With losses to the nation’s restaurant industry totaling about $250 billion in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Arizona University’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) is stressing the importance of digital ordering services. HRM Executive Director Fred DeMicco and Center for Business Outreach faculty member Muhittin “Tim” Cavusoglu created a webinar, “Navigating Online Orders in the Food Industry,” to help restaurateurs stay in business and create contact-free … [Read more...] about NAU Hospitality Experts Discuss Online Transactions to Keep Restaurants in Business
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Senate Approves Sinema’s Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act, moving the bill one step closer to becoming law. Sinema’s legislation—cosponsored by Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn (TN), Thom Tillis (NC), Steve Daines (MT), Kelly Loeffler (GA), Joni Ernst (Iowa), and Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) —requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pilot a program creating networks of support for servicemembers … [Read more...] about Senate Approves Sinema’s Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act
Arizona’s Oldest Protestant Church Celebrates 150th Year
Despite limitations and closures mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prescott United Methodist Church (PUMC) has been celebrating its 150th year of serving churchgoers in the greater community throughout 2020. “It’s not quite how we earlier had envisioned commemorating such a major event in church history and the state, but we’re nevertheless doing it,” said Rev. Dan Hurlbert, senior pastor at PUMC. In January, Hurlbert announced that he and church staff were dedicating the entire year … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Oldest Protestant Church Celebrates 150th Year
Governor Ducey Shares COVID-19 Updates, New Actions To Contain Virus
Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Military and Emergency Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire today held a briefing to provide public health updates and announce further action to reverse COVID-19 spread in Arizona. The Governor today signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares COVID-19 Updates, New Actions To Contain Virus
Helios Education Foundation, College Success Arizona Distribute Emergency Relief Funds to Over 700 College Students
Since the launch of the Arizona Postsecondary Student Resiliency Fund, Helios Education Foundation and College Success Arizona distributed over $300,000 to more than 700 students across Arizona to help provide immediate assistance to college students affected by COVID-19. These funds assisted with educational expenses, housing expenses, technology expenses, as well as other immediate needs. Helios and College Success Arizona created the fund to help low-income and first-generation college … [Read more...] about Helios Education Foundation, College Success Arizona Distribute Emergency Relief Funds to Over 700 College Students
Governor Ducey: “Arizonans Safer At Home”
Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing today to provide the latest information on COVID-19. The Governor urged Arizonans to take responsible actions to help contain the spread of the virus — limit time away from home, practice physical distancing, wear a mask and follow ADHS health guidance. “Arizonans and businesses across the state … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey: “Arizonans Safer At Home”
Arizona Working With Health Care And Federal Partners To Expand COVID-19 Testing
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced continued efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in partnership with health care providers statewide. On Tuesday, an additional Roche testing machine was secured for Sonora Quest Laboratories to expand testing in the state. ADHS will provide additional funding to laboratories, as needed, for testing services. Over the weekend, ADHS provided 10,000 specimen collection kits to Sonora Quest … [Read more...] about Arizona Working With Health Care And Federal Partners To Expand COVID-19 Testing
List Of Arizona Cities That Now Require Face Masks
As the state struggles with an increase in coronavirus cases, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey gave local governments the authority to make wearing face masks in public mandatory. City leaders quickly responded to the permission, moving quickly on what would best serve their communities. Here is a list of Arizona cities that have made decisions on mandating face masks in public. Phoenix The Phoenix City Council voted Friday to implement a mandatory mask policy starting Saturday, June 20 at … [Read more...] about List Of Arizona Cities That Now Require Face Masks
SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed with the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This agreement will ensure that the interests of both transparency and protections for small businesses are served. “We are striking the appropriate balance of providing public transparency, while protecting the payroll and personal income information … [Read more...] about SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
US Based BioLab Sciences Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Performing widespread antibody tests has been identified as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus and restarting the economy nationally. Private sector companies have been racing to meet demand, but many do not have the resources and expertise to scale up to the level of production currently needed. However, one US based company, BioLab Sciences is doing their part in accelerating rapid antibody testing at the highest level of efficacy. BioLab Sciences, based in Scottsdale, … [Read more...] about US Based BioLab Sciences Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing