The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing and business financial strategy … [More]
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SBA Extends Crucial Lifeline to Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19 with Debt Relief
U.S. Small Business Administration
As the U.S. Small Business Administration continues implementation of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza made the following statement in regards to Section 325: “Small business is big business in America, and this Administration will continue to … [More]
Arizona One of the First States to Begin Issuing New $300 COVID-19 Relief Unemployment Funds
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today Arizona is one of the first states in the nation to distribute an additional $300 per week benefit to unemployed Arizonans under the recently-passed federal COVID-19 relief legislation. “The team at the Arizona Department of Economic Security has worked tirelessly to scale up their … [More]
BREAKING: SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January … [More]
Federal Transit Administration Allocates $49.5 Million to Northwest Extension Phase II Project
Valley Metro
The Federal Transit Administration announced the second allocation of grant funding for the Northwest Extension Phase II rail project. In addition to its first allocation, the project has now been allocated a total of $100 million in federal Capital Investment Grant (CIG) funds. Construction on the extension, which will include the system’s first elevated station, began in … [More]
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Slightly, as New Year Begins
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending January 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 787,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 3,000 from 787,000 to 790,000. The 4-week moving average was 818,750, a decrease of 18,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up … [More]
Ducey Provides Additional Funding to Support Local Restaurants
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional $2 million to further help local restaurants and other dining establishments expand outdoor dining, protect patrons and staff, and limit the spread of COVID-19. “Arizona restaurant owners and their employees have worked diligently to serve patrons and limit the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “Many restaurants have … [More]
WEBINAR – Jan 8: OFCCP’s Religious Exemption Final Rule
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
As part of our commitment to providing compliance assistance for stakeholders, OFCCP will host a webinar on Friday, January 8, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time, on the final rule, “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption.” The webinar will provide an overview of the final rule published in the Federal Register on … [More]
Governor Ducey to Deliver State of the State Address Jan. 11
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey will deliver the 2021 State of the State address on Monday, January 11 in a live broadcast from his office at the Arizona State Capitol. To adhere to COVID-19 health and safety precautions, the Governor will deliver the annual address remotely, instead of from the dias in the chamber of the Arizona House of Representatives. During the address, Governor … [More]
Chicanos Por La Causa Named One of 20 Women’s Business Centers to Open throughout America by SBA
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced grant funding and the historic launch of 20 new Women’s Business Centers (WBC) across America to serve rural, urban and underserved communities alike. The opening of the 20 new WBCs is the largest single expansion of WBCs across America in its 30-year tenure, and these centers will be pivotal to the success of women-owned … [More]
Ducey Issues Executive Order to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Arizona
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order today to rapidly expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine by streamlining distribution throughout Arizona and establishing additional vaccination sites. Rather than each county having their own implementation plans, the order directs the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to implement a state-directed allocation model to … [More]
$115 Million to Support the Three Arizona Universities’ COVID-19 Response
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced $115 million for Arizona’s three public universities, an acknowledgement of the instrumental role they’ve played in the state’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. “Our universities continue to go the extra mile to fight the spread of COVID-19, protect our communities, and ensure students’ needs are met,” said Governor Ducey. “The … [More]
Ducey Allocates $40 Million to Prevent Homelessness
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the state will distribute $40,256,793 in federal funds to support Arizonans facing homelessness and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations. “We want to make sure Arizonans have access to resources that will keep them safe and healthy, especially as we enter the new year,” said Governor Ducey. “These funds will provide … [More]
DES Announces Child Care Scholarship Program for Essential Workers
Arizona Department of Economic Security
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)announced a new program aimed at providing child care resources to essential frontline workerscombating COVID-19. The Essential Workers Child Care Relief Scholarship Program will be open to: First responders Critical health care workers Essential government operations workers Grocery store and food bank workers … [More]
Mandatory Electronic Filing for Arizona Corporate Taxpayers Kicks Off in 2021
Arizona Department of Revenue
Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) continues its commitment to enhancing efficiencies for its customers by taking another step forward in expanding electronic filing for corporate taxpayers. Introduced in tax year 2019, a corporation or partnership can electronically file its income tax return to ADOR. Legislation signed into law in 2017 makes it mandatory for … [More]
Governor Announces Healthcare Workers Receiving Vaccine, Additional Funding
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services … [More]
$1 Million In COVID-19 Relief Allocated to Chambers of Commerce
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the recipients of a competitive $1 million grant program allocated to chambers of commerce across the state to implement or expand initiatives that support small businesses and accelerate local economic recovery. The grant dollars come from the Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response Grant Program, established last month by Governor … [More]
Arizona Receiving 383,000+ Vaccine Doses by End of December
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and its Vaccine Task Force have worked around the clock to ensure an effective and efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved and distributed to states. Arizona is expected to receive 383,750 COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of December 2020. ADHS placed the order for the first shipment this weekend, … [More]
