With the holiday season upon us, many merchants and customers alike are watching the supply chain backlog at the Southern California ports. Up and down the coastline, the view includes large numbers of container ships facing delays in unloading. The Western hemisphere’s two largest shipping container ports are Los Angeles and Long Beach, each about an eight-hour drive from Flagstaff. The supply chain problems are not a new issue, according to Edmund Bushman, chair of the Yavapai Community … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
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Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
As Congress passes a federal pandemic relief package, Local First Arizona is launching a new initiative that will provide immediate financial relief to Arizona’s microenterprises with mini-grants to cover costs like employee payroll and rent. In a news release, the organization states, “immediate cash flow, not loans, will keep the backbone of the Arizona economy afloat and looking forward to a stronger tomorrow.” “It’s a devastating and uncertain time to be a small business owner in Arizona. … [Read more...] about Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
As Congress today passes a federal Coronavirus relief package, Local First Arizona launches a new initiative that will provide immediate financial relief to Arizona’s microenterprises with mini-grants to cover costs like employee payroll and rent. Immediate cash flow, not loans, will keep the backbone of the Arizona economy afloat and looking forward to a stronger tomorrow. “It’s a devastating and uncertain time to be a small business owner in Arizona. Everything you love is on the line, … [Read more...] about Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
