Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill with Republican Senator John Hoeven (N.D.) that boosts jobs and expands electricity and broadband access across rural Arizona by allowing rural Arizona electric and telecommunications co-ops to adjust Rural Utilities Service loans. “Allowing rural utility providers to refinance Rural Utilities Service loans helps create jobs and ensures rural Arizona communities can continue accessing electric … [Read more...] about Sinema Boosting Rural Arizona Jobs, Electric and Broadband Services
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Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs
A new report released by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity is projecting strong job growth in the state over the next two years, with the largest gains happening in sectors hit hardest by the pandemic. “Arizona is a place where opportunities are plentiful and jobs are growing,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “Families and businesses from across the nation continue to choose Arizona, and it’s resulting in greater employment opportunities for existing residents and newcomers. Arizona is … [Read more...] about Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs
Setting Up Your Workspace for Success in 2021
Last year, having a home office went from being a luxury for people who telecommuted to a necessity for a huge part of our population. Work-life balance took on a whole new meaning as we tried to be productive while having children, pets and partners around 24/7. Although everyone is hopeful that more people will be able to safely return to their traditional workplaces in 2021, it’s likely that home offices will be with us for the immediate future. We at QC Office (qcoffice.org) would like to … [Read more...] about Setting Up Your Workspace for Success in 2021
Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is 12,200 more jobs than the ten year average for the month. Gains were posted across ten private sectors, with ‘education and health services’ and ‘trade, transportation and utilities’ at the top. “This … [Read more...] about Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Go Daddy Expansion Creating 300 AZ Jobs
Governor Jan Brewer today was proud to stand with GoDaddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, as executives with the Arizona-based company announced plans for a significant expansion in Tempe. The expansion is expected to generate 300 quality, new jobs for the fast-growing provider of Web domain names, Web hosting and SSL. Joining the Governor for the announcement at Arizona State University Research Park was GoDaddy CEO Blake Irving and Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell, as well … [Read more...] about Go Daddy Expansion Creating 300 AZ Jobs
Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Arizona’s bioscience sector added jobs at nearly four times the national rate over the past decade and experienced double-digit job growth during the economic recovery, a new report shows. The new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation, also found that the number of bioscience establishments in Arizona continues to grow faster than the national average and bioscience wages in the state are outpacing those in other private-sector … [Read more...] about Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs
The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) is currently the nation’s largest collaborative effort designed to restore ecosystems in United States forests. The four National Forests involved with this project, Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto, are poised to see a significant change potentially affecting more than just the environment. It is also anticipated to have a viable economic impact on the communities that are intertwined with them. From the south rim of the Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs
Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
Expanding beyond the initial phase of incubating a new business is accelerating a growing business. This is the first goal at the city of Flagstaff’s Innovation Mesa, where the city intends to build a business accelerator adjacent to the current location of Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) by Buffalo Park. The accelerator will provide resources and an environment to help local businesses advance. The U.S. Department of Commerce recently gave the city of … [Read more...] about Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
Kirkpatrick Attends Jobs Meeting
For her first stop on a two-week “Arizona Values, Arizona First” tour of nearly 20 cities and towns across Congressional District 1, Ann Kirkpatrick attended a community meeting in Holbrook addressing concerns about the local economies of Eastern Arizona.Jobs are critically important in CD1, and even moreso in light of recent news that Catalyst Paper in Snowflake will shut down, costing the region more than 300 jobs. The Tuesday meeting at Holbrook High School drew a crowd and will focused on … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Attends Jobs Meeting
Local Teens Securing First Jobs
When Tiffany Halvorsen was 15, she applied for her very first job at Chick-fil-A. She recalls, “I was super nervous, and I don’t know why. When you first get a job anywhere, you just want someone to call you back.” Now 19 and studying forestry at NAU, she is grateful for the interviewing and time management experience she gained from her first job. And that experience has paid off: since Chick-fil-A, she has landed several other positions, including her current job as a front end team member at … [Read more...] about Local Teens Securing First Jobs
