Arizona has administered its 4 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine and is equipped to get even more vaccine into the community as supplies from the federal government ramp up. “Our state continues to be a model for administering these safe and highly effective vaccines widely, rapidly and equitably,” Governor Doug Ducey said. “I’m grateful to everyone who has received their … [More]
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State Vaccination Site Opens at ASU Desert Financial Arena
Arizona State University
Arizona State University announced today that it will host and coordinate a new indoor public COVID-19 vaccination site on its Tempe campus at Desert Financial Arena, opening Monday, April 12. The new point of distribution is a transfer of the state’s previous site, operated by ASU, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, also an ASU property. People who have already been scheduled … [More]
Honeywell to Go Carbon Neutral by 2035
Honeywell
Honeywell committed today to become carbon neutral in its operations and facilities by 2035 through a combination of further investment in energy savings projects, conversion to renewable energy sources, completion of capital improvement projects at its sites and in its fleet of company vehicles, and utilization of credible carbon credits. These initiatives represent a … [More]
U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Rise to 744,000, More Layoffs Likely
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending April 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 744,000, an increase of 16,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 9,000 from 719,000 to 728,000. The 4-week moving average was 723,750, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up … [More]
SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications Now Open
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal tomorrow, April 8, 2021 at 12 p.m. EDT for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as … [More]
Phoenix Municipal Stadium Vaccination Site Moving Indoors At ASU’s Desert Financial Arena
Arizona Department of Health Services
The state-run vaccination site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, which has administered nearly 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, will relocate Monday, April 12 to Desert Financial Arena on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus. “Arizonans have come together to protect our communities and expand vaccinations quickly,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “I’m grateful to all the … [More]
Local First Arizona Launches the Arizona Economic Recovery Center
inbusinessPHX.com
After the economic downturn of 2008, Arizona was the 50th state to reach pre-recession levels of economic activity. Local First Arizona is launching the Arizona Economic Recovery Center, with support from Senator Mark Kelly and Governor Doug Ducey, to ensure every corner of the state has the opportunity to build back stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic. A well-rounded recovery … [More]
The Green Economy: How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Sustainability by Planning Now
by Edgar R. Olivo
The climate crisis has not gone away, nor has the ever-increasing income gap between the rich and poor. The pandemic has magnified these challenges as governments struggle to also contain the spread of the virus while managing the economic fallout, supporting workers and ensuring continuity of schooling of children. Despite the gloom, there is good news. With the right choices, … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: La economía verde: Cómo las pequeñas empresas pueden beneficiarse de la sostenibilidad planificando ahora
por Edgar R. Olivo
El crisis climática no ha desaparecido, ni tampoco la brecha de ingresos cada vez mayor entre ricos y pobres. La pandemia ha magnificado estos desafíos a medida que los gobiernos luchan por contener también la propagación del virus mientras gestionan las consecuencias económicas, apoyan a los trabajadores y garantizan la continuidad de la escolarización de los niños. A pesar de … [More]
Phoenix Reaffirms Mask Mandate
City of Phoenix
After consideration and review with legal counsel, the City of Phoenix has determined the June 19, 2020 Declaration of the Phoenix City Council requiring face coverings in public for most people within city limits remains in effect. The mandate follows Arizona Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance and is in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control … [More]
Arizona Partners with Ability360, The Arc, Special Olympics and DES to Expand Vaccinations
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced a new targeted effort to ensure individuals with disabilities have quick, easy access to COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Arizona is partnering with Ability360 and The Arc, organizations that empower individuals with disabilities and support their full inclusion in the community, and the Special Olympics to hold … [More]
Supply Constraints and Buyer Demand Pushes US Home Price Annual Appreciation to 15-Year High in February, Says Report
CoreLogic
CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for February 2021. Home prices continued to increase in February, reaching the highest annual gain since April 2006, as demand continues to clash with historically low supply. These factors have created … [More]
Partnership Provides Higher Education Cost Savings to Organization’s Employees and Clients
inbusinessPHX.com
University of Phoenix and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona are excited to announce their alliance to provide cost-saving benefits for the organization’s employees and active clients of the organization’s service platform. The University will waive the tuition of every sixth course for Goodwill employees and clients enrolled in the University’s degree and certificate … [More]
IRS Provides Guidance for Employers Claiming the Employee Retention Credit for First Two Quarters of 2021
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act). Notice 2021-23 PDF explains the changes to the Employee Retention Credit for the first two … [More]
State Farm Stadium Vaccination Site Moving into Gila River Arena
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Arizona’s largest vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, described as a “national model” by President Biden, will transition to an indoor site at Gila River Arena in Glendale on Friday, April 23 as temperatures heat up in Arizona. Home to the Arizona Cardinals, the State Farm Stadium site has administered more than 632,000 doses since … [More]
Small Business Job Openings Hit Record Level in March
NFIB
According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 42% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, a record reading. The March reading is 20 points higher than the 48-year historical average of 22%. “Where small businesses do have open positions, labor quality remains a significant problem for owners … [More]
IRS, Treasury Disburse More Economic Impact Payments Under the American Rescue Plan; Total Tops 130M
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 several million more payments in the third batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. This brings the total disbursed so far to more than 130 million payments worth approximately $335 billion. As announced on March 12, … [More]
Ducey Eases Restrictions on Elective Surgeries and Long-Term Care Facilities
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today rescinded three Executive Orders issued during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: “With nearly three and a half million vaccine doses administered across Arizona, we’re on track to fighting off the pandemic and returning to normal,” said Governor Ducey. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we took necessary measures to protect vulnerable … [More]
