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
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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
Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
With the health of students, teachers, and staff as their top priority, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) have partnered in the development of guidance to support the safe reopening of in-person learning in Arizona schools. Per Governor Ducey’s June 23 Executive Order, Arizona: Open for Learning, ADHS has established benchmarks in collaboration with local public health officials and education partners to guide decisions by public … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
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
Statement From Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response
Arizona hospital leaders issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 response in the state: “Recently there have been local and national media reports regarding the increase in confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Arizona and how our state is managing the COVID-19 crisis. As representatives of the largest health systems representing 80% of care provided in this state, we would like to assure the public that we have available bed capacity and surge plans are in place to continue to … [Read more...] about Statement From Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response
Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends
In a press conference on Thursday, Arizona officials relayed the message that they are not concerned about the increase in the positive cases despite what appears to be multiple negative trends in the state’s coronavirus cases. In the press conference, Gov. Doug Ducey and Health Director Dr. Cara Christ relayed that the recent rises in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positive test percentages aren’t unexpected or reason for concern. This week, the state reported more than 1,100 … [Read more...] about Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends
Four Ways to Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Right now, locally owned businesses are facing unique challenges unlike any they’ve encountered before. Even as Arizona gets back to business, many owners are finding that they need to quickly adapt to stay afloat in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep Arizona’s economy strong, it’s more important than ever to support Arizona-run businesses. After all, locally owned businesses recirculate more than 50% of their revenue within the local community. Here are four simple ways to keep … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Creating Space for the New Normal
COVID-19 has been a horrific ongoing nightmare for many many people, and it is not my intention in any way to make light of its truly awful impacts that have caused such vast suffering. But there are some take-aways from this global experience that may help us as we move forward into the new normal. Cleaning Up, Clearing Out As many of us have been forced to remain mostly in our homes and make sense out of our office spaces, we’ve learned we can’t just close the door and go off to work or … [Read more...] about Creating Space for the New Normal
Arizona Making Progress Towards Reopening, Want Schools and Camps Open
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday that the state will remain in the first phase of reopening and is seeing good progress in recovering from the coronavirus outbreak. Ducey pointed to a decrease in positive test percentages and increased testing numbers in the days since Arizona moved away from its “stay-at-home” order and into the first phase of reopening. Arizona’s positive COVID-19 test percentage dropped to 3% on Sunday, according to state data. “Today we remain safely and … [Read more...] about Arizona Making Progress Towards Reopening, Want Schools and Camps Open
Why and How to Advertise in the COVID Times
The COVID-19 pandemic is playing out like a Netflix drama. We’re tuning in to find out the latest twists in this ongoing superbug saga as much as we’re learning how many ways we can braid our hair like the Mother of Dragons when we binge-watch Game of Thrones. We can’t wait to hear from our favorite trending characters, like President Trump’s medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. With all eyes on the news, whether it’s on national television or in local publications, the media has our attention … [Read more...] about Why and How to Advertise in the COVID Times