Your credit score is used by financial institutions and lenders to determine how much money you may borrow for a loan or credit card. A higher credit score may mean lower interest rates and better credit limits, while a low score could mean you get denied for credit. What does your score mean, and how do lenders – and even landlords and employers – use it to determine their decision? Here’s how. Your credit score is calculated based on several financial factors. Credit scores are based on … [Read more...] about How Can You Improve Your Credit Score?
Strong Short-Term Rental Market Expected to Continue
The short-term rental market in Flagstaff is big business as families take more vacations to areas they can easily drive to and where they can spend time in nature. The adventure travelers also find what they’re looking for in Flagstaff’s biking, climbing, running and skiing scenes. Whether traveling here for the first time or fifth time, vacationers love to stay in short-term vacation rentals (STRs) in neighborhoods that enhance the local feel of their stay. Many Flagstaff neighborhoods have … [Read more...] about Strong Short-Term Rental Market Expected to Continue
Looking Ahead to Better Days of Business
Money and business growth is out there, and it does grow on trees. As the pandemic wanes and the recession lingers, business owners of Coconino County are searching for new signs of returning business opportunities. This month’s article focuses in on the long dormant forestry industry, which is poised for major activity in coming years and decades. Now is the time to be preparing for forest industry business activity, with the long awaited logging contracts by the Forest Service, through the … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to Better Days of Business
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines. The following changes are reflected in a new Executive Order from Governor Ducey: For businesses, physical distancing and mask protocols will … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Trudging Along the Road to Happy Destiny with Back2Basics
"I didn’t realize how much I had lost until I felt how much I’ve gained,” said Brad J, a Back2Basics alumnus. Our journey began in May of 2010. Back2Basics has now completed, and is proudly celebrating, seven years of Sober Living here in Flagstaff. B2B is a six-month adventure recovery program for young men struggling with substance abuse issues and are looking for a positive, meaningful life. The uniqueness of Back2Basics lies in the fact that it is a hybrid of outdoor adventure therapy … [Read more...] about Trudging Along the Road to Happy Destiny with Back2Basics
Five Supplements for Joint Health
If you’ve read my articles in Flagstaff Business News before or you follow me on social media, you know that I love helping people get healthy, get moving and get out of pain. A good number of patients I see in my office have joint pain from osteoarthritis. Since osteoarthritis is the most prevalent joint disease, I’m sure a lot of readers can relate! Osteoarthritis can prevent people from moving like they want to. Life gets less fun and less convenient if you have pain opening jars, chewing … [Read more...] about Five Supplements for Joint Health
Seven Mindfulness Tips to Reduce Stress, Anxiety
Buddhist monks have been practicing meditation and mindfulness for centuries and more and more people are starting to use mindfulness daily to reduce stress and anxiety. Mindfulness and meditation practices can teach you how to be fully present in the moment. Practicing mindfulness during day-to-day activities can be very meditative. A simple act like washing the dishes, taking a walk in nature, gardening or daily chores can give you an opportunity to focus on being fully present and … [Read more...] about Seven Mindfulness Tips to Reduce Stress, Anxiety
Solar Energy Gaining Popularity
Solar power companies say more homeowners are considering solar energy now because, in December, the federal government extended a 26% tax credit for the cost of a residential system through the end of 2022 and because, with the pandemic, people are spending more time in their homes and looking for ways to save money. Guy Kobey, Northern Arizona solar sales manager for Sunny Energy, says solar energy and Flagstaff are a natural fit, as long as sun can hit the roof. “The numerous sunny days … [Read more...] about Solar Energy Gaining Popularity
Grant cycle opens for nonprofits in Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams
The Northern Arizona Regional Grant Cycle is administered through the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff and is now accepting applications. Organizations serving residents of Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams can now apply for funding by visiting azfoundation.org/grants. Nonprofits, tribal entities, schools, and municipalities must submit an application by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29 to be considered for funding. More information on eligibility requirements, timeline, and … [Read more...] about Grant cycle opens for nonprofits in Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
[perfectpullquote align="left" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]Order Sets March 15 Deadline To Get Students “Back In The Classroom”.[/perfectpullquote]Following discussions with public school leaders, and in accordance with new guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Doug Ducey today issued a new Executive Order returning schools to in-person, teacher-led instruction. According to metrics developed by the CDC, 12 of Arizona’s 15 … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning