2021 is a time for all businesses to rebuild and do so in a way that can truly empower our companies and profitability. Not only have we as business owners been through a lot in 2020, so have our customers. So, reaching out to them to do business is not just about building our own businesses back, but also about creating products that will be useful and cost-effective in this … [More]
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Devour Week Will Turn into a Devour Weekend and Offer a COVID-Conscious Dining Experience
Devour Phoenix
From the comfort of your own home, grab a seat and get ready to Devour At Home, an experience fit for the times featuring a delicious, family-style meal from the culinary leaders who have worked tirelessly to establish Arizona as a sought-after dining destination. Local First Arizona is bringing back one of the most anticipated events in the Valley in 2021 for a weekend of … [More]
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Up Sharply as COVID-19 Cases Rise to Record Numbers
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending December 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 853,000, an increase of 137,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 4,000 from 712,000 to 716,000. The 4-week moving average was 776,000, an increase of 35,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
CPI for Urban Areas up 0.2%, Demonstrating Slow Growth Ahead
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis after being unchanged in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The seasonally adjusted increase in the all items index was … [More]
Arizona Receiving 383,000+ Vaccine Doses by End of December
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and its Vaccine Task Force have worked around the clock to ensure an effective and efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved and distributed to states. Arizona is expected to receive 383,750 COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of December 2020. ADHS placed the order for the first shipment this weekend, … [More]
Commuter News: Phoenix Completes Another Record-Breaking Street Paving Season
City of Phoenix
The city of Phoenix continues to pave more than ever before. The hottest summer on record and a global pandemic did not slow street maintenance crews and contractors who successfully completed the city's busiest paving season yet. These essential workers could not work from home, but with less traffic, pavement projects moved quickly and in a more convenient way. Every year … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo el programa DACA restaura la esperanza y crea nuevas oportunidades para emprendedores soñadores
por Edgar R. Olivo
Imagínese estar en su escritorio, contemplando sus objetivos empresariales y profesionales para el próximo año y, de repente, sin previo aviso, le dicen que nunca sucederán porque el presidente actual no lo considera lo suficientemente valioso como contribuyente a la economía. Este fue el sentimiento y la realidad de cientos de miles de soñadores cuyas aspiraciones fueron … [More]
How the DACA Program Restores Hope and Creates New Opportunities for Dreamer Entrepreneurs
by Edgar R. Olivo
Imagine being at your desk, contemplating your business and professional goals for the upcoming year and suddenly, with no warning, you are told they are never going to happen because the current President does not consider you valuable enough as a contributor to the economy. This was the sentiment and reality for hundreds of thousands of Dreamers whose aspirations were held … [More]
Small Business Owners Remain Uncertain After Election
NFIB
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.6 points in November to 101.4 but remains well above the 47-year historical average reading of 98. Six of the 10 Index components declined and four increased. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased 8 points to 90, still a historically high reading. Owners expecting better business conditions over the next 6 months declined 19 … [More]
Charitable Trust Far Exceeds Grantmaking Annual Average With $27.7 Million Awarded so Far in the Year of COVID-19
About Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
The end of a tumultuous 2020 brings forecasts of continued public health, economic, and social stresses in the new year. It’s abundantly clear that meeting this ongoing moment, filled with extraordinary challenges for individuals and communities, means doing more than the usual, and it often means doing things differently. Here’s what responsiveness looks like at Virginia G. … [More]
Congress to Award $530 Million Grant for South Central Extension/Downtown Hub
Valley Metro
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Friday announced its intent to award $528,830,295 for the construction of the 5.5-mile South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, connecting South Phoenix to the regional rail system. These funds constitute nearly 40 percent of the total project cost and follow two prior allocations that have contributed to the full grant … [More]
ON Semiconductor Names Next CEO
ON Semiconductor
ON Semiconductor Corporation announced that Hassane El-Khoury has been named as the company’s president, chief executive officer and member of its board of directors, effective Dec. 7, 2020. “Following a comprehensive internal and external search process, I want to welcome Hassane to ON Semiconductor,” said Alan Campbell, chairman of the board of directors. “The focus of our … [More]
COVID-19 Surges Again in Arizona: How to Help
Banner Health
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge once again in Arizona, Banner Health’s doctors, nurses and other health care professionals are working round the clock to care for patients and slow the spread in our communities. While Banner Health is well-prepared with hospital beds, ventilators, PPE, medical supplies and equipment, the health, well-being and availability of … [More]
No Fans for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Says Fiesta Bowl Organization
Fiesta Bowl Organization
The Fiesta Bowl Organization has announced that the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on December 26, 2020, will be played without fans in attendance at the stadium. College football fans around the country can tune in to watch the Saturday night game live on ESPN at 8:15 pm MST. Based on recommendations from the Arizona Department of Health Services, the local jurisdiction decided … [More]
November Employment Picture Bleak despite Rise of 245,000 Employed
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 245,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. However, the pace … [More]
Over Half of Small Businesses Looking to Hire, Having Difficulty Finding Workers
NFIB
Small businesses reported a historically high level of job openings in November, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. Overall, 53% reported hiring or trying to hire in November, down 2 points from the previous month. A seasonally adjusted net 21% of owners are planning to create new jobs in the next 3 months, up 3 points from October. “Small businesses are doing their … [More]
Weekly Jobless Claims Decrease Slightly, Economic Slowdown Looms
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending November 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 712,000, a decrease of 75,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 9,000 from 778,000 to 787,000. The 4-week moving average was 739,500, a decrease of 11,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised … [More]
Ducey Announces Latest Actions to Fight COVID-19, Increase Hospital Staffing
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced a series of meaningful actions to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona, support our hospitals and frontline health care workers, and provide the state’s hard-hit restaurants with the resources needed to keep patrons and staff healthy. Speaking at the State Public Health Laboratory, Governor Ducey outlined measures to ensure Arizonans have … [More]
