After traveling the world and living in a Buddhist monastery in France for a year, John Baskett decided that he did not really need all his material possessions. Meanwhile, Kristen and Dave Edge were very passionate about being environmentally friendly and sustainable and decided to walk their walk. Both of these households live in Tiny Houses to accommodate their needs for simplicity and sustainability. Tiny Houses are part of a national movement that advocates living simply in a building … [Read more...] about Living Small Brings Big Benefits
Hiring Fair for New Flagstaff Restaurant
This week, MRG Marketing & Management, Inc., leading franchise partner of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers in the Southwest, is holding a hiring fair for its new location on Milton Road in Flagstaff. Raising Cane’s is looking for spirited and ambitious individuals to share their “ONE LOVE” for quality chicken finger meals and superior service at its first Flagstaff restaurant opening January 22, 2016. In doing so, MRG Marketing & Management, Inc., plans to add at least 50 new jobs to the … [Read more...] about Hiring Fair for New Flagstaff Restaurant
NAU’s Growth Includes Phoenix BioMedical Campus
In just three years, Northern Arizona University health professions programs have expanded their presence at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus, earned recognition for quality and are generating a pronounced economic impact. NAU began physician assistant and physical therapy programs at the campus in 2012, beginning with just 29 total students. Today, those programs have been joined by occupational therapy and the total student count is up to 184. That number was projected to reach 355 by 2019, … [Read more...] about NAU’s Growth Includes Phoenix BioMedical Campus
Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Takes Position
As an iconic symbol of Arizona’s Winter Wonderland, the Weatherford Hotel’s glistening Great Pinecone will be hoisted into place, high atop the historic building as the centerpiece of downtown Flagstaff this weekend, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Suspended like a giant holiday ornament, the LED lighted, seven-foot-tall aluminum Pinecone with more than 200 petals is to Flagstaff what the Times Square Ball is to New York and has become the emblem of New Year’s Eve in Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Takes Position
NPA Science Teacher Kaci Heins Honored
Flagstaff’s Kaci Heins, a sixth grade science teacher at Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff, has been named the 2015 Middle School Science Teacher of the Year. The Arizona Science Teachers Association recognized Heins’s extraordinary efforts to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, including writing grants to fund the robotics program, sending students to near space through the high altitude balloon program and submitting a student experiment to the International … [Read more...] about NPA Science Teacher Kaci Heins Honored
Getting the Most Out of Estate Sales
When a family member passes away or transfers to a nursing home, loved ones are often faced with the task of deciding what to do with what’s left behind. While family heirlooms and beloved possessions may be spread among relatives, plenty of nice things (and many not-so-nice things) will need to be sold or donated. Whether it’s a collection of rare musical instruments, a couch with plenty of life left, or a pile of old records, the challenge is to figure out what’s worth selling — and how. It’s … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Estate Sales
It is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
National Lung Cancer Awareness month is November, and it’s also the perfect time to see how far we’ve come in the fight against the number one cancer killer of men and women. The good news is that according to American Cancer Society (ACS) data, more than 430,000 people alive today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point, and National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports show that lung cancer rates overall are down nationally and in Arizona. NCI trends show that the overall mortality … [Read more...] about It is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Film Being Highlighted in Sedona
On Monday, December 7th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona, will present “Aluna,” an astonishing film about saving the planet, from the indigenous Kogi people of Northern Colombia. This “message from another world,” is part of two weeks of local Climate Care Awareness events, from November 28th through December 12th. David Warr, co-founder of the ChocolaTree restaurant in Sedona, who is one of a small handful of people that has been allowed to visit the Kogi, will be present for Q&A. The … [Read more...] about Film Being Highlighted in Sedona
Investing in Flagstaff Real Estate
We live in one of the best towns in America. Outdoor Magazine recently named our town Number 7 on their annual Best Places to Live list. Yahoo Finance named Flagstaff as one of the Happiest Cities in America. Countless sources have recognized Flagstaff as a highly desirable place to live. For those of us who call Flagstaff home, none of that is surprising. Being such a desirable place to live also makes Flagstaff an ideal place for owning real estate investment property. Top employers include … [Read more...] about Investing in Flagstaff Real Estate
Celebrating Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
As one of the snowiest cities in America, Flagstaff has now been proclaimed “Arizona’s Winter Wonderland” by Governor Doug Ducey. “The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited about the proclamation,” said City of Flagstaff Economic Vitality Director Heidi Hansen. “This new designation will play a key role in our winter marketing efforts and the entire community will be vital in the roll out.” The Downtown Business Alliance, working with the CVB and the City of Flagstaff, is ready … [Read more...] about Celebrating Arizona’s Winter Wonderland