The 2019-2020 coronavirus outbreak has prompted a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. and around the world. Designing and implementing an effective policy response to the crisis is now a major priority for policymakers and researchers. Our work aims to provide data on labor market conditions every other week, with results published the same week, thereby reducing the current … [More]
The Rise of Telework and the Decline of City Centers
When restrictions are eventually lifted, employers and workers must decide how much to continue telework. Until an effective COVID-19 vaccine is available—a state of affairs that is one to two years away—many will fear going to work, and the share of people working primarily from home will remain elevated. Even after full vaccination, with the economy at full capacity, … [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]
Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows Offer Recipes, Wellness Tips & More
Sister properties Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale and Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley are offering a slice of the boutique hospitality experience you can enjoy at home. Cook Like a Chef Trying to get more creative in the kitchen? Add a dash of Hearth ’61 to your breakfast routine with this recipe for Oven-Baked Multigrain Pancakes with macerated strawberries, … [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]
Local Auto Repair Cos. Help Other Local Businesses in Need during COVID Crisis
The Neighborhood of Automotive Repair Professionals (NARPRO) is launching a new community involvement program to help small businesses across the Valley during the COVID-19 crisis. “COVID MAD” stands for a Community of Valiant Individuals Determined to Make a Difference. “As small business owners, we at NARPRO understand the value of community, especially at this time when … [More]
