February 25 2021 Archives - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

Government & Compliance | inbusinessphx.com | February 25 2021

$33 Million Award Will Help Homeless Individuals and Families

Maricopa Association of Governments

More than $33 million in newly awarded federal funding will help the Maricopa region provide housing and services to people experiencing homelessness. This award will help to strengthen the region’s ability to care for families, youth and individuals with no place to call home. “This funding goes toward permanent housing and supportive services for our most vulnerable … [More]

Economy & Trends | inbusinessphx.com | February 25 2021

Do You Trust Your Tap Water? New Survey Finds Black and Hispanic Americans Do Not

SOURCE Global, PBC

According to a new survey released today and commissioned by Tempe-based SOURCE Global, PBC, America’s communities of color are increasingly concerned about the safety of the water they drink. The survey showed that people in communities of color: Are far less confident in the quality and safety of their water Just 24 percent of Black Americans and 19 percent of Hispanic … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | inbusinessphx.com | February 25 2021

Arizona Green Business Program Launches in Mesa

Local First Arizona

Local First Arizona is teaming up with the City of Mesa to recognize independently owned businesses that are doing good for the planet through the Arizona Green Business Program. This certification process for Arizona’s locally owned businesses, large and small, has two purposes - to recognize businesses that are leading the way, and to assist those who want to add … [More]

Economy & Trends | inbusinessphx.com | February 25 2021

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Decline, Weather and Optimism Factored In

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending February 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 730,000, a decrease of 111,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 20,000 from 861,000 to 841,000. The 4-week moving average was 807,750, a decrease of 20,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

HR & Management | inbusinessphx.com | February 25 2021

56% of Small Businesses Plan to Spend More Compensating Employees in 2021

Clutch

More than half of small businesses (56%) plan to spend more compensating their employees in 2021 than last year, according to a new report from Clutch , the leading B2B research and reviews firm. Clutch surveyed small business owners and managers in 2019 and 2021 to learn about what compensation and benefits they offer employees. The data reveals increased demand for health … [More]