| Sustainability Summit is Next Week! |
| Tune in live on Friday, April 2nd at 9:00 am to learn how your business can take meaningful action towards addressing climate change.
This interactive live broadcast event will include an in-depth conversation with Chuck Chaitovitz, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a panel of experts to discuss potential sustainability partners for your business. You will also hear from Tempe companies who will share success stories in sustainability areas such as clean energy, water conservation, smart renewables, and more.Register or sponsor today! |
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Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility
Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 am Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced yesterday. Learn more. |
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Q1 Small Business Index: Small Business Owners Indicate a Long Road to Recovery
Last week, the U.S. Chamber and MetLife released the Q1 2021 Small Business Index—a survey of small businesses to take the temperature of the sector, see where small business owners are confident, and where they are experiencing challenges. The Q1 2021 index in particular focused on how the distribution of coronavirus vaccines is influencing the attitudes of small business owners towards the return to normalcy. View the full index HERE. |
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| 2021 Business Woman of the Year Finalists Announced |
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The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce three finalists for the 26th annual Business Woman of the Year Award. The award honors those who serve as a positive role model to others and are active in community and Tempe Chamber programs. The recipient of the 2021 Business Woman of the Year award will be announced at the Tempe Chamber's Leadership Conference & Expo on May 14, 2021 at 9 am, which will be held via live broadcast. Learn about the finalists. |
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SBA Announces Shuttered Venue Operator Grants (SVOG)
Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the application portal for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program will open on Thursday, April 8, 2021. This grant program is intended to provide economic relief to live event venues, one of the industries hardest-hit by the pandemic. Applicants must first register in order to apply for the grants, which can take several days. SBA also debuted a new splash page through which applicants can stay informed about eligibility requirements and the opening of the portal. View the official announcement HERE. |
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Career Ready Tempe Recognized by ABC15
Career Ready Tempe aims to help prepare and develop Tempe youth to participate in the future workforce by connecting them to college and career readiness support and partnering with Tempe businesses to provide youth with paid internship opportunities in fields that are in-demand. ABC15 News Correspondent, Megan Thompson spoke with Melissa Quillard from the City of Tempe about how the Tempe Chamber Foundation's Career Ready Tempe program is positively impacting our community. Read the article.
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Small Business Update: American Rescue Plan Act
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Capitol Session Statistics as of 3/19/2021 Days: 68 Number of Bills Posted: 1708 Bills Passed: 143 Bills Signed: 70
The Joint Legislative Budget Committee released an updated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) summary on Tuesday. The revisions show Arizona poised to receive $24 billion in total for COVID-19 relief and economic recovery. Additional resources of state-by-state estimates of the ARPA's impact can be found HERE, and state and local direct aid number can be found HERE.
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2021 Business Excellence Nominations are Open
We are still accepting nominations for the 2021 Business Excellence Awards. This award identifies and recognizes companies whose practices in business and employee development, community involvement, and customer service exemplify excellence. The recipient will be announced at the 2021 State of the Chamber on June 25, 2021, at 9 am, which will be a live, studio broadcast.
Three finalists will be selected in two categories: one for Small Businesses with 25 employees or less and Large Businesses with 26 employees or more. Nominate a business by April 9, 2021. Nominate a business today! |
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Ranking Arizona Puts Davis Miles McGuire Gardner at Number Three Among State’s Largest Law Firms
The growing law firm of Davis Miles McGuire Gardner reached another milestone this spring, ranking third among all large Arizona law firms, according to Ranking Arizona. Learn more. |
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Desert Financial, Fiesta Bowl Create Kindness Arizona
While the Fiesta Bowl held its game this year, no tickets were sold due to the pandemic and the organization lost money on the event. But in order to keep up with its past charitable donations, the organization wanted to keep as many of its sponsors as possible, which meant having some sort of event that was sponsored. Learn about the event organizer's innovative alternative, Kindness Arizona. |
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2021 RED Award Winners
Hospitality project of the year: Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown (General contractor- SUNDT Construction) Office Interiors Project of the Year: DoorDash (Developer- Lincoln Property Company) Developer of the Year: Opus Development Company
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Pet Housing Help AZ Task Force The COVID-19 pandemic is putting millions of pets across the country at risk of being surrendered to animal shelters by families who love them but are forced to choose between finding a place to live or keeping their pets. Seven of Arizona’s leading animal welfare organizations have partnered to form the Pet Housing Help AZ Task Force to provide resources, rehoming options and a temporary pet foster program for pet owners in need. Learn more at www.pethousinghelpaz.org. |
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Deadline Extended: Hammersmith Support is Looking for Their Next Pro Bono Client!
