Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 and consider waiving all fees and interest associated with late payments. Under the order, evictions will be halted until May 31, 2020. “Arizona is … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Halting Evictions For Small Businesses And Nonprofits
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Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Continues to Spread
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise above 1,200 in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey has issued a “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” policy that promotes physical distancing, while also encouraging social connectedness. Under the Executive Order, Arizonans are to limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except for essential activities and jobs, plus residents can still go outside. “Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Continues to Spread
Surviving the Season of COVID-19
The City of Flagstaff Economic Development Offices have in the past contributed to the Flagstaff Business News with articles about programs, events, partners and partnering agencies, and opportunities. This month, the Economic Development staff is providing reminders of behaviors that contribute positively to an individual, a family, a neighborhood, a community and a country. First, here are some behaviors that everyone may practice every day that will help in good times and bad: Wash your … [Read more...] about Surviving the Season of COVID-19
Travel ID Deadline Postponed
Air travelers are getting a reprieve from the urgency to obtain their Real ID. The original deadline has been moved from Oct. 1, 2020, to a full year later, Oct. 1, 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) encourages MVD customers to hold off on getting their AZ Travel ID to reduce traffic at MVD locations. All AZ Travel ID appointments have been canceled. Only essential services that must be done in-person are being offered by … [Read more...] about Travel ID Deadline Postponed
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey today announced that President Trump in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today approved Arizona’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the state. The declaration makes available additional federal assets and resources to aid Arizona’s COVID-19 response efforts. Governor Ducey wrote a letter to President Trump on April 1 requesting the disaster declaration. “I’m grateful to President Trump for approving Arizona’s … [Read more...] about President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Arizona
Considering Cuomo, Cranberry Juice and COVID-19
Americans are creative and resourceful. Right now, I have no doubt there are novels being written, movies being imagined and start-ups being developed. Many individuals are using this time of uncertainty to re-assess, re-tool and re-invent themselves and their careers. I’ve talked to entrepreneurs who are filling the unexpected time they have now with online courses to improve their skills; some are refreshing their investment properties to make them more attractive for when the market … [Read more...] about Considering Cuomo, Cranberry Juice and COVID-19
Governor Ducey’s “Stay At Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”: Heath System Alliance Of Arizona Responds
“The Health System Alliance of Arizona Board of Directors and membership issued the following statement in response to Governor Doug Ducey’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” order: “We thank Governor Doug Ducey and Dr. Cara Christ for protecting health care workers and patients as we manage the COVID-19 response effort in the state. Hospitals are on the front lines of caring for patients and have emergency plans in place to prepare for a surge in patient care. By issuing the “Stay … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey’s “Stay At Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”: Heath System Alliance Of Arizona Responds
ACF of Flagstaff commits $110,000 in response to COVID-19
The Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff has announced that it will match up to $110,000 in gifts to its Flagstaff/Northern AZ COVID-19 Community Response Fund, dollar-for-dollar, to assist nonprofit organizations and community groups in all of northern Arizona who are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.“The community response fund will support the health and well-being of our friends and neighbors most directly affected by the COVID-19,” said Pats Shriver, Regional Director, ACF of … [Read more...] about ACF of Flagstaff commits $110,000 in response to COVID-19