All In Or Out? How Business Owners Can Deal with COVID’s Cloudy Future

10x Catalyst Groups

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, small businesses have reopened across the nation but certainty and optimism are a long way from being restored. Spikes in infections in many states, double-digit unemployment, consumer and lender concerns, and steep economic challenges in the wake of a long shutdown make it difficult to forecast if and when many companies will fully … [More]

Pop Up Events Continues This Weekend with New Movies

Pop Up Events

  Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations’ (SLE) new social distancing, drive-in events venue at WestWorld of Scottsdale will continue this weekend with three feature films. Tickets are on sale now, more information on showtimes, tickets and upcoming events can be found at PopUpEvents.us. SCHEDULE: Friday, June 26 Avengers: Endgame at 7:45 … [More]

The Porch Tempe To Go Package is Burgers and More

The Porch Tempe

Introducing our new TO GO Package available now! Grab two burgers of your choice, two sides, and 1 64oz growler of beer of your choice for $49. Package is also available for delivery via Door Dash, click below to get The Porch delivered to you now. The Porch is an upscale yet relaxed gastropub with two current locations in Arcadia and Tempe. Featuring comfortable food and … [More]

Bitter & Twisted Launches To-Go Dim Sum and Cocktails

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

The wait is finally over, as Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour in downtown Phoenix has reopened for carry-out cocktails and chef-crafted dim sum, all with convenient online ordering. Offered Monday - Saturday from noon to 9 pm, enjoy an ever-changing selection of to-go versions of classic and seasonal B&T cocktails, all canned with their cocktail knowhow (using a lot of … [More]

Food and Retail Union Calls for Action as Arizona COVID-19 Deaths Increase for Frontline Workers

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.3 million workers – including more than 22,100 Arizona workers in grocery stores, meatpacking plants and other essential businesses across the state, called on Governor Doug Ducey for action to protect workers and consumers. UFCW announced that among its members, 238 frontline workers have … [More]

Water Utility Contributes to Arizona Relief Fund, Now Totaling more than $8.5M

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced EPCOR has donated $50,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, supporting Arizona families, medical professionals and those in need. The fund has received more than $8.5 million in donations, which is being used to mitigate the medical, financial and social impacts of COVID-19 in Arizona. “Arizonans have continued to stand together and help … [More]

Credit Union and Local Businesses Giving Sweet Treats for a Year

Desert Financial

Desert Financial proves once again that giving back is “sweet.” Arizona’s largest credit union will support four local businesses for one of the company’s signature “Random Acts of Kindness” efforts. Beginning June 26 through July 3, anyone can enter to win Sweet Treats for a Year, so winners can also engage in the #KindnessRevolution. Winners will be announced on July 8 on the … [More]

WEBINAR – July 16: Tech Sector Speaker Series: Out of this World

Arizona Technology Council

Arizona is bustling with companies that design and build everything from large satellites, small satellites, the antennas that go on them, and the spaceports that launch them. Our state’s ever-growing innovation will play an enormous role in improving the state of the world and providing radical new technology. EVENT UPDATE: Out of concern for the health and safety of our … [More]

VIDEO: Ducey Says Stay at Home, Falls Short of Order as Pandemic Spreads

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing today to provide the latest information on COVID-19. The Governor urged Arizonans to take responsible actions to help contain the spread of the virus — limit time away from home, … [More]

Remote Workforce Has New Work-At-Home Product for Reliable Connectivity

Cox Business

As working at home has become the new normal, many forward-thinking Arizona employers are taking extra measures to ensure employee productivity isn’t hindered by connectivity challenges. This is why Cox Business is launching Cox Business Work-At-Home solutions, including an enterprise-grade, separate internet connection direct to employees’ homes. Cox Business’ Work-At-Home … [More]

New Online Platform Provides Critical Data on the Arizona’s Technology Companies

Arizona Technology Council

The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, today launched AZTechBase, an online platform that provides a comprehensive listing of companies, people and investors in Arizona’s technology industry. The goal of AZTechBase is to further elevate the state’s technology ecosystem by providing accurate, current datasets and making the data … [More]

Telehealth Co. Partnership Introduces At-Home COVID-19 PCR Testing for Employees

MeMD

With the safety of America’s workforce in the spotlight, national telehealth provider MeMD has introduced an at-home PCR testing solution for businesses assessing workplace readiness in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. PCR, which is short for polymerase chain reaction, detects the presence of the COVID-19 virus. The test determines whether or not an individual is currently … [More]

Fed Says Banks Will Remain Resilient Despite Scenarios of Deep Recession

Federal Reserve Board

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released the results of its stress tests for 2020 and additional sensitivity analyses that the Board conducted in light of the coronavirus event. "The banking system has been a source of strength during this crisis," Vice Chair Randal K. Quarles said, "and the results of our sensitivity analyses show that our banks can remain … [More]

Car Buying Tech Co. Unlocks Platform for New Way to Wholesale Vehicles

Carvana

Carvana, the Phoenix-based e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, has launched CarvanaACCESS, a direct-purchase platform that gives independent and franchised dealers the ability to buy wholesale vehicles from Carvana. As consumer trade-ins and other wholesale vehicles are processed at Carvana locations across the country, they will be made available on … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – June 30: BBB Announces Summit for Veteran Job Opportunities

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

Veteran leadership, enterprise and businesses have created jobs, opportunities and support for the American Economy. Unfortunately, during these recent unprecedented times, Veterans have been hit by one of the greatest job losses in recent years. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB), in partnership with GoDaddy, is excited to host the first Veteran … [More]

Employment and Staffing Agency Opens Goodyear Office to Serve West Valley

PrideStaff

West Valley employers and job seekers now have access to proven staffing resources and expertise as businesses reopen. PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, has opened a new agency in Goodyear. Rhae and Debbie Buckley, owners and strategic partners, bring three decades of personnel experience with all sizes of businesses across multiple … [More]

New Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 1.5M, 14th Week New Claims Topped a Million

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending June 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,480,000, a decrease of 60,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 32,000 from 1,508,000 to 1,540,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,620,750, a decrease of 160,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

First AI Associate Degree Program Launched through Partnership of MCCCD and Intel

Maricopa County Community College District

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) announced a collaboration with Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to create Arizona’s first Artificial Intelligence certificate and degree program enabling tens of thousands of students to land careers in healthcare, automotive, industrial and aerospace fields. The Maricopa Community Colleges will be one of the … [More]

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