Top of mind for many – if not all – businesses is the Payroll Protection Program loans and how to get one. For those who are curious to know what banks have been participating in the program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has prepared a 563-page report — updated as of yesterday — listing all the lenders who made PPP loans nationwide. Observes Robert Blaney, district … [More]
Coping with COVID-19 in Month Two
It's been nearly one month since the first-shelter-in place order was announced and today, 80% of Americans have hunkered down, quarantining themselves to their homes. We have learned to adapt to isolation in many ways. We've upped our hygiene game, we wear face masks, and we've become pros at Zoom video chat. But now that we are in the second month of isolation, we find … [More]
GOOD READ: Book Helps Businesses Thrive, Bridge Gap with Millennials
If there is one thing that every business needs, it is for their team to all be on the same page and working toward the same goal. Yet most business leaders don’t know how to create a vision that they can get everyone on board with or how to execute the mission once they do. One author, Joe Curcillo, has written a book that is helping many business leaders to do exactly that, … [More]
Russo and Steele Auctions Co. Founder Adds Division for Collectors, Car Enthusiasts
Drew Alcazar, co-founder and CEO of the famed Russo and Steele Auctions, which celebrated its 20th year during Arizona Car Week, recently announced the launch of an exclusive new extension of his passion for the hobby, that offers “a full spectrum of resources” under the division moniker: RS Collector Automobile Services. The acquisition of a state-of-the art, 40-plus … [More]
Locally-Owned Health Club to Collect Donations for St. Mary’s Food Bank
The Village Health Clubs & Spas have been part of the community for over 30 years, and now more than ever, want to help that very same community and those that have been hit hardest. From Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, each Village Health Club & Spa location will have donation boxes outside the main entrance between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm to collect … [More]
D-Backs and American Red Cross Partner to Host Blood Drive Apr. 28 to 30
The Arizona Diamondbacks and American Red Cross, in partnership with Budweiser, will host a blood drive at Chase Field on April 28-30 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fans must make an appointment online in advance, walk-ins will not be accepted. To schedule an appointment time, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the keyword ONETEAM to find the Chase Field donation location. “We are … [More]
Local Deli Says: Donate a Meal to a First Responder
Miracle Mile Deli is now lit up BLUE to honor all of those on the front lines, keeping our community safe. “A huge thanks to our friends and the local guys at AZ Christmas Lights for making this possible,” said Josh Garcia, Miracle Mile Deli. Miracle Mile Deli offers customers the opportunity to donate a "First Responder Meal." Available in $10 increments, people are … [More]
Musical and Take-Out Come Together to Support Local Theater Co.
Social distancing due to coronavirus has kept friends and family isolated across the country, but local restaurants and performers are finding new ways to reconnect, even over the dinner table. Steak 44, Dominick’s Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Americano! The Musical are offering a unique “Dinner & a Show” experience with white glove curbside take- out service and a virtual … [More]
‘No-Contact Car Repair’ Expands to Greater Phoenix
RepairSmith announces the at-home car repair and maintenance service is now available in the greater Phoenix area. The southwest expansion brings safe, 'No-Contact Car Repair' direct to car owners and fleets. RepairSmith is also extending its $100K program offering free, 'No-Contact Car Repair' with an additional $10,000 donation to Phoenix residents to support members … [More]
Online and Mobile Laundry Service Launches Across Phoenix
With millions of people practicing restrictive stay-at-home measures across Arizona, WashClub, a national app-based laundry service, is launching its services in the Phoenix metropolitan area. With operations already established in New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, the owners are excited to bring this convenient … [More]
Beverage Co. Donates more than 1,500 Meals to Support Community Heroes
Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada including 515 employees and more than 8,200 accounts in Arizona ranging from small mom and pop restaurants to large resorts and entertainment venues, is providing meals to Arizona’s front-line responders battling the COVID-19 outbreak. Beginning this … [More]
