Employees are saying that COVID-19 has damaged their corporate culture. Already, 63% of employees spend less time socializing with their colleagues — both in-person and virtually — since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. This is according to new data from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm. Experts agree — the transition to remote work has hurt office … [More]
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Disappearing Workplace Socializing Diminishing Despite Efforts to Create Virtual Company Culture
Clutch
Small Business Administration Updates on PPP and EDIL
Small Business Administration Arizona
The Small Business Administration Arizona, today, released the following updates for Arizona small businesses related to the PPP LOan and EDIL Loan programs SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions The SBA, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application (Spanish … [More]
Statewide Declaration of Emergency, Curfew through June 8
Rick McCartney
Governor Doug Ducey today issued a statewide Declaration of Emergency, including putting in place a curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight. The curfew is in effect from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. and shall expire on Monday, June 8, at 5:00 a.m. unless further extended. “At the request of local leaders and in coordination with state and local law enforcement, I’m issuing a … [More]
Arizona Testing Blitz Continues this Saturday, May 30
Arizona Department of Health Services
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services have partnered with the community to expand COVID-19 testing for Arizonans. Again, this Saturday, several community providers will be participating in the Arizona Testing Blitz. Below is information on where to find the COVID-19 testing sites, hours of operation, and information about pre-registration. … [More]
Low-Income Communities Now Able to Access $10B in Funds as Part of PPP
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs work to expand economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial … [More]
$24.6M in Additional CARES Act Funding to Assist Low-Income Arizonans Impacted by COVID-19
Arizona Department of Economic Security
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today it has received $16.5 million and $8.1 million in additional CARES Act funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), respectively. “Additional funding for these programs is crucial, … [More]
More than 40 Million Unemployment Claims in 10 Weeks
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending May 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,123,000, a decrease of 323,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 8,000 from 2,438,000 to 2,446,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,608,000, a decrease of 436,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
Child Care, Youth Sports Can Resume with Guidance
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Service Director Dr. Cara Christ today provided public health updates for Arizonans, including issuing guidance for organized youth sports and activities to resume. The Governor also signed an Executive Order increasing collaboration among Arizona hospitals and ensuring patient transfers can take place smoothly and … [More]
REPORT: Arizona Leads in Tax Relief, Says Council
American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
A new report by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes Arizona as one of just six states to enact “substantial net tax relief for its citizens” during the 2019 legislative session. Arizona’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget built on the tax relief passed as part of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to make Arizona’s code simpler, flatter and more fair. … [More]
Self Employed Org. Supports Aid Revisions to COVID-19 Relief Program
National Association for the Self-Employed
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, today supported new provisions in a revised government aid program in the CARES ACT, the Paycheck Protection Program. “Small businesses across the country, including the self-employed, sole contractors and our country’s … [More]
New Director of the Arizona DES Named
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the appointment of Michael Wisehart as the new director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). Wisehart replaces Tom Betlach, who rejoined the administration at DES on a temporary special assignment after previously serving as director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Wisehart has served in … [More]
Survey: 57% of Today’s Newly Unemployed Can’t List Skills that Will Get Next Job
LiveCareer
A majority of job seekers can't capture transferable skills on their resumes or identify how those skills apply to other industries, according to a LiveCareer national survey of 1,519 people left unemployed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Furthermore, these job seekers are not comfortable speaking with potential employers about those key skill sets. Collectively, … [More]
Tempe Offers Free Expansion of Premises Permits for Qualified Businesses
City of Tempe
Starting this week, businesses can apply for an expansion of premises permit at no charge. This permit allows businesses to expand into the right of way, their parking lots or other spaces with the appropriate permissions. City staff is expediting review of these applications to ensure the safety of our community and first responders while providing businesses more room to … [More]
How Businesses Can Adapt and Prosper in a Post-Pandemic Economy
by Bill Higgs
As the economy restarts after the forced shutdown caused by COVID-19, businesses face a litany of unknowns. How quickly will shoppers return to their buying routines? Will temporary measures – working remotely, eating at home more, using delivery services – become permanent for large numbers of Americans? “Many businesses won’t be able to return to their old way of doing … [More]
Arizona AG Sues Google over User Location Data, ‘Exploits Ad Biz’
Arizona Attorney General's Office
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court today against Google LLC for deceptive and unfair practices used to obtain users’ location data, which Google then exploits for its lucrative advertising business. Arizona has brought forward this action under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act to put a stop to Google's deceptive collection of … [More]
New Polls: Minorities Struggle to Secure PPP Loans
Alignable.com
Alignable.com, the largest online referral network for small businesses, has just compiled the results of several recent polls on the Paycheck Protection Program that show it has fallen short for many small-business owners. Some of the hardest hit include companies owned by minorities and minority women, as well as small-business people just starting as … [More]
Nearly $600 Million in Local Coronavirus Relief Funds to be Disbursed
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Nearly $600 million in coronavirus relief and recovery dollars for local Arizona governments and nonprofits as part of a funding plan was announced today by Governor Doug Ducey. The plan includes $441 million in direct, flexible funding to local cities, towns and counties that did not receive direct funding earlier this year from the federal government. In addition, local … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Lo que necesita saber sobre la solicitud del perdón de préstamos del programa PPP
por Edgar R. Olivo
Prestatarios del Programa PPP ahora tienen guia sobre cómo solicitar la condonación de préstamos, gracias a las nuevas instrucciones publicadas el 15 de mayo de 2020 por la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) y el Departamento del Tesoro. Si tomaste prestado de este programa, aquí hay algunos consejos que debes conocer para solicitar el perdón. … [More]
