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In Business | Stimulus | May 1 2020

SBA to Help Arizona Small Businesses Access Relief Funds through Free Training

by Mike Hunter

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) are partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arizona District Office to offer direct assistance to small businesses through the CARES Act Readiness Program for Small Businesses. This is a free training program that helps both novice and experienced borrowers navigate … [More]

In Business | Online | May 1 2020

Employment Opportunities for Arizonans as Pandemic Slows

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

As Arizona works to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually reenergize our economy, there are employment opportunities and other resources for those in need. The Arizona Office of Tourism partnered with employers and organizations statewide to promote job connectivity through the Arizona Hospitality Workforce Connection. The program connects employers who have immediate … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News | May 1 2020

Arizona Small Business Bootcamp & Resource Collective Continues

Arizona Commerce Authority

The Arizona Commerce Authority, in conjunction with several business organizations, has launched the Arizona Small Business Bootcamp & Resource Collective to help small businesses in Arizona navigate the effects of the pandemic. The Bootcamp provides daily touchpoint sessions featuring expertise from community business leaders over the next several weeks to connect with … [More]

In Business | Stimulus |

Federal Reserve Expands Access Facilitating Lending to Small Businesses

Federal Reserve Board

The Federal Reserve on Thursday expanded access to its Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (PPPLF) to additional lenders, and expanded the collateral that can be pledged. The changes will facilitate lending to small businesses via the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). As a result of the changes, all PPP lenders approved by … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

The Phoenix Employment Scene, Now and Next

by Allen Plunkett

Business leaders in Phoenix are responding to the current job market by supporting, helping, advising, connecting and encouraging each other. These leaders range from entrepreneurs and small-business owners or managers to company directors and include people who are seen as thought leaders or front-line employers in the markets that we serve. These could be small restaurant … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Dental Benefits Co. Providing $500,000 COVID-19 Aid to Arizona’s Health Centers

Delta Dental of Arizona

Community health centers across Arizona are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide care for underserved and uninsured populations. As a healthcare partner and the largest dental benefits provider in the state, we continually reinforce the connection between oral health and overall health. To help support these patients in this unprecedented time, Delta Dental of … [More]

In Business | Safety |

Stay-at-Home Order Extended to May 15, Some Businesses Prep to Open

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced an extension of physical distancing measures while laying out a step-by-step approach to continue reenergizing Arizona’s economy. The Governor today issued an Executive Order extending Arizona’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Order until May 15, 2020. The order also continues Arizona’s gradual economic reopening, allowing retail … [More]

In Business | Economy |

COVID-19 Buying Behavior

by Commerce Signals

The bottom fell out, of course, on many U.S. consumer spending categories during the month of March. But others, like grocery, drug and discount retailers, actually climbed significantly last month as consumers cooked at home and stocked up their pantries and medicine cabinets for an extended stretch of sheltering in place. Meanwhile, consumers were doing much more of their … [More]

In Business | Medical Care |

Arizona Testing Blitz Aims to Test between 30,000-60,000 People over Three Weekends

Arizona Department of Health Services

Governor Doug Ducey announced Monday that the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in partnership with healthcare partners across the state, are joining forces to launch the Arizona Testing Blitz with the goal of increasing COVID-19 testing statewide. The Arizona Testing Blitz aims to test 10,000-20,000 Arizonans for COVID-19 every Saturday for three consecutive weeks, … [More]

In Business | Stimulus |

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest Launches Grant Funding Program

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

Life has taken a drastic turn in the wake of the current crisis, forcing small businesses to shift nearly every aspect of their daily functions. Behind each small business is a family, giving it their all, but still caught amidst compounding negative impact. Start-ups, hometown offerings, and Main Street shops comprise a significant economic footprint, so now is the time to … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Job Reference Platform Helps Covid-19 Jobseekers Get Free References

WorkGrades

WorkGrades lets jobseekers request, receive and share their references for free. Created and launched by seasoned recruiters, Emily Levine and Natalie Boren, WorkGrades is already used by more than 10,000 companies to seamlessly give references to former employees. "In this environment, it is more important than ever to stand out from the crowd with your job application. We … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

More Than Half of U.S. Employees Worry about Exposure to COVID-19 at Workplace

Eagle Hill Consulting LLC

Fifty-four percent of U.S. employees say they are worried about exposure to COVID-19 at their job, according to a new national poll by Eagle Hill Consulting. Workers indicate that several factors would make them feel safe going back to work – the availability of protective protections like masks, gloves and hand sanitizer (58 percent); mandating employees with symptoms stay … [More]

In Business | Medical Care |

Arizona Medicaid Program Advances $41 Million in Provider Payments

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

To help health care providers address the COVID-19 emergency and ensure their ongoing viability, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is advancing more than $41 million in scheduled payments to hospitals, primary care providers, behavioral health outpatient providers, and justice clinic providers who participate in the agency’s … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Fitness Co. Donates $100,000 and Hosts Test Sites at Fitness Centers

Mountainside Fitness

The state mandated closures surrounding Covid-19 have caused extreme financial hardships to big and small businesses across Arizona, and that doesn’t even compare to the hundreds of lives lost during this pandemic. Wanting to do its part both financially and responsibly, Mountainside Fitness announced the locally owned and operated company will make a $100,000 donation to … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Local Glass Recycling Company Announces Pop-Up Event

GlassKing Recovery & Recycling

Local and family-owned GlassKing Recovery & Recycling is partnering with Strategic Materials and the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) to provide locals with a glass recycling solution during the current quarantine guidelines. The event will focus on the collection of glass from community members, including food, beverage, beer, wine and liquor bottles. The event will be … [More]

In Business | Medical Care |

Track and Report on Employee Health through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Movista Inc.

Movista has launched a new initiative called Project Health that facilitates help for essential businesses to track and report on employee health in the marketplace, in order to stay compliant with local, state and federal guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ahe_WHDQPY Federal and State Government agencies are passing and implementing … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Industrial Electrical Co. Innovation Detects Elevated Temps of Workers, Groups

Dubak Electrical Group

Dubak Electrical Group has launched DuThermX, the first fully integrated body temperature measurement system for industrial and commercial applications in the United States. The contact-free, high-capacity system detects elevated body temperatures as large numbers of people enter factories, healthcare facilities, buildings, and event venues. The DuThermX system uses advanced … [More]

In Business | Medical Care |

COVID Consortium to Help Companies Navigate COVID-19 Testing

CopernicusMD

CopernicusMD, a leader in medical, laboratory and billing analytics, announced today the launch of The COVID Consortium, a council of physicians, business leaders, clinical laboratory executives and retired military brass focused on providing testing resources and guidance to businesses across the country preparing to re-open in the COVID-19 environment. Many business owners … [More]