Reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center for Possible Overflow

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced the reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix with 339 ICU high-acuity beds, with flexibility for other uses if needed. The additional beds were secured with the help of the Arizona Department of Health Services, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Arizona health care leaders and will serve as overflow capacity for hospitals statewide, if … [More]

Arizona Ranks High in Increased Unemployment

WalletHub

With the U.S. experiencing an extremely high number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus, along with accompanying videos. To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia … [More]

Local CFO Co. Unveils Plan to Support Businesses during Pandemic

B2B CFO

As business owners grapple with the new reality of a COVID-19 crisis-stricken economy, B2B CFO, a national firm dedicated to providing management advisory services to privately held companies and headquartered in Mesa, is stepping up to fill a much needed void with information regarding cash flow strategies and best practices during the crisis. Between forced closures, HR … [More]

Media Co. Helping Local Restaurants with Free Ad Visibility

Cox Communications

As part of its ongoing coronavirus relief efforts, the Arizona Cox Media team, the advertising division of Cox Communications is offering local restaurants free television advertising to assure patrons that they are open for takeout and delivery services and share their new hours of operation. More than 150 local Arizona restaurants are already taking advantage of this … [More]

Online SNAP Purchases Okayed through Amazon and Walmart for Arizonans

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced that Arizonans currently receiving food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to use benefits for online food purchases with currently-authorized SNAP online retailers, Walmart and Amazon. This change will help limit social interaction for Arizona’s most vulnerable while ensuring SNAP recipients … [More]

Lease Modification Initiative from Scottsdale Quarter Parent Co.

Washington Prime Group

Washington Prime Group (WPG), owner of Scottsdale Quarter, recognizes the vital role that small businesses play as a major driver of the U.S. economy. As many small businesses have closed during the coronavirus pandemic, local entrepreneurs may find it difficult to pay operating expenses such as payroll, insurance, utilities, loan interest, inventory and, of course, their … [More]

Market Research Co. Extends COVID-19 Shopping Behavior Index to Home Improvement, Electronics and Office Supply

Numerator

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has now extended its weekly Numerator Shopping Behavior Index tracker to include QSRs (quick service restaurants), home improvement, consumer electronics and office supply stores to provide further visibility into consumer buying behavior shifts driven by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Numerator Shopping … [More]

The Importance of Digitalization during COVID-19 Crisis

Fininbox

Digital solutions can provide a safe way for consumers and businesses to manage their day-to-day tasks during crises without compromising their health or safety. As a result, businesses have to adapt to the new demand for digitized services in order to stay relevant. The pandemic has taken its toll on consumers, as well as businesses, by changing the way people work, shop … [More]

CarMax Furloughs 15,500 Employees due to Mandated COVID-19 Closures

CarMax

Effective April 18, approximately 15,500 CarMax associates will be placed on furlough. The majority of furloughed associates are employed at CarMax stores that are currently closed due to government mandates. Any ongoing furlough determinations are subject to change due to future government mandates affecting store openings or closings, as well as future business … [More]

Hotel Company Offers COVID-19 Recovery Centers

ZMC Hotels

As the COVID-19 foothold in the US grows, so does the need for medical facilities and hospitals. The rapidly growing demand for additional beds is not just for patients working on recovery, but for those choosing to self-quarantine as well as the healthcare professionals who are caring for them. Hotel Management Company, ZMC Hotels and their team created … [More]

200 Internet Hotspots for Students in Rural Communities Offered

Rick McCartney

Governor Doug Ducey today announced a Mobile Hotspot Donation Drive to help K-12 students without home internet access online curriculum during the COVID-19 emergency. The Drive is part of a partnership between the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and will match donated wireless internet hotspots to students in need. To kick the drive … [More]

Executive Order Signed to Establishing Virtual Notary Services

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

In partnership with Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order allowing Arizonans to get documents notarized remotely, while ensuring secure and effective verification processes. Currently, notaries and signers must  complete the notarization process in person. Allowing notarizations to be securely completed virtually will support the … [More]

COVID-19 Impact on E-commerce

from Sellics Marketplace Analytics

Three months into the COVID-19 crisis, the current situation has major effects on businesses and consumers. Although many online sellers face severe challenges in the current situation, they are optimistic that e-commerce will leave the crisis as a winner. The new necessity of ordering products online encourages those not shopping online to switch to online stores, while … [More]

VIDEO: Governor and Health Services Director 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 Economic Security Director Tom Betlach and Local First Arizona Executive Director Kimber Lanning today held a briefing to share updates on COVID-19. The Governor discussed the state’s latest COVID-19 response efforts, including providing $2 million in funding for Goodwill … [More]

FirstBank Announces Comprehensive Effort to Assist Customers, Employees and Communities During Coronavirus Crisis

FirstBank

FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” today announced a comprehensive effort to help those impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, including the launch of its customer assistance program, increased compensation for on-site employees, and continued support of Arizona Gives Day and its newly created Nonprofit Emergency … [More]

Workforce Alternatives: Don’t Stop at Stopgap Measures

by Marta Moakley

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the workforce, with many employers considering furloughs, layoffs and workplace closures. While some employers may not be able to avoid permanent layoffs as a result of the pandemic, others are exploring temporary layoffs or other stopgap measures in the interest of keeping as many employees on the payroll as possible. Only 7 percent of companies … [More]

Packaging and Labeling Rules Relaxed for Local Restaurants

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order allowing Arizona restaurants to repackage and sell grocery items they have on hand, including items not normally packaged and labeled for resale. Governor Ducey’s order comes in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to provide temporary flexibility for nutrition labeling of packaged food. “Even with … [More]

Order Increases Restrictions for Certain Out-Of-State Travelers

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order to increase quarantine guidelines for out-of-state travelers entering Arizona. Under the Executive Order, anyone who travels to Arizona from an area with substantial community spread through any airport in the state must isolate or quarantine themselves upon arrival for 14 … [More]

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