AAA Arizona Offers Free Roadside Assistance to First Responders and Healthcare Workers

AAA

AAA Arizona announced a new initiative offering free AAA Roadside Assistance service to first responders and healthcare workers, to help get these heroes back on the road so they can save lives and keep the community safe. “First responders and healthcare workers are on the front lines of this crisis,” said Tim Condon, President & CEO of AAA Arizona. “Offering free AAA … [More]

Arizonans Opened Their Hearts on Arizona Gives Day Raising $6.1M

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

In an incredible show of generosity and selflessness at a time of unthinkable challenges, nearly 39,000 Arizonans donated a record-shattering $6,095,007 to 913 nonprofit organizations participating in the seventh annual Arizona Gives Day 2020 on April 7. The final numbers for this year’s event, organized by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers Forum and … [More]

Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows Offer Recipes, Wellness Tips & More

Hotel Valley Ho / Mountain Shadows

Sister properties Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale and Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley are offering a slice of the boutique hospitality experience you can enjoy at home. Cook Like a Chef Trying to get more creative in the kitchen? Add a dash of Hearth ’61 to your breakfast routine with this recipe for Oven-Baked Multigrain Pancakes with macerated strawberries, … [More]

Beverage Co. Donates more than 1,500 Meals to Support Community Heroes

Breakthru Beverage Group

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada including 515 employees and more than 8,200 accounts in Arizona ranging from small mom and pop restaurants to large resorts and entertainment venues, is providing meals to Arizona’s front-line responders battling the COVID-19 outbreak. Beginning this … [More]

Local Auto Repair Cos. Help Other Local Businesses in Need during COVID Crisis

Neighborhood of Automotive Repair Professionals

The Neighborhood of Automotive Repair Professionals (NARPRO) is launching a new community involvement program to help small businesses across the Valley during the COVID-19 crisis. “COVID MAD” stands for a Community of Valiant Individuals Determined to Make a Difference. “As small business owners, we at NARPRO understand the value of community, especially at this time when … [More]

Why 6 Feet Is Not the ‘Magical Answer’ to Social Distancing

By John Roach, AccuWeather

COVID-19 has led many people to rediscover the joys of walking, jogging and bicycling as so many Americans are encouraged to limit travel and to socially isolate. The pandemic has even caused a surge in bike sales across the United States, according to Reuters. Exercise is good for the body; it’s a way to stay healthy and also a way to relieve stress during these tense times. … [More]

DES Distributes Record High to Arizona Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries

Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) last week distributed more than $26.9 million in Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments to Arizonans as a result of an unprecedented number of Arizonans applying for unemployment benefits for job losses related to the Coronavirus disease pandemic. An additional $55 million in benefits was distributed Monday to claimants that … [More]

Claims of Success for the Paycheck Protection Program by Officials

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin spoke of the successes and record-breaking work regarding the just-launched Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): “The Treasury Department and SBA launched the unprecedented Paycheck Protection Program in just one week.  Following its launch, the SBA processed more … [More]

‘Maker’ Project Sharing Platform Launched Connecting Doers

Make: Community

Make: Community and Engineering.com are delighted to announce that their online project platform Make: Projects has officially launched with over 25,000 members and 8,000 projects, ready to explore. Make: Projects is a place for organizing and sharing projects. It’s an R&D-like platform that connects makers, engineers, students, designers, and doers of all ages. At the … [More]

New Directives to Improve Federal Contract Compliance Assistance

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, announced three new directives today to maximize the effectiveness of our compliance assistance resources, increase accountability, and resolve federal contractor compliance evaluations more efficiently. The new directives include: Improved Compliance Evaluations – Outlines new … [More]

BBB Serves Small Business with Online CARES Act & PPP Course

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

Small business owners are currently inundated with an overload of financial relief options available to alleviate the detrimental impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With this influx of crucial information, Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest finds it vital to help guide companies as they navigate potentially business-saving options. In … [More]

COVID- 19 Watch: Meeting Immediate Demand for Medical Care Facilities

by Beth Scarano

The COVID-19 outbreak has Arizona watching and learning from cities and countries around the world. As the pandemic unfolds, the state must prepare for a potential surge in cases that can put overwhelming demand on local hospitals and medical staff. While Arizona’s numbers remain relatively low compared to densely populated cities across the U.S., the state is projected to … [More]

Vegan Meal Delivery Service Welcomes Renowned Nutritionist to Team

Rick McCartney

The Vegan Taste, the country’s longest running fully plant-based meal delivery service, has welcomed world renowned Nutritionist, PK Newby to its team. Founded in 2006 by acclaimed Vegan Chef, Jason Wyrick, The Vegan Taste delivers healthy, expertly crafted artisan meals to subscribers’ doorsteps. Providing consulting for his menus, Wyrick and Newby are a culinary and dietary … [More]

HR Tracking App Now Screens Workers for COVID-19

Arcoro

Arcoro, a proven provider of human resources management (HRM) solutions for high-risk industries, is proud to announce that its time and attendance tracking app now supports businesses in their efforts to screen workers for COVID-19 with a simple survey at clock-in. To help protect Arcoro customers and their employees, the time and attendance app now includes an optional … [More]

Valley Event Co. Pivots to Become Disaster Relief Group

Pride Group

When the pandemic forced events to shut down, Pride Group looked for new ways to help and keep their employees healthy and working where able. The company transformed to go head-on into the community to solve what is needed. They utilized resources to transition into a full-fledged disaster relief group, providing a full-service approach to the challenges many organizations … [More]

Arizona Company Getting Healthcare Providers to the Front Lines to Fight COVID-19

AB Staffing Solutions

An Arizona staffing company is working around the clock to get healthcare providers to the front lines in the COVID-19 crisis. Since mid-March, AB Staffing Solutions in Gilbert has sent over 200 registered nurses, physicians and respiratory therapists to areas hit hard by the novel Coronavirus in a race to save lives. According to the company’s President, Evan Burks, “Our … [More]

Provider Assistance for Grant Writing, Small Business Loan Applications

Rick McCartney

Arizona Complete Health is providing assistance to network providers in Arizona who are seeking relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the CARES Act. Arizona Complete Health is sharing access to a dedicated online portal of Provider Financial Support & Resources, where network providers can research benefits they may be … [More]

Request for Insurance Extensions for Arizona Customers

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Arizona Department of Insurance is urging insurers across the state to work with Arizonans to ensure their coverage continues, providing much-need support to the individuals, families and businesses facing financial challenges because of COVID-19. “Arizona is working to ensure those facing financial hardship because of COVID-19 get the support they need to get through … [More]

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