Popular and respected, Prescott Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer David C. Maurer has announced he will retire after 12 years of service, effective Dec. 31. In conjunction with his board of directors, Maurer has managed an approximate $500,000 annual budget for the past several years. He says he is proud to be affiliated with the C of C and all it has accomplished during the past dozen yeas, despite some occasional fiscal twists and turns that kept the local business economy from … [Read more...] about Former Flagstaff Chamber Chief Retiring
Coral Evans is Flagstaff’s New Mayor
Flagstaff voters have elected Coral Evans as the city's next mayor. Evans won by earning 57% of the vote, defeating incumbent Jerry Nabours, a two-term mayor. For the Flagstaff City Council, Jamie Whelan was the top vote getter, followed by Jim McCarthy and Charlie Odegaard. There are still some ballots to be counted, but Odegaard has announced on his Facebook account that he is confident his victory will remain solid. In other election results, city and state voters approved minimum wage … [Read more...] about Coral Evans is Flagstaff’s New Mayor
Predicting Election Effect on Investments
No matter which candidate is elected president this month by American voters, financial advisor Will Hepburn predicts a sell-off in 2017. “I don’t have a crystal ball, but I am a student of market history, and the first year of a presidential cycle brings a lot of governmental change,” explained Hepburn, president of Hepburn Capital Management in Prescott. “And change is what makes investors nervous.” It is a given that investors’ moods drive markets up and down. Witness the fact that … [Read more...] about Predicting Election Effect on Investments
Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Regular commuters on Flagstaff’s east Route 66 may well miss seeing the vibrant colors of Viola’s Flower Garden. In June, Viola’s owners Robyn Walters and Art Escobedo were told the property had been sold and they needed to find a new location. Although this was not the first time the couple had to transplant their business, they are hoping it will be the last. Named after Walter’s grandmother, Viola, who loved to garden, the home-grown, family-based business took root in 2001 in a small … [Read more...] about Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
A surprising sign of development, its sleek profile rears up from a wide-open landscape dotted with desert grassland and chaparral. The structure is the brand-new Camp Verde Campus of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Located at the intersection of Highway 260 and Finney Flat Road in the town of Camp Verde in Yavapai County, the architectural design of the rustic steel building nicely complements the surrounding natural setting. Feted at a grand opening on Friday, June 10, the celebrations for the … [Read more...] about Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
Sonesta Invites Guests to Stay Awhile
When Phoenix temperatures are in the triple digits, Mark Price, general manager of Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff, can’t seem to work fast enough to settle the influx of guests. Maybe it is because travelers going to tripadvisor.com will see that Sonesta is rated No. 1 of 63 hotels in Flagstaff. Director of Sales Tom D’Agostino says the high rating is the result of how welcome and special guests feel. “Every hotel has a bed a bath and a TV. The difference is we have a kitchen. Our amenities are … [Read more...] about Sonesta Invites Guests to Stay Awhile
Signs of Entrepreneurial Skills
They look like they have been out in the forest for decades, but “new” rustic wooden signs are in big demand designed for places like Arizona Nordic Village, vacation rentals, visitor centers and individuals who want a reminder of some place important to them, like Imogene. Popular as they are, these are much more than place locators or souvenirs. These are tangible signs of business and woodworking skills. The Center for Native Business Development on Cedar Avenue in the Sunnyside … [Read more...] about Signs of Entrepreneurial Skills
Voting: Fundamental to Democratic Government
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting." - Franklin D. Roosevelt Full disclosure: In case you couldn’t tell from the quote above, I believe in voting. This column is an unapologetic, full-throated and earnest plea for you to head to the polls on Nov. 8 – or fill out an early ballot if you prefer. Voting is fundamental to democratic government. The existence of this country … [Read more...] about Voting: Fundamental to Democratic Government
Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
There is huge opportunity for companies looking for a money maker! According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 360 million people with disabling hearing loss who need help. Currently, we work to fit these individuals with hearing aids and teach others about reducing noise exposure. But what if we could develop a way to regrow the damaged area in the hearing organ after noise exposure? What if we can use eardrops that will prevent hearing loss before it happens? Both of these … [Read more...] about Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
So, You Want to Buy a Home?
Deciding to purchase a home is both very exciting and scary all at the same time. Just as important as finding a licensed real estate agent that knows the Flagstaff market to assist you in the purchase process, finding a local reliable qualified licensed loan originator is imperative. You, as the buyer, get to choose who you work with. Schedule appointments to meet with various loan originators around Flagstaff. The loan originator you select will be working on your behalf to obtain the funding … [Read more...] about So, You Want to Buy a Home?