Yelp Inc., the company that connects people with great local businesses, today released second quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, a benchmark of local economic strength in the U.S., which has been adapted to reveal the dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on local economies. YEA uncovers longer term trends, including a correlation between increased interest in … [More]
Bank Celebrates the Return of Baseball with New Program That Strengthens Local Communities
As the Official Bank of Major League Baseball (MLB), Bank of America today marked the return of baseball with the launch of Let’s Rally – a new program that brings fans together to celebrate the sport’s return. This season, each time an MLB team rallies from behind in a late inning, Bank of America will donate $10,000, and will give up to $1 million, to Boys & … [More]
Mobile Sanitizing and Disinfecting Co. Expands to Phoenix
Continuing on its rapid national expansion - Germinator Mobile Sanitizing and Disinfecting - a broad-spectrum sanitization, disinfection and deodorization provider with unique extended protection, is proud to announce it has opened doors in Phoenix. The 19th Germinator franchise to launch since February, Germinator Phoenix will offer door-to-door sanitizing and disinfecting … [More]
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $852,000 to Spur Industrial Growth in Yuma, Arizona
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $852,000 grant to the city of Yuma, Arizona, to construct a sewer system to serve an industrial area that will support commercial and industrial business enterprises. This EDA grant, to be matched with $213,000 in local funds, is expected to create 500 jobs and generate $50 million in … [More]
Global Semiconductor Co. Provides New Security Tools
ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, today announced the immediate availability of Veridify’s Public Key security tools for the RSL10, the industry’s lowest power Flash-based Bluetooth® Low Energy radio System on Chip (SoC). Veridify Security’s tools are available in a CMSIS-Pack, giving developers a familiar and fast implementation path to protect their … [More]
COVID-19 Crushes Construction Starts, Phoenix Metro 8th on List
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession have wreaked havoc on U.S. building markets. According to Dodge Data & Analytics, commercial and multifamily starts were quite healthy during January and February but stalled as the pandemic hit the nation in March. For the first three months of 2020, U.S. multifamily and commercial building starts inched up 1% from the same … [More]
Cox Offers Free Internet to New Qualifying Families for Back-to-School
As back-to-school fast approaches, Cox has announced that new customers who qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support. Distance learning is the new normal, and we're focused on removing barriers so … [More]
WEBINAR – July 23: Comerica Bank Outlook on America – Economic Freedom in the Post COVID-19 Economy
Comerica Bank Outlook on America – “Economic Freedom in the Post COVID-19 Economy” REGISTER HERE Comerica Bank is pleased to announce the next event in our virtual summer series, “Outlook on America – RISE for Business." The July 23 webcast, “Economic Freedom in the Post COVID-19 Economy,” will feature Dr. Ken L. Harris, Ph.D., President/CEO The National Business League, … [More]
Free Webinar for Employers Tackles Human Resources Issues Related to COVID-19
Poms & Associates, an independent, full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the availability of a free educational webinar that addresses many of the most frequently asked questions relating to Human Resources (HR) and COVID-19 in a roundtable discussion. Part of Poms & Associates’ ongoing series of webinars about insurance and risk … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Aug 12: Small Business Playbook: The Path Forward
New Virtual Event to Gather Most Trusted Small Business Leaders to Help Small Business Owners with Actionable Advice and Best Practices CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced a new small business event, Small Business Playbook: The Path Forward, which will take place on Wednesday, August 12th from 1-4pm ET. This virtual summit will gather the most trusted and … [More]
