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Appointments for All State Covid-19 Vaccination Sites to be Available Each Friday

Arizona Department of Health Services

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today it will make COVID-19 vaccination appointments available each Friday for the following week, easing the process for Arizonans to register for appointments at state mass-vaccination sites in the Phoenix area and Tucson. At 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, additional appointments will be available for Monday, March 22, … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

CDC Report Gives Arizona High Marks for Covid-19 Vaccination in Areas with High Social Vulnerability

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Arizona among the best states in the nation for getting the COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable communities. The CDC report out today found that Arizona had the third-highest vaccination coverage for high-vulnerability counties as determined by the Social Vulnerability Index, a nationally accepted framework. The … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Jump despite Easing Restrictions

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

In the week ending March 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 770,000, an increase of 45,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 13,000 from 712,000 to 725,000. The 4-week moving average was 746,250, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised … [More]

Accounting & Operations  |    |  

Tax Day for Individuals Extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing and Payment Deadline

Internal Revenue Service

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

1-Year Later: Arizona Nonprofits Assess Impact of Pandemic; $91M in Losses, 52% Decrease in Year-End Funding

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

An Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits survey showed the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic with more than 400 Arizona nonprofits reporting a total revenue loss of more than $91 million, a 52% drop in year-end giving and an increase of over $15 million in expenses primarily for PPE, supplies and technology. The survey, distributed in late February to both Alliance … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

$15,000 Tax Credit Could Cover Entire Down Payment for Homes in 40 of the 50 Largest U.S Metros

Zillow

A refundable, advanceable tax credit of up to $15,000 for first time homebuyers, similar to the one suggested by President Joe Biden, could catapult millions of renter households into first-time homeownership, a new Zillow® analysis suggests.  While Congress has already passed billions in aid over the past year to provide homeowner and renter relief, housing will remain … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

SBA Extends Deferment Period for all Covid-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022. All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note. All SBA disaster … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Mesa Is Home to New Electric Vehicle Assembly Facility and Engineering Technical Center

inbusinessPHX.com

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, today announced that it has selected Mesa, AZ, in the greater Phoenix area, for its U.S. based assembly facility and engineering technical center. Phoenix ranks as the fifth largest city in the U.S. according to 2020 census data, with nearly 1.8 million residents. Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix, ranks … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

More than 1 million Arizonans—approximately one in seven residents—are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today. Arizona is making plans to continue the momentum as temperatures heat up and in anticipation of increased vaccine supply and opening vaccination to everyone 16 and older by May … [More]

En Negocios  |    |  

EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo iniciar su negocio con su cheque de estímulo de $1,400

por Edgar R. Olivo

El histórico Plan de Rescate de América de $1.9 billones de 2021 fue firmado por El presidente Biden y lo convirtió en ley unos días antes de que expiraran los beneficios federales por desempleo el 14 de marzo. Este paquete de estímulos proporciona miles de dólares de alivio para innumerables familias y pequeñas empresas en los Estados Unidos. El Servicio de Impuestos … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

How to Start Your Business with Your $1,400 Stimulus Check

by Edgar R. Olivo

The historic $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan of 2021 was signed into law by President Biden a few days before the federal unemployment benefits were set to expire on March 14. This bill provides thousands of dollars of relief for countless families and small businesses in the United States. The Internal Revenue Service on Friday began processing payouts and many people … [More]

Growth & Enterprise  |    |  

Phoenix Children’s to Build Freestanding Emergency Department, Specialty Clinic in Avondale

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Phoenix Children’s will soon begin work on a freestanding emergency department and multi-specialty clinic in Avondale, Ariz., which will provide West Valley families access to top-ranked, pediatric-specific emergency care and expanded specialty services, now closer to home. The opening of the Southwest Campus is part of a larger strategic effort by Phoenix Children’s to … [More]

Government & Compliance  |    |  

Arizona to Provide 765,000 Children with $636 Millionin Pandemic EBT Benefits

Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) announced today the USDA Food and Nutrition Service(FNS) authorized DES to reintroduce Arizona P-EBT Benefits program and provide assistance to households with eligible children. It is estimated over $636 million will be distributed to approximately 765,000 children across the state. … [More]

Live & Learn  |    |  

D-Backs Single-Game Tickets Go on Sale, Enacted Safety and Health Measures

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) announced that single-game tickets for the first three homestands at Chase Field will go on sale at 9 a.m. on March 25. The team is expecting to make 25 percent of the seats in the ballpark available each game with social distancing and increased safety, health and comfort measures in place. Each of the first three homestands will feature a … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness  |    |  

Arizona-Based Valley Shield Launches Affordable Rapid Testing in Maryvale

Valley Shield

Arizona-based diagnostics lab Saguaro Bloom has opened Valley Shield, the first COVID-19 testing facility in the state to offer affordable and accessible rapid antigen testing at $49 which is currently a third of the market price. The Valley Shield facility, located in Maryvale, will provide high quality rapid testing in addition to no-cost standard COVID testing (RT-PCR) for … [More]

Banking & Finance  |    |  

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management to Hire over 100 Financial Advisors in Phoenix Metro Area by 2022

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management announced plans to hire more than 100 financial advisors in the Phoenix metro area by 2022, highlighting the bank’s commitment to growth in Arizona. The new employees will work in J.P. Morgan’s growing U.S. wealth management business, with a focus on offering professional financial advice for clients who prefer to engage via video and … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

U.S. Jobless Claims Down, Pace for Layoffs Eases

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending March 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 712,000, a decrease of 42,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 9,000 from 745,000 to 754,000. The 4-week moving average was 759,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up … [More]

Economy & Trends  |    |  

Washington Is the Best State. Arizona, Not So Much.

U.S. News & World Report

Washington is the Best State in the country, according to the 2021 U.S. News Best States rankings. U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism, evaluated all 50 states across a range of categories to capture how states best serve their citizens. Washington is among the top 10 states in the infrastructure, education, economy, fiscal … [More]

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