On the release of the Congressional House Democrat's Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Stimulus Act (HEROES Act) today, small business will feel some level of relief. We applaud Congressional House Democrats for their leadership as the COVID-19 crisis continues to wreak havoc on our public health and economy. The HEROES Act takes strides to fix problems in … [More]
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AZ Local Impact Fund Raises $60,000, Grants Awarded to Four Local Businesses
AZ Local Impact Fund
The AZ Local Impact Fund today announced it has raised a total of $60,000, and the funds will be divided equally among four Arizona businesses in order to provide financial support during COVID-19 pandemic. The recipients are Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK), Blue Willo Catering, Armored Outdoor Gear and a trucking repair company that wishes to stay anonymous. The fund was led … [More]
More Than $8 Million Donated for Arizona Coronavirus Relief Efforts
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
More than $8.2 million has been donated to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The fund was established as part of the Arizona Together Initiative, supporting Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak and connecting individuals and businesses to needed resources. More than $175,000 of the total donation amount is from private citizens. … [More]
Contributions Assist in Initial Main St. Matters Grant Program Launched to Help Small Business
Rick McCartney
In times of uncertainty, working together for a common cause will have an impact. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest recognized the immediate need to support small businesses during the current crisis and called upon local partners to support their mission. With generous donations from Desert Financial Credit Union and Optima Tax Relief, BBB Pacific Southwest … [More]
As Stimulus Funds Dry Up, Private Sector Firm Provides Funding to Community Associations
Axela Technologies
Axela Technologies, the leading provider of collection solutions for community associations, has announced a funding program that will provide a financial lifeline at a time when HOAs and condos need it most. The funding is available nationwide, effective immediately. “We realize that times are tough, and they are going to get more difficult for community associations,” said … [More]
Communities Impacted by COVID-19 See $1.5 Billion in CARES Act Funds Available
Economic Development Administration
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting applications from eligible grantees for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) supplemental funds (EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance) intended to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to … [More]
Valley Credit Union Surpasses 450 Processed PPP Loans
Arizona Federal Credit Union
In the wake of COVID-19, small business owners in Maricopa County turned quickly to apply for, and receive, financial assistance through the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Arizona Federal Credit Union quickly responded to this influx of requests from its member-owners to help them navigate the process and get the business-saving loans to keep … [More]
EIDL Loans Now Open to Farmers, Fishers and Ranchers for COVID-19 Relief
American Sustainable Business Council
The Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance/Loan portal is temporarily open for agricultural businesses that were previously ineligible for the program. New non-agricultural business applications will not be accepted. The portal will be opened for a limited period, and it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible. The link to the portal will be: … [More]
Food, Tourism, Healthcare to Get Boost through Grants from Scottsdale Economic Group
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority
The Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority is stepping up with an innovative infusion of capital for small businesses walloped by the economic tsunami of COVID-19. The new program provides $200,000 of funding in $5000 grants for local businesses in the food and beverage, tourism and healthcare sectors, which have been especially hard hit by this global … [More]
SBA Disaster Relief Loans Available to Agricultural Businesses
Small Business Administration
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL portal will reopen today as a result of funding authorized by Congress through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The legislation, signed … [More]
