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Signs of recovery for small businesses in the Greater Phoenix area and State of Arizona look promising based on the latest numbers and how they measure up with other states and communities.

BlueOptima, software development analytics provider, has announced its intent to expand with the placement of its soon to be U.S. main office in Phoenix.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently announced the recipients of a $1million grant program to provide chambers of commerce statewide with necessary funds to launch or expand programs to support Arizona small businesses and assist economic recovery.

This week, Cambridge announced the opening of an extension office in Phoenix.

The Phoenix, Arizona business scene is planning new initiatives to provide support for local businesses.

Arizonan health workers are getting amplified support as they continue to help curb the spread of COVID-19, with Gov. Doug Ducey’s directive to allocate $25 million for the medical sector.

Arizona has a stabilized budget even as the state invested in resources to fight the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, said a recent primer.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber recently released a study that approaches and measures the Arizona economy from the viewpoint of Arizona consumers.

Small business and hospitality sector in Arizona have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but to help boost these sectors, Gov. Doug Ducey announced $7 million to support the economy.

The Arizona Commerce Authority in conjunction with the Arizona Restaurant Association, League of Cities and Towns and the County Supervisors Association have launched a weekly initiative to aid state businesses in navigating the perilous COVID-19 pandemic, said the National Federation of Independent Business in a report.

Southwest Airlines will now be offering a flights to Mexico on its nonstop service from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.

All around the country, localities are struggling to deal with the unique challenges that the pandemic is posing to business, society, and our everyday lives.

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently named the City of Goodyear as the winner of the 2020 Best City for Business Award.

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has been named the top economic development organization in the US by the International Economic Development Council.

DashMart, a DoorDash delivery service that brings convenience store products to customer doors, has arrived in Tucson."DoorDash's selection of Tucson is a great fit given our City of Gastronomy designation and unique regional flavor and cuisine," said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said in a DoorDash announcement released Oct. 1.

A grand opening for 150 mm RF Gallium Nitride (GaN) fab in Chandler, Arizona, was announced recently by NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI).

The City of Peoria has approved the construction of Desert Harbor Medical Commons, a 44,000 square-foot healthcare facility designed to meet the city's growing needs for accessible healthcare within driving distance. In addition to standard healthcare services, this high-tech facility will include the capability for some of the leading and most innovative healthcare treatments in the nation.

Arizona voters will go to the polls in November to determine government leadership from the federal to the local level and will also be asked to vote on Proposition 208 a tax to fund education.

Sandvik Materials Technology is expanding its operations to Tuscon, Arizona.

Applications for Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief are no longer being accepted due to the high volume of applications.