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Small Business Boot Camp (Week 14: Support Local)

7/27/2020 Practical Strategies to Lead Your Company Through COVID-19

7/28/2020 How the Community Can Best Support Small Businesses

7/29/2020 Removing Friction From Your Business

7/30/2020 Update on the Paycheck Protection Program

7/31/2020 Using Finance to Gr...

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....

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-covi...

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 appointment only and f...