Humans and other life on Earth depend on the sun – for warmth, light and energy. But along with those benefits comes danger in the form of exposure of the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can lead to skin cancers, among other skin problems. Here in Northern Arizona, we get a lot of UV exposure year-round because we are much closer to the sun. Without protection from UV radiation, our skin cells become damaged, which can multiply to form cancerous tumors in the skin. The most common … [Read more...] about Identifying Kinds of Skin Cancer
Flagstaff Getting New Transitional Care Facility
Welbrook Senior Living has selected Embree Healthcare Group to develop a new transitional care facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. The facility will allow patients a better short term option for rehabilitative and skilled nursing services after being discharged from local hospitals. The project will offer 50 private rooms for patients and create nearly 100 new jobs in the Flagstaff market. Groundbreaking is scheduled for late summer of 2015, and the facility will begin accepting patients in the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Getting New Transitional Care Facility
Mayor to Speak at ED Luncheon
Five mayors from around northern Arizona will headline the Arizona Association for Economic Development June northern Arizona luncheon, “Mayoral Economic Development Updates.” It will be held on Tuesday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott. Mayors Diane Joens of Cottonwood, Jerry Nabours of Flagstaff, Marlin Kuykendall of Prescott, Sandy Moriarty of Sedona and John Moore of Williams, will share updates on northeastern Arizona’s economic … [Read more...] about Mayor to Speak at ED Luncheon
Getting Hit By the Bus
Thanks for all the questions that were emailed to me this month at [email protected]. There was one reoccurring question that I heard not just from readers, but interestingly, I was asked this by a handful of the companies I work with through the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) Accelerator: “How do I know when it is time to hire a general manager or an operations manager?” If you, as the business owner or CEO, are running all aspects of your … [Read more...] about Getting Hit By the Bus
Local Nurses Among March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Finalists
The 2015 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards finalists have been announced and many Northern Arizona Healthcare nurses are among them. Every year, nurses throughout Arizona are nominated for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year, which includes 17 different nursing categories and celebrates nursing excellence, recognizing leaders in nursing from across the state. This year, 12 finalists in nine categories are from NAH. The winners will be announced at the 12th Annual Nurse of the Year … [Read more...] about Local Nurses Among March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Finalists
New Website for Local Realtors to Post Rentals
There is a website serving those who wish to find a rental property in the Flagstaff area. FlagstaffLIST.com shows a listing of a large number of available rentals. It does not show all listings in the market. The site is easy to use on a mobile device or tablet and it is free of charge to use. Renters can search the site with keywords to help narrow their focus to find a listing that matches their needs. When a potential renter signs up on the sight, the renter will receive notification … [Read more...] about New Website for Local Realtors to Post Rentals
The Ultimate Tailgating Tundra
The team at Findlay Toyota recently discussed a new promotional vehicle they could use for their sponsored events. They wanted something that would attract a crowd, something unique and special for Flagstaff, and something functional they could actually use to help promote their name and products in the Flagstaff community. After many ideas came to mind and after months of discussion, the team finally had a winning idea, “The Ultimate Tailgating Tundra.” The guys at Findlay Toyota knew … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Tailgating Tundra
NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
Later this summer and into early fall, tree-climbing crews will be using ropes to pull themselves up into 40, 60 even 80-foot tall Southwestern White Pine trees in Arizona’s high elevation mixed conifer forests. Researchers have only about a four-week window during the year when the tree’s pinecones are ripe to gather them for genetic research aimed at keeping these trees from dying out. The Southwestern White Pine is under attack from a parasite called the blister rust fungus. Kristen … [Read more...] about NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
Maximizing the Collectability of Your Accounts Receivable
If you allow your customers to carry a balance, you have to assume that some of them will evolve into a delinquent account. There are two simple things you can do to maximize your ability to collect the money you are owed when this happens. One: collect the right information up front. Two: have a clear agreement with specific terms signed by the customer. Your best opportunity to obtain information essential for collection is at the beginning of the relationship. It is at this point that a … [Read more...] about Maximizing the Collectability of Your Accounts Receivable
From Idea to Reality in Three Easy Steps
“Just do it.” - Nike “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky “There are only two mistakes one can make along the road: not going all the way, and not starting.” – Buddha I could fill this month’s column with wise words about getting started, but you already know that taking the first step is the most difficult moment in an entrepreneurial journey. That leap is downright scary. And it should be. At NACET, it’s one of the most crucial and common questions … [Read more...] about From Idea to Reality in Three Easy Steps