Pima Works Archived News

Apr 27, 2020 - The Rio Nuevo District Board awarded 105 eligible business with COVID-19 relief funding within the District boundaries, it announced Monday.  

Apr 27, 2020 - The free Employability Skills virtual class is open to the public, and is also part of the approval process for those seeking funding for job training/education.  

Apr 24, 2020 - All 26 branches of the Pima County Library are closed, but the free WIFI remains on every day. 

Apr 24, 2020 - Treasury, ACA have resources for businesses 

Apr 22, 2020 - Policy change for relief checks that impacts those receiving Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income, others 

Apr 22, 2020 - Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry announced April 22 that he is creating a Pima County Back To Business (PCB2B) Task Force to craft the framework for the resumption of some business operations as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lessen in the County. Read more. 

Apr 22, 2020 - $315,000 will go to support, sustain and expand local food security programs.  

Apr 22, 2020 - The Community Action Agency adds staff to serve those seeking aid from the COVID-19 Rental Eviction Assistance Program 

Apr 21, 2020 - $130,000 was awarded to eight organizations in the second week of the program. 

Apr 20, 2020 - Staff can help with research and much more 

Apr 17, 2020 - The Pima County Workforce Investment Board met virtually for the first time Friday, with an emphasis on changes to community services programs in the past month and planning for an economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 16, 2020 - The Pima County Dislocated Worker Hotline seeks to help with more than just guidance with Arizona unemployment benefits. 

Apr 15, 2020 - The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) last week distributed more than $26.9 million in Unemployment Insurance after a record number of Arizonans applied for unemployment benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Apr 14, 2020 - Locally operated small businesses can apply online through April 17 for a temporary funding assistance program approved by the Rio Nuevo District Board. 

Apr 14, 2020 - The parent company of the Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun has established a $500,000 community grant program to assist locally-owned businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses may apply for a dollar-for-dollar advertising/marketing matching grant ranging from $200 to $10,000.  

Apr 14, 2020 - Governor Doug Ducey asked leaders from Arizona’s lodging and business communities to provide their feedback on a plan for economic recovery. 

Apr 13, 2020 - Small businesses need our help, and you can help by checking out the Tucson Shops Tucson marketplace that went live this week. Buy now. Gift later. Shop local.  

Apr 13, 2020 - Jobs are for workers who can assist with disaster relief. 

Apr 13, 2020 - A handy guide on how to get started and changes to benefits that you need to know. 

Apr 13, 2020 - Here is a resource about changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 13, 2020 - Una guía útil sobre cómo comenzar y los cambios en los beneficios que necesita saber. 

Apr 13, 2020 - La administración de pequeñas empresas de los E.U. está contratando personal para asistir en los esfuerzos de ayuda para desastres.