Hello, Flagstaff! It was recently reported that Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country. As I travel around the state, growth is something I talk about with leaders from Tucson to Prescott and everywhere in between. Flagstaff has been growing at a steady rate of 1-2 percent a year for some time now. People grow their families, people graduate from Northern Arizona University and stay here, people take jobs and move here because it really is a wonderful place to live. … [Read more...] about A Growth Mindset
Havasupai Hiker Healing After Dangerous Grand Canyon Slip
A traumatic injury refers to a severe physical injury that occurs suddenly, such as from a vehicle accident or fall, and requires immediate medical attention. These kinds of injuries can range from a single bone fracture to complex injuries, including multiple bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and/or vascular structures. A new sub-specialty of surgeons called orthopedic traumatologists, who are specialty trained in treating traumatic injuries of the bones, muscles and soft tissues … [Read more...] about Havasupai Hiker Healing After Dangerous Grand Canyon Slip
Offering Hope through the Levo Tinnitus System
As many as 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a debilitating health condition commonly known as “ringing in the ears.” Musicians, factory workers, veterans and many others endure its effects, including problems with concentration, sleep, anxiety and depression. Tinnitus affects a wide range of people, including those who are exposed to continuous noise and even people who use home improvement tools. It is the leading service-related disability among U.S. veterans, according to the … [Read more...] about Offering Hope through the Levo Tinnitus System
Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques, styles and personalized options, which can vary from appointment to appointment. Few things allow us to individualize an experience for the moment like massage therapy does. In the winter, deep tissue for aching muscles from snow shoveling may be in order. After taking final exams, a relaxing massage is just what is needed to end the semester. Sometimes it is about bodywork and total-body stretching to help reach sports and physical … [Read more...] about Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Understanding Strategic Employee Benefit Offerings
Often, when your renewal comes in, more time is spent evaluating alternative carriers using the current plans than looking into creative multiple plan options to meet the needs of both the employer and its employees. Let’s look at some ideas to consider well before your next renewal. It is very common today for health insurance companies to allow employers to choose up to three different health plan designs. Have you ever looked closely at all of the options on your renewal letter? There … [Read more...] about Understanding Strategic Employee Benefit Offerings
Born to Lead
When she was only five years old, Breanna Cornell was already dreaming of becoming a veterinarian. By age 12, her parents were fulfilling another dream of their daughter’s by sending her to space camp in Alabama. Cornell grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After a high school visit to Michigan Technological University, the young woman’s interests turned to wildlife biology and environmental engineering. It appeared to be in the cards early on for Cornell, now 25, to pursue a … [Read more...] about Born to Lead
Flagstaff’s Own Loven Contracting Receives Statewide Safety Award
Jessie Atencio, Interim Director of ADOSH, Mike Loven Founder and President of Loven Contracting, ICA Commissioners Scott P. LeMarr and Steven Krenzel Flagstaff’s own Loven Contracting, a Northern Arizona construction services firm since 1985, was recognized today as a VPP Star in the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health’s Voluntary Protection (VPP) program. Presenting the award were ICA Commissioners Scott P. LeMarr and Steven Krenzel, as well as Jessie Atencio, Interim … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Own Loven Contracting Receives Statewide Safety Award
Flagstaff Ranked in Top 10 for Second Home Sales
People buy second homes for many reasons. The second home can be a getaway beach house or a mountain home for enjoyment year-round. Some consider them an investment or a place to spend retirement years in the future. Smart/Asset, a personal finance website, did a study to determine the number of secondary homes sold and ranked Flagstaff eighth in the nation for secondary home sales. Flagstaff realtor Blake Cain says second homes made up about 25 percent of his sales last year. “We have … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ranked in Top 10 for Second Home Sales
Reaccreditation Validates NAU’s Student-Centered Education
Many areas of Arizona’s economy are seeing incredible growth. According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, 10 major sectors added jobs last year – with the largest gains in education and health services (14,800 jobs) and construction (12,100 jobs). This success demands a bigger workforce – a workforce that is highly trained for the sustainable economy our state needs. At Northern Arizona University, we are prepared to meet that challenge. The recent results of our accreditation … [Read more...] about Reaccreditation Validates NAU’s Student-Centered Education
County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Coconino County has recently implemented a new program called Ready, Set, Go! designed to ensure that citizens are prepared for wildfires and other disasters. The program was initially launched in 2011 and has since been adopted by the Coconino County Sheriff and the Arizona Sheriff’s Association, as well as several local fire organizations. As a collaborative effort between local, state and federal governments, this program helps engage citizens and encourages preparedness and safety as the … [Read more...] about County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go