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Arizona Banks Ask Consumers to Deposit, Use Spare Change Due to Coin Shortage

Arizona Bankers Association

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]

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Ducey Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections, Expands Rental Assistance Access

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey signed an Executive Order extending a moratorium on residential evictions until October 31, 2020, providing continued protections for renters who are facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. The order ensures renters impacted by COVID-19 will be able to stay in their homes while extending the time to access rental assistance … [More]

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Popular Restaurant Provides Meals for Greater Phoenix-Area First Responders

Casa Amigos

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]

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Why Small Business Owners Need to Take Cyberattacks More Seriously During the COVID-19 Crisis

by Edgar R. Olivo

Jorge T. is a 69-year-old small-business owner in Arizona whose online shopping has increased due to the pandemic. He regularly goes online to shop for supplies to sell his DIY recreational vehicles. Recently, he shared with me his experience with a phishing scam that he was able to stop in its tracks early. He shared, “I noticed my bank account was charged for strange amounts … [More]

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Chat Technology to Promote Workplace Safety and Respond to COVID-19

Botco.ai

To help organizations safely reopen their offices and deliver a coordinated, effective employer response to COVID-19, STChealth and Botco.ai today announced a partnership in which Botco.ai’s chat functionality is now included in STChealth’s Strategic Action For Employers (SAFE) Return to Work Program. The program makes use of Botco.ai’s automated intelligent chat technology to … [More]

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Health and Safety is Top Priority for Travel Industry with ‘Safe Stay’ Commitment

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute

As Americans begin to travel, the hotel industry is coming together to ensure all guests and staff can remain safe and comfortable. Long before COVID-19, hotels were dedicated to cleaning at the highest standards. AHLA launched Safe Stay, an industry-wide, enhanced standard of health and safety protocols to prepare America’s hotels to safely welcome back guests and employees as … [More]

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Startup Launches to Administer On-Site COVID-19 Testing for Arizona Businesses

COVID Testing To You

With COVID-19 cases spiking just as businesses are beginning to recover from shutdowns, many Arizona employers are facing very real risks in reopening. One local startup, however, may be able to help. With on-site COVID-19 testing available to local businesses with at least 10 tested employees, COVID Testing To You is an affordable and scalable way for employers to manage … [More]

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Revenue Is Top Concern in East Valley Chamber Alliance 4th Business Impact Report

East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance

The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) conducted the fourth in a series of surveys of its more than 5,000 members to determine the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their revenue, operations, and supply chains.  The report includes responses from 20 industry sectors and nearly 70 percent of respondents represent businesses with less than 20 … [More]

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As COVID-19 Cases Spike, Nurses Need More Than PPE

by Mike Hunter

Across the U.S., coronavirus infection rates are surging, with no end in sight. If you're a nurse, you may feel like you're sinking. Sure, you soldier on, working long shifts, comforting desperately ill patients, grieving losses, and protecting yourself as best you can. But Rich Bluni says all the PPE in the world can't protect a nurse's spirit. "It's that sense of purpose … [More]

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5 Reasons Company Leaders Resist Needed Change – Even during This Crisis

Myrtle Consulting Group

The thought of change can be scary, even more so during the type of crisis we’re experiencing now with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there are business leaders who are already implementing change in response to the challenging economic and operational landscape, many others are not. “Sometimes the writing is on the wall and organizations are triggered to change,” … [More]

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All In Or Out? How Business Owners Can Deal with COVID’s Cloudy Future

10x Catalyst Groups

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, small businesses have reopened across the nation but certainty and optimism are a long way from being restored. Spikes in infections in many states, double-digit unemployment, consumer and lender concerns, and steep economic challenges in the wake of a long shutdown make it difficult to forecast if and when many companies will fully … [More]

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Food and Retail Union Calls for Action as Arizona COVID-19 Deaths Increase for Frontline Workers

United Food and Commercial Workers International Union

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.3 million workers – including more than 22,100 Arizona workers in grocery stores, meatpacking plants and other essential businesses across the state, called on Governor Doug Ducey for action to protect workers and consumers. UFCW announced that among its members, 238 frontline workers have … [More]

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Water Utility Contributes to Arizona Relief Fund, Now Totaling more than $8.5M

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced EPCOR has donated $50,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, supporting Arizona families, medical professionals and those in need. The fund has received more than $8.5 million in donations, which is being used to mitigate the medical, financial and social impacts of COVID-19 in Arizona. “Arizonans have continued to stand together and help … [More]

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Arizona Healthcare Provider Shares ‘Playbook’ to Help Businesses Return to Work Safely

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

As restrictions are being lifted, many organizations are putting in place plans to safely return employees back to work in office settings. As a local employer with more than 2,400 employees and a health resource for all, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s (BCBSAZ) team of clinical, facilities, human resources, and change management professionals have outlined plans that can … [More]

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COVID-19 Cases on Construction Sites Prompt Need for Health Screening and Contact Tracing

BuildCenter

From California to Maine, newly reopened construction businesses are experiencing rises in COVID-19 cases, prompting the need for robust solutions to avoid exposure and job-site closures. Two health-screening apps from BuildCenter, a COBE Construction software spinoff, help construction firms comply with new protocols to reduce the risk of spread on job sites. The Health … [More]

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New Texting Service Launched to Reach Mental Health Clinicians during Pandemic

Magellan Health, Inc.

Magellan Health, Inc., announced that it has launched a free crisis texting service for anyone who needs help during these tumultuous times. Individuals will connect with a certified, licensed mental health clinician who will provide confidential mental health services. This service supports Magellan’s crisis telephone hotline, offering another way to access mental health … [More]

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Scottsdale Co. Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing

BioLab Sciences

Performing widespread antibody tests has been identified as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus and restarting the economy nationally. Private sector companies have been racing to meet demand, but many do not have the resources and expertise to scale up to the level of production currently needed. However, one US based company, BioLab Sciences is doing their … [More]

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Local Distributor Donates Hospital-Type Disinfectant to Phoenix Rescue Mission

ProKure Solutions

Amidst rising COVID-19 cases, Phoenix-based ProKure Solutions has donated 123 gallons worth of hospital-type disinfectant for use in the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s high-traffic areas, including the food bank, cafeteria and warehouse. According to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, more than 25,800 people in Maricopa County experience homelessness each year. Amidst the COVID-19 global … [More]

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