Time to empty out the piggy banks to help small businesses. Arizona banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local bank or coin-cashing machines as the pandemic-related shutdowns has created a coin shortage. When COVID-19 restrictions went into place, establishments like retail shops, bank branches, and laundromats—the typical places where coin … [More]
WEBINAR – July 20 to 24: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp and Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 56: MONDAY - July 20 | 9:00 AM Innovative Workforce Solutions to Return Stronger Join us for a session that will highlight how ARIZONA@WORK partners with local employers and small business owners, providing … [More]
Drive-in Site to feature ‘Footloose,’ ‘Moana’ and ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’
Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations’ (SLE) announces its social distancing, drive-in events venue at WestWorld of Scottsdale has added three new feature films to its summer movie series. Upcoming movies include the popular 2011 remake of “Footloose” starring Kenny Wormwald and Julianne Hough, the beloved Disney princess film “Moana” with Dwayne “The Rock” … [More]
Small Business Org’s ‘Growth Grant’ Fund Gets Support, Helps Businesses in Need
With the mission of supporting the small business community, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today announced that Dell, an American multinational technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, will sponsor the association’s Growth Grant program in July. … [More]
Nonprofit Lending Division Receives $55 Million New Markets Tax Credits Award
Prestamos CDFI, Chicanos Por La Causa’s mission-driven lending division, has been awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. Prestamos is a leading Community Development Entity that provides capital and business education to businesses and community facility projects … [More]
Popular Restaurant Provides Meals for Greater Phoenix-Area First Responders
Casa Amigos, the popular restaurant in the heart of Scottsdale's entertainment district, is supporting local police and fire departments in the Greater Phoenix metro area by donating free meals to first responders supporting our community. Casa Amigos, and parent company Evening Entertainment Group, recognize the importance of their partnership with the police and fire … [More]
Online Trading Academy Opens New Peoria Location
Online Trading Academy opened its newest location in Peoria, Ariz. Locally owned and operated by Aaron Warby, Ammon Warby, Tate Buntz and Timothy Tormey since 2018, Online Trading Academy will continue to offer education for investors looking to increase their financial market knowledge. “It’s encouraging to watch new and experienced investors gain new knowledge through our … [More]
Goodwill Merger Brings Arizona Expertise to Out-of-State Entity
Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona and Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley jointly announced today that the merger was approved by their board of directors and Goodwill Industries International, Inc. The two organizations will combine operations effective immediately. “We are very excited to leverage our resources and strengthen our collective impact to help more … [More]
Award-Winning SCALE UP Program Announces 2020-2021 Virtual Series
SCALE UP (Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance) is an award-winning program under the Local First Arizona Sustainability umbrella that offers a comprehensive, hands-on educational series for locally-owned businesses looking to create a sustainable business model centered on tackling existing environmental and societal issues. “Arizona’s … [More]
