Jack Fitchett is the new business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff. We recently sat down with him to learn more about his job. What is the role of the business attraction manager? As business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff, it is my job to help high-quality employers choose Flagstaff as their new home when they are considering the decision to relocate or expand their business. I am a resource for potential employers, serving as an ombudsman to connect them with … [Read more...] about Attracting Businesses to Flagstaff
Obtaining the Maximum Benefits from the Employee Retention Credit
2020 was a year of both great challenges and opportunities. If your business was somehow tied to tourism and travel, as so many are in the Flagstaff area, you are to be congratulated for surviving these last 12 months. On the other hand, some businesses, e.g., homebuilding and real estate sales, probably had a great year. My objective in writing this article is give you, the business owner, just enough information to enable you to ask questions of your tax pro on how to obtain the maximum … [Read more...] about Obtaining the Maximum Benefits from the Employee Retention Credit
Tackling Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus. The perceived sound can vary among individuals, with ringing, hissing crickets and cicadas being the most common. It can also vary in intensity, duration and rate of occurrence. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% of adults. It is a complicated condition that requires proper understanding to be appropriately addressed. What Causes Tinnitus? I frequently have patients ask how to get rid of their tinnitus during an … [Read more...] about Tackling Tinnitus
Destination: Forever Home
A puppy had been badly burned and needed immediate medical care, according to the urgent online post. It was Saturday morning, March 6. Recently-retired American Airlines Boeing 787 Captain David Weeks was at home in Flagstaff, enjoying the sound of the breeze through the pines on this unusually warm winter day when he read the message on the Pilots N’ Paws discussion board. The pup, six or seven months old, had been stabilized at a small remote clinic, but required an emergency flight to … [Read more...] about Destination: Forever Home
Rough Year for Pets, Too
It’s tricky enough to match up homeless pets with new owners, but the upheavals of 12 months of pandemic conditions have added to the challenges of animal adoption. In some cases, it also has added new difficulties to the world of pet ownership. Sudden changes for families facing unemployment and a loss of income because of the sweeping effects of COVID-19 have caused some to have to leave their homes because of evictions and foreclosures. The unexpected and unwelcome chaos has left … [Read more...] about Rough Year for Pets, Too
Ways to Stay Moving With Your Dog
As hard as it may be to believe we are already in the fourth month of 2021, did you know that April is National Active Dog month? If you ever needed an excuse to get creative with ways to keep your dog (and yourself) moving, now is the time! I’m going to share with you some of the fun ways I’ve stayed active with my pup. The weather is getting warmer, so let’s get moving! A classic game of fetch or soccer are great activities that keep your dog energized and moving. Simply kicking a ball … [Read more...] about Ways to Stay Moving With Your Dog
Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
Spring is sport season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors in the Arizona area. It’s also ankle sprain season. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we treat this time of year. As people emerge from their winter hibernation and start to get active again, they can injure their ankles playing sports such as basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer. Anyone who injures an ankle requires prompt medical treatment, whether it’s their first sprain or their fifth. Rest, … [Read more...] about Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
What Does It Mean When a Realtor has an SRES Designation?
Let’s face it, not all buyers and sellers are alike. A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) is a certified real estate agent who has received additional training that may be helpful in navigating real estate options and challenges for seniors 50 and over. This certification is under the umbrella of the National Association of Realtors, and the SRES designation is attained by those realtors who want to better meet the needs of those buyers and sellers close to or in retirement. Just as you … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean When a Realtor has an SRES Designation?
Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Arizonans From Frivolous Lawsuits
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to ensure Arizonans acting in good faith during the COVID-19 pandemic are protected against frivolous civil claims. Health care professionals, businesses, schools, nonprofits, governments, religious institutions, and property owners are among the entities to which the legislation applies. “Arizona’s health care professionals and others on the front lines have worked day and night this last year to protect sick individuals and vulnerable … [Read more...] about Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Arizonans From Frivolous Lawsuits
Four Ways to Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Locally owned businesses are facing unique challenges, likely unlike any they’ve encountered before. Even as Arizona gets back to business, many owners are finding that they need to quickly adapt to stay afloat in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep Arizona’s economy strong, it’s more important than ever to support Arizona-run businesses. After all, locally owned businesses recirculate over 50% of their revenue within the local community. Here are four simple ways to keep supporting local … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19