Businesses and Schools Prepare to Reopen, Ensure a Safe and Healthy Environment

by Liz Caracciolo

Employees across the country have a lot of questions about how safe their work environment will be when they return to the office or even to the classroom. Their concerns are valid, and for a good reason. Some businesses have recently reopened, only to have to shut back down again due to employees or customers testing positive for COVID-19. Other businesses and schools have not … [More]

WEBINAR – July 16: AAED Member InFocus Featuring Wendy Bridges

Rick McCartney

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First Responders Get Mental Health Support from Crisis Fund

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced $120,000 for Heal the Hero Foundation, supporting its work to mitigate the mental health impacts facing first responders during COVID-19. Heal the Hero Foundation offers technology-based mental health support—along with community education, research and training—for veterans, first responders and abuse survivors. The foundation also provides … [More]

Commercial Investment Institute Merges Arizona Chapters amid COVID-19

CCIM Institute

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on business and industry in Arizona, in the spirit of being stronger together, the state’s two CCIM chapters have united in support of the commercial real estate industry. Collaboration between the two chapters – Central Arizona CCIM and Southern Arizona CCIM – has included: Regional activities as well as economic updates from … [More]

Valley Medical Center Initiates First Patient Trial Therapy for Treatment of COVID-19

Bellerophon Therapeutics

Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on developing treatments for cardiopulmonary and infectious diseases, today announced that the first patient has initiated treatment in the Company’s Phase 3 clinical study of INOpulse® inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy for the treatment of COVID-19 (COViNOX) at Banner University Medical Center, … [More]

PPP Loans Largely Effective for Small Businesses, Many Still Need More Financial Assistance

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released a survey updating the state of small business and financial assistance programs including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL). “Small businesses have been using the PPP loan program to help keep their doors open and keep staff on payroll,” said Holly Wade, NFIB Director of Research & … [More]

SBA Provided $20 Billion to Small Businesses and Nonprofits, EIDL Program to End

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the conclusion and success of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program, which provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses a total of $20 billion in emergency funding. In order to assist the greatest number of small businesses, the EIDL Advance provided $1,000 per employee up to a … [More]

WEBINAR – July 15: Your EIDL and PPP Loan Questions Answered

NFIB

Presented by: Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, Legal Foundation, NFIB, Holly Wade Director, NFIB Research Center, Kathy Cook and Melissa Loder, SBA Representatives REGISTER HERE Your EIDL and PPP Loan Questions Answered -- SBA's Loan Experts Explain the Rules Join special guests, SBA representatives Kathy Cook and Melissa Loder, both experts in SBA loan … [More]

Grand Canyon Lodge Opens on North Rim

Grand Canyon Lodge - North Rim

Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, inside Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, announces it has lodging units available beginning today through the end of the season, Oct. 15. Sitting at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet, the comparatively tranquil North Rim receives just one-tenth of the visitation of the South Rim and is known for its recreational activities including hiking … [More]

A Look Inside Sedona’s Ambiente, North America’s First Landscape Hotel

Ambiente: A Landscape Hotel

The first of its kind in North America, Ambiente: A Landscape Hotel is currently slated to open its doors to the public early 2021, and Sedona developer Two Sister Bosses has revealed a first glance into the luxurious design elements, furnishings and amenities that future travelers can look forward to. Uniquely designed to blend in with the surrounding geography, Ambiente is … [More]

Westin Kierland Offers ‘Reserve Now, Stay Later’ Program

Westin Kierland Villas

If your vacations have been on pause, it’s time to press play again. You’re invited to reserve a stay in Scottsdale and fast forward to amazing new memories. This flexible vacation offer includes: 5 Days + 4 Nights at The Westin Kierland Villas, a AAA Four Diamond rated resort Plus your choice of 15,000 Marriott BonvoyTM Points OR a $75 Resort Certificate LEARN MORE … [More]

Ballet Arizona Continues Virtual Performances, Sunday

Ballet Arizona

During this difficult time, you might be missing nights out at the Ballet but you can still get your fill of culture with Ballet Arizona’s Virtual Events! We are excited to offer our community these free & engaging virtual events to brighten the day while our stage is dark. Please make sure to check back regularly as new events are added often. Thank you again for … [More]

Taxpayer Deadline in Less Than One Week for Filing Individual Income Tax Returns

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) would like to alert taxpayers that time is running out to file individual tax returns for 2019 by the new July 15 deadline. In the state of Arizona, full-year resident or part-year resident individuals must file a tax return if they are: Single or married filing separately and gross income (GI) is greater than $12,200; Head of … [More]

Feed Phoenix Initiative to Feed Underserved Families Launched

Local First Arizona

The city of Phoenix is putting CARES Act dollars to work by bringing high-quality meals to vulnerable populations across the city. The city has contracted Local First Arizona Foundation to recruit local restaurants, farmers, and food entrepreneurs to help prepare these meals in order to sustain local jobs and supply chains, strengthen the local food economy, and most … [More]

WEBINAR – July 13 to 17: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp and Collective

Arizona Commerce Authority

  UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here.     SESSION 51: MONDAY - July 13 | 9:00 AM The Power of Effective Employee Engagement Join us for a session focused on engaging your employees as a business owner. Learn why it’s … [More]

Why Hire Interns: How Young Talent Improves Your Company

by Ben Siegel

The “I can do it myself” mentality is ingrained in American culture, particularly when it comes to business. We glorify the idea of the self-made entrepreneur — the businessperson who builds their company on their own from the ground up. When it comes time to hire extra help, our first thoughts include, “Why hire interns when I could do this myself?” Here are the facts: A … [More]

WEBINAR – July 29: Align, Redefine, Grow Through Change

Local First Arizona

The choices you make today will impact your future, and with so much uncertainty going on in the world, you have to make intentional decisions to conquer change and cultivate results daily. Because poorly managed change will have a lasting impact on your life. So let’s discuss practical ways for you to align, redefine and grow through change. · Learn The ARG Approach to … [More]

WEBINAR – July 22: Return to Work, Yes! Return to Normal, Never!

Local First Arizona

The workplace trifecta is here – own it, don’t let it own you. Striking a balance in managing employees returning to the workplace, updating policies and procedures, and prioritizing diversity in your workforce can at times feel like dreaming the impossible dream. Whether a small, medium or large business, all organizations today are struggling with at least one of these three … [More]

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