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 pandemic get needed support. “The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left Arizona small business owners struggling to keep their doors open. Removing caps on EIDL loans ensures Arizona employers get … [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 making experience and small business expertise of Local First Arizona Foundation, which has already distributed over $2 million in grant funds to small businesses across the state of Arizona, to … [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 outbreak. “Arizona’s rural health providers need support to help save lives and effectively combat the coronavirus crisis,” said Sinema. Many rural Arizona hospitals are facing financial strain due … [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 recipient will receive $7,500 of grant funding, and four more recipients will be announced in early September. Last month, Snowbowl and the Chamber created the COVID-19 relief fund to benefit local small … [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 managed to remain open through the pandemic. These dollars will support the reopening of child care centers, provide care for the children of essential workers through Arizona Enrichment Centers, and … [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 negative news headlines daily, as small businesses continue to fail despite over $6 trillion in relief. 20% to 40% of small businesses are closing their doors in America, and this is amidst PPP relief … [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 a circulating pool of extended reality equipment while simultaneously providing training, consultations and a new content creation studio. “I am grateful to the Arizona State Library, Archives and … [Read more...] about NAU’s Cline Library Awarded Prestigious Grant to Fund Extended Reality Programming
Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
Governor Doug Ducey recognized today, August 14, 2020, as Navajo Code Talkers Day to honor the Navajo Code Talkers who answered the call to serve in World War II. “Today, Arizona is proud to honor the more than 400 Navajo Code Talkers and their historic contributions to Allied victory in WWII,” said Governor Ducey. “The Navajo Code talkers used their native language to develop an unbreakable code, assisting on every major operation involving the U.S. Marines in the Pacific theatre. They are … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
The newly released 2020 Invest In What Works State Standard of Excellence report by Results For America highlighted Arizona as a model state in using evidence and data to better serve residents. The report recognizes Arizona’s result-and data-driven best practices in state government strategic goals, data-sharing policies, innovation to improve efficiency and more. “The men and women of state government work hard every day with a mindset of continuously improving services and value for the … [Read more...] about New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
Lowell Observatory Commences a Science-Based COVID-19 Reopening Plan in Alignment with CDC Guidelines
Employing a cautious and scientifically rigorous approach, Lowell Observatory is implementing a COVID-19 reopening plan that is aligned to the gating criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The phased reopening plan’s alignment with CDC guidelines places staff, guest, and community safety first and may serve as a model for other cultural organizations and science centers. “As a Flagstaff community leader who makes space exploration and education … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Commences a Science-Based COVID-19 Reopening Plan in Alignment with CDC Guidelines