Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) recently contributed $25,000 to Local First Arizona to assist with grant funding for its Small Business Relief Fund (SBRF). This program provides immediate assistance to small businesses across Arizona that have been significantly impacted by the economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Local First Arizona is the … [More]
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Healthcare Provider Contributes $25,000 to Local Small Business Relief Fund
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Election Services Co. Challenges Businesses Across the Country to Support Local Food Banks
Runbeck Election Services
A challenge has been launched to meet the extreme need that food banks are experiencing across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. Phoenix=based Runbeck Election Services (Runbeck) has launched the Feed ‘em Food Fight Challenge for businesses across the country. Any size business may participate in the Challenge. Registrants will receive a free Starter Kit from Runbeck … [More]
More Than $8 Million Donated for Arizona Coronavirus Relief Efforts
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
More than $8.2 million has been donated to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The fund was established as part of the Arizona Together Initiative, supporting Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak and connecting individuals and businesses to needed resources. More than $175,000 of the total donation amount is from private citizens. … [More]
41% of Workers Feel Burnt Out During Pandemic
Society for Human Resource Management
New research from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) offers a warning to U.S. companies about the psychological costs of COVID-19. While millions find themselves unemployed, 41 percent of U.S. employees feel burnt out from work while another 23 percent report feeling depressed. The survey on the mental health of U.S. workers under lockdown also found employees are … [More]
Contributions Assist in Initial Main St. Matters Grant Program Launched to Help Small Business
Rick McCartney
In times of uncertainty, working together for a common cause will have an impact. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest recognized the immediate need to support small businesses during the current crisis and called upon local partners to support their mission. With generous donations from Desert Financial Credit Union and Optima Tax Relief, BBB Pacific Southwest … [More]
PPE for Offices as Group Helps Companies Prepare for Return to the Workplace
Top Value PPE
Top Value PPE announced today that it is launching its e-commerce website at TopValuePPE.com to supply masks and other PPE to businesses of all sizes across the country to help them provide an additional level of protection to their employees as they return to the workplace. Top Value PPE aims to supply commercial customers with top quality products at the best possible … [More]
Security Services Provider Launches Integrated Covid-19 Safety Program for Office Buildings and Suites
Kastle Systems
As American companies and employees grapple with when and how to return safely to their workplaces, Kastle Systems, the country's largest managed security services provider to commercial businesses, has developed an integrated, building-wide plan to safeguard the health and safety of workers returning to the workplace. The comprehensive system will enable office buildings to … [More]
East Valley Chambers Release Third COVID-19 Business Impact Report
East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance
The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) released today the findings from the third survey of a series conducted of its more than 5,000 members to determine the status of funding and rent relief options. The report includes responses from nineteen industry sectors and nearly 75 percent of respondents represent businesses with less than 20 employees. It should be … [More]
Staffing Firm Extends Waiving of Recruitment Fees in Uncertain Times
Phoenix Staff
Phoenix Staff will continue through May, to waive thousands of dollars in recruiting fees in an effort to help companies and candidates find the perfect match, regardless if the job is available now or in a few months. Since the offer started in March, Phoenix Staff has waived nearly $30,000 in recruiting fees, with more opportunities in the pipeline. The company, with offices … [More]
Dental Benefits Provider Extends Relief for Customers
Delta Dental of Arizona
Recognizing that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses, Delta Dental of Arizona, the state’s top-rated dental insurance company announced plans to provide a 25% premium credit to its fully-insured group dental clients. The move provides more than $3 million in relief to more than 2,900 companies statewide. “Due to the … [More]
Regional Bank Finances Approximately $1 Billion in SBA PPP Loans
FirstBank
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” has closed more than 7,700 SBA Paycheck Protection loans, totaling roughly $1 billion. Out of these 7,700-plus loans, approximately 5,000 were funded in amounts of $50,000 or less – with the median loan amount around $38,000, and the smallest loan at $200. After receiving final … [More]
The Significance of Data Optimization during COVID-19 Pandemic
by Megan Silva
Until recently, very few CEOs, IT or marketing professionals would have put “data optimization” high on the list of agenda items that keep them up at night. These days — and by my estimation — this notion has become a top priority for the majority of businesses. Given the impact of events surrounding COVID-19, I view this not a matter of if but when decision makers also arrive … [More]
EEOC Updates Employee Medical Condition Laws due to COVID-19
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” expands on a previous … [More]
How to Take Fear Out of the Workplace in a COVID-19 World
by Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker
Fear. Uncertainty. A growing sense of panic every time the president delivers a national address about the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus. Chatter around the workplace these days is filled with questions like: Will I get sick? Will I have a job tomorrow? Can I afford to pay my rent? What can one do when facing fear in the workplace? The good news is that one can … [More]
Arizona Nonprofits Report Losses Could Be $433 Million by Year’s End
Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
Nonprofits across Arizona are reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in real numbers, according to a survey by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. This week, the Alliance received 306 responses to its updated Covid-19 Nonprofit Impact Pulse Survey and is reporting 98% of responding organizations have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. Of those impacted, … [More]
Cox Gives Back to the Tune of $11 Million in COVID-19 Contributions
Cox Communications
Cox customers represent a true cross-section of our community and the company believes in using its resources and voice to help lift those in need. To demonstrate this commitment, Cox has contributed nearly $11 million in cash and in-kind COVID-19 contributions to date in Phoenix and Southern Arizona. Even though the majority of the company’s 3,000 Arizona … [More]
The Maricopa Community Colleges Are 3D Printing PPE For Medical Workers
Maricopa Community Colleges
The Maricopa Community Colleges in collaboration with the Healthcare Education Department and the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, are using 3D printers for manufacturing and donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE will be delivered to healthcare providers and first responders across the Valley to bring relief to the Arizona community and assist those in need … [More]
Valley Credit Union Surpasses 450 Processed PPP Loans
Arizona Federal Credit Union
In the wake of COVID-19, small business owners in Maricopa County turned quickly to apply for, and receive, financial assistance through the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Arizona Federal Credit Union quickly responded to this influx of requests from its member-owners to help them navigate the process and get the business-saving loans to keep … [More]
