The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advancing COVID-19 vaccine availability farther into communities by enabling eligible doctors’ offices and other neighborhood healthcare providers to order the Moderna vaccine. This change, taking effect next week, will allow providers registered with ADHS to order vaccine directly from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … [More]
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More Doctors’ Offices and Clinics Can Order COVID-19 Vaccine Starting May 3
Arizona Department of Health Services
IRS Has Options for Gig Economy Workers and Those with Unemployment Benefits
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service reminds workers in the gig economy and those who claimed unemployment compensation in 2020 of their options and where to find information on meeting their tax obligations. Gig economy The gig economy refers to income earned providing on-demand work performing services or selling goods, including driving a car for booked rides … [More]
Nearly $27 Million Going to Support K-12 Students
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Arizona is distributing $26.5 million to support Summer learning programs, reach struggling students, enhance student achievement and expand tutoring opportunities. “Our teachers, students and families have worked hard to stay on track and ensure Arizona kids have all the support they need,” said Governor Ducey. “We need to keep up this momentum. That’s why we’re providing … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 7 estrategias que promueven los principios DEI en su negocio
por Edgar R. Olivo
Diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI) ya no son palabras de moda en el mundo empresarial, son compromisos y claves del éxito. Los líderes empresariales se están dando cuenta de que cuando la DEI se convierte en una prioridad, marca la diferencia en todas las facetas de una empresa. Un estudio de McKinsey & Company y la Sociedad de Gestión de Recursos Humanos (SHRM por … [More]
7 Strategies That Promote DEI Principles in Your Business
by Edgar R. Olivo
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are no longer buzzwords in the business world, they are commitments and keys to success. Business leaders are realizing that when DEI is made a priority, it makes a difference in every facet of a company. A study by McKinsey & Company and the Society of Human Resource Management showed that a commitment to diversity correlates with … [More]
U.S. Jobless Claims Drop to 553K, Lowest since Pandemic Hit
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
In the week ending April 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 553,000, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 19,000 from 547,000 to 566,000. The 4-week moving average was 611,750, a decrease of 44,000 from the previous week's revised average. This is the lowest level for this average … [More]
Economy Grew 1.6% in Q1 2021, a 6.4% Annual Rate
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2021 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2020, real GDP increased 4.3 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete or subject to further revision by the … [More]
Appointments Recommended But No Longer Required at State COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Arizona Department of Health Services
With plenty of capacity currently available at state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is encouraging people to visit any time during operating hours, if that’s their preference, to get their COVID-19 vaccine. However, making an appointment is still the best way to complete your vaccination appointment as quickly as … [More]
National PTA and NortonLifeLock Expand Collaboration
NortonLifeLock Inc.
National PTA and NortonLifeLock announced an expansion of their partnership to engage more families and ensure equity in Cyber Safety conversations. With a new $1 million commitment from NortonLifeLock, over the next two years National PTA will more than triple the amount of grant funding to local PTAs provided through NortonLifeLock, as well as modernize and relaunch The Smart … [More]
Applications Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Friday, Apr. 30
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. “Restaurants are the … [More]
ADHS Recommends Resuming Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Arizona Department of Health Services
After a thorough safety review and recommendation by federal partners, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising providers to resume use of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today expressed confidence that the vaccine is safe and effective in … [More]
SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021 that will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [More]
Surge in New Listings Signals Potential Relief for Frustrated Home Shoppers
Zillow
New data in Zillow's® Monthly Market Report1 suggests the inventory crunch bedeviling home searchers may be starting to turn around as record appreciation of home values makes it more enticing to sell. Meanwhile, the recovery of rents is gaining broad momentum and touching double-digit annual gains in hot markets like Phoenix and Riverside. Although continued demand for … [More]
Two Million More Economic Impact Payments Disbursed under the American Rescue Plan
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing nearly two million payments in the sixth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. Today's announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 161 million payments, with a total value of … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Releases Q1 Arizona Business Index
Greater Phoenix Chamber
The Greater Phoenix Chamber recently released the Q1 Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI). “We are especially encouraged by the change in perception related to the pandemic,” said Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “Arizona consumers of all ages are showing a willingness to get vaccinated, which will help … [More]
SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Technology Initiative for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their trusted point-of-sale (POS) service … [More]
Greater Phoenix Adds 10,000 Jobs in March
by Eric Jay Toll
The Greater Phoenix metro area gained almost 10,000 jobs in March 2021 over February numbers in the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity latest report. The Phoenix workforce grew to 2.2 million in the 13 months since the coronavirus pandemic started. Year-over-year, the metro area workforce is still over 50,000 jobs short of March 2020 … [More]
Safe Harbor for Small Businesses to Claim Deductions Relating to First-Round PPP Loans
Internal Revenue Service
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2021-20 PDF for certain businesses that received first-round Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans but did not deduct any of the original eligible expenses because they relied on guidance issued before the enactment of tax relief legislation in December of 2020. Under … [More]
