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]
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Jobs Report: U.S. Lost 140,000 Jobs in December, the First Decline since April
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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]
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]
