum. That’s why we’re providing … [More]
Phoenix Celebrates Five Years of Transportation 2050 Accomplishments
City of Phoenix
Street improvements, new bus shelters, extended bus service hours, a new light rail station and more milestones were made possible in the last five years thanks to forward-thinking Phoenicians who voted for Proposition 104 (Transportation 2050) in August 2015. A seven-tenths (7/10) of a cent sales tax went into effect in January 2016, funding the Transportation 2050 … [More]
Appointments Recommended But No Longer Required at State COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Arizona Department of Health Services
With plenty of capacity currently available at state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is encouraging people to visit any time during operating hours, if that’s their preference, to get their COVID-19 vaccine. However, making an appointment is still the best way to complete your vaccination appointment as quickly as … [More]
Applications Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Friday, Apr. 30
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. “Restaurants are the … [More]
Glendale Chamber to Champion Equality in the City of Glendale, Pushes for Ordinance
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce has created a task force to champion the adoption of equality to include a LGBTQ inclusive non-discrimination ordinance in the City of Glendale that would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The task force will be responsible for convening business leaders, community leaders and other stakeholders to … [More]
SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021 that will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [More]
Two Million More Economic Impact Payments Disbursed under the American Rescue Plan
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing nearly two million payments in the sixth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. Today's announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 161 million payments, with a total value of … [More]
SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Technology Initiative for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their trusted point-of-sale (POS) service … [More]
Arizona Sports Wagering Law Legalizes Sports Betting
by Alexis Glascock
Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill (HB2772: Sports Betting, Event Wagering) into law on April 15, effectively making Arizona the 26th state to legalize sports betting. Multiple bills aimed at legalizing sports betting have failed in recent years, but this session has brought a success that will increase revenue for both the state and tribes. Sports betting’s popularity has grown … [More]
Arizona Department of Gaming Preparing Rules to Quickly and Responsibly Implement New Gaming Opportunities
Arizona Department of Gaming
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has begun drafting rules for new forms of gaming in Arizona following Governor Doug Ducey’s signing of historic legislation and an amended Tribal-State Gaming Compacts (Compacts). These actions pave the way for modernized gaming in Arizona and will soon generate millions of dollars in new revenue for essential public services. Last … [More]
Governor Ducey Rescinds Order to Require Masks in Schools
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
In alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services today rescinded orders that direct K-12 schools to require masks. “Nearly 2 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with many teachers and school faculty now fully vaccinated after being some of the first in line for … [More]
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, … [More]
