Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order extending a moratorium on residential evictions until October 31, 2020, providing continued protections for renters who are facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. The order ensures renters impacted by COVID-19 will be able to stay in their homes while extending the time to access rental assistance programs. Additionally, the Governor is allocating $650,000 to Community Action Agencies for additional staff to process rental … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections; Expands Rental Assistance Access
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Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Adds Two Physicians to Distinguished Team
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, the region’s largest orthopedic practice, is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Michael Sorensen and Dr. Hayden Poulson to their team beginning in July 2020. With the addition of these new physicians, the Northern Arizona Orthopaedics team has grown to 11 orthopedic and spine specialists, covering the entire spectrum of orthopedic conditions. The physicians will be practicing in the Flagstaff and Prescott Valley offices. Michael Sorensen, MD, has over 30 … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Adds Two Physicians to Distinguished Team
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses in Arizona
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that will provide critical gap financing to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Arizona adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. “President Trump is working diligently … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses in Arizona
Sinema: North Country HealthCare Awarded $418k for Telehealth Services
North Country HealthCare in Flagstaff was awarded $418,996 in funds through the CARES Act— which was championed by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema—for investment in telehealth and patient monitoring for COVID-19 related care across the network of health clinics of five northern Arizona counties. “Today’s investment in North Country HealthCare’s telehealth services will improve the quality of care and reduce the risk of hospitalizations for Arizonans during this global pandemic,” said … [Read more...] about Sinema: North Country HealthCare Awarded $418k for Telehealth Services
Approval of Special Events during COVID-19 Emergency
The City of Prescott has received several inquiries about special events, both public and private events that may take place in the City, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency. The City does not regulate all events or gatherings at this time. Here are examples of events that the city DOES NOT Regulate: PRIVATE events, invitation only gatherings, such as weddings and funerals, and church gatherings. If you want to have a public event and it’s more than 50 people, there will … [Read more...] about Approval of Special Events during COVID-19 Emergency
$68,350 in Relief Funding Awarded to 22 Flagstaff Nonprofits in 2nd Round of Awards
A total of $87,350 awarded from COVID-19 Art & Science Nonprofit Relief Fund On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Flagstaff Arts Council announced 22 Flagstaff nonprofits that were awarded a total of $68,350 through the COVID-19 Art & Science Nonprofit Relief Fund. The fund was initially established on March 18, 2020, shortly after the pandemic took hold. 15 grantees received awards in an earlier round, announced April 30, 2020. Each first-round recipient received additional funding in the … [Read more...] about $68,350 in Relief Funding Awarded to 22 Flagstaff Nonprofits in 2nd Round of Awards
Deploy Planes to Provide Critical Humanitarian Aid to Navajo and Hopi Families
In an unprecedented move for Air Serv International, which normally conducts humanitarian relief efforts overseas, the organization is partnering with the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund (Relief Fund) to transport critical humanitarian relief items by plane to remote Navajo and Hopi communities to help residents combat their fight against COVID-19. Since inception, Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief has provided food and essential supplies to over 18,000 households and … [Read more...] about Deploy Planes to Provide Critical Humanitarian Aid to Navajo and Hopi Families
Nackard Pepsi and The Orpheum Theater bring Virtual Kid’s Camp to Familie’s Homes
For the last four years, Nackard Pepsi has worked with the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff to offer a free summer movie series to kids and their parents. This year, with theaters closed and safety at the forefront of everyone’s minds, Nackard Pepsi’s usual programming looks very different. “Nackard Pepsi has been a valued partner of The Orpheum for many years and continues to support us,” said Orpheum General Manager Susan Walter. “We knew it was necessary to put safety … [Read more...] about Nackard Pepsi and The Orpheum Theater bring Virtual Kid’s Camp to Familie’s Homes
Advocating for Women in Aviation
Grit, determination and a passion for aviation fuel the soaring careers of two area women who have achieved top industry jobs and professional accolades. Training, job searching, advancing and prospering in the aviation industry are skills they eagerly share with others. Angela Mintzmyer, general manager at flight training school North-Aire Aviation LLC, and Robin Sobotta, airport director for Prescott Regional Airport–Ernest A. Love Field, pay their personal mentorship rewards forward by … [Read more...] about Advocating for Women in Aviation
Flagstaff Men Battling Child Abuse through Cook-Off
Dr. Eamonn Mahoney loves to cook. The orthopaedic spine surgeon with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics first gained an appreciation for good food in high school when he lived in France. His actual hands-on experience with cooking began in college. “I lived off campus and had to cook to eat, and I like to eat. I’m pretty much self-taught and have been learning tips and tricks from friends and observation through the years.” For the past three years, Dr. Mahoney has been sharing his culinary … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Men Battling Child Abuse through Cook-Off