Homebuilder Reimagines its School Salute Program for 2020-2021 School Year

Fulton Homes

Even though most schools have transitioned to remote learning, Fulton Homes is continuing its annual School Salute program to encourage students to continue developing their love of music. Held in partnership with 94.5 KOOL FM, the program this year will encourage students to make a solo music contribution for the chance to win individual prizes that will help foster their … [More]

Amazon Launchpad Celebrates Five Years of Empowering Startups, Reveals Top-Selling Categories and Brands

Amazon

Today, Amazon Launchpad, a program dedicated to empowering startups and other innovative new brands to grow in Amazon’s store, announced the top five product categories and top brands selling in each of the top categories. The data is based on the highest-grossing Launchpad categories in the U.S. over the past twelve months and top-selling U.S.-based startups and small … [More]

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Remain High at 881,000

U.S. Department of Labor

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 881,000, a decrease of 130,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 5,000 from 1,006,000 to 1,011,000. The 4-week moving average was 991,750, a decrease of 77,500 from the previous week's revised average. The … [More]

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit for July 2020 Up $10.1 Billion

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $63.6 billion in July, up $10.1 billion from $53.5 billion in June, revised. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Deficit: $63.6 Billion +18.9%° Exports: $168.1 Billion +8.1%° Imports: $231.7 … [More]

How to Hire Candidates for Your Growing Small Business during the Pandemic

by Edgar R. Olivo

Despite the major losses many small businesses have experienced since the start of the government shutdowns in March, there are still great signs for those in essential categories who are experiencing the need to hire. Expectations of workers in the age of COVID-19 have become clearer: Workers want to feel safe, valued and given opportunities to grow. This is not a new … [More]

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $646 Million in Employment Service Grants to States

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the disbursement of $646 million in Employment Service Grants to improve the functioning of the nation’s labor markets by providing labor exchange services to all job seekers and helping businesses to meet their hiring needs by referring qualified workers. The Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, amended by the Workforce Innovation and … [More]

Walton Announces Expansion of Executive Team

Walton

Walton, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.39 billion under management and administration, has expanded its executive team as it continues to achieve significant milestones and growth throughout the U.S. and Asia. Paul Megler has been named Executive Vice President, Capital Markets & Strategic Partnerships for the Walton Group of … [More]

VIRTUAL EVENT – Sep 13 to 19: 2020 National Minority Enterprise Development Week

Minority Business Development Agency

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency is the only federal agency solely dedicated to fostering the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises. MBDA programs are focused on economic empowerment and leading minority business enterprises through business transformation. For more than 50 years, MBDA has helped … [More]

Metro Phoenix AMC Theatres to Open by Friday, September 4

AMC

Moviegoers throughout the United States are once again enjoying the magic of the big screen at AMC Theatres, and with every passing week that magic gets more accessible. By this weekend 70% of all U.S. AMCs will have resumed operations, as AMC will welcome guests at approximately 420 theatres nationwide. AMC will open more than 140 theatres this week, with the vast majority of … [More]

Arizona Gets More Than $2 Million to Combat Unemployment Insurance Fraud

U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced $100 million in funding to support state efforts to combat fraud and recover improper payments in the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program, including those programs created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. At the same time, the Department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) … [More]

Newly Launched California Real Estate Investment Firm Targets Phoenix

RanchHarbor

RanchHarbor, a real estate investment firm based in Newport Beach, Calif., today announced its official company launch. RanchHarbor is targeting Phoenix and other select growth markets in the western U.S. to provide joint venture equity and general partner co-invest equity for commercial and multifamily real estate investments ranging from $2 million to $15 million – a segment … [More]

Home Maintenance Services Group Acquires Chandler Water Treatment Co.

Wrench Group, LLC

Wrench Group LLC (“Wrench”), a national leader in home repair, replacement and maintenance services specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, water and electrical services, announced today the acquisition of All About Water, based in Chandler, Ariz. This is the rapidly growing firm’s fifth acquisition in 2020. All About Water has been … [More]

Executive Order Delaying Expiration of Driver Licenses One Year

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

As Arizona continues to take proactive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order deferring requirements to renew standard driver licenses that have an expiration date between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 by one year from their original expiration date. This action will minimize in-person visits to Arizona Motor Vehicle … [More]

Building Trust for Businesses amidst National Unrest

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

To magnify its mission of advancing marketplace trust, Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) announces new additions to its lineup of benefits offered to Accredited Businesses. Recently added benefits from Indeed, Key To Strength and National Safety Council, Arizona Chapter, amplify a toolbox of support to enhance a company's ability to build a better … [More]

Changing the Way LLCs Do Business

by Stockton Banfield

Small and mid-sized businesses, the majority of which are limited liability companies (LLCs), are the lifeblood of Arizona’s economy. But the way they are doing business — particularly managing themselves — is changing thanks to new rules governing all LLCs in the state going into effect on Sept. 1. When the Arizona legislature enacted the first Limited Liability Company Act … [More]

Cleaning Business Launches Franchise Model for Arizona Entrepreneurs

Special Ops Clean Team

Local cleaning business Special Ops Clean Team announced today that it has launched a new franchise program to expand its business model throughout Arizona. The family-owned company plans to launch in new markets across the Southwest by 2021. “We are proud to now offer those with an entrepreneurial spirit a new path to success: the Special Ops Franchise Team,” says Owner and … [More]

Downtown Tempe Launches New Socially Distant Fall Event

Downtown Tempe Authority

Downtown Tempe is launching a new lineup of fun, socially distant, events this fall with our brand new, Fall Foodie Strolls sponsored by Valley Metro’s Shop On. On September 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Tempe will host, in sponsorship with Shop On, our “Eggestenial Brunch Stroll” which will house 14 downtown Tempe merchants with a special menu for the Stroll attendees at … [More]

Industry-Specific Report: Small Business Economy Update

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released a Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. NFIB released a previous quarterly report in May 2020. “Small businesses are working hard to stay open while they continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic,” says Holly Wade, NFIB Director of Research … [More]

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