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ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESSES!
Until today, small businesses in Pinal County had been excluded from the recently-announced small business loan program announced by the President. Today, Governor Ducey announced that his office had secured inclusion of Pinal County (and Maricopa and Pima Counties) in the eligibility requirements for these specialized loans. Please see here for further information:https://azgovernor.gov/…/small-business-administration-appr… This link […]
Small Business Administration Approves Loans For Arizona Businesses Affected By COVID-19
PHOENIX — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Arizona that will help small businesses here in the state impacted by COVID-19. Individual businesses can be eligible for up to $2 million through the program. On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Ducey submitted a request to the […]
COVID-19 Update
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce acknowledges concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impacts on Arizona employers, non-profits, and service providers. The situation regarding COVID-19 is changing daily and we will continue to closely monitor communications from Governor Ducey, CDC and other health authorities in the region and provide organizational […]
January First Thursday a big success!
Thank you all that attended the first 2020 ‘First Thursdays’ mixer last night at LB Cantina! Lots of connections were made, some wonderful food was eaten, and some great friendships were made
The Economy is Ours To Own
Kimber Lanning, a TEDxTucson talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_olE-BvrGcOur own spending habits create opportunities for everyone to have jobs. Or not. Kimber is the fiercest advocate for locally owned businesses, which not only …
Arizona@Work
ARIZONA at WORK partners with employers to meet their workforce needs. With locally based services, they have the network to connect people and jobs. By helping businesses succeed and grow, they lay the groundwork for a stronger Arizona economy. And by sharing the solutions you need to find the right employees—right here, right now—they are committed […]
North/South Corridor Updates
The proposed North-South Corridor spans about 55 miles between U.S. 60 in Apache Junction and I-10 in Eloy, passing through the city of Coolidge, town of Florence and portions of unincorporated Pinal County along the way. Environmental impact studies are currently underway. As updates to this all important roadway becomes available, they will be posted […]
Digital Business and rural communities
Digital business is the creation of new value chains and business opportunities that traditional businesses cannot offer and represent one of the most dynamic growth aspects of most major economies. How much is Digital business key to rural community businesses surviving? https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/12/ranking-countries-by-ease-of-doing-digital-business/
Absentee Landlords
There are many Cities and Towns dealing with properties owned by out-of-state property speculators (absentee landlords) that have purchased commercial buildings and have left them vacant for years and not invested in repairs or redevelopment. Towns like Florence are constantly doing battle with the owners over upkeep of the commercial building exteriors, paint, broken windows, […]