Commercial property is on the upswing for several reasons. The economy is improving, and businesses are gaining confidence in the market. Young businesses are leasing previously abandoned industrial and retail spaces to attract consumers without paying a premium in monthly rent. The consumers are in love with new microbrewers, exercise studios and retail shops emerging from these rejuvenated industrial and retail spaces. When entrepreneurs and consumers connect during stronger economic times, we … [Read more...] about Why Commercial Property is Popular Now
Local Officials Urging Action on Climate Change
In a press conference hosted by Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, speakers sent a public message to U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), asking him to join U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) for legislation on environmental warming. Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans told Flagstaff Business News before the press conference, “Northern Arizona should be a leader in climate change. We all should be concerned about climate change.” The mayor added that one of the Flagstaff City Council’s goals is to take … [Read more...] about Local Officials Urging Action on Climate Change
CCC Supporting Community
The Coconino Community College Fourth Street campus is now being branded the Fourth Street Innovation Center to demonstrate CCC’s commitment to contemporary needs of career and technical education and to share innovative educational offerings on that campus. Additionally, the campus has a new lineup of courses to fill the roster and help students working on associate degrees to meet many of the general education criteria, including composition, math, social and behavioral sciences, arts and … [Read more...] about CCC Supporting Community
Pharmacist Helps People, Pets, Exotic Animals Take Their Medicine
What if your water dragon seems depressed or your python needs antibiotics? Where would you turn? Many veterinarians rely on Mortar and Pestle, a compounding pharmacy in Flagstaff that concocts medicines not only for people but for exotic animals as well. “We have people, dogs, cats and reptiles. I do lizards sometimes. We have a snake that needs antibiotics. Last week, I had a water dragon,” said Kelsey Herring, owner of the pharmacy. “I get rats, prairie dogs, ferrets and lots of dogs and … [Read more...] about Pharmacist Helps People, Pets, Exotic Animals Take Their Medicine
Pumpkin Power: Local Restaurateurs Spicing Up Holiday Menus
Local restaurateurs are spicing up holiday menus with the flavors of the seasons. Chefs are changing menus to include produce like pumpkin and squash that can be sourced this time of the year and add spices like cinnamon, cardamom and even green chile and mesquite. “Chefs get excited when there’s a change in the seasons,” said Chef-owner Scott Heinonen of The Cottage in Flagstaff. “It happens naturally with chefs when the leaves start falling, and it gets colder. You have a whole new … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Power: Local Restaurateurs Spicing Up Holiday Menus
NACET Encouraging Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs to Shoot for the Stars
The Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) is launching a new initiative that is redefining the Flagstaff-based organization, moving it from an entity focused on incubating new businesses to a recruiter of next-generation entrepreneurs pursuing imaginative, ambitious and even radical new commercial ideas. Called “Moonshot,” the program is busy screening entrepreneurs who have the intention of profoundly changing lives, as opposed to tweaking existing products, … [Read more...] about NACET Encouraging Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs to Shoot for the Stars
Campus Coffee Bean Offering Curbside Service
For more than two decades, residents and visitors, including students hovering over books and cramming for exams, have sipped cups of steaming coffee and tea, spooned hot soup and crunched into sandwiches at Campus Coffee Bean. This local hangout with its hipster vibe has just become mainstream modern with the launch of mobile ordering and curbside pick-up service using a new mobile application through FlyBuy Technologies, a Seattle-based startup based in Pioneer Square. Pick-up service at … [Read more...] about Campus Coffee Bean Offering Curbside Service
On the Grid – Flagstaff Business Incubator
Flagstaff Business Incubator https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-5 On the Grid with Flagstaff Business News is a monthly podcast delving into timely topics and interviews with guests who help shape the local economy. CEO and President of NACET Scott Hathcock joins FBN Editor and Host Bonnie Stevens to discuss Moonshot at NACET, a new initiative being launched by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) focused on recruiting … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Flagstaff Business Incubator
NAU, Tourism, Driving Flagstaff Economy
A steady upward trajectory in the Flagstaff economy throughout the remainder of this year and into 2018 promotes continued growth in the construction and retail trades amidst local challenges and a more hostile worldwide environment. So shares Ron Gunderson, Ph.D., emeritus professor of economics in the College of Business at Northern Arizona University. Insights from Gunderson and Lee McPheters, Ph.D., research professor of economics in the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State … [Read more...] about NAU, Tourism, Driving Flagstaff Economy
Understanding the Property Tax Process
The Coconino County Treasurer’s Office has now printed and mailed out tax bills for 2017. While some of us might grudgingly pay taxes, most of us probably understand that taxes are the price of living in our society. We know taxes pay for roads, public education, law enforcement, safe buildings, fair elections and much more. And we expect that taxes will be assessed and collected in a fair and equal way. What might be a surprise to you is to know how much work, time and expertise went into … [Read more...] about Understanding the Property Tax Process