Arizona restaurants granted additional $1 million to expand outdoor dining
Arizona restaurants can now apply for additional funding after Gov. Ducey says more money was added to the program that allows businesses to purchase outdoor dining furniture.
Coronavirus pandemic impacts lettuce industry as farmworkers brace for busy season
Farms are planting about 5% to 15% less to prevent food waste after lost sales in 2020.
Woman creates reusable grocery cart covers to keep food, items sanitary
With health being at top of mind for most during the pandemic, a woman created reusable grocery cart liners to keep your food and items clean.
'We are grateful': Phoenix bakery uses Payroll Protection Program to stay afloat
A Phoenix bakery might still not be here if it wasn't for the Payroll Protection Program. They say they're grateful and hope they'll qualify for the second round of payments.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Arizona Governor secures additional $2M in restaurant funding during pandemic
Arizona restaurants are being offered a lifeline of financial help as $2 million more has been made available to help them adapt their eateries to fit COVID-19 protocols.
Arizona female business owners offered new resource for guidance
As the pandemic ravaged small businesses financially, a lifeline is being thrown to female business owners in Arizona.
Persian Garden Cafe in Phoenix closing after 20 years of business
A Persian staple in Phoenix is closing after two decades of business in the Valley after loss of business during the pandemic and raised rent.
Holiday drive-thru car wash now open in Mesa following theft
"Sure enough, someone came in the property and within five minutes, stole a thousand, two thousand dollars worth of stuff," Ryan Pfutzenreuter said.
Arizona business owner on support from Barstool Fund: 'The world was lifted off my shoulders'
"The world was lifted off my shoulders," Kevin Redden, who owns an Arizona cleaners, says after getting financial support from "The Barstool Fund" on Christmas.
Cat boutique fundraising for a new location in downtown Phoenix
After reopening after the pandemic, this cat boutique is looking to expand and find a new home in downtown Phoenix but the owner needs help financially.
Valley family business impacted by USPS shipping delays over the holidays
As the United States Postal Service experiences delays for several reasons during the holiday season, a Valley family's small business is impacted due to their shipments not being received by the buyers.
Last-minute shoppers hitting local small businesses in the Valley
Old Town Scottsdale was packed with last-minute shoppers as they checked out local small businesses.
Out of business toy store owner donates everything to charity for kids battling cancer
Teaching Toys business owner Marie Liburdi donates to The Bottomless Toy Chest after losing her business to COVID-19
Hotel industry losing hundreds of employees as it waits for financial relief
Several hotels, including ones in Arizona, are losing a high volume of business during the pandemic. They're awaiting financial relief from the federal government as they lay off hundreds of employees.
Coupon book aims to help Arizona Craft Brewers Guild amid pandemic
By way of offering discounts, establishments will accept coupons to purchase beers part of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, as they struggle to maintain pre-pandemic business.
10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says
While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.
Thousands of Arizona restaurants on brink of closing due to pandemic
Despite options to expand outdoor dining, Valley restaurants are still not maintaining the business they once had before the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
Industry PHX opens holiday pop-up shop featuring local artists, vendors
It's located on Osborne Road and 7th Avenue and all are welcome to experience the new pop-up market.