October 28 2020 Archives - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

Workforce & Career | Online | October 28 2020

Find Your Path to a Thriving, Fulfilling Career

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Choosing a career path, navigating it successfully and continuing to move in the right direction can get complicated when your life’s work isn’t fulfilling. But it’s never too late to course-correct. While the risks associated with making a job switch might sound great, the cost of staying in a job that doesn’t align with your interests and talents is far greater, advises … [More]

Events | Online | October 28 2020

Earnhardt Sponsors Phoenix Children’s Hospital Off the Record Online Concert

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Chris Young will headline Off the Record, the annual fundraiser for the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation hosted by major sponsor, Earnhardt Auto Centers. The multi-platinum country music entertainer has many hits including "I'm Comin' Over", "Drowning", "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)", "You", "Raised on Country", and "Losing Sleep." "For the first time ever, … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | October 28 2020

$7 Million Announced for Housing and Rental Assistance

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced $7 million to expand available rental assistance and help keep people in their homes. The funding comes from the Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund, established in March through a bipartisan state budget agreement that added $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response. “Ensuring Arizonans have safe, reliable housing during this pandemic is … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | Online | October 28 2020

Local First Arizona Launches We Rise Black Business Accelerator Program

Local First Arizona

Local First Arizona is expanding on its work of building an inclusive, diverse local economy through a new initiative, the We Rise Business Accelerator program. Tailored to Arizona’s Black-owned businesses, at all stages of development and all sectors, We Rise will equip businesses with the entrepreneurial skills and resources to thrive and become part of a larger network of … [More]

Achievements | Online | October 28 2020

City of Phoenix Wins PR Award for COVID-19 Response Efforts

City of Phoenix

The city of Phoenix recently was named the 2020 Gold Winner in the category of Best Government Response-Helping People and Businesses During COVID-19 by Public Relations World Awards (PRWA). This annual award recognizes outstanding work in agency and in-house public relations, corporate communications, and marketing and investor relations from around the world. Because of … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness | Online | October 28 2020

New USA-Made COVID-19 Tests Replace Invasive Nasal Swab Test

USA Rapid Test

The improper use and application of COVID-19 nasal swab PCR tests are endangering people’s health, while rapid antibody tests are giving too many false negatives and delaying the reopening of American businesses. The United States economy is still operating about 20% below where it was in early March and experts don’t anticipate any major economic traction until 2021. Getting … [More]

HR & Management | Online | October 28 2020

New Study Reveals Minority Leaders Getting More Promotions, but More Likely to Switch Companies to Advance

DDI

Senior minority executives plan to leave their current position at twice the normal rate of other executives. And this exodus could be coming within the next year, according to DDI’s Diversity and Inclusion Report 2020. This is just one finding from the report, which is part of the Global Leadership Forecast series by DDI. The report includes data from 15,787 leaders and … [More]

Leadership & Management | Online | October 28 2020

How to Be a Hands-On Leader in Social Distancing Times

by Joel Patterson

There are plenty of suggestions out there about how to best lead a company, but have you ever been told that an uninvolved, uninterested, hands-off leadership strategy is the way to go? Probably not. Being a hands-on leader is more important than ever these days, as many teams are working remote. The more a leader separates him or herself from the rest of the company, the … [More]

En Negocios | Ventas | October 28 2020

EN NEGOCIOS: Destacar su negocio. 5 consejos para ayudar a su pequeña empresa a diferenciarse durante COVID-19

por Edgar R. Olivo

La pandemia es una bola de demolición para la economía estadounidense y, con ella, se produjeron muchos cambios nuevos en la vida cotidiana, especialmente en la forma en que los consumidores gastan su dinero y su tiempo. Las consecuencias positivas han llevado a los consumidores a profundizar sus relaciones con sus comunidades locales mientras se enfocan en dónde gastar su … [More]

Sales & Retail | Online | October 28 2020

Stand Out from the Crowd. 5 Tips to Help Differentiate Your Small Business during COVID-19

by Edgar R. Olivo

The pandemic is a wrecking ball to the American economy and with it came many new changes to everyday life, particularly on how consumers spend their money and time. The positive consequences have led consumers to deepen their relationships with their local communities while focusing where to spend their money. This new reality sets the stage for small businesses to rise up and … [More]