Downtown Phoenix vintage clothing store doesn't mince words on mask wearing
The shop's owner says she previously offered masks to customers to stay healthy, but some people were angered by it.
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Owners of Phoenix animal shelter being evicted, in need of donations to continue caring for cats
Kathy Lange, co-owner of So Many Cats, says the animal shelter is being kicked out after she and her partner have been renting this house, rescuing and caring for street strays for nearly 15 years.
Anthem restaurant owner hosting benefit concert in hopes of saving business
Recently, restaurant owner Bryon Elsberry learned the restaurant was facing eviction and on the same day, he found out he had been approved for the payment protection program.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
Detroit man fraudulently applied for PPP aid, used it to buy Hummer, Cadillacs, Dodge Charger: DOJ
In an alleged Motor City money grab, a local man is accused of swiping funds from the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) -- which is meant to help keep small businesses afloat amid the coronavirus shutdowns -- to buy two Cadillacs, a Dodge Charger and a Hummer, according to federal prosecutors.
Arizona community comes out in droves to support black-owned businesses
Several local businesses owned by black men and women are ready for another busy night of sales as the community brings in its support amid growing national unrest after George Floyd's death.
Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Black businesses hit hard by COVID-19 fight to stay afloat
Stephanie Byrd agonized over temporarily laying off nearly the entire staff at her family’s trio of Detroit businesses when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Sporting goods industry hit or miss during pandemic
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on retail as businesses across the country were forced to close their doors for weeks at a time. In the sporting goods industry, the impact has depended on the focus of the business.
Valley business owner asks President Trump a question during conference call
It's not everyday one gets the opportunity to ask the President of the United States a question, but one Gilbert business owner did after she was invited by the White House to join in on a conference call with Donald Trump.
Mesa restaurant sending supplies to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
It's a long drive -- six hours -- up to these small towns on the Navajo Nation.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
With unemployment benefits boosted, some businesses are finding it hard to get workers to return to work
Restaurants have reopened as Arizona's stay-at-home order expired, but an unintended consequence of the CARES Act is causing headaches for some owners, who may have a problem getting their workers back.
Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Mother, daughter duo becoming online selling sensation during pandemic
"It’s my turn... Ok sorry, you’re right.” The feisty Mother/Daughter duo Kelly and Lauren Epstein, are quickly becoming an online selling sensation.