More than $748M in Arizona Unemployment Assistance Issued Last Week, Highest Ever

Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced the availability of Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides a 13-week extension of benefits to individuals who have exhausted their state unemployment insurance (UI) and remain unemployed. PEUC launched on June 7. “While Arizona is safely reopening, there is still a significant need for … [More]

In-Person Meetings Still Matter: Here’s How to Hold One in the Coronavirus Era

by Howard Tiersky

Remote meetings have kept business going during the pandemic. But frankly, Zoom has its limits. As companies open back up, leaders are realizing that face-to-face meetings could really be beneficial—as long as those faces are at least six feet apart! "Remote work may be the new normal, but there are also times when getting everyone together in the same room is extremely … [More]

Phat Scooters Names Les Garland (‘I Want My MTV’) to Advisory Board

Phat Scooters

Locally based Phat Scooters, a leader in recreational and commercial electric scooters, has added entertainment and media visionary Les Garland to its Advisory Board. Garland joins Phat Scooters after a storied and illustrious career that began in Music radio and other facets of the Entertainment industry. A co-creator of MTV: Music Television, he played a major role in … [More]

Insights Platform to Help Enterprise-Level Brands Win on Amazon

Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout, the leading all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon, released a pioneering solution for major brands and enterprises to leverage the power of Amazon — introducing Jungle Scout Cobalt. Cobalt is a market intelligence and product insights platform built to help enterprise brands win the Amazon channel. Processing more than one billion data points every day, … [More]

Global Hiring Intentions Low Despite Employers Cautiously Optimistic About Return

ManpowerGroup

Employers globally report significant declines in hiring intentions for Q3, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on health, the economy and employment across the world.  ManpowerGroup's Employment Outlook Survey (NYSE-MAN) asks 38,000 employers across 43 countries whether they intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. … [More]

Federal Budget Deficit Doubles from May of Last Year, Increase due to COVID-19

Congressional Budget Office

The federal budget deficit in May was $424 billion, about double the amount in the same month last year, CBO estimates. That increase stems from the economic disruption caused by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and from the federal government’s response to it, including actions by the Administration and enactment of four pieces of legislation: the Coronavirus Preparedness and … [More]

Survey: Majority Believe that the Corona Crisis has Triggered a Home Office Trend

OTRS Group

Many employees who normally work in an office have discovered the advantages of the home office for themselves during the crisis. A worldwide survey of 500 employees conducted by OTRS Group revealed that the vast majority of those surveyed (80 percent) enjoy working from home. This is despite the fact that 68 percent said that working from home was an unfamiliar situation for … [More]

WEBINAR – June 10: Four Strategies for Data Privacy Law Readiness

DocuSign

Meet legal requirements consistently. This is your last chance to see how to prepare your organization to meet the varying legal requirements surrounding CCPA, GDPR, GLBA and more on a consistent basis. Join us for “Four Strategies for Data Privacy Law Readiness,” a live webinar featuring solutions from the DocuSign Agreement Cloud. You’ll learn how they can help identify … [More]

Workforce Performance Co. to Match Up to $20,000 per Company to Boost Employee Incentive Programs

Arcade

Arcade has committed to match up to $5 million toward employee incentives for eligible small businesses. The program is designed to put money in employee's pockets, boosting morale and productivity after the economic struggle of the market shut down. Eligible businesses will receive up to $500 per location or a max of $20,000 per company towards employee incentives. What is … [More]

Uncertainty Index Increases in May, Business Owners are Optimistic

NFIB

The Small Business Optimism Index increased 3.5 points in May to 94.4, a strong improvement from April’s 90.9 reading. Eight of the 10 Index components improved in May and two declined. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased seven points to 82. Reports of expected business conditions in the next six months increased 5 points to a net 34%, following a 24-point increase in April. … [More]

WEBINAR – June 12: Avoiding Litigation in the COVID-19 Era

Local First Arizona

Litigation against small businesses related to COVID-19 is gaining traction. It’s coming from all angles – employees, customers, vendors, and landlords. It's likely your business is considering whether to re-open and if you've already opened, you need to know best practices to implement to operate safely. This interactive session will answer all the questions your business … [More]

WEBINAR – June 10: 10 Ways to Over Deliver and Drive Revenue After COVID-19

Local First Arizona

COVID-19 has swiftly changed everything, including the way people communicate, shop and buy. That evolution is going to continue after the lockdowns are lifted. Those businesses that don’t have the right tools, strategies and processes in place may find themselves unprepared for a post-pandemic world. Will your business be ready? Don’t worry. We’ve got you … [More]

Group Urges Revisions to CDC’s COVID-19 Mask Recommendations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

In a letter sent today to U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) calls for the agency to emphasize the need for clear face masks and the use of other communication aids to protect people with hearing and other communication disorders. The need for such resources is not covered … [More]

Global Producer of Renewable Fuel Products Headquarters in Peoria, New Jobs

Taronis Fuels, Inc.

Taronis Fuels, Inc., (OTCQB: TRNF), a global producer of renewable and socially responsible fuel products, today announced the Company has secured a long term lease for a 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Peoria, Arizona. The facility has the capacity to manufacture in excess of one hundred Venturi plasma arc gasification units annually. The new manufacturing … [More]

Phoenix Council Fully Funds Civilian Oversight of the Phoenix Police Department

City of Phoenix

Phoenix City Council previously passed a budget with partial funding for the newly created Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT) but, the community challenged the council to fully fund OAT in this year’s budget.  The Phoenix City Council responded to the community’s request for greater accountability. By a bipartisan 7-2 vote, the council fully funded civilian … [More]

Bank’s Business Education Program Expands to Students and Graduates

Enterprise Bank & Trust

Enterprise Bank & Trust’s highly acclaimed Enterprise University, a no-cost business education program available to local business leaders, is expanding with Enterprise University: College Edition - a weekly summer course offering geared toward college students. Courses will cover a variety of business topics including strategy, marketing, business culture and … [More]

Loan Program Adjusted for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Federal Reserve Board

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday expanded its Main Street Lending Program to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to be able to receive support. The Board lowered the minimum loan amount, raised the maximum loan limit, adjusted the principal repayment schedule to begin after two years, and extended the term to five years, providing borrowers with greater flexibility … [More]

Arizona Historical Society Announces Reopening Plans

Arizona Historical Society

The Arizona Historical Society is pleased to announce its reopening timeline for the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park in Tempe. The reopening includes new policies and procedures for guests, visitors, and staff based on current guidelines from the Arizona Department of Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Arizona Heritage Center at Papago … [More]

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