On Wednesday, Sept. 9, SBA Office of Rural Affairs & Regional Administrator Daniel Nordberg; and Associate Administrator for the Office of Field Operations and Regional Administrator for Region IX Michael Vallante are meeting with small business owners who are benefiting from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The rural small businesses are representative of the more than 85,771 loans totaling over $8 billion dollars provided to Arizona’s small business owners through the PPP. The goal … [Read more...] about SBA and USDA Officials Visit Flagstaff
Community Partnerships Key to Successful Academic Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on commerce, business, health, and access to goods and services. It has had a strong impact on business communities that are closely tied to Northern Arizona University. It is more important than ever for NAU to continue providing students, faculty and staff the opportunity to study, innovate, do research and use its collective creativity to imagine a new way of living. At NAU, we are devoted to our mission of providing a high-quality … [Read more...] about Community Partnerships Key to Successful Academic Year
Hypnotherapy, Coaching: How They Work Together
Hypnotherapy: Technically, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis therapeutically to resolve a mind-based issue. Most people know hypnosis as entertainment, “making” people quack like ducks; play imaginary instruments; be Elvis; feel as if it’s really cold, hot or their skin is crawling with ants; act like they are eating the best ice cream ever or accepting an Academy Award. Almost all of that is real. What is seen in movies and books is often false. People can’t get stuck in hypnosis, even if the … [Read more...] about Hypnotherapy, Coaching: How They Work Together
Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process
In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains that men need to be responsible because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down if they are not needed. For example, when expectations are low, you will find young men demonstrating behaviors like remaining in their parents’ homes longer, delaying steps into adulthood and failing to thrive overall. Back2Basics believes addiction takes and … [Read more...] about Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process
Real Estate – Behind the Scenes
Do you ever wonder what your real estate agent is doing for you while his or her sign is posted in your front yard? Or maybe you ask yourself how much is my realtor helping with the largest purchase I’ll likely make in my lifetime? And what’s that six percent commission really buying me? The answer to each of these questions is: “A lot.” A well-rounded, competent, full-time real estate agent is working around the clock to ensure that the home buying and/or home selling process are running … [Read more...] about Real Estate – Behind the Scenes
Why You Should Plant Trees in the Fall
As we start to wrap up summer and head into fall, it’s tempting to think that that the gardening season is over, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are still flowers to enjoy (mums in particular), last harvests to be gathered from your vegetable plots, and bulbs to get into the ground that will bloom next spring. Often during this time, planting trees is an activity that gets overlooked. It’s only natural that many people associate tree planting with spring. After a long … [Read more...] about Why You Should Plant Trees in the Fall
Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70 million baby boomers in the United States are poised to join the ranks of those aged 65 or older. As a result of baby boomers crossing the 60-year-old threshold, more Americans than ever before are entering into their golden years. At the same time, modern medicine and health care are working to put an end to or decrease life-ending and life-shortening disease and illness. The result is a growing population that … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Massage as We Age
Experiencing Back Pain from COVID-19?
COVID-related back pain…is it a thing? I’m going with a big YES. Time hunched over a computer almost always equals more back (and neck) pain. Today, I want to focus on low back pain. The low back and pelvis (also known as the lumbopelvic region) is a really fun area to study and treat. It really is an amazing and complex region with interplay between a whole lot of ligaments, muscles and other connective tissues. And while people tend to blame discs and nerves for all of their back pain, the … [Read more...] about Experiencing Back Pain from COVID-19?
Remembering an American Hero Who Led by Example
Hello, Northern Arizona! This month, I’d like to share a story about an Arizona legend we will all miss, Senator John McCain. We all know the highlights of his incredible life, and the enduring legacy he has on Arizona and the nation. Senator McCain was a statesman who earned the respect of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. On election night of 2016, after I was declared the winner in the mayoral election, I received a number of calls, but my favorite was from Senator McCain. I … [Read more...] about Remembering an American Hero Who Led by Example
Send Messages with Free Flagstaff Postcards
We know this year is different from last year – friends and families are not gathering as usual, shopping requires masking and “social distancing” is the new catch phrase. But through it all, we can still stay connected and share Flagstaff with our most cherished peeps by sending fun, uplifting and thankful postcards. Send a postcard to friends or family who had plans to visit but delayed travel in order to be responsible. Deliver a postcard to colleagues that you’re missing by working … [Read more...] about Send Messages with Free Flagstaff Postcards