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After working with Futures Inc. over the past two years setting up two successful hiring events with a 66% hiring rate, we are now proud to bring their skills-based matching technology to Pima County in the form of Pipeline AZ. This platform is specifically tailored to assist those workers displaced due to the pandemic and link them to open positions in our market and throughout the state. #news #jobs #tucsonmeansbusiness
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Real-time jobs, free coaching and resources to help you navigate career change.Tim Medcoff, a Tucson attorney and chairman of the Tucson Metro Chamber, said the Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed into law March 18 is a good first step to protect and reassure workers.
“It’s great to have some assurance if you’re having to stay home sick or you’re quarantined,” said Medcoff, a managing partner of Farhang & Medcoff who has been practicing employment and labor law for more than 20 years.
“But it puts a huge burden on the employers, especially small employers because the act does not clarify how quickly the employer is going to get paid back.”
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Sick-leave law helps workers amid coronavirus but puts onus on small businesses
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A new federal law expands paid family and sick leave, but small businesses must pay and wait for reimbursement.Read our CHAMPION newsletter to learn more about enforcement and fees for temporary signs being suspended, Arizona's "skinny" budget, the Cares Act, Governor Ducey's Executive Orders, and much more. conta.cc/39kV3cV #news
As businesses affected by restrictions face financial hardships, Lorraine Rivera speaks to Tucson Metro Chamber president, Amber Smith, about those challenges and the availability of resources to assist employers and workers.
Tune in tonight on PBS6 at 8:30 PM or click the link for the entire list of when to watch. #news tv.azpm.org/schedules/episode/229293/
Take a look at the KOLD13 interview with Tucson Metro Chamber President & CEO, Amber Smith, regarding Arizona businesses getting a share of the coronavirus stimulus bill. #news
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Take a look at local and state-wide employers who are hiring now. The link is updated daily so check back often. arizonaatwork.com/newsroom/all/arizona-employers-immediate-openings #news #jobs #nowhiring #tucson
Arizona Employers with Immediate Openings
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Updated Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Please refer to Arizona's largest jobs database, Arizona Job Connection, to create a resume, search for jobs and get matched with hiring employers. Download the PDF fil...News
With school closed across the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic, children who rely on school meals are at risk of going hungry.
No Kid Hungry launched a texting hotline to let parents know about emergency food distribution sites in their neighborhoods.
Text the word "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 877-877 to find the nearest sites.
No Kid Hungry says more than 475,000 kids in Arizona rely on the free and reduced-price meals they received at school. In the United States, 1 in 7 kids faces hunger each year.
For more information, visit NoKidHungry.org.
No Kid Hungry AZ launches texting hotline for families impacted by school closure
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With school closed across the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic, children who rely on school meals are at risk of going hungry.Check out these helpful topics that are free and open to the public! You will receive a Zoom meeting invitation after you register. business.tucsonchamber.org/events/catgid/6 #events
What other good news can you share? We are proud of Ray Flores and Carlotta Flores and their team at Flores Concepts for their donation to our public safety members at Tucson Fire Fighters Association. Chef Carlotta knows how community support makes all the difference, “My family has been with Tucson through many challenges over our near 100-year history and we will get through this one in the same fashion with hard work and togetherness.” The Chamber team has partnered with Flores Concepts to help deliver the food throughout the city. Thank you for your leadership!
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Tucson, AZ—Local family owned business operators, Ray Flores Jr. and Chef Carlotta Flores of Flores Concepts and Si Charro restaurants, have announced that starting Tuesday April 7th thru Tue…Spend $25, get $35!
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The Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) wants to help get money into the downtown businesses NOW, when they need it most. For every $25 gift card purchased, we will add an additional $10 (while supp...One thing that's for sure is we are hearing a lot about how our community has been doing good deeds to help each other out. Comment below about what you've done to make someone's day or what someone has done for you!
Dear friend left a bowl of fresh fruit on my doorstep.
Shared take out from local restaurant with neighbors.
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Check out these helpful topics that are free and open to the public! You will receive a Zoom meeting invitation after you register. business.tucsonchamber.org/events/catgid/6 #events
Tucson Metro Chamber members are cordially invited to join us when we welcome U.S. Senator Martha McSally. She'll share an update from Capitol Hill. #events business.tucsonchamber.org/events/details/2020-senator-martha-mcsally-webinar-15509
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Now more than ever it's important to have something to look forward to. This time next year, we have an amazing trip to Costa Rica planned for you. Click the link for more information about how to make this beautiful daydream a reality. #events gateway.gocollette.com/link/1028476
Click through to check out the itinerary. It’s packed with gorgeous sights and adventure. You just have to show up!
For around $300/day, including roundtrip flights from TUS, airport transfers and 14 meals, you can enjoy an amazing adventure in Costa Rica this time next year!
We have some virtual events in store for you! We're also looking for members who are experts in their field to host a virtual Knowledge at Noon. Take a look! conta.cc/3blH2Ns #events #networking
