To provide additional assistance to restaurants and bars facing loss due to COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey announced the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control will defer the payment of all liquor licensing fees by 90 days. Previously, missing a liquor licensing payment period could result in a restaurant’s inability to sell liquor or even the loss of its liquor … [More]
90-Day Fee Relief For Restaurants, Bars Impacted By COVID-19
Local Company Donates Scooters to Valley Restaurants to Increase Food Delivery

Local electric scooter company Phat Scooters is stepping up to help local restaurants during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown by donating a dozen electric scooters, valued at more than $30,000, to help with food deliveries. With a passion for small business, CEO and Founder Peter Johnson worked with the Phat Scooters executive team to quickly develop a program … [More]
SAFETY: BBB Encourages Precautions in Searching for Jobs
With the announcement of President Trump’s extension of social distancing orders to April 30, 2020, which includes mandated closures of various businesses, many are left in uncertain times. The ripple effect of these orders has led to people being laid off, normal working hours being cut and some not sure if they will remain employed. Due to the high loss of jobs since the … [More]
Mailing.com Wins Coveted Gold Stevie Award
Mailing.com, the Phoenix-based leader in direct-mail services, has won a Gold Stevie® Award for Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year - Business Services Industries. The Gold Stevie® is mailing.com's second win for its customer service team. The company, which provides printing, mailing, and web-to-print marketing services for clients nationwide, earned a Bronze … [More]
Half of Top 50 U.S. Companies Get ‘F’ on Gender Pay Equality
Of 50 leading U.S. companies, half of them (25) get the lowest mark of “F” in the Gender Pay Scorecard released today by investment manager Arjuna Capital and Proxy Impact to mark Equal Pay Day in the United States. Only three companies – Starbucks, Mastercard, and Citigroup – received an “A” grade. A failing grade of “F” is awarded to such top firms as Goldman Sachs, … [More]
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards Local Nonprofits $6.3 Million in Coronavirus Emergency Grants
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has swiftly awarded $6,340,000 in emergency grants to support Maricopa County science, human services, and arts and culture nonprofits during the unprecedented economic crisis caused by the swelling outbreak of COVID-19. Two-thirds, or $4.3 million of the Trust’s emergency grant funding, will go to support human services and arts and … [More]
Cautions about COVID-19 Loans Available to Small Businesses
The nation’s small businesses received some welcome good news late last week when the federal government approved low-interest and, in some cases, forgivable loans as part of the federal government’s stimulus program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration will make the loans available to businesses that employ fewer than 500 people … [More]
Largest U.S. International Broadcaster Moves Global Newsrooms Remotely into Journalists’ Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic

As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to spread, Voice of America has moved its entire global newsroom remotely into the homes of hundreds of its journalists around the world in order to continue coverage of this historic moment. VOA is the nation’s largest international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience … [More]
Local Businesses form Innovative Partnership to Help Work Through COVID-19 Crisis
With the potential looming for at least another month of a drive-through economy, several prominent local businesses have combined on an ambitious effort to turn the tide on the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Local furniture maker Urban Plough has teamed up with Phoenix design firm BrandLoyal and local bakery Noble Bread to create “Goods for Good,” a … [More]
ORDER: ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,’ says Arizona Governor
“Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public health officials who are tracking data … [More]
OrthoArizona Moves to Essential/Urgent Care Access and Telemedicine for Routine Appointments
OrthoArizona, the largest private orthopedic practice in Arizona with more than 65 physicians and 20 locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, moves to essential/urgent orthopedic care access on a case-by-case basis, and offers routine appointments through telemedicine to help minimize COVID-19 exposure and help save valuable supplies and resources needed in the … [More]
Phoenix In-Home Medical Care helps Prevent Overcrowding at Hospitals
DispatchHealth is redefining health care delivery to offer on-demand acute care and advanced medical care for people of all ages in the comfort of their own home. DispatchHealth's emergency trained medical teams are equipped with tools and protective equipment necessary to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses. DispatchHealth works closely with payers, providers, … [More]
COVID-19 Resources and Important Notices

In Business Magazine will update these sources as information changes. Our goal is to keep readers in the know when it comes to the rapid dissemination of information on safety, policy and announcements due to COVID-19. See all In Business Magazine COVID-19 coverage. STAY AT HOME ORDER: Effective close of business Tuesday, March 31, Arizonans shall limit … [More]
PR Firm Pivots to Support Small Businesses
With the COVID-19 pandemic, daily life is rapidly changing on a global scale. More than 90% of the businesses in Arizona are small businesses. Nonprofits that serve the most vulnerable in our communities saw their fundraising season canceled. The numbers are staggering and businesses are scrambling. In this time of uncertainty, it’s hard to know how to tell a business’ story in … [More]
Diamondbacks Make Second Donation for Emergency Relief Efforts
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced the donation of an additional $500,000 to immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current national emergency, bringing the franchise’s current total to more than $1 million. “The needs in our community continue to grow, particularly in the healthcare industry and we feel it’s important to continue to give … [More]
STIMULUS: $6.7 Million In Funding To Support Vulnerable Arizonans
Governor Doug Ducey announced an initial $6.7 million in funding to support Arizona food banks, nutrition programs and programs that serve the homeless. The dollars are part of a $50 million COVID-19 relief package signed into law over the weekend by Governor Ducey and will have an immediate impact for Arizona’s most at-risk communities. “Arizona is committed to using every … [More]












