Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today Arizona is one of the first states in the nation to distribute an additional $300 per week benefit to unemployed Arizonans under the recently-passed federal COVID-19 relief legislation. “The team at the Arizona Department of Economic Security has worked tirelessly to scale up their … [More]
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Arizona One of the First States to Begin Issuing New $300 COVID-19 Relief Unemployment Funds
Arizona Department of Economic Security
COVID-19 STORIES: A Downtown Phoenix Pivot Is Building Back Our Creative Community
by Mike Hunter
Always meant to be a place unlike anywhere Phoenicians had experienced downtown, The Pemberton PHX was an ever-evolving idea born from an understanding that out of challenge and hardship can come creativity, collaboration and a strong will to do things differently. Then the pandemic hit. Only an initial setback, the creativity began re-emerging when it was clear that a space … [More]
BREAKING: SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January … [More]
Federal Transit Administration Allocates $49.5 Million to Northwest Extension Phase II Project
Valley Metro
The Federal Transit Administration announced the second allocation of grant funding for the Northwest Extension Phase II rail project. In addition to its first allocation, the project has now been allocated a total of $100 million in federal Capital Investment Grant (CIG) funds. Construction on the extension, which will include the system’s first elevated station, began in … [More]
Jobs Report: U.S. Lost 140,000 Jobs in December, the First Decline since April
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 140,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The decline in payroll employment reflects the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and efforts to contain the pandemic. In December, job losses in leisure and hospitality and in private … [More]
Despite Growing Healthcare and Economic Concerns, Education Remains Top Priority among Arizona Voters
Expect More Arizona
Education remains the number one issue among Arizona voters for the sixth consecutive year, according to a recent poll of 600 likely voters. The survey was conducted Dec. 8-12, 2020 by HighGround, Inc. on behalf of Expect More Arizona. Education issues (28%) topped Healthcare (18%) and Jobs/Economy (16%) as the top issue facing our state, even among those respondents without … [More]
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Slightly, as New Year Begins
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending January 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 787,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 3,000 from 787,000 to 790,000. The 4-week moving average was 818,750, a decrease of 18,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up … [More]
Tech-Powered Real Estate Brokerage Expands to Phoenix
Redfin
RedfinNow announced it has launched in the Phoenix metro area, giving homeowners a convenient new way to sell. RedfinNow is the iBuying service from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Sellers can request a cash offer for their home directly from RedfinNow and sell without the hassle of fixing up their homes or clearing out for open houses and private … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Año nuevo, nuevas tendencias. 5 tendencias de las pequeñas empresas a las que debe estar atento para tener éxito en 2021
por Edgar R. Olivo
Las pequeñas empresas de todo el país han reiniciado sus relojes para comenzar un nuevo año. Decir que 2020 fue un año interesante es quedarse corto. COVID-19 cambió muchos sueños, lo que obligó a innumerables propietarios de pequeñas empresas a cerrar o cambiar casi de la noche a la mañana. Ahora que llevamos casi un año en la pandemia, hay muchas lecciones que aprender de … [More]
New Year, New Trends. 5 Small Business Trends to Keep an Eye On to Succeed in 2021
by Edgar R. Olivo
Small businesses all across the country have reset their clocks to kick off a new year. To say 2020 was an interesting year is an understatement. COVID-19 upended many dreams, forcing countless small-business owners to close or pivot almost overnight. Now that we are almost a year into the pandemic, there are plenty of lessons to capture from our combined experiences and shed a … [More]
Ducey Provides Additional Funding to Support Local Restaurants
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional $2 million to further help local restaurants and other dining establishments expand outdoor dining, protect patrons and staff, and limit the spread of COVID-19. “Arizona restaurant owners and their employees have worked diligently to serve patrons and limit the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “Many restaurants have … [More]
Annual U.S. Home Price Appreciation Jumped to 8.2% in November, CoreLogic Reports
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 November 2020. Nationally, home prices increased 8.2% in November 2020, compared with November 2019, marking the largest annual appreciation since March 2014. On a month-over-month basis, home prices … [More]
Chicanos Por La Causa Named One of 20 Women’s Business Centers to Open throughout America by SBA
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced grant funding and the historic launch of 20 new Women’s Business Centers (WBC) across America to serve rural, urban and underserved communities alike. The opening of the 20 new WBCs is the largest single expansion of WBCs across America in its 30-year tenure, and these centers will be pivotal to the success of women-owned … [More]
Paradigm Laboratories Opens New Community COVID-19 Testing Locations in Metro Phoenix
Paradigm Laboratories
Paradigm Laboratories today announced the opening of three additional COVID-19 testing collection sites in metro Phoenix area to aid the State of Arizona’s increased demand for free community testing. The opening of these new locations in Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa will increase Arizona’s testing capacity by nearly 7,000 additional appointments per week. Working in strategic … [More]
Ducey Issues Executive Order to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Arizona
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order today to rapidly expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine by streamlining distribution throughout Arizona and establishing additional vaccination sites. Rather than each county having their own implementation plans, the order directs the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to implement a state-directed allocation model to … [More]
$115 Million to Support the Three Arizona Universities’ COVID-19 Response
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced $115 million for Arizona’s three public universities, an acknowledgement of the instrumental role they’ve played in the state’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. “Our universities continue to go the extra mile to fight the spread of COVID-19, protect our communities, and ensure students’ needs are met,” said Governor Ducey. “The … [More]
State Committee Prioritizes Those 75 and Older for Second Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizonans 75 and older are now prioritized to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the second phase of distribution following an updated recommendation yesterday by a panel of state, local, and tribal experts, including members of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). “One of Arizona’s top priorities since the start of the pandemic has been to protect our most … [More]
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to Just Above 800,000
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending December 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 803,000, a decrease of 89,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 7,000 from 885,000 to 892,000. The 4-week moving average was 818,250, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised … [More]
