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]

Nonprofit Offering Critical Financial and Resource Assistance for LGBTQ+ Youth

one•n•ten

When one•n•ten first launched, it did so in an effort to create a sense of community and a source of support for some of the state’s most vulnerable. Now, recent world events are forcing one•n•ten and other organizations that provide potentially life-saving services to LGBTQ youth to adapt to a new reality – and they can’t do it alone. “No one could have forecasted the … [More]

Phoenix-Based Developer allows 100+ Employees and their Families to Eat for Free

RED Development

In an effort to support its more than 100-plus employees and restaurant tenants during the pandemic at 16 mixed-use centers across the country (most of which are in Arizona), Phoenix-based RED Development is allowing company employees to order ALL of their meals for the day via takeout from open restaurants at any of its participating properties. That means that RED … [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]

Arizona Gives Day Raises over $5 Million for Arizona Nonprofits

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

Arizonans showed the depths of their generosity and selflessness by donating nearly $5 million to the state’s nonprofit organizations during Arizona Gives Day 2020 - even at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the state’s economy and putting hundreds of thousands of people out of work. Last year, the event raised $3.6 million. Hosted by the Alliance of … [More]

Akos MD Reduces Fee for Telemedicine Services

Akos

The recent stay-at-home order issued for the State of Arizona makes it more imperative for residents to limit contact with others. With these guidelines, those needing routine medical care or authorization for a prescription refill may be uncertain what course of action to take. This is especially concerning for those without a primary care physician or health insurance. … [More]

Market Research Co. Extends COVID-19 Shopping Behavior Index to Home Improvement, Electronics and Office Supply

Numerator

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has now extended its weekly Numerator Shopping Behavior Index tracker to include QSRs (quick service restaurants), home improvement, consumer electronics and office supply stores to provide further visibility into consumer buying behavior shifts driven by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Numerator Shopping … [More]

The Importance of Digitalization during COVID-19 Crisis

Fininbox

Digital solutions can provide a safe way for consumers and businesses to manage their day-to-day tasks during crises without compromising their health or safety. As a result, businesses have to adapt to the new demand for digitized services in order to stay relevant. The pandemic has taken its toll on consumers, as well as businesses, by changing the way people work, shop … [More]

Real Estate Technology Co. Commits up to $100K to Help Residents Stay in their Homes

Rick McCartney

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is being felt hard in Phoenix. Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey issued an executive order that residents should only leave home for essential functions. Already, thousands of residents across Maricopa County have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet and keep a roof over their heads. Homie, a real estate tech disruptor that … [More]

Arizona Among Least Prepared for Hospital Capacity Nationally

by Adam Johnson

One of the primary concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic is the capacity of healthcare systems to handle the growing number of cases. The CDC and other health organizations refer to this as flattening the curve. "The curve" is the total number of cases in a time period since the first case. If there are too many total cases in a short period of time, it can overwhelm healthcare … [More]

Feds Give Nearly $10 Million for Meals for Low-Income Arizonans

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) was awarded $9.8M in funding from the federal government for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is a federally funded program that provides emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost to low-income individuals, including seniors. “At a time when many Arizonans are … [More]

COVID-19 Impact on E-commerce

from Sellics Marketplace Analytics

Three months into the COVID-19 crisis, the current situation has major effects on businesses and consumers. Although many online sellers face severe challenges in the current situation, they are optimistic that e-commerce will leave the crisis as a winner. The new necessity of ordering products online encourages those not shopping online to switch to online stores, while … [More]

Hardship Presents Opportunity for Creativity

from Rice University business experts

[Editor’s Note: In these times, we’ve been lucky to get submissions from around the country – even around the globe. We wanted to pass this one along to our readers. —RaeAnne Marsh] The massive disruption of our social and work lives is unnerving, but there are benefits to shaking up our routines and feeling uncomfortable, according to Scott Sonenshein and Jing Zhou, … [More]

Workforce Alternatives: Don’t Stop at Stopgap Measures

by Marta Moakley

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the workforce, with many employers considering furloughs, layoffs and workplace closures. While some employers may not be able to avoid permanent layoffs as a result of the pandemic, others are exploring temporary layoffs or other stopgap measures in the interest of keeping as many employees on the payroll as possible. Only 7 percent of companies … [More]

Packaging and Labeling Rules Relaxed for Local Restaurants

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order allowing Arizona restaurants to repackage and sell grocery items they have on hand, including items not normally packaged and labeled for resale. Governor Ducey’s order comes in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to provide temporary flexibility for nutrition labeling of packaged food. “Even with … [More]

Biosafety Trust Certification to Mitigate the Risk of Infection and Renew Confidence

RINA

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and to help restart economic activity RINA has devised the Biosafety Trust Certification, the first management system certification aimed at the prevention and mitigation of the spread of infections in public places and to provide greater health safety.   The new management system provides a set of best practices to help minimize the … [More]

FieldMed Launches New TeleHealth Feature with In-Home COVID-19 Screening Capabilities for Paramedics and Providers

FieldMed

To help fight the spread of COVID-19 and reduce hospital overcrowding due to the pandemic, FieldMed has launched a new telehealth feature specifically for COVID-19 screening capabilities that allows paramedics and in-home practitioners to connect patients directly with doctors without ever leaving their homes. FieldMed is the first-ever dedicated community health software … [More]

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