The Pac-12 CEO Group voted unanimously to postpone all sport competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year. The Conference comprises 12 leading U.S. universities, including the University of Arizona and Arizona State University. The decision was made after consultation with athletics directors and with the Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee who expressed … [More]
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Anthem Area Residents Get Hospital and Medical Center, Opening in September
HonorHealth Sonoran Health and Emergency Center
The wait is over and now north Phoenix and Anthem residents can call Sonoran Crossing Medical Center their new official neighborhood hospital. Blossoming directly from the beautiful desert acreage on the east of the I-17 and south of Carefree Highway, the three-story, 210,000-square-foot, 70-bed hospital will soon be accepting new patients. “The services and extraordinary … [More]
Public Health Recommendations Released for Safe Reopening in Arizona
Rick McCartney
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced public health recommendations for the eventual safe reopening of paused businesses in the state of Arizona. On June 27, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-43 “Pausing of Arizona’s Reopening.” This paused the reopening of several specific industries with operations that are considered by public health to … [More]
$1.2 Million in CARES Act Funding to Boost Economic Development Programs in Arizona
U.S. Economic Development Administration
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $1.2 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to three EDA Economic Development District organizations across Arizona to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. “The … [More]
Scottsdale Collaboration Makes Mass COVID-19 Testing More Accessible
Matrix Medical Network
Matrix Medical Network has partnered with Berkeley Data Ventures to improve the availability and ease of COVID-19 testing by combining the power of machine learning and pooled testing. The new solution, driven by machine learning algorithms, will enable more individuals to be tested, more often, through strategic pooled testing. “Frequent testing, for example at a school or … [More]
Majority of Small Businesses Are Attempting to Hire, Labor Market Remains Weak
NFIB
According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, over half (51%) of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in July. Forty-four percent (86 percent of those hiring or trying to hire) reported few or no qualified applicants for the positions they were trying to fill, up 1 point. Fifty-two percent of construction firms reported few or no qualified applicants and 37% cited … [More]
June International Trade in Goods and Services, Down $1.4B from May
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $50.7 billion in June, down $4.1 billion from $54.8 billion in May, revised. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Deficit: $50.7 Billion -7.5%° Exports: $158.3 Billion +9.4%° Imports: $208.9 … [More]
Economy Gained 1.8M Jobs in July, Slow Recovery Expected
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.8 million in July, and the unemployment rate fell to 10.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor market reflected the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. In July, notable job … [More]
Schools: Arizona Department of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
With the health of students, teachers, and staff as their top priority, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) have partnered in the development of guidance to support the safe reopening of in-person learning in Arizona schools. Per Governor Ducey’s June 23 Executive Order, Arizona: Open for Learning, ADHS has … [More]
New Partnership Launched to Deliver Online and Blended K-12 Learning in Arizona
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
A new, $7.5 million partnership will help the state’s K-12 teachers deliver quality instruction and support for online and blended learning environments as Arizona grapples with the challenges of starting a school year during a global pandemic. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, Helios Education Foundation and Arizona State … [More]
Weekly Jobless Claims Exceed 1 Million for 20th Straight Week
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending August 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claimswas 1,186,000, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 1,434,000 to 1,435,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,337,750, a decrease of 31,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
The Hidden Impact of Remote Work during the Pandemic
Center for Generational Kinetics
Remote work in the time of the pandemic is having unexpected impacts across America — and different impacts for each generation. A new, national study by global research firm, The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), reveals that trust, expectations of leaders, and future employment expectations have been deeply affected in this time of remote work. The discoveries from … [More]
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Coronavirus Leads to More Use of Contactless Credit Cards and Mobile Payments Despite Cost and Security Concerns
National Retail Federation
With consumers worried about touching surfaces during the coronavirus pandemic, the use of mobile payments and contactless credit or debit cards has significantly increased in the past few months, according to research released today by the National Retail Federation and Forrester. “Health experts say there is no clear evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by cash or credit … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 pasos para comenzar a vender sus servicios virtuales
por Edgar R. Olivo
¿Está explorando la idea de ofrecer un servicio virtual? ¿Tiene una experiencia que puede ayudar a alguien o una empresa? ¿Tiene alguna habilidad especial que otras empresas necesitan, como escribir, diseñar, vender o enseñar? Bienvenido al club. Este artículo es para usted. Establecer un servicio independiente es una excelente manera de diversificar sus ingresos, … [More]
5 Steps to Start Selling Your Freelance Virtual Services
by Edgar R. Olivo
Are you exploring the idea of offering a freelance virtual service? Do you have an expertise that can help someone or a business? Do you have any special skills that other businesses need, such as writing, designing, selling or teaching? Welcome to the club. This article is for you. Setting up a freelance service is a great way to diversify your income whether you … [More]
Arizona Joins National Network to Reskill Workers
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Arizona is joining a coalition of 20 states, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, and the American Association of Community Colleges—with support from Lumina Foundation and the Siemens Foundation—to launch the Reskilling and Recovery Network. The Network will equip Arizonans with the skills they need to get back to work and help communities … [More]
Joint Venture Will Build and Operate 40-Bed Hospital in Gilbert
Mike Hunter
Kindred Healthcare, LLC (“Kindred”) and Dignity Health announced a joint venture to build and operate their second inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Phoenix market. Kindred and Dignity Community Care opened Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Chandler, Arizona, in 2016. To serve the growing need for inpatient rehabilitation services in Phoenix, Kindred … [More]
CDC Updates Isolation Guidelines; COVID-Positive Employees May Return to Work Sooner
by Otto W. Immel and Brenna M. Wildt, Quarles & Brady LLP
In a little-noticed recent health advisory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance regarding the discontinuation of home isolation for persons with COVID-19. These subtly-revised guidelines are notable for employers, as the CDC’s return-to-work guidance incorporates its recommendations on the discontinuation of home isolation. As a result, the … [More]
