The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) announce the launch of the CARES Act Readiness Program for Small Businesses, a free training program that helps both novice and experienced borrowers navigate the federal CARES Act. The CARES Act makes billions in capital available to small businesses in order to sustain their … [More]
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State Capitol, Hospitals, Local Government Buildings to Join ‘Light AZ Blue’ to Support Frontline Medical Personnel
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Buildings and structures around the state will be lit blue as a symbol of support for Arizona’s frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling COVID-19. As part of the campaign, buildings like the Arizona Capitol, executive tower, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, State Farm at Tempe Town Lake and more will be lit blue, along with … [More]
Turnkey Workforce App Mobilizing Employees in Supply Chain
MyWorkChoice
The run on food and household essentials threw national supply chains into upheaval, causing barren store shelves and panic purchasing. MyWorkChoice, an app-based contingent staffing solution, is helping companies like grocery distribution and other supply chain providers by delivering a turnkey workforce that virtually mobilizes hundreds of W-2 employees in a matter of … [More]
HR Leaders Should Prepare a Recession Plan
XpertHR
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to evolve and a recession looms, the damage to employers and their employees could result in a loss of 47 million jobs, the Federal Reserve estimates. HR professionals scrambling to manage their workforces during the pandemic need to create a plan for the future, says a new XpertHR report, “How to Prepare for a Recession and … [More]
Arizona Retail Sector Workers Get Boost with Dedicated Career Site
enter for the Future of Arizona
The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announces the launch of AZRetailCareers.com to support workers and employers in Arizona’s important retail sector. AZRetailCareers.com is Arizona’s only targeted retail sector-focused resource for information and tools for job seekers, frontline workers, retail employers and workforce development professionals. “Retail represents … [More]
160+ LGBT Community Centers Request COVID Relief Funds
CenterLink
It has been several weeks since Congress passed the first stimulus package, and leadership in both the Senate and the House are planning to add new resources to assist hundreds of thousands of organizations and individuals who face financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers is bringing attention to its 250+ community center … [More]
Report Shows 4 in 5 State Unemployment Websites Fail Mobile and Accessibility Tests
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
Nearly 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet the digital infrastructure meant to support them is inadequate. A new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, shows that the vast majority of state unemployment websites fail … [More]
Gig Platform Repurposing Restaurant Chain Staff for Delivery Options
ShiftPay
ShiftPixy, a gig engagement platform provider, today announced the company’s initiative to catalyze digital infrastructure reinforcement and human capital management repurposing for multi-unit restaurant operators during the COVID-19 pandemic by leveraging the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) small business loans. As some of the hardest hit businesses by the global … [More]
7.5 Million Small Businesses in Danger of Closing Permanently, Report Finds
Main Street America
A new report published by Main Street America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, reveals that approximately 3.5 million businesses are in danger of permanent closure over the next two months, and nearly 7.5 million are in danger of closing over the next five months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Further, approximately 35.7 million Americans … [More]
COVID-19 Phishing Scams Targeting Businesses
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest
Scammers have taken on new deception techniques to target businesses affected through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advocates for business owners and their employees to practice vigilance and assess possible privacy and cybersecurity risks. As organizations transition to temporary telecommuting, it is important to know how to spot these … [More]
Largest Dental Insurer Providing Rate Stability in Uncertain Times
Delta Dental of Arizona
In response to the unprecedented challenges Arizona businesses are facing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the state’s largest dental insurer is giving its clients one less thing to worry about by freezing rates for summer renewals. “This is a time of great uncertainty. Business owners and leaders are working hard to balance the needs of their business while … [More]
Surprise-Based Household Products Co. Retools to Produce Consumer Face Masks
IRIS USA
IRIS USA, the U.S. division of Japanese-based household products manufacturer IRIS Ohyama Inc., based in Surprise, AZ, announced plans to add face mask production to its 570,000-square-foot, 250-employee manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The new capability will support federal mask-wearing recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control on April 3 to help … [More]
Environmental Firm to Roll Out Infectious Disease Prevention Inspections
Earthworks Environmental
Earthworks Environmental, a Mesa-based environmental consulting firm, is planning to roll out a new service for its clients – infectious disease prevention inspections (IDPA). Earthworks’ services include storm water pollution prevention, dust control and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, … [More]
Platform Launches Free Coronavirus-Specific Features to Support Frontline Workers
Beekeeper
Beekeeper, the mobile-first communications platform for frontline workers, is releasing a host of new features for free for 2 months to help companies communicate with their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rollout comes in response to a massive threefold increase in platform-wide activity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new feature set is the most … [More]
Reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center for Possible Overflow
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced the reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix with 339 ICU high-acuity beds, with flexibility for other uses if needed. The additional beds were secured with the help of the Arizona Department of Health Services, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Arizona health care leaders and will serve as overflow capacity for hospitals statewide, if … [More]
Arizona Ranks High in Increased Unemployment
WalletHub
With the U.S. experiencing an extremely high number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus, along with accompanying videos. To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia … [More]
Local CFO Co. Unveils Plan to Support Businesses during Pandemic
B2B CFO
As business owners grapple with the new reality of a COVID-19 crisis-stricken economy, B2B CFO, a national firm dedicated to providing management advisory services to privately held companies and headquartered in Mesa, is stepping up to fill a much needed void with information regarding cash flow strategies and best practices during the crisis. Between forced closures, HR … [More]
Lease Modification Initiative from Scottsdale Quarter Parent Co.
Washington Prime Group
Washington Prime Group (WPG), owner of Scottsdale Quarter, recognizes the vital role that small businesses play as a major driver of the U.S. economy. As many small businesses have closed during the coronavirus pandemic, local entrepreneurs may find it difficult to pay operating expenses such as payroll, insurance, utilities, loan interest, inventory and, of course, their … [More]
