More than 300 jobs paying $14 to $15 per hour to assemble respiratory masks are being filled in a series of virtual Arizona@Work hiring events starting Thursday, April 16. Additional virtual hiring events are slated for April 23 and 30. The virtual hiring event has important information and answers to questions. Arizona@Work is organizing the hiring events on behalf of … [More]
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches Nationwide ‘Save Small Business’ Initiative
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
To combat the economic destruction threatening the survival of small businesses in every town across America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched the Save Small Business Initiative— a nationwide program to address small businesses’ immediate needs, mitigate closures and job losses, and mobilize support for long-term recovery. The Save Small Business Initiative … [More]
Free CARES Act Readiness Program for Small Businesses
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) announce the launch of the CARES Act Readiness Program for Small Businesses, a free training program that helps both novice and experienced borrowers navigate the federal CARES Act. The CARES Act makes billions in capital available to small businesses in order to sustain their … [More]
State Capitol, Hospitals, Local Government Buildings to Join ‘Light AZ Blue’ to Support Frontline Medical Personnel
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Buildings and structures around the state will be lit blue as a symbol of support for Arizona’s frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling COVID-19. As part of the campaign, buildings like the Arizona Capitol, executive tower, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, State Farm at Tempe Town Lake and more will be lit blue, along with … [More]
HR Leaders Should Prepare a Recession Plan
XpertHR
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues to evolve and a recession looms, the damage to employers and their employees could result in a loss of 47 million jobs, the Federal Reserve estimates. HR professionals scrambling to manage their workforces during the pandemic need to create a plan for the future, says a new XpertHR report, “How to Prepare for a Recession and … [More]
Arizona Retail Sector Workers Get Boost with Dedicated Career Site
enter for the Future of Arizona
The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announces the launch of AZRetailCareers.com to support workers and employers in Arizona’s important retail sector. AZRetailCareers.com is Arizona’s only targeted retail sector-focused resource for information and tools for job seekers, frontline workers, retail employers and workforce development professionals. “Retail represents … [More]
Relief Fund Created to Provide Immediate Funding for Restaurant Workers in Need
Rick McCartney
Since its inception, the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) has been dedicated to the support and advocacy of the Arizona food and beverage industry. In recent weeks, this has been exemplified in great strides with the immediate implementation of the Arizona Takeout Weeks promotion to help drive continued support and marketing efforts for restaurants who closed their dining … [More]
7.5 Million Small Businesses in Danger of Closing Permanently, Report Finds
Main Street America
A new report published by Main Street America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, reveals that approximately 3.5 million businesses are in danger of permanent closure over the next two months, and nearly 7.5 million are in danger of closing over the next five months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Further, approximately 35.7 million Americans … [More]
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New Main Street Lending Program Boosts Business Owners
CBIZ - Phoenix
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced additional financing solutions up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support organizations, banks as well as state and local governments. One solution in particular, the Main Street Lending Program will ensure that financial credit continues to be a source for small and mid-sized organizations. The Main Street Lending … [More]
UArizona and State Partner to Provide Tests for Health Professionals, First Responders
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced a partnership between the state of Arizona and the University of Arizona to provide antibody tests for 250,000 health care professionals and first responders who are on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19. The University of Arizona will administer the antibody tests to check for antibodies through an individual’s blood sample to … [More]
Medicine for Business and Industry Launches COVID-19 Triage Hotline
Medicine for Business and Industry
As confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the state, essential workers are growing more concerned about potential exposure to the Coronavirus. Phoenix-based Medicine for Business and Industry (MBI, Inc.) has launched a new COVID-19 Triage Hotline staffed by medical providers able to answer questions about symptoms and exposure. This new hotline provides workers with … [More]
COVID-19 Phishing Scams Targeting Businesses
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest
Scammers have taken on new deception techniques to target businesses affected through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advocates for business owners and their employees to practice vigilance and assess possible privacy and cybersecurity risks. As organizations transition to temporary telecommuting, it is important to know how to spot these … [More]
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$10K COVID-19 Relief Grant Now Available for Phoenix Small Businesses
Rick McCartney
There is a new $10,000 grant to help with financial relief for small and very small businesses. Companies located within the city of Phoenix can apply for a Small Business Relief Grant of up to $10,000 from the Phoenix IDA in coordination with the City of Phoenix. “Small business owners are hurting, and we’re offering assistance to businesses to keep employees working and … [More]
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Tempe Launches ‘Buy Now. Save Local.’ Campaign amid COVID-19 Crisis
by Mike Hunter
“Mom-and-pop businesses are the soul of our community; they give Tempe its character,” says Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell. Recognizing that local businesses are especially hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic that affects all of us, the City of Tempe this week launches its “Buy Now. Save Local.” campaign. “Tempe businesses are so important to our community, so we came up with a … [More]
Employees Are Weak Link in Cybersecurity
by Daniel Markuson
Estimates show that 90 percent of corporate data breaches in the cloud happen due to hacker attacks that target employees, according to a report from Kaspersky Lab. With many of them forced to work remotely during the quarantine, companies are now more vulnerable than ever. However, this particular risk is easy to control. There are many digital tools that can help protect … [More]
Largest Dental Insurer Providing Rate Stability in Uncertain Times
Delta Dental of Arizona
In response to the unprecedented challenges Arizona businesses are facing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the state’s largest dental insurer is giving its clients one less thing to worry about by freezing rates for summer renewals. “This is a time of great uncertainty. Business owners and leaders are working hard to balance the needs of their business while … [More]
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Deadline Reminders for Arizona 2019 Tax Year Filing Season
Arizona Department of Revenue
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding Arizona taxpayers that due to COVID-19, the April 15 deadline for filing and paying individual, corporate and fiduciary 2019 calendar year tax returns was moved to July 15. Individual Income Tax Filing and Paying Deadline Extended to July 15 The new deadline means taxpayers filing state tax returns or submitting … [More]
Surprise-Based Household Products Co. Retools to Produce Consumer Face Masks
IRIS USA
IRIS USA, the U.S. division of Japanese-based household products manufacturer IRIS Ohyama Inc., based in Surprise, AZ, announced plans to add face mask production to its 570,000-square-foot, 250-employee manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The new capability will support federal mask-wearing recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control on April 3 to help … [More]