Each year, Hammersmith Support selects a nonprofit and provides our maintenance services pro bono for the next year. During this time, we’re able to get their website updated not only on the “inside,” but we’re also able to make content changes and add infrastructure that benefits the users as well as the organization in so many ways. We are accepting applications through March 28th. Additional information, and the link to apply, can be found on our website. |
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KJZZ Announces New Podcast Series
There is an identifiable link between the arts and most state economies. In Arizona, 90,000 jobs support the arts community, accounting for 3% of the state’s GDP. With nearly all concerts, festivals, and comedy shows canceled worldwide this past year, the live event industry is decimated. It is particularly tough for America’s small, independent venues—one survey in April found that 90% of these venues across America were in danger of closing. There was only one thing that could save them: unprecedented government action. Listen to the State of the Arts Arizona Podcast Series to learn more. |
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ASU Named 'Best Business School' by the Princeton Review
Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to the Princeton Review. The education services company chose W. P. Carey for its list of “ Best Business Schools for 2021.” The W. P. Carey School earned the No. 1 spot in the country for Best MBA for Operations, the No. 6 spot in resources for minority students, and No. 8 for online MBA programs. |
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Fiesta Bowl Charities Delivers Charitable Giving of $5.5 Million for 2020-21 to Increase Total to $16 Million Over Last Five Years
Fiesta Bowl Charities helped Arizona communities, nonprofits and teachers during an unprecedented pandemic, to provide necessary resources that helped millions of Arizonans in the 2020-21 season. Within a total of $5.5 million in charitable giving, unique for this season was $1 million in emergency relief for COVID-19 and a $2 million donation to begin the Margaret T. Hance Park Revitalization Project. Learn more. |
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Cox Shares Tech Trends that Will Continue to Shape How We Live, Work, and Learn in 2021
Susan Anable, V.P. of Public Affairs at Cox Southwest Region shares helpful insight on how the technology industry is evolving. Learn how these trends can help you plan for the future. Read more. |
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Important Information for Southwest Gas Customers Southwest Gas is transforming their customer information system from the ground up on Monday, May 3, 2021 to provide a fantastic customer experience along with enhanced security. For important information on how this will impact you and the way your account will be serviced, please visit our website. The site will provide regular updates and tools to help you navigate the new system. |
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City of Tempe COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Updates
Tempe has two new COVID-19 testing locations at Kiwanis Park and Big Surf. The Kiwanis Park location, operated by Embry Health, offers free saliva diagnostic testing. The Big Surf location, operated by Nutrynt, offers free diagnostic testing plus rapid and antibody tests for a fee. Bring your ID and insurance card if you have one. Learn more.
Did you miss Tempe's Vaccine 411 Facebook Live event? You can watch the full replay! Tempe Fire Medical Rescue and Tempe St. Luke's Hospital went live last week to answer frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch video. |
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Northern Trust is Hiring
Northern Trust, a preeminent global financial institution is looking to hire for the following openings:
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Crexendo
Crexendo Inc., a full-service cloud communications provider is looking to hire a Cloud Communications Consultant. Learn more and apply HERE. |
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Walker Bookstore Hiring Warehouse Assistant
Walker Bookstore, LLC is looking for people who will grow into a long-term leadership position with the company in a variety of areas. Strong veteran preference in hiring. Apply now. |
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SRP Hiring Residential Customer Care Representatives
At a time when so many need work, Salt River Project is hiring for its award-winning customer care team. The pay is $19.51 per hour and full benefits are available after a three-month training and transition process. Learn more and apply today. |
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The Porch is Hiring for Line Cooks and Dishwashers
Click here to learn how you can apply to work in one of Tempe's newest restaurants. |
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The Centers for Habilitation (TCH)
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Carvana
Carvana has multiple job openings at various locations across Arizona. For more information click here. |
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| Financial News & Resources |
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Tax Filing - IRS Business Updates
- Self-employed individuals can now claim their sick & family leave tax credits due to COVID-19 on the new IRS Form 7202.
- New IRS form available for self-employed individuals to claim COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits under FFCRA (English & Spanish)
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CO - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Resources for Small Business
U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, and Mike Morello, U.S. Chamber Chief Digital Officer, discuss the new coronavirus relief deal.
COVID-19 has changed what business leadership looks like, now and for the foreseeable future. Smart leaders are adapting their strategies to this new work environment.
Paycheck Protection Program loans have helped many companies make it through COVID-19-related disruptions. Here is what businesses need to do to get their PPP loans forgiven.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans have been a top option for businesses struggling due to COVID-19, but the tax obligations associated with them have been challenging to track and understand. |
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources
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U.S. Small Business Administration Weekly Loan Clinics
During the first Wednesday of each month, learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. This free monthly clinic will help attendees understand credit requirements, interest rates, collateral terms, and amounts available. Click here for more information. |
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RESPOND - PLAN - RETURN STRONGER Webinar Series The Arizona Commerce Authority and Local First Arizona — supported by a dynamic group of community partners — have launched a statewide initiative to help Arizona’s small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of COVID-19, plan for the future and return stronger than before. Over the course of a few months, local business leaders and subject matter experts will provide real-time support and available resources across Arizona in live, virtual sessions to help small businesses return stronger than they entered. |
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Tempe Chamber of Commerce 1438 W. Broadway Rd. Ste. 213, Tempe AZ 85283 |
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