The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling and toppling many U.S. small businesses. Often called “the backbone of the economy,” small businesses that are managing to survive face an uncertain future. As states start to reopen, consumer spending is in steep decline while unemployment skyrockets and many people remain hesitant to venture out. But some entrepreneurs find their … [More]
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Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It
by Michael Brody
Leaders in the boardroom aren’t often compared to addicts struggling to survive, but they do have a few important factors in common. Instead of chasing drugs, leaders often chase professional, financial and social success–often to the detriment of themselves and the people around them–while wearing masks to hide their true selves. In Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to … [More]
Phoenix College Pres. Joins New Community Bank Advisory Board to Help Give Back
Enterprise Financial Services Corp
Enterprise Bank & Trust has established a Community Connection Advisory Board to oversee its Community Reinvestment Act Program (CRA) and philanthropy efforts throughout Missouri, Kansas, New Mexico and Arizona. The Community Connection Advisory Board is comprised of at least one member from the community in each of Enterprise’s markets and is chaired by Michael … [More]
$300,000 to Support Seniors, Individuals with Medical Needs
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
$300,000 in funding from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to organizations across the state that support senior citizens, the homebound and those who are medically fragile. The funding will support organizations that have provided much needed aid to vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19, by assisting with grocery shopping, meal deliveries, transportation … [More]
Moving Forward Out of this Pandemic
by Glenn Hamer
The policies adopted by Gov. Doug Ducey and his administration during the outbreak of Covid-19 have prevented Arizona’s health care system from being overwhelmed and have kept most of the state’s economy open. Although we’ve still lost north of 500,000 jobs, thanks to the public’s cooperation and collaboration we’re now in Phase 1 of the economic recovery and, step by step, … [More]
Local Provider Teams to Offer Free Access to Anxiety Program due to Pandemic
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), the state's largest locally based health insurer, and Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced a collaboration to help all Arizonans better manage stress, anxiety, and burnout. With an estimated 230% increase in worry among Americans due to the pandemic, BCBSAZ is … [More]
Business Solutions Surfacing from the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Jeff Friesen
As COVID-19 continues its worldwide spread, there is no crystal ball to predict how or when this will end. While public health and safety remains front and center, and rightfully so, the disruption the virus has waged on businesses is hard to ignore. While industries such as sanitation services and technology providers are faced with overwhelming demand and potential … [More]
Perspectiva: Cómo entrar a la normalidad nueva creada por la pandemia
by Rita Hudgens
"El secreto para cambiar es concentrar toda su energía no en luchar contra lo viejo, sino en construir lo nuevo".Sócrates Momentos horribles en la historia ¿Dónde estabas cuando te enteraste de los aviones que se estrellaron contra las torres gemelas el 11 de septiembre? Para aquellos de ustedes que tienen la edad suficiente, ¿qué estaban haciendo cuando le dispararon … [More]
The Importance of Being a Resilient Industry Post COVID-19
The Instant Group
The economic impact of COVID-19 is being felt on a global level, and with specific sectors more severely affected, some may see a quicker bounce back than others once the crisis is over. With this in mind, John Williams, Head of Marketing at Commercial Property Specialists Instant Offices explores the industries that are most likely to be the most resilient post … [More]
Smart Cities: Five Ways Urban Planning Can Defend against Pandemics
by Karlyn McKell
While our interconnected world helps pandemics spread faster, it can also quicken our response time. Technological advancements allow us to track disease spread, monitor citizens, and control the delivery of essential items during a pandemic response. COVID-19 continues to grip the globe, but once the virus threat wanes, there will undoubtedly be lots of reflection over … [More]
