Why Shred? Businesses have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect customer and employee personally identifiable information from falling into the wrong hands. Proper disposal of confidential documents will limit your liability in litigation and can play a large role in protecting your business and its proprietary information. It is what your customers expect you to do. Data breaches can be costly, not just financially, but to your company’s reputation as well. What to … [Read more...] about Addressing Frequently Asked Questions About Document Destruction
Your Wellness Travel Adventure Awaits
Travel more. It’s something we all aspire to do. And we know we’re not the only ones who get a glimpse of a white sand beach, snowy mountaintop or quaint foreign village and dream about all of the rest and relaxation that awaits. But, for a growing set of travelers, fitness-focused vacays and destinations have become a part of their travel destination checklist. Whether you’re looking to log a few miles under a canopy of lush rain forest trees, hike rugged trails in a state park or even surf … [Read more...] about Your Wellness Travel Adventure Awaits
Over Fifty? Strength Training is a Must
“Strength is the most important aspect of one’s physical existence, and a lack of strength compromises our quality of life as we age.” ~Mark Rippetoe Two years ago, I realized I had neglected my health and decided I needed to turn things around. One of the first things I did on my journey to become healthier was to start a weight training program. At that time, I had no idea the extent weight lifting would change my life. Now, I am determined to lift weights as long as I can hold a … [Read more...] about Over Fifty? Strength Training is a Must
The Greater Goal: Quality of Life Positively Impacted by Tourism
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau is on a mission. A mission to increase the quality of life for every household in Flagstaff. Sound like a daunting task? Well, the effort needed to create this economic impact may not be easy, but the formula is simple: tourism = dollars. Dollars you don’t have to spend on services you enjoy such as city beautification, parks and recreation, arts and sciences and economic development. According to the Arizona Office of Tourism, approximately 42.1 … [Read more...] about The Greater Goal: Quality of Life Positively Impacted by Tourism
What is Orthopaedic Trauma; How Do We Care for These Injuries?
A traumatic injury refers to a severe physical injury that occurs suddenly; e.g., the result of a vehicle accident or fall, and typically requires immediate medical attention for evaluation and treatment. Orthopaedic trauma injuries can range from isolated single extremity fractures to complex multiple extremity injuries. Often, multiple bones can be involved and the injury can include joint, tendons, ligaments, nerve and vascular structures. Sometimes, when the bone is fractured, it can break … [Read more...] about What is Orthopaedic Trauma; How Do We Care for These Injuries?
Restauranteur Offering French Comfort Food
In the mood for tartine of house-smoked salmon, seafood Boullavaise a la Marseille or slow cooked duck confit cassoulet? If so, it is a good thing that Chef Scott Heinonen is about to open The Cottage, which is being designed to feel and taste like a country French farmhouse where French comfort food will be served. “This nostalgic French Bistro concept derives from the idiom, ‘Everything Old is New Again,’” he said. And, he adds, it comes just in time when other chefs are concentrating on … [Read more...] about Restauranteur Offering French Comfort Food
Do I Really Need a Board of Directors?
My column this month raises a question I received from a CEO. This is meant for those CEOs who are either running a non-profit or a privately held organization. All publicly held or publicly traded organizations are required by SEC law to have a board of directors. Just feed them and get them on their way as fast as possible. One of my early CEO jobs was with a publicly-traded company. I had very little experience dealing with boards, other than the occasional board … [Read more...] about Do I Really Need a Board of Directors?
Veterans Finding One-Stop Shopping at NAU
Success comes in many forms, including the newly remodeled, 1,600-square-foot Veteran Success Center (VSC) located in the University Union Fieldhouse at Northern Arizona University. For a veteran student, success can mean finding a safe space on campus to interact with other military-affiliated students and relax, watch TV and play ping-pong. It can also mean connecting with resources to help in academic and professional careers, or learning about educational benefits earned through … [Read more...] about Veterans Finding One-Stop Shopping at NAU
Burglar-Proof, Fireproof Weatherford Hotel Vault Protected Cash, Documents, History
With its cowboy lettering, metal handles and combination lock, the Weatherford Hotel antique vault looks like something in which the bad guys would be very interested, but this substantial piece of territorial history has done its job, safely protecting treasures for more than a century. In the late 1870s, business was booming in Arizona. With cattle and sheep ranching, farming, timber harvesting, mining and the growing railroad industry, jobs were plentiful and cash was flowing. Individuals … [Read more...] about Burglar-Proof, Fireproof Weatherford Hotel Vault Protected Cash, Documents, History
Ruth Ann Border Making a Visible Difference
Ruth Ann Border, owner of Visible Difference, thinks of her Flagstaff art supply store as a ship. “I am the captain, the crew, the clean up and I’m fueling the boilers.” She stays busy. Visible Difference opened in the mid-70s. Border bought it in 2005. “I decided to keep the name,” she said. “It has been at this location for 40 years and it is the only art supply store in Northern Arizona, which is a humongous area. We wanted to retain that distinction.” Border obtained ownership … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Border Making a Visible Difference