As we celebrate a new year and look forward to the recovery of our local economy, I wanted to take a moment to welcome the new members of ECoNA’s Executive Board. These individuals represent the education, government and private business sectors and we look forward to their leadership and input. Joining our Executive Board this […]
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A commercial kitchen that until recently was the catering arm of Thornager’s on Kiltie Lane is finding a new life as an affordable testing ground for food entrepreneurs who do not have access to a fully-stocked professional cookery. After 30-plus years in catering, including three decades as the owner of Thornager’s, Karen Sorensen was ready to hang […]
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After a stop-and-start process over the past few months capped by a feverish few days of negotiations, Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus package on Monday. It’s a sprawling piece of legislation that covers a second round of direct stimulus payments to individuals, expanding unemployment benefits, and extending certain types of tax relief for the […]
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There’s no doubt that 2020 was a year like no other. Despite massive uncertainty caused by the pandemic, our local businesses adapted as best they could, changing operation models, providing curbside services, shifting online where possible and constantly pivoting to match conditions on the ground. They were supported by highly responsive local and state governments that […]
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Governor Ducey has announced an executive order designed to allow restaurants to more easily expand outdoor dining facilities as leaders look for ways to help an industry hit hard by COVID-19. The move, which reduces regulatory hurdles, has been paired with $1 million in grants to help eateries purchase barriers, heaters and outdoor furniture to […]
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