Career journalist Bonnie Stevens has announced a unique collaboration with her lifelong mentor and pioneering television news anchorwoman Mary Jo West to support young women and help shape the future of communication. The Mary Jo West Excellence in Communication Scholarship will be offered through Coconino Community College in Flagstaff and the CCC2NAU program. Perhaps the greatest value of this award, says Stevens, will be the guidance and coaching that comes with it. The scholarship will be … [Read more...] about Journalists Team Up with CCC to Offer Mary Jo West Excellence in Communication Scholarship
Governor Ducey Announces $3.5 Million To Assist Arizonans, Small Businesses
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $3,575,000 to support programs that help Arizonans and small businesses recover financially from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.“This past year has brought extraordinary challenges on Arizonans and businesses across the state, and we are committed to helping them get back on their feet,” said Governor Ducey. “We’re making targeted investments that will go a long way in helping our small businesses create opportunities and foster growth in our state, and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $3.5 Million To Assist Arizonans, Small Businesses
‘Homegrown’ Wind, Solar Energy Project Approved on Babbitt Ranches
Praising Babbitt Ranches for the way the family business manages its operations and citing the Babbitt family’s long-running reputation for land stewardship and conservation practices, the Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a wind and solar project on Babbitt Ranches about 30 miles north of Flagstaff. The action allows NextEra Energy Resources to move forward with the Babbitt Ranch Renewable Energy Center (BREC, pronounced B-REC) across 669 acres of a nearly … [Read more...] about ‘Homegrown’ Wind, Solar Energy Project Approved on Babbitt Ranches
Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
As the national worker shortage is mirrored in Arizona, many employers are wondering how they can attract good people. Charn McAllister, a management professor at Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, says the pandemic delivered a one-two punch. “The losses suffered by most people reminded them of their own mortality and they had time on their hands to think about what mattered to them.” McAllister sees more employees who want to work for organizations doing good in … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
Changes Ahead for Flagstaff Dispensary
The menu summons visions of tantalizing treats: Banana Hammock, French Cookies, White Dream, Caramel Nips, Jilly Bean, Charged Blackberry Gummies, Bubba Cheese and Dragon Fruit. No, this is not a restaurant menu, but rather, a tiny portion of a very comprehensive list of products offered for sale at Noble Herb, formerly Greenhouse of Flagstaff, a leading local dispensary offering a vast selection of cannabis products for medical and recreational use. Established in 2013 by brothers Ryan … [Read more...] about Changes Ahead for Flagstaff Dispensary
Study Promotes Flagstaff Among Top Cities for Restaurant Workers
The Flagstaff metropolitan area ranks second for U.S. metros that provide restaurant workers with the best opportunity for healthy wages, an abundance of jobs and a more affordable cost of living, according to a recent study by moveBuddha.com. The study ranks all U.S. metros to find the best conditions for working in a restaurant as a cook, server or host. The team at moveBuddha.com, which conducted the study, used data for the Flagstaff Metro Area that includes all of Coconino County. The … [Read more...] about Study Promotes Flagstaff Among Top Cities for Restaurant Workers
Northern Arizona Business News Vodcast About to Launch
Business news seekers soon will be able to watch a fresh new program designed specifically for Northern Arizona, created to inform, engage and inspire. Zonie Living: Business, Adventure and Leadership is a television show or vodcast (video podcast) that will expand on Flagstaff Business News feature stories and take viewers right to the scene, whether it’s inside a local inventor’s workshop, outside for the view on little-known trails or alongside seasoned professionals for a dose of some … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Business News Vodcast About to Launch
Babbitt Ranches Forges Ahead with Clēnera and SRP on Solar Project
CO Bar Solar is gaining energy with the recent purchase power agreement between renewable resources developer Clēnera, owned by Enlight Renewable Energy, and Arizona utility company Salt River Project (SRP). “Where we are today, as we embark on renewable energy endeavors, is truly inspirational for the Babbitt family,” said Babbitt Ranches President and General Manager Billy Cordasco. “We are talking about what matters most for future generations. And, what we have all worked toward is not … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Forges Ahead with Clēnera and SRP on Solar Project
Called to the Stage
Stage actress Robyn Allen has spent more than 30 years in the entertainment industry, but says she had to overcome her shyness to perform. “I was always very shy,” she said, “but if I had written a poem, I would just stand up and recite it in front of my relatives. I think that’s how they tricked me into auditioning for plays in school.” Soon she found her own trick, which was to become completely immersed in the character and stay focused. Allen shared her story with more than 100 … [Read more...] about Called to the Stage
Record Setting Summer Real Estate Market Turns to Fall Without Cooling
In these unprecedented times, the real estate market in Flagstaff is at an all-time high from just about every metric we can measure. The 2021 summer season was sizzling, with the average price per square foot of a single-family (detached) home crossing the threshold from $292 per square foot to $307 per square foot from March to April of this year. This was a historic first foray into the $300s and it has continued to climb each month since. In August, the price per square foot soared to $336 … [Read more...] about Record Setting Summer Real Estate Market Turns to Fall Without Cooling