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Government & Compliance | inbusinessphx.com | January 4 2021

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]

Government & Compliance | inbusinessphx.com | December 30 2020

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]

Government & Compliance | inbusinessphx.com | December 30 2020

$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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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$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]

Government & Compliance | Online | December 9 2020

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]

Government & Compliance | Online | December 9 2020

Commuter News: Phoenix Completes Another Record-Breaking Street Paving Season

City of Phoenix

The city of Phoenix continues to pave more than ever before. The hottest summer on record and a global pandemic did not slow street maintenance crews and contractors who successfully completed the city's busiest paving season yet. These essential workers could not work from home, but with less traffic, pavement projects moved quickly and in a more convenient way. Every year … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | December 8 2020

Congress to Award $530 Million Grant for South Central Extension/Downtown Hub

Valley Metro

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Friday announced its intent to award $528,830,295 for the construction of the 5.5-mile South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, connecting South Phoenix to the regional rail system. These funds constitute nearly 40 percent of the total project cost and follow two prior allocations that have contributed to the full grant … [More]

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Phoenix Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ Inclusion for Eighth Year in a Row

City of Phoenix

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced this morning that the city of Phoenix earned a perfect score of 100 for its ongoing efforts to ensure equal treatment of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. The HRC uses the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) score to examine how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ … [More]

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Ducey Announces Latest Actions to Fight COVID-19, Increase Hospital Staffing

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced a series of meaningful actions to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona, support our hospitals and frontline health care workers, and provide the state’s hard-hit restaurants with the resources needed to keep patrons and staff healthy. Speaking at the State Public Health Laboratory, Governor Ducey outlined measures to ensure Arizonans have … [More]

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Phoenix Rolls Out COVID-19 Shopping Support for Local Business

by Eric Jay Toll

Phoenix businesses looking for traction in the pandemic economy are one click away from a new resource from the city. A two-part campaign to promote shopping at local businesses rolled out on Dec. 1. Phoenix is placing a priority on helping local businesses navigate the new normal world of pandemic-impacted commerce. Companies with fewer than 25 employees represent more than … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | November 24 2020

5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business

by Robert J. Blaney

In the middle of a pandemic that has taken so much from us, acts of celebration and sharing hold an even deeper significance. Although our holidays celebrations will look different this year, our values remain unchanged. This is a season of caring, a season of giving. We each look for ways to ease suffering and connect with our loved ones, even if over a computer screen. As … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | November 23 2020

State Begins Distribution of $370 Million in Federal CARES Act Dollars to K-12 Schools

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Governor’s Office today will begin the process to distribute $370 million in CARES Act money to K-12 school districts and charter schools today. In total, more than $716 million in federal COVID relief funding has been directed to Arizona K-12 schools. The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program was first announced as part of the “Arizona: Open For Learning Plan,” … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | November 20 2020

Attorney General and CVS Pharmacy Launch Awareness Program to Combat Gift Card Fraud

Arizona Attorney General’s Office

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office and CVS Pharmacy are launching a new consumer fraud awareness program today to combat gift card scams in Arizona, especially during the holiday season. Every year, consumers lose millions of dollars in scams involving gift cards and/or reloadable cards. All CVS Pharmacy stores in Arizona will soon display STOP signs at gift card displays … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | November 19 2020

DES Expands ID.me Identity Verification for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claimants

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Beginning December 5, 2020, the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) will improve access to benefits for eligible unemployment claimants and further strengthen its fraud prevention measures by requiring all Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants to verify their identities using ID.me, a safe and secure identification portal, before they will be eligible to … [More]