#AZGivesDa: Still Time to Give!

by Mike Hunter

How to Give: We urge you, as a company or as an individual, to give on Arizona Gives Day. By participating on this day, you connect or even reconnect with a nonprofit to support its cause and become a true supporter of all that is important in our community. #AZGiveDay Go Beyond Gives Day: We ask that you connect with your nonprofit, and we challenge you to choose one or more … [More]

Governor Halts Evictions for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 and consider waiving all fees and … [More]

HR Provider Integrity Outsource Pledging $50,000 to Help Arizona Small Businesses

Rick McCartney

Navigating changes in the federal and state legislative climate is daunting amidst the ever changing COVID-19 environment. With the HR landscape changing daily, Integrity Outsource, a leading HR services firm, announced today that they are pledging a total of $50,000 in free HR outsource services to help struggling Arizona businesses whose operations have been affected by the … [More]

Floratech Donates ‘Ounces of Prevention’

by Mike Hunter

As communities worldwide see heightened demand and a shortage of hand sanitizer, one locally based company has shifted gears to help with supply. Floratech, a company that produces botanical ingredients used by formulators of cosmetic and personal care products, decided early last month to start producing its own sanitizer and donate it to those who need it the most. This … [More]

Paramedics Students to Assist Valley Medical Professionals

Phoenix College

The apex of Coronavirus cases across Arizona has yet to be seen. However, in the coming weeks, doctors, nurses, and paramedics will be needed more than ever. With that knowledge in mind, The National Registry of EMT (NREMT) has issued a provisional certification, supported by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of EMS Trauma Systems (AZDHS BEMSTS), so Phoenix … [More]

Phoenix College Provides Critical Donations for Personal Protection Equipment

Phoenix College

The number of Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Arizona and across the country. Those on the front lines are in dire need of personal protection equipment (PPE) as shortages of the most essential tools are becoming widespread. Phoenix College is doing its part to combat this problem by donating $8,000 worth of PPE’s from its Allied Health programs to local community … [More]

New Assistance Available To Support Arizona Small Businesses

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Arizona small businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19 have limited time to benefit from important benefits passed along with the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, small businesses can apply for 100% federally guaranteed loans for an amount up to 2.5 times their average monthly payroll expenses for the … [More]

MyTipLife.com Pledges Support for Tipped Workers Recently Affected by Job Loss

MyTipLife.com

MyTipLife.com recently set a program to share up to 50% of all net ad revenue received, with registered Tipped Employee members to help those affected by job loss – particularly during the worldwide coronavirus epidemic. Every month, MyTipLife.com will be reviewing uploaded videos and content, sharing that content and members' personal stories with special guest celebrities and … [More]

Cache Ventures Launches Tech Fund and Acquires LeadOwl

Rick McCartney

​​​​​​Cache Ventures, a bootstrapped venture studio in New York City, has announced a partnership with 360 Family Office and the launch of a private equity fund, kicking things off with its first acquisition, LeadOwl. Since 2013, Cache has been entirely self-funded. Founders Sean Heilweil and Jarrett Lusso began by building and launching Exit Monitor, which was acquired in … [More]

Coronavirus on Commerce: Survey Takes Pulse of Small Business

by Mike Hunter

It’s probably no surprise that roughly 87 percent of small-business owners say their businesses are hurting from the coronavirus, a figure reported in WalletHub’s new Coronavirus Small Business Survey, released this month. This survey, which follows WalletHub’s report on State Economies Most Exposed to Coronavirus, shows some of the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted business … [More]

Pulling Together

by Mike Hunter

CenturyLink – Keeping Networks Running Recognizing that high-speed internet service plays a crucial role in the everyday lives of its customers, CenturyLink is responding to COVID-19 by suspending data usage limits, waiving late fees, and not terminating a residential or small business customer’s service for the next 60 days due to financial circumstances associated with … [More]

Honeywell to Produce over 6 Million N95 Masks for Arizona

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Arizona has secured a new agreement with Honeywell to produce over 6 million N95 masks for the state of Arizona over the next 12 months. Upon production of the masks, the Arizona Department of Health Services will deliver them to county health departments for further distribution to health, safety, and emergency response workers. The agreement follows a Monday … [More]

Phoenix Art Museum Virtual Visits

Phoenix Art Museum

The official premiere of Teresita Fernández: Elemental may have been delayed due to our temporary hiatus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get acquainted with the exhibition’s visually dazzling artworks in the meantime. For this week’s second PhxArt Virtual Visit, we’re thrilled to bring you the sneak peek everyone’s been asking for. With dual-language audio guides, a … [More]

Weekend: Home Rentals for Phoenix Film Festival Movies

Phoenix Film Foundation

At the Phoenix Film Festival, there is nothing that fans love more than sitting in a comfy reclining seat in a beautiful theatre in front of a giant silver screen and watching the latest in independent film.  But the fact is right now, that’s simply not an option. So the Phoenix Film Festival is offering up an alternative to their fans, the festival bringing the movie theatre … [More]

Dutch Bros Coffee Dedicates 100% of April Profits to #FirstRespondersFirst

Dutch Bros Coffee

This April, Dutch Bros Coffee is supporting medical first responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight with a dedicated giveback program. All month long, Dutch Bros, which operates in seven western states, will dedicate 100 percent of profits to medical first responders through #FirstRespondersFirst. “Givebacks are part of our DNA,” said Travis Boersma, CEO of Dutch … [More]

Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing Gifts more than $1.5 Million

Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing

CEO Ken Goodrich of Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a leading provider of HVAC and plumbing services in the Southwest United States, today announced he is spending $1.5 million to install Ultra Violet (UV) germicidal lights in the homes of more than 600 employees. Deemed an essential business during an unprecedented time in our nation, Goettl’s HVAC and plumbing … [More]

Additional Guidance on Essential Services Clarified

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Governor’s Office today released additional guidance on essential services and recreational activities after several Valley Mayors and elected officials requested clarification and changes. “During these unprecedented times, providing clarity for small businesses and employers is an important measure to ensure we protect our citizens, slow the spread of COVID-19, and … [More]

Tempe Marketplace Offers Touch-Free Drive-In Takeout Dining

Tempe Marketplace

Tempe Marketplace  has transformed their parking lot into a multi-restaurant, no contact drive-in. The innovative program allows guests to pull into a designated drive-in parking spot, order and pay via their phone, and have a delicious meal served directly to the safety of their car. Then, diners can either nosh in the comfort of their own vehicle or take their eats to-go. All … [More]

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