Greater Phoenix Chamber Launches Webinar Series

Greater Phoenix Chamber

The Greater Phoenix Chamber launched a new webinar series focused on providing businesses with access to expert and Arizona leaders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Business in Focus webinar series will feature accessible, interactive webinars where business owners and professionals can learn information vital to the success of their business and gain insights on key issues … [More]

Deadline Reminders for Arizona 2019 Tax Year Filing Season

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding Arizona taxpayers that due to COVID-19, the April 15 deadline for filing and paying individual, corporate and fiduciary 2019 calendar year tax returns was moved to July 15. Individual Income Tax Filing and Paying Deadline Extended to July 15 The new deadline means taxpayers filing state tax returns or submitting … [More]

Environmental Firm to Roll Out Infectious Disease Prevention Inspections

Earthworks Environmental

Earthworks Environmental, a Mesa-based environmental consulting firm, is planning to roll out a new service for its clients – infectious disease prevention inspections (IDPA). Earthworks’ services include storm water pollution prevention, dust control and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, … [More]

Learn How to Use Blockchain While in COVID-19 Lockdown

SIMBA Chain

Four weeks into the mandatory COVID-19 lockdown and two things are remarkably clear. The novelty of working in one’s pajamas, Zoom meetings, and kids constantly underfoot has lost its glow and neither binging Netflix nor comfort foods are sustainable activities. Blockchain innovator SIMBA Chain has the solution for coronavirus-induced turpitude: a new training website for … [More]

Revenue-Challenged? Try Locally Developed eGift Card App for Free

by Amanda Ventura

As businesses across many industries temporarily reduce or cease operations to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, owners are left wondering how they’ll weather several weeks or months of supporting a staff without any source of revenue. Gift cards have been suggested as one solution, generating cash flow even without customers in the shop. One of those solutions is … [More]

New Report Calls for National Industrial Strategy to Strengthen U.S. Industries That Are ‘Too Critical to Fail’

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains and further underscores the stakes involved in the fierce techno-economic challenge that America faces from China, a new report released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, urges the U.S. government to develop a national … [More]

SAFETY: Close-Up on Disinfecting

by RaeAnne Marsh

Disinfecting office, home, stores and schools is top of mind during this COVID-19 pandemic. Cory Chalmers, CEO of Steri-Clean, Inc. and featured expert cleaner and host on A&E’s “Hoarders,” shares his expertise with In Business Magazine. What are the most common misperceptions about how to disinfect for COVID-19? The most common misconception, and made worse by … [More]

Platform Launches Free Coronavirus-Specific Features to Support Frontline Workers

Beekeeper

Beekeeper, the mobile-first communications platform for frontline workers, is releasing a host of new features for free for 2 months to help companies communicate with their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rollout comes in response to a massive threefold increase in platform-wide activity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new feature set is the most … [More]

VIDEO: Governor Ducey, ADHS Director Dr. Christ, Maj. Gen. McGuire Share COVID-19 Updates

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire and Steward Health Care Arizona Regional President Damon Brown today held a briefing to share updates on COVID-19. The Governor announced the reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix with 339 … [More]

Spine Health: The Pandemic Underscores Its Importance

by Steven R. Knauf, D.C.

With two-thirds of the workforce now working from home, there is growing concern to adopt new practices that promote self-care along with productivity. Many may be sitting in new positions — working on a laptop at the dining table, or participating in a video meeting on the sofa (or bed) — for prolonged periods of time, which, according to the National Spine Health Foundation, … [More]

COVID-19 and Increased Cyber Risk

by Meghan O’Connor and Simone Colgan Dunlap

As part of attempts to control the spread of COVID-19, businesses are increasingly relying on a remote workforce. Businesses should operate in a heightened state of cybersecurity posture during this time. Bad actors are taking advantage of COVID-19 fears, rapidly evolving environments, a distracted workforce, individuals’ good will, and unprecedented changes in business … [More]

Easter Holiday Weekend Restrictions for City of Phoenix Parks

City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department reminds the community about temporary restrictions that will be in place at city parks during the upcoming Easter holiday weekend. The following policy will be in effect Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12: Parks will be open for residents to enjoy walking paths and green space only Restrooms will be closed … [More]

Domestic Violence Services Needed Now More than Ever

A New Leaf

With the community in crisis, and many Arizonans forced to stay in their homes, victims of domestic violence are facing harrowing circumstances. To help alleviate the concerns of a rise in violence, A New Leaf’s Domestic Violence programs are operating and actively working to provide hotline access, shelter, and legal assistance to residents of Maricopa County. “With so many … [More]

Reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center for Possible Overflow

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced the reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix with 339 ICU high-acuity beds, with flexibility for other uses if needed. The additional beds were secured with the help of the Arizona Department of Health Services, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Arizona health care leaders and will serve as overflow capacity for hospitals statewide, if … [More]

Arizona Ranks High in Increased Unemployment

WalletHub

With the U.S. experiencing an extremely high number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus, along with accompanying videos. To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia … [More]

‘Good Samaritan’ Protections to Frontline Workers Ordered

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order to help boost medical staffing levels and provide certainty and liability protections to health care professionals serving on the front lines. The order provides protections to health care professionals treating patients during the COVID-19 health emergency, while also protecting patients against negligence or reckless … [More]

Local CFO Co. Unveils Plan to Support Businesses during Pandemic

B2B CFO

As business owners grapple with the new reality of a COVID-19 crisis-stricken economy, B2B CFO, a national firm dedicated to providing management advisory services to privately held companies and headquartered in Mesa, is stepping up to fill a much needed void with information regarding cash flow strategies and best practices during the crisis. Between forced closures, HR … [More]

Media Co. Helping Local Restaurants with Free Ad Visibility

Cox Communications

As part of its ongoing coronavirus relief efforts, the Arizona Cox Media team, the advertising division of Cox Communications is offering local restaurants free television advertising to assure patrons that they are open for takeout and delivery services and share their new hours of operation. More than 150 local Arizona restaurants are already taking advantage of this … [More]

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