As a broker of a property management firm, I am asked by many residential landlords if they have to rent to college students. The short answer is no, however there are many circumstances that may immediately change this answer to yes. As a landlord, it is imperative to always understand and know your legal obligations as well as tenants’ rights as defined in the Fair Housing Act (I strongly recommend consulting an attorney for this). Penalties assessed against landlords for discrimination are … [Read more...] about Do I Have to Rent to College Students?
Keeping Up With the News
Where do you get news about issues related to health and healthy habits? The Internet? Magazines? Newspapers? Television? Any of these might be a good source if you know what to look and listen for. The National Institutes of Health offers some questions to help you tell fact from fiction. Who is putting out the story? Whenever you are looking for information or the latest advice on a topic, consider the source. Who is producing the information? For example, when you find information on … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With the News
Six Things to Prepare for 2015 Year-End
Last week, someone emailed me at [email protected] asking for advice on preparing for 2016 and the end of 2015. The combination of the holidays and the year ending is perfect for preparing for a new year AND remembering those who helped you and your business succeed. So, I have prepared my Six Things You Should Do over the next 50 days. Create a 2016 Budget or Plan I’m amazed at how many companies still don’t do this. I don’t care if you are a sole proprietorship or a … [Read more...] about Six Things to Prepare for 2015 Year-End
Shared Space Trending in Business
Sharing toys and playing well with others are values people learn in kindergarten that stick for life. For example, two of the main things Kristen Densmore loved while enrolled in art classes at Prescott College and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia were having access to all the equipment and a collaborative community. The Milagro Arts Center, located just off the square in downtown Prescott, is building on these concepts. Their shared studios will soon become an adult art … [Read more...] about Shared Space Trending in Business
NAH Veterans Day celebrations – Wednesday, Nov. 11
In honor of military veterans and those currently serving, Northern Arizona Healthcare is hosting Veterans Day celebrations at Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center. These celebrations are open to NAH staff and volunteers, as well as veterans and their families in the community. In Flagstaff, join FMC’s ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the West Campus flagpole at FMC, 1200 N. Beaver St. After the ceremony, which will feature an appearance by the Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about NAH Veterans Day celebrations – Wednesday, Nov. 11
County Responds to First Snowstorm of the Season
The Coconino County Public Works Department deployed plow trucks early this morning following the season’s first measurable snowfall. All roads are currently open and passable and no accidents have been reported. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the cold and windy storm system has already produced one to three inches of snow around the region. Snow showers are expected to increase in coverage and intensity later today and will continue through this evening. County snowplows … [Read more...] about County Responds to First Snowstorm of the Season
Flagstaff Fine Craft Sale
The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to announce the annual Fine Crafts Sale on December 5 and 6, 2015. The Fine Craft Sale features 20 unique local artists in a marketplace setting. The event is perfectly timed – and affordably-priced –for the holiday season. Handmade art and fine crafts will be on sale including jewelry, clothing, pottery, ornaments, glass work, scarves, hats, gloves, wood work, lamps, and much more. The marketplace features many of the artists participating in the It’s … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Fine Craft Sale
Stuff the Bus Food Drive—County vs. City
In the epic battle of Turkey versus Ham at the Stuff the Bus Food Drive, the real winner will be the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC) and the individuals who rely on the vital services it provides. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Team Turkey) and the Flagstaff City Council (Team Ham) are engaging in a friendly competition at the Safeway store on Highway 89 to collect food donations for the FFFC. A Mountain Line bus will be parked at Safeway on November 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. – 6 … [Read more...] about Stuff the Bus Food Drive—County vs. City
Teachers Flying High in NASA’s Air Observatory
Two Flagstaff educators recently took to new heights in their quest to share their excitement of space. Cruising aboard a NASA flying observatory in September, Samantha Thompson and Rich Krueger saw firsthand the complexity of a telescope operating from an elevation of 43,000 feet. They plan to incorporate what they learned into new STEM-themed exhibits that will be displayed around Northern Arizona. Thompson and Krueger flew on SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) as part … [Read more...] about Teachers Flying High in NASA’s Air Observatory
Outdoor Classroom for NAU—Archaeologists’ 3D Pueblo Imaging
A prehistoric Sinaguan pueblo on Babbitt Ranches is being documented with three-dimensional imaging technology and stabilized to preserve its standing walls. Tsopki, or antelope house, is also serving as a hands-on learning station for Northern Arizona University archaeology students. The multi-storied building is just outside Wupatki National Monument near the Little Colorado River. “Places like this are scientifically interesting, but they are also incredibly culturally meaningful,” … [Read more...] about Outdoor Classroom for NAU—Archaeologists’ 3D Pueblo Imaging