Manufacturers Unveil Industry COVID-19 Shared Practices

Manufacturing Leadership Council

The Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers, released a new collection of emerging strategies and operational practices that leading manufacturers of all sizes are implementing to keep their employees safe and facilities operating. The MLC’s “New Operational Practices to Consider in the Time of COVID-19” brings together the best … [More]

New Small Business Report: Severe Economic Impact on Nation’s Small Business Community

National Association for the Self-Employed

With the novel coronavirus impacting small business community, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) today highlighted the survey results of the State of Small Business Report conducted by the Small Business Roundtable and Facebook, which indicates that small and medium-sized businesses in the United States are being hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. NASE has … [More]

WEBINAR – May 27: The Shape of Things to Come

Rick McCartney

The Shape of Things to Come An in-depth look at the impact the Global Health Crisis has had on industrial property performance and investment trends. Insights on how the eventual recovery will reshape the Industrial landscape. REGISTER HERE The industrial landscape and performance outlook What eCommerce overdrive means for industrial space demand Evolving … [More]

Scottsdale Biotech Co. Partners to Heal Veterans and Active Military

BioLab Sciences

BioLab Sciences, a regenerative biotechnology company, today announced a partnership with Red One Medical that will help veterans and active military members access breakthrough wound healing and regenerative medicine. Red One Medical is private sector innovation partner of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals. As a Service-Disabled … [More]

Phoenix Grants $14M for Small and Micro Businesses and Restaurants

City of Phoenix

The city of Phoenix is helping its small businesses, microbusinesses and restaurants to the tune of $14 million. With a new round of grants, the mayor and council are directing a portion of the city’s federal CARES Act funding into the hands of struggling Phoenix businesses through the Phoenix Small Business Resiliency Grants Program. The Resiliency grants include a second … [More]

Phoenix Gains the Most New Population in 2019, Fourth Consecutive Year

City of Phoenix

Topping the nation in population growth for the fourth consecutive year, Phoenix added more new people than any other city in 2019 compared to the 2018 population estimates. The U.S. Census Bureau 2019 estimates rank Phoenix on top with a gain of 26,317 new residents, bringing its estimated population to 1,680,992. The population growth still pegs Phoenix’s as the fifth … [More]

2.4M Jobless Claims Last Week, Making 9-Week Total more than 38M

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending May 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,438,000, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 294,000 from 2,981,000 to 2,687,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,042,000, a decrease of 501,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average … [More]

WEBINAR – May 26: Getting Back to Work: What Employers Need to Know

Arizona Technology Council

Join the Arizona Technology Council for its Virtual Breakfast Speaker Series that brings together tech titans, outstanding CTOs, advocates, innovators and industry champions of existing and emerging sectors who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem. This Virtual Speaker Series is geared to professionals working from home or office during these different times. Managing in … [More]

WEBINAR – May 21: MarTech Series: How Marketing Technology and Internal Communications Help Companies Thrive

Arizona Technology Council

Join KEO Marketing and Slake Consulting on Thursday, May 21, to learn valuable employee communications strategies from Poppulo, the global leader in employee communication software, partnering with many of the world’s biggest and most successful organizations. When companies such as Unilever, Experian, Nestlé, Johnson Controls, Rolls-Royce and nine of the world’s 20 biggest … [More]

Phoenix College Student Wins Big in Pitch Competition, Earns Grant

Maricopa Community Colleges

Milene Kibler has trucks ready to roll across the Mexican border as soon as retail stores open again. Trucks filled with chairs --- lots of them. They are pre-orders for a business Kibler has been dreaming about for decades. Recently, that goal just got much easier to obtain with an influx of 20K in cash and servicing, along with a great deal of mentoring. Kibler is the 2020 … [More]

HVAC Systems Can Help Protect You, Your Employees and Your Customers

by Allison Sakara

The World Health Organization has determined that environmental factors such as poor indoor air quality, poor water quality and noise pollution are detrimental to the overall health of the world’s population. The CDC Interim Guidance to Businesses and Employers recommends all businesses “increase the amount of air exchanges in the common work areas and other rooms employees … [More]

COVID-19 STORIES: Local Fashion Designers Design Solution for PPE Shortage

by Angela Johnson

In mid-March of 2020, as businesses began to shut down and the PPE shortage became the nation’s biggest concern, FABRIC began its transformation from fashion incubator to PPE manufacturer. Two months in, and FABRIC has made more than 20,000 reusable isolation gowns for Arizona’s large and small healthcare facilities and is only just beginning. FABRIC, which stands for the … [More]

Political Affiliation Seen as Divide on COVID-19 in Battleground States, including Arizona

CNBC

CNBC and Change Research today announced the results of their latest joint “States of Play” poll, conducted May 15th – May 17th. The poll reveals a marked divide in beliefs surrounding how the government has and should handle the coronavirus pandemic in six major battleground states (Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin), largely based on … [More]

WEBINAR – May 21: SBA and iHeartRadio Small Business Relief

Small Business Administration

Learn about COVID-19 small business relief and funding options from the SBA during this special webinar hosted by iHeartRadio. Tailored for small businesses based across the western U.S., SBA leaders will provide key information and answer questions on ways businesses can overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. Senior officials from the SBA will provide an … [More]

Consumer Study on Tech Services during COVID-19 Pandemic

TechSee

TechSee, a global leader in Computer Vision AI-enabled visual assistance, has published the results of a U.S. study on consumer expectations of technical support and technician visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicate that while most still expect their providers to resolve service and equipment issues as quickly and effectively as before the pandemic (57 … [More]

WEBINARS – May 26 to 29: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective

Rick McCartney

UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. In observance of Memorial Day, we will not have a session on Monday, May 25. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 18: TUESDAY - May 26 | 9:00 AM Navigating the New Guidance on PPP Forgiveness This session will cover the SBA's new guidance on … [More]

Survey Says Employers Are Ready to Re-Open Offices, but Recognize Challenges Lay Ahead

OperationsInc

States across the nation are lifting stay at home orders and allowing offices to reopen their doors. But are employers ready to bring their employees back to an office environment? OperationsInc, one of the largest human resources consulting firms in the nation, recently conducted an independent survey which found that two-thirds of employers plan to reopen their offices on … [More]

$500,000 to Further Expand Child Care through Arizona Relief Fund

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

$500,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to organizations that provide out-of-school child care in the state. The funding will support extended hours and enrichment programs to meet the increased demand of child care for families while students distance learn and parents or guardians work. The organizations will continue to support students in their … [More]

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