Tommy Bahama has announced it will begin to strategically reopen its retail and restaurant locations across the country. Starting on May 3rd, Tommy Bahama restaurants at the Woodlands and Legacy West in Texas and Kierland Commons in Arizona will begin to offer take-out service. The retail stores at these locations in Texas will also open on May 3rd with the retail store at … [More]
Restaurant Fundraises to Help Local Nonprofits
Every industry is feeling the impact of COVID-19. Two industries feeling the heat include restaurants and those organizations that lost an entire fundraising season to a pandemic. But where there is loss there is also innovation and adaptability. Local restaurant and brewery PHX Beer Co. recently launched its touchless “Dough Raiser” program to raise some dough for those … [More]
Look to the Skies on Friday to Honor Arizona’s Frontline COVID-19 Responders
Luke Air Force Base will be doing a flyover to honor Arizona's frontline COVID-19 responders. The flyover will include 15 aircraft from the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing, along with the Arizona Air National Guard 161st Air Refueling Wing. This special tribute will begin at approximately 3:10pm and last for 50 minutes. Map below of the route: … [More]
OFFER: The Mighty PC Offering Discounted Laptops and Free Delivery
Founded by computer teachers Ken and Linda Chan, The Mighty PC has been providing discounted refurbished laptops to families, schools and businesses throughout the Valley since 2011. To support those in the community impacted by stay at home orders due to COVID-19, the company is offering curbside pickup, free delivery to homes and offices, or pickup by appointment at their … [More]
In a Time of Uncertainty, Understanding Risk Is Essential to Business Survival
Today, more than ever, business leaders and entrepreneurs are functioning in a world that is full of uncertainty. These executives need to clearly understand the difference between what is certain and what is not, in order to identify which risks are worth taking and which to avoid. Many years ago, when I started my own Phoenix-based real estate company, I took on millions … [More]
WEBINAR: Kaplan Professional Launches ‘The Remote Ready Webinar Series’
Kaplan Professional announced today the launch of "The Remote Ready Webinar Series," seven one-hour webinars that cover key topics that will help managers and organizations acquire the skills needed to overcome the current workplace business challenges due to COVID-19. Webinar topic list The Socially Distant Office—Remote Working Explore the challenges of working … [More]
St. Joseph the Worker Welcomes New Board of Directors Member, Rick DeBruhl
St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) is pleased to announce the addition of Rick DeBruhl to the Board of Directors. An award-winning network television broadcaster with a master’s degree in media management, DeBruhl brings over 30 years of communication expertise to the table. His addition to the board and his commitment to the SJW mission will be a valuable asset, as the nonprofit … [More]
D-Backs Continue Raffle during Throwback Games on Fox Sports
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and FOX Sports Arizona have donated nearly $20,000 to local community funds during the first two weeks of the 50/50 Raffle, which includes the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation matching gift. The first two Raffle winners included a local firefighter and healthcare industry worker. The 50/50 Raffle, supported by Arizona Lottery, will continue … [More]
COVID-19 Buying Behavior
The bottom fell out, of course, on many U.S. consumer spending categories during the month of March. But others, like grocery, drug and discount retailers, actually climbed significantly last month as consumers cooked at home and stocked up their pantries and medicine cabinets for an extended stretch of sheltering in place. Meanwhile, consumers were doing much more of their … [More]
Pandemic Ends Longest Economic Recovery
The Gross Domestic Product shrank at a 4.8-percent annual rate in the first quarter, as the shutdowns in the second half of March more than offset the modest growth earlier in the quarter. This was the sharpest fall since the 8.4-percent decline reported for the fourth quarter of 2008, following the collapse of Lehman. The biggest factors in the decline were a 10.2-percent … [More]
Orthopedic and Neurosciences Care Institute Announces COVID-19 Antibody Testing
The CORE Institute has announced the launch of its rapid COVID-19 antibody testing program. The test does not detect the virus itself, but rather antibodies in the blood that show the presence of an immune system response, typically due to prior exposure to the virus. The test is administered at select clinical locations in Phoenix with plans to expand to other markets soon. … [More]
