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]
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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]
Environmental Firm to Roll Out Infectious Disease Prevention Inspections
Earthworks Environmental
Earthworks Environmental, a Mesa-based environmental consulting firm, is planning to roll out a new service for its clients – infectious disease prevention inspections (IDPA). Earthworks’ services include storm water pollution prevention, dust control and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, … [More]
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New Report Calls for National Industrial Strategy to Strengthen U.S. Industries That Are ‘Too Critical to Fail’
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains and further underscores the stakes involved in the fierce techno-economic challenge that America faces from China, a new report released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, urges the U.S. government to develop a national … [More]
Spine Health: The Pandemic Underscores Its Importance
by Steven R. Knauf, D.C.
With two-thirds of the workforce now working from home, there is growing concern to adopt new practices that promote self-care along with productivity. Many may be sitting in new positions — working on a laptop at the dining table, or participating in a video meeting on the sofa (or bed) — for prolonged periods of time, which, according to the National Spine Health Foundation, … [More]
COVID-19 and Increased Cyber Risk
by Meghan O’Connor and Simone Colgan Dunlap
As part of attempts to control the spread of COVID-19, businesses are increasingly relying on a remote workforce. Businesses should operate in a heightened state of cybersecurity posture during this time. Bad actors are taking advantage of COVID-19 fears, rapidly evolving environments, a distracted workforce, individuals’ good will, and unprecedented changes in business … [More]
