Valley couple takes leap of faith, opens restaurant amid coronavirus pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meant many restaurants have closed, but some have decided to continue with plans to open their own restaurant.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meant many restaurants have closed, but some have decided to continue with plans to open their own restaurant.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
More than 81,000 Arizona businesses get coronavirus loans
Among the 11,000 firms approved for at least $150,000 in loans, several sectors dominated — restaurants, medical, dental and law offices, and construction contractors. More than 150 religious organizations — mainly churches — and nearly as many schools also were approved for loans.
Among the 11,000 firms approved for at least $150,000 in loans, several sectors dominated — restaurants, medical, dental and law offices, and construction contractors. More than 150 religious organizations — mainly churches — and nearly as many schools also were approved for loans.
Cornish Pasty Co. temporarily closes 2 Valley locations after staff test positive for virus
Two Valley restaurants are now closed after a couple of employees were reportedly infected with coronavirus.
Two Valley restaurants are now closed after a couple of employees were reportedly infected with coronavirus.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
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.
The shop's owner says she previously offered masks to customers to stay healthy, but some people were angered by it.
Valley teen turns birthday gift of camera into photography business
Valley teen Katelyn Prazak just graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria and turned a birthday gift of a camera from her parents into a photography business. https://www.instagram.com/katelynprazak/
Valley teen Katelyn Prazak just graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria and turned a birthday gift of a camera from her parents into a photography business. https://www.instagram.com/katelynprazak/
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Black Box: Glendale-based company delivers products from black-owned businesses
A Glendale-based subscription company is now delivering products, such as beauty, clothing, or household items, from black-owned businesses across the country. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
A Glendale-based subscription company is now delivering products, such as beauty, clothing, or household items, from black-owned businesses across the country. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chandler BBQ restaurant runs out of food after being overwhelmed with support on #BlackOutTuesday
Yesterday was #BlackOutTuesday where millions of social media users posted black squares to support those fighting for racial justice. It was also a day where a lot of people spotlighted local black-owned businesses. West Alley BBQ in Chandler was overwhelmed with support, and because of that, they ran out of food. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
Yesterday was #BlackOutTuesday where millions of social media users posted black squares to support those fighting for racial justice. It was also a day where a lot of people spotlighted local black-owned businesses. West Alley BBQ in Chandler was overwhelmed with support, and because of that, they ran out of food. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
Arizona businesses impacted by statewide curfew
BBQ Trapp Haus in downtown Phoenix is just one of the many businesses that has had their momentum disrupted by the statewide curfew. However, this particular restaurant is receiving backing from residents in droves as people have turned their focus onto supporting Black-owned businesses in the state.
BBQ Trapp Haus in downtown Phoenix is just one of the many businesses that has had their momentum disrupted by the statewide curfew. However, this particular restaurant is receiving backing from residents in droves as people have turned their focus onto supporting Black-owned businesses in the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.