With our COVID-safe protocols developed and in place, we are excited to announce a new series of outdoor, live events that will be held in The Orpheum Theater's private lot beginning in September. Please join us for 'Laugh It Off: An Outdoor Comedy Show,' because we could all use a lot more laughter … [Read more...] about The Orpheum Theater Releases COVID-Safe Reopening Guide for Outdoor Concerts
Consumers Lose More Than Weight with Noom Health App
Consumers who are at home more than usual during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may be especially interested in getting in shape by trying out convenient web-based health and fitness services. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about Noom, a popular app-based weight loss … [Read more...] about Consumers Lose More Than Weight with Noom Health App
Sloan: Corporation Commission should update decade-old Rail Safety plan
In response to another deadly train accident in Flagstaff over the weekend, Eric Sloan, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission has announced his plan to improve rail safety and oversight of Arizona’s railroad traffic. “For the third time this year, we’ve witnessed a tragic accident … [Read more...] about Sloan: Corporation Commission should update decade-old Rail Safety plan
Sinema-Backed Bill Boosts Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Ensuring Increased Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Small Businesses Act—bipartisan legislation that lifts Small Business Administration caps on EIDL loans to ensure Arizona small businesses struggling to keep their doors open during the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bill Boosts Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications Aug. 20
The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch the Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program and distribute $10 million in grants to small businesses who have had to shutter their doors during this pandemic. The partnership leverages the grant … [Read more...] about Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications Aug. 20
Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Save Our Rural Health Providers Act, which allocates 20% of all remaining CARES Act Provider Relief Funds as well as any future funds, to rural health care providers in Arizona and across the United States to combat the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Arizona Snowbowl and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber announced that the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center, First Chair Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Alpine Resource, and The Market of Dreams have been selected as first round recipients for the Snowbowl/Flagstaff Chamber COVID-19 Relief Fund. Each … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $100 Million For Child Care Programs, Small Business Relief
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $98 million in new resources to help workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Provided by the CARES Act, $88 million will go toward supporting child care programs throughout the state. Less than half of state licensed and certified child care providers have … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $100 Million For Child Care Programs, Small Business Relief
Is PPP The Right Approach to Keeping Businesses Alive? One Startup’s Research Says No
PPP and other Cares Act funding was released to businesses under the disguise of ‘trying to keep them alive’. This is because governments know that businesses are the touchstones of local economies. They are the source of jobs, commerce, and vital services. However, we keep seeing the … [Read more...] about Is PPP The Right Approach to Keeping Businesses Alive? One Startup’s Research Says No
NAU’s Cline Library Awarded Prestigious Grant to Fund Extended Reality Programming
The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, awarded a $70,221 grant to Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library. The grant project, Extended Reality Creation for Arizona Educators, will expand the library’s extended reality programming by creating … [Read more...] about NAU’s Cline Library Awarded Prestigious Grant to Fund Extended Reality Programming