In the week ending June 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,480,000, a decrease of 60,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 32,000 from 1,508,000 to 1,540,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,620,750, a decrease of 160,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
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First AI Associate Degree Program Launched through Partnership of MCCCD and Intel
Maricopa County Community College District
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) announced a collaboration with Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to create Arizona’s first Artificial Intelligence certificate and degree program enabling tens of thousands of students to land careers in healthcare, automotive, industrial and aerospace fields. The Maricopa Community Colleges will be one of the … [More]
GoDaddy Says Revenue to Exceed Prior Guidance; Announces Layoffs and Closures
GoDaddy
GoDaddy Inc., the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, continues to grow in the face of global economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has seen strong demand in its business, led by Domains and its Websites + Marketing offering, and management now expects second quarter revenue to exceed previously issued guidance of $790 million by … [More]
Arizona to Expand COVID-19 Testing, Says Ducey
Rick McCartney
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced continued efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in partnership with health care providers statewide. On Tuesday, an additional Roche testing machine was secured for Sonora Quest Laboratories to expand testing in the state. ADHS will provide additional funding to laboratories, as … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: La Corte Suprema ha protegido los derechos de los trabajadores LGBTQ: ¿Qué significa ahora para las pequeñas empresas?
por Edgar R. Olivo
El lunes 15 de junio de 2020, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos confirmó que es ilegal que las empresas en todo el país puedan despedir empleados solo por su orientación sexual o identidad de género. Pero el Título VII no cubre empresas con menos de 15 empleados. La decisión tampoco abordó otras cuestiones de derechos civiles, como si a las personas LGBTQ se les … [More]
What Small-Business Owners Need to Know about the SCOTUS Ruling on Protections for LGBT Workers
by Edgar R. Olivo
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that it is illegal for businesses across the country to fire employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. But Title VII does not cover companies with fewer than 15 employees. Nor did the decision address other civil rights questions, such as whether LGBTQ people can be refused access to housing or … [More]
Arizona Healthcare Provider Shares ‘Playbook’ to Help Businesses Return to Work Safely
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
As restrictions are being lifted, many organizations are putting in place plans to safely return employees back to work in office settings. As a local employer with more than 2,400 employees and a health resource for all, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s (BCBSAZ) team of clinical, facilities, human resources, and change management professionals have outlined plans that can … [More]
Valley Tech Giant Implements Platform to Help Detect Symptoms, Prevent Spread of Viruses
Insight
Insight Enterprises, the global integrator of Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ for organizations of all sizes, will use proprietary intelligent technology as a protective measure to help detect for common signs of COVID-19 and prevent its spread in the workplace when Insight returns teammates to its largest facilities. Insight this week activated the … [More]
70% of Americans Support More Economic Stimulus to Help Travel Industry Recover
American Hotel & Lodging Association
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that while Americans remain hesitant about traveling, they overwhelmingly support efforts by Congress to help the travel industry recover including helping hotels keep their doors open and bring back employees, as well as incentivizing Americans to travel … [More]
Arizona Accelerator Moves Online, Opens Applications across North America
Founder Institute Arizona
Founder Institute Arizona, the local chapter of the world's largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that its 2020 program will take place 100% online, allowing anyone across North America to participate in the program from the comfort of home. Any aspiring entrepreneur or team interested in building a company with some of Arizona's top startup mentors is invited to apply … [More]
Partnership of Local Lab Results in New Protective Immunity Test to COVID-19
ARCpoint Labs
ARCpoint Labs, the diagnostic testing lab franchise with nearly 100 locations across the U.S., including Tipp City, is partnering with Ethos Laboratories to bring a brand new test to market that measures protective immunity to COVID-19. Tru-Immune™ by Ethos Laboratories is the first Surrogate Viral Neutralization Test (sVNT) to evaluate COVID-19 protective immunity in the … [More]
MVD Urges Patience with Service Delays due to Pandemic
Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division
Staffing limitations due to the ongoing public health emergency are resulting in delays to some Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division customer service operations. Some customers have contacted MVD worried that registration tabs have taken longer than expected to be sent via the U.S. Mail. Even if there is such a delay, once a first-time registration or … [More]
CVS Health Announces 500 New Chandler Jobs on Price Corridor
CVS Health
CVS Health announced today a new 101,000 square foot office in Chandler, Arizona. Located at 1255 South Spectrum Boulevard in the Allred Park Place development, CVS Health will employ approximately 500 workers. Job opportunities include health care advocates, care management nurses, social workers, registered dieticians, behavioral health specialists, and medical directors. … [More]
Bank Announce $1 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses
Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank today announced its $1 million commitment over four years to the National Business League as part of a national partnership that will launch the Black Capital Access Program (BCAP), an access to capital initiative to assist Black businesses across the country. This innovative small business program is set to pilot over the next three months and will reach … [More]
5 Largest Investment Firms Control more than $18 Trillion in Assets, 85% of US GDP
by Justinas Baltrusaitis
The leading investment firms continue to control a large pool of assets, in return contributing significantly to the general economic growth. By the first quarter of 2020, the top five investment companies had combined assets that amounted to at least three-quarters of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Data gathered by Buyshares.co.uk shows that the five largest … [More]
Dedicated Tool for Small Businesses to Connect with CDFIs, Small Asset Lenders Participating in PPP
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the launch of a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), Farm Credit System lenders, Microlenders, as well as traditional smaller … [More]
SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding PPP
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed with the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This agreement will ensure that the interests of both transparency and protections for small businesses are served. “We are striking … [More]
Arizona Bank & Trust to Acquire the Arizona Branches of Johnson Bank
Arizona Bank & Trust
Phoenix-based Arizona Bank & Trust, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and Wisconsin-based Johnson Bank, a subsidiary of Johnson Financial Group, Inc., jointly announced last week that they have entered into a purchase and assumption agreement, pursuant to which AB&T will acquire Johnson Bank’s Arizona banking operations, including four branches … [More]
