The Governor’s Office today will begin the process to distribute $370 million in CARES Act money to K-12 school districts and charter schools today. In total, more than $716 million in federal COVID relief funding has been directed to Arizona K-12 schools. The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program was first announced as part of the “Arizona: Open For Learning Plan,” … [More]
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State Begins Distribution of $370 Million in Federal CARES Act Dollars to K-12 Schools
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Signaling a Recovery: U.S. Single-Family Rent Growth Gained Strength in September, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Rates
CoreLogic
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), which analyzes single-family rent price changes nationally and across more than 20 metropolitan areas. Data collected for September 2020 shows a national rent increase of 2.5% year over year, down from a 3% year-over-year … [More]
Home Values Rising Faster than at Any Time since 2005
Zillow
A market defined by intense demand for relatively tight supply pushed month-over-month and quarterly home value growth to levels not seen since 2005, according to Zillow's® latest Real Estate Market Report[1]. Rent appreciation, meanwhile, is steaming ahead in many Midwest and Sun Belt cities while declining in major coastal metros. The high-demand market also meant more … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Superar el síndrome del impostor – 5 estrategias para ayudar a las personas de alto rendimiento a reducir las dudas sobre sí mismas
por Edgar R. Olivo
¿Alguna vez ha sentido que no merece el éxito o los logros que tiene? ¿Alguna vez ha sentido que no es tan inteligente como la gente cree que es? Si respondió "sí", es posible que haya experimentado una forma de síndrome del impostor. Este fenómeno fue descrito por primera vez por psicólogos en 1978 y según estudios puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente del … [More]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 5 Strategies to Help High-Achieving Individuals Reduce Self-Doubt
by Edgar R. Olivo
Do you ever feel like you do not deserve the success or achievements you have? Do you ever feel like you are not as bright as people think you are? If you answered “yes,” you may have experienced a form of imposter syndrome. This phenomenon was first described by psychologists in 1978, and according to studies it can affect anyone, regardless of job title and social status. … [More]
Arizona Department of Health Services Strengthens Mask Wearing Requirement for Schools
Arizona Department of Health Services
To protect the health of our school communities, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today issued an emergency measure requiring district and charter schools to immediately mandate that masks are worn on school campuses, on school buses and during school-associated activities by all students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors. “Keeping kids and … [More]
DES Expands ID.me Identity Verification for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claimants
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Beginning December 5, 2020, the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) will improve access to benefits for eligible unemployment claimants and further strengthen its fraud prevention measures by requiring all Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants to verify their identities using ID.me, a safe and secure identification portal, before they will be eligible to … [More]
Menu of Health Tips for Safer Holiday Gatherings
Arizona Department of Health Services
Your menu may be the same this year, but other aspects of Thanksgiving may need to be different to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. That’s why the Arizona Department of Health Services has developed a menu of precautions to take during holiday gatherings. Doing one makes your family and your guests safer. Doing more is even better. “It’s an unfortunate reality … [More]
Small Business Optimism Quarterly Industry Survey: Focus on Construction, Manufacturing, Retail, and Services Industries
NFIB
The NFIB Research Center released the latest quarterly Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific survey. The survey highlights the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. NFIB released previous reports in August and May 2020. “This year has been challenging for small business owners as they manage their businesses in a time when the COVID-19 … [More]
ASU Gets $1 Million as Part of Bank’s Recently Announced $25 Million Jobs Initiative
inbusinessPHX.com
As part of Bank of America’s recent $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, the company announced today further details about its $25 million commitment to enhance up-skilling and reskilling for Black and Hispanic-Latino students. Through initial partnerships with 21 higher education institutions including community colleges, … [More]
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Increase amid Coronavirus Surge
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending November 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 742,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 709,000 to 711,000. The 4-week moving average was 742,000, a decrease of 13,750 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
$25 Million for Medical Professionals, Additional Safety
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
At a press conference at the state Public Health Lab, Governor Doug Ducey announced a list of new actions to support hospitals and medical professionals and combat the spread of COVID-19. Arizona will invest $25 million to bolster hospital staffing in the midst of rising cases nationwide and reward frontline medical workers for their dedication. Arizona Director of Health … [More]
Sneak Peek: Phoenix Suns Trading Up New Verizon 5G Performance Center
inbusinessPHX.com
In 2012, the Phoenix Suns became the first NBA team to integrate wireless technology into their basketball operations by using tablets powered by Verizon on the team’s bench, a breakthrough collaboration at the time. Fast-forward eight years, and the Suns and Verizon are again taking sports tech to revolutionary levels with the debut of the world-class Verizon … [More]
Ducey Meets With Agency Directors to Discuss Innovations to Prioritize Public Health in Arizona
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey held a virtual meeting with agency directors to discuss how state agencies are innovating during the pandemic to prioritize public health and safety and continue serving Arizonans. Throughout the pandemic, agencies have adjusted by moving customer services online, implementing public health mitigation measures, enabling staff to work remotely, onboarding new … [More]
Mayor Gallego Announces New Initiative to Transform Phoenix Into a More Inclusive, Sustainable Smart City
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management is spearheading a new initiative with the City of Phoenix and Mayor Kate Gallego aimed at making the Valley of the Sun a global business player and an inclusive, sustainable smart city. Mayor Gallego announced this exciting initiative at today's state of the city speech. She asked Thunderbird's Dean and Director General, Dr. Sanjeev … [More]
Arizona, Colorado & Nevada Hardest Hit by Q3 Middle Market Business Bankruptcies
Resolute Commercial Services
Middle market businesses in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 in the nine-state Rocky Mountain West region, according to bankruptcy statistics outlined in the current Resolute Index prepared by Resolute Commercial Services. Identifying Regional Trends The Resolute Index is a quarterly summary of noteworthy trends in bankruptcy filings and … [More]
Suns and Gila River Partnership Brings All-New Amenities to Consumers across the Valley
Phoenix Suns
Nearly a decade before James Naismith introduced us to the sport of basketball and before Phoenix was placed on any map, the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Pee Posh (Maricopa) tribes joined in unity for the greater good of their communities. Together, two tribes became one, establishing the Gila River Indian Community. Since that pivotal partnership in the … [More]
More than 40% of Minority-Owned Businesses, Beauty Salons & Restaurants Struggled Paying November Rent
Alignable
A rent poll, conducted among 8,092 small business owners from 10/24-10/27/20 by Alighnable, found that 44% of minority-owned small business owners could not afford to pay their full rent on time in November. That's compared to 35% of women-owned businesses and 32% of nonminority-owned small companies. Similar trends were seen among minority-owned and women-owned … [More]
