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Small Business Boot Camp (Week 49: Positioning & Week 50: Marketing)

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.

To register for a...

Rep. Grijalva's Small Business Webinar

President Joe Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program that will ensure small businesses have access to necessary funding to weather the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic including a special two-week period for small businesses with 20 employees...

Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program

The State of Arizona created the Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program, which is designed to assist bars and restaurants with funding for the infrastructure needed to expand their premises. With $1 million total in the fund, businesses may...

Attention restaurant owners and city officials: Upcoming Restaurant Relief Webinar

During this restaurant relief session, a diverse group of industry experts and city officials will discuss how to temporarily expand your premises to provide outdoor seating for food and alcohol consumption.

Speakers from the Arizona Restaurant Association...

AZ Small Business Rent & Mortgage Relief Grant Program

The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch this grant program and help small businesses specifically mandated to pause operations due to the pandemic. Businesses include gyms, fitness centers and studios, b...

Reducing the Risk, Slowing the Spread, Limiting Indoor Dining

On July 9, 2020, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order limiting indoor dining to less 50% occupancy (Based on Fire Code); to be effective on July 11, 2020 at 10 p.m

Please, click on the following link for more details: https://azgovernor.go...

Notice: Paycheck Protection Program has reopened

The Paycheck Protection Program resumed accepting applications July 6, 2020, at 9:00 AM EDT in response to President signing the program’s extension legislation. The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020.

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Delaying First Day of School

Governor Ducey signed an Executive Order delaying the first day of school for in-person learning until August 17,2020. 

To access the Executive Order, please click on the following link: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/06/further-action-...

Executive Order issued Reversing COVID-19 Spread in Arizona

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs an Executive Order prohibiting large gathering, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms movie theaters, waterparks and tubing rentals. The pause of these businesses operatio...

Requirements for Restaurants and Bars Providing Dine-in Services

In the following link, the updated requirements for preventing COVID-19 transmission for restaurants and bars providing dine-in services in the State of Arizona can be found. 

https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/requirements_for_restaurants...

Requirements for Businesses Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-40 Containing the Spread of COVID-19

In the following link, the updated requirements for businesses in the State of Arizona for preventing COVID-19 transmission can be found.

https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/requirements_for_businesses.pdf  

Governor Doug Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan

In the following link, Governor Doug Ducey announces enhanced actions to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect Arizona’s most vulnerable residents. 

https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/06/governor-ducey-announces-enhanced-covid-19-actio...

Covid-19 Arizona Business Resources Webinar Series by Arizona Commerce Authority

In the following link you’ll find the Arizona Commerce Authority resources and webinars designed to help Arizona businesses navigate the impact of COVID-19.

https://www.azcommerce.com/covid-19/webinars

Arizona Local Restaurants Reopening Guidance

This article provides guidance  on how to safely to reopen restaurants in Arizona. click on the document.

Pools, Gyms & Fitness Providers, and Spas to Resume Services May 13

This guidance includes:

• Pools, with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation - can reopen Wednesday, May 13 (GUIDANCE)

• Gyms & Fitness Providers, with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation - can reopen Wednesday, May 13 (GUIDANCE)

• Spas, with phys...

Cosmetologists & Barber shops to resume appointment-based services May 8 | Restaurants May 11

Under the order, barbers and cosmetologists can resume operations on Friday, May 8 as long as they establish and implement safety protocols and best practices, including using face coverings for employees and customers, operating by appo...