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Gig Platform Repurposing Restaurant Chain Staff for Delivery Options

ShiftPay

ShiftPixy, a gig engagement platform provider, today announced the company’s initiative to catalyze digital infrastructure reinforcement and human capital management repurposing for multi-unit restaurant operators during the COVID-19 pandemic by leveraging the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) small business loans. As some of the hardest hit businesses by the global … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

7.5 Million Small Businesses in Danger of Closing Permanently, Report Finds

Main Street America

A new report published by Main Street America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, reveals that approximately 3.5 million businesses are in danger of permanent closure over the next two months, and nearly 7.5 million are in danger of closing over the next five months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Further, approximately 35.7 million Americans … [More]

In Business | Stimulus |

New Main Street Lending Program Boosts Business Owners

CBIZ - Phoenix

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced additional financing solutions up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support organizations, banks as well as state and local governments. One solution in particular, the Main Street Lending Program will ensure that financial credit continues to be a source for small and mid-sized organizations. The Main Street Lending … [More]

In Business | Medical Care |

UArizona and State Partner to Provide Tests for Health Professionals, First Responders

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced a partnership between the state of Arizona and the University of Arizona to provide antibody tests for 250,000 health care professionals and first responders who are on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19. The University of Arizona will administer the antibody tests to check for antibodies through an individual’s blood sample to … [More]

In Business | Offers |

CFO Simplified to Create Crisis Plans Free of Charge to Help Businesses Fight COVID-19

CFO Simplified

CFO Simplified, the industry leader for fractional chief financial officers for businesses with at least $3 million in revenues, is proud to announce that its 90-Day Crisis Management Plan is being offered free of charge to the first 80 companies that sign up. “COVID has rocked the market, both operationally and financially and as a result, leaders are protecting their … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

COVID-19 Phishing Scams Targeting Businesses

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

Scammers have taken on new deception techniques to target businesses affected through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advocates for business owners and their employees to practice vigilance and assess possible privacy and cybersecurity risks. As organizations transition to temporary telecommuting, it is important to know how to spot these … [More]

In Business | Stimulus |

$10K COVID-19 Relief Grant Now Available for Phoenix Small Businesses

Rick McCartney

There is a new $10,000 grant to help with financial relief for small and very small businesses. Companies located within the city of Phoenix can apply for a Small Business Relief Grant of up to $10,000 from the Phoenix IDA in coordination with the City of Phoenix. “Small business owners are hurting, and we’re offering assistance to businesses to keep employees working and … [More]

In Business | Online |

Tempe Launches ‘Buy Now. Save Local.’ Campaign amid COVID-19 Crisis

by Mike Hunter

“Mom-and-pop businesses are the soul of our community; they give Tempe its character,” says Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell. Recognizing that local businesses are especially hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic that affects all of us, the City of Tempe this week launches its “Buy Now. Save Local.” campaign. “Tempe businesses are so important to our community, so we came up with a … [More]

Legal & Regulations | Legal | Apr 13 2020

Force Majeure May Be Answer to Contract Performance

by Marc Lamber and Louis Lopez

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has and will be devastating to many Greater Phoenix businesses. Leases, product purchases, vendor contracts for service and employment agreements are just some of the potential casualties of a company’s inability to perform under a contract due to the pandemic. This new reality may cause businesses and individuals to have considerable … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Largest Dental Insurer Providing Rate Stability in Uncertain Times

Delta Dental of Arizona

In response to the unprecedented challenges Arizona businesses are facing due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the state’s largest dental insurer is giving its clients one less thing to worry about by freezing rates for summer renewals. “This is a time of great uncertainty. Business owners and leaders are working hard to balance the needs of their business while … [More]

In Business | Online |

Deadline Reminders for Arizona 2019 Tax Year Filing Season

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is reminding Arizona taxpayers that due to COVID-19, the April 15 deadline for filing and paying individual, corporate and fiduciary 2019 calendar year tax returns was moved to July 15. Individual Income Tax Filing and Paying Deadline Extended to July 15 The new deadline means taxpayers filing state tax returns or submitting … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Surprise-Based Household Products Co. Retools to Produce Consumer Face Masks

IRIS USA

IRIS USA, the U.S. division of Japanese-based household products manufacturer IRIS Ohyama Inc., based in Surprise, AZ, announced plans to add face mask production to its 570,000-square-foot, 250-employee manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The new capability will support federal mask-wearing recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control on April 3 to help … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Environmental Firm to Roll Out Infectious Disease Prevention Inspections

Earthworks Environmental

Earthworks Environmental, a Mesa-based environmental consulting firm, is planning to roll out a new service for its clients – infectious disease prevention inspections (IDPA). Earthworks’ services include storm water pollution prevention, dust control and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, … [More]

In Business | Briefs |

Revenue-Challenged? Try Locally Developed eGift Card App for Free

by Amanda Ventura

As businesses across many industries temporarily reduce or cease operations to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, owners are left wondering how they’ll weather several weeks or months of supporting a staff without any source of revenue. Gift cards have been suggested as one solution, generating cash flow even without customers in the shop. One of those solutions is … [More]

In Business | Online |

New Report Calls for National Industrial Strategy to Strengthen U.S. Industries That Are ‘Too Critical to Fail’

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains and further underscores the stakes involved in the fierce techno-economic challenge that America faces from China, a new report released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, urges the U.S. government to develop a national … [More]

In Business | Covid-19 Biz News |

Platform Launches Free Coronavirus-Specific Features to Support Frontline Workers

Beekeeper

Beekeeper, the mobile-first communications platform for frontline workers, is releasing a host of new features for free for 2 months to help companies communicate with their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rollout comes in response to a massive threefold increase in platform-wide activity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new feature set is the most … [More]

In Business | Safety |

VIDEO: Governor Ducey, ADHS Director Dr. Christ, Maj. Gen. McGuire Share COVID-19 Updates

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire and Steward Health Care Arizona Regional President Damon Brown today held a briefing to share updates on COVID-19. The Governor announced the reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix with 339 … [More]

Legal & Regulations | Legal |

COVID-19 and Increased Cyber Risk

by Meghan O’Connor and Simone Colgan Dunlap

As part of attempts to control the spread of COVID-19, businesses are increasingly relying on a remote workforce. Businesses should operate in a heightened state of cybersecurity posture during this time. Bad actors are taking advantage of COVID-19 fears, rapidly evolving environments, a distracted workforce, individuals’ good will, and unprecedented changes in business … [More]