The relationship between businesses and consumers is increasingly important during a pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns businesses against raising prices for critical items, not just because it is illegal, but because consumers are impressionable and looking to trustworthy businesses at this time of crisis. Amidst recent progressions of the novel virus COVID-19, … [More]
Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
As Congress today passes a federal Coronavirus relief package, Local First Arizona launches a new initiative that will provide immediate financial relief to Arizona’s microenterprises with mini-grants to cover costs like employee payroll and rent. Immediate cash flow, not loans, will keep the backbone of the Arizona economy afloat and looking forward to a stronger … [More]
Remote Meetings Are the New Normal: Sixteen Ways to Make Them a LOT More Effective
With COVID-19 here for the unforeseeable future, businesses are rethinking everything. More and more employees are working from home, which means people who once met face to face must now meet virtually. The good news is, platforms like Zoom and Google Hangouts make it easy to hold these meetings. The bad news, says Howard Tiersky, is that leading virtual meetings requires a … [More]
New Dollars For Rental Assistance in Arizona Due to COVID-19
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $5 million in new funding to help Arizonans struggling to make rent due to COVID-19. The new dollars will be included as part of a Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance Program being launched by the Arizona Department of Housing and will help families and individuals who are facing a loss of income due to COVID-19 with monthly rent … [More]
Donor Group Provides Funds To Waive Payment Processing Fees For Arizona Gives Day, Putting More Money In Nonprofit Coffers
A group of donors has provided separate funding to the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits to waive payment processing fees normally paid by nonprofits participating in the Arizona Gives Day 24-hour online fundraising event, scheduled this year on Tuesday, April 7. Arizona Gives Day, a collaboration with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, is presented by First Bank. “What this means … [More]
POLICY CHANGE: Travel ID Requirement Delayed to October 2021
The October 1 deadline for the new federal TSA REAL ID rules to take effect has been delayed ONE YEAR to October 1, 2021. As a result, MVD customers should postpone plans to get the AZ Travel ID. With this delay and the need to reduce customer traffic at MVD locations, all AZ Travel ID appointments have been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the ongoing … [More]
OFFER: Complimentary Disinfectant Service
Jacksons Disinfectant is a completely safe, non-allergenic, hospital-grade sanitizer that kills 99.9% of germs on contact. We apply it to all the frequently touched areas at no charge with any full-service wash or oil change. NEW TOUCHLESS TRANSACTIONS Purchase your car wash through the Jacksons Car Wash Mobile App & redeem your service at our pay stations WITHOUT … [More]
POLICY CHANGE: Electric Utility Relief Package
Governor Doug Ducey announced a cooperative agreement with the state’s largest electric utilities to continue to provide reliable electricity to homes, hospitals, and businesses while making sure that Arizona residents facing financial difficulties will have choice, assistance, and reliable access to electricity. Under the agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River … [More]
VIDEO: Governor Ducey, ADHS Director Dr. Christ, Maj. Gen. McGuire Share The Latest On COVID-19
Today, Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing to share updates on COVID-19. The Governor discussed recent actions taken by the state to get more medical supplies, expand telemedicine coverage, ensure renters impacted by … [More]
The City of Scottsdale’s ‘Good To Go’ Program Looks to Help Businesses in Need
The City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce have launched an initiative to help raise awareness of restaurants and retail businesses that remain open to serve residents during COVID-19 Federal, State and local social distancing recommendations. Scottsdale Good To Go banners are being made available free of charge to businesses that are open and … [More]
Free Collaborative Care Tool Keeps Community Based Organizations Virtually Open During COVID-19
As brick and mortar establishments alter daily operations to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, community-based organizations (CBOs) can continue to serve community members in need. LINQAZ, the statewide collaborative online referral network for CBOs and healthcare providers, is free to join and use. Equality Health, a Phoenix-based whole-health delivery system is a … [More]
UFCW Announces Arizona Pay Increase, Benefits for Meatpacking and Food Processing Workers on Front Lines of Coronavirus Outbreak
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, which represents more than 250,000 meatpacking and food processing workers, announced agreements the union reached to increase pay and benefits for more than 1,400 Arizona workers with JBS USA in Tolleson. The boost to pay and benefits represents a strong investment in these workers who are essential to … [More]
Former Walmart Marketside Building in Gilbert to Become Ambulatory Surgery Center
Preview (opens in a new tab)A 15,286 square foot free-standing building formerly occupied by Walmart as their failed Marketside grocery concept has been sold for $2,525,000 and will be repurposed as a multi-specialty outpatient ambulatory surgery center. The Gilbert property located at 838 W. Elliott Rd. was marketed and sold by Alexandra Loye and Julie Johnson of Colliers … [More]
How BUSINESS can help support our medical professionals on the front line
Valleywise Health is calling all nail salons, dental offices, med spas, hardware stores, schools, colleges, auto shops and more! The Valley’s doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are facing an extreme shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment.) If you or your company can help make a difference, please consider donating unopened, boxed and/or sealed PPE to … [More]
How to Increase Your Internet Speed During COVID-19 Isolation
COVID-19 is forcing many to work and complete school at home but the very devices in your home, how you set up your home office and even the age of your home’s wiring is dragging down your internet speed. If you’re going the wireless route, get ready for a 15-40% data usage bump throughout this period of social distancing, which can lead to slower connection times, dropped … [More]
SAFETY: Governor Ducey Expands Telemedicine Coverage for Arizonans
Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order requiring health care insurance companies to expand telemedicine coverage for all services that would normally be covered for an in-person visit. The order helps ensure that Arizonans who may be sick or under quarantine can access care from their homes and avoid potentially risky trips to a health care provider. It remains in … [More]
Local non-profit temporarily pivots mission to help students and high-need populations during difficult times.
Support My Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students on their path to graduation by engaging communities to fulfill the needs of high school clubs and teams, announced today that they are pivoting the purpose of its technology to serve other local nonprofits. As COVID-19 continues to have an increased impact on communities around the globe, Support My … [More]
101 North Eatery & Bar To Participate in the Great American Takeout With Curbside Takeout, Delivery and Cocktail Kit and Grocery Essentials
Today, March 24, has been named the Great American Takeout day in order to support restaurants around the country. During the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 many restaurants have been forced to adapt to meet the needs of their local community. L.A’s 101 North Eatery & Bar made instant changes including no-contact curbside take out and delivery options. With free delivery … [More]
