Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in eight Arizona counties and neighboring counties in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah of the Nov. 7, 2020, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaching in Arizona for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
New Report: Arizona Ranks Third For Economic Momentum
Arizona is ranked third best in the nation for economic momentum, based on a new report by State Policy Reports. The report ranks states’ economic momentum based on growth in personal income, employment and population. Arizona ranked in the top four for employment growth and population growth. … [Read more...] about New Report: Arizona Ranks Third For Economic Momentum
BBB Wise Giving Tips: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, countries across the world observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase support and awareness of this disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), breast cancer is the second most common cancer among U.S. women. Yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) does offer … [Read more...] about BBB Wise Giving Tips: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Arizona Leads West In Income Growth
Arizona’s median household income rose by 15.2% over the latest three-year recording period, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That was the highest growth among western and mountain states, and higher than Texas and Florida. The Census data, which compares income growth averaged … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads West In Income Growth
Fox News: Arizona’s Coronavirus Mitigation Measures May Be Behind 75% Drop In Daily Cases In August: CDC
Daily coronavirus cases in Arizona fell by 75% by late August, possibly in correlation with stricter mitigation measures, per a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The agency looked at Arizona’s daily virus cases and seven-day moving averages from Jan. 22 to Aug. 7 … [Read more...] about Fox News: Arizona’s Coronavirus Mitigation Measures May Be Behind 75% Drop In Daily Cases In August: CDC
McSally Secures Protections for Tribes’ Affordable Housing Funding
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced today that tribes will not lose future Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding as a result of the CARES Act funding they received. Following a letter McSally sent last week to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Agency … [Read more...] about McSally Secures Protections for Tribes’ Affordable Housing Funding
Defining ‘Conscious Capitalism’
Most people know about “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) or have heard of a business being a “good corporate citizen” by supporting non-profits or encouraging their workers to volunteer in the community. Less known is the more recent movement called “conscious capitalism.” It’s the next … [Read more...] about Defining ‘Conscious Capitalism’
Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many of our lives upside down and has created unique challenges to raising a family. With many libraries closed and story times canceled, my partner and I have sought strategies to support our young child’s development while creating opportunities to share joy and … [Read more...] about Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy
Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director
Lesley Jenkins, regional director for the Desert Southwest Chapter - Alzheimer’s Association, has a daunting task ahead. It involves creating more awareness and more support groups for what is becoming the most insidious illness attacking Arizonans – dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. It is … [Read more...] about Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director
Identifying Resources for Small Businesses
In a time of business uncertainty, of waning government stimulus packages and a resurgence of positive COVID-19 cases, it is good to know what resources are still out there to help restore consumer confidence and stabilize struggling businesses. First, let’s start with what we know to be true based … [Read more...] about Identifying Resources for Small Businesses