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]
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State Committee Prioritizes Those 75 and Older for Second Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination
Arizona Department of Health Services
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]
Ducey Allocates $40 Million to Prevent Homelessness
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the state will distribute $40,256,793 in federal funds to support Arizonans facing homelessness and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations. “We want to make sure Arizonans have access to resources that will keep them safe and healthy, especially as we enter the new year,” said Governor Ducey. “These funds will provide … [More]
Guaranteed Rate Bowl Forced to Cancel Its 2020 Game due to Pandemic
Fiesta Bowl Organization
Due to unprecedented ramifications from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guaranteed Rate Bowl has been forced to cancel its 2020 game, originally set for December 26. The Guaranteed Rate Bowl looks forward to returning for the 2021-22 Bowl Season, in downtown Phoenix live on ESPN, featuring teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences. We were excited to host two quality … [More]
Real Estate Website Predicts Stronger Housing Market Across the Board in 2021
Zillow
The for-sale housing market showed incredible strength in 2020, and Zillow® predicts 2021 will be even stronger. Demand continues to grow, and is expected to surge in the cities as economies reopen. Zillow forecasts annual home sales growth will be the highest in nearly 40 years as life and financial certainty brings more sellers into the market to meet the heavy demand and … [More]
DES Announces Child Care Scholarship Program for Essential Workers
Arizona Department of Economic Security
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)announced a new program aimed at providing child care resources to essential frontline workerscombating COVID-19. The Essential Workers Child Care Relief Scholarship Program will be open to: First responders Critical health care workers Essential government operations workers Grocery store and food bank workers … [More]
EEOC Issues New Guidance to Employers Regarding Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccinations
Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance to employers that want to require employees to get Covid-19 vaccinations when they become available to most Americans. The guidance also outlines the steps that employers must take before they can exclude unvaccinated employees from their facilities and job sites. The guidance provides … [More]
ICU Nurse is First Team Member to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine as Banner Health Opens Vaccine Clinics
Banner Health
Emily Beck was the first Banner Health frontline health care worker in Arizona to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as Banner opened its COVID-19 vaccination clinics in central Phoenix. Following her overnight shift as a nurse in the intensive care unit at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix, Beck pulled into the drive-through vaccine lane at 8 a.m. at the Arizona State … [More]
Home Value Growth Breaks Records as Rents Stabilize
Zillow
Rent appreciation began to recover in November after a long slide that began in February, and home value growth soared to new heights, according to Zillow's® latest Real Estate Market Report1. Looking forward, Zillow economists predict 2021 sales to be the strongest since 2005, for rent growth to make up for what it lost in 2020 and for home values to reach 10% year over year … [More]
Arizona Dental Benefits Provider COVID-19 Relief Funding Efforts Expected to Reach $1.1B
Delta Dental of Arizona
Delta Dental announced its COVID-19 relief efforts are expected to reach $1.1 billion by early 2021, including more than $10 million in Arizona alone. This significant financial commitment builds on Delta Dental's 65-year history of supporting America's oral health and continues its leadership in the provision of support to the U.S. dental marketplace during the COVID-19 … [More]
Mandatory Electronic Filing for Arizona Corporate Taxpayers Kicks Off in 2021
Arizona Department of Revenue
Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) continues its commitment to enhancing efficiencies for its customers by taking another step forward in expanding electronic filing for corporate taxpayers. Introduced in tax year 2019, a corporation or partnership can electronically file its income tax return to ADOR. Legislation signed into law in 2017 makes it mandatory for … [More]
Governor Announces Healthcare Workers Receiving Vaccine, Additional Funding
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services … [More]
Weekly Jobless Claims Increase Again Following Record Rise of COVID-19 Cases
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending December 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 885,000, an increase of 23,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 9,000 from 853,000 to 862,000. The 4-week moving average was 812,500, an increase of 34,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
Limited Plans for Fans at Waste Management Phoenix Open with Modified 16th Hole Option
inbusinessPHX.com
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – are moving forward with a scaled-down version of the 16th Hole in anticipation of hosting fans at the 2021 tournament, scheduled for February 1-7 at TPC Scottsdale. Construction of the one-level, open-air venue that will surround the 16th hole began in late November as tournament officials prepare for the 86th … [More]
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EN NEGOCIOS: ¿Serás negocio verde en 2021? 5 formas de ayudar a transformar su negocio y lograr sus objetivos de sostenibilidad
por Edgar R. Olivo
Como propietario de una pequeña empresa, puede pensar que volverse ecológico en su negocio requerirá un gran impulso y requerirá que realice inversiones costosas, pero transformarse en un negocio sostenible no tiene por qué ser aterrador. El impacto ambiental de su pequeña empresa es muy importante, especialmente con todos los problemas ambientales que enfrentamos año tras año … [More]
Going Green in 2021? 5 Ways to Help Transform Your Small Business & Achieve Your Sustainability Goals
by Edgar R. Olivo
As a small-business owner, you may think that going green in your business will require a huge lift and require you to make expensive investments, but transforming to a sustainable business does not need to be scary. The environmental impact of your small business is very important, especially with all the environmental problems we face year after year as a result of climate … [More]
Why a Vaccine for COVID-19 Won’t Restore Small Businesses Overnight
by Terry Monroe
The vaccine for the COVID-19 virus recently began shipment. The Wall Street Journal states it will take until sometime in March of 2021 to vaccinate the first 100 million individuals with the highest priority of getting the vaccine. That would leave well over 200 million Americans still in need of the vaccine as we head into spring. The stock market is doing very well as it … [More]
One-in-Four Small Business Owners Will Close Doors if Economic Conditions Don’t Improve, Says Survey
NFIB
The NFIB Research Center released its latest survey focusing on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed shutdowns have had on small businesses. This is the 14th survey since early March. One-in-four small business owners reported that they will have to close their doors in the next six months if the current economic conditions don’t improve, up 5% from last month. Another … [More]
