Mission Bank is proud to be recognized as a superior 5-Star rated bank by BauerFinancial, a national bank rating and research firm. BauerFinancial’s rating system is based upon an analysis of current financial data as supplied by federal banking regulators, with the 5-Star rating indicating Mission Bank’s solid capital position, profitability, sound asset quality, and balance sheet strength. This is the highest rating possible, awarded only to banks considered to be the strongest in the … [Read more...] about BauerFinancial Gives Local Bank Superior 5-Star Rating
Walnut Canyon National Monument Celebrating 100 Years
For ages, Walnut Canyon has served as a time capsule into the past, revealing the life story of inhabitants ranging from prehistoric marine creatures to more modern cliff-dwelling humans. In 2015, today’s stewards of the site celebrate this geological, archaeological and historic heritage with a number of activities. These are highlighted by two different centennial celebrations that involve rededicating a weathered plaque and bringing President Woodrow Wilson back from the past to commemorate … [Read more...] about Walnut Canyon National Monument Celebrating 100 Years
Flagstaff-Based Giftcard Zen Expanding with Phoenix Office
Just three years ago, entrepreneur Aaron Dragushan launched his newest business, Giftcard Zen – a website to buy and sell gift cards at a discounted rate – in the office of his Flagstaff home. Last March, Dragushan announced that his company was quickly growing and looking to nearly double in size. Now, Giftcard Zen is selling one gift card every 10 seconds, and has expanded to 20 people, with a new office in downtown Phoenix in addition to its Flagstaff headquarters. Giftcard Zen buys … [Read more...] about Flagstaff-Based Giftcard Zen Expanding with Phoenix Office
A Judgment is Worth More Than You Think
Do you have a judgment that you have never collected on? If so, it is worth more today than when you obtained it. All judgments accrue interest as a matter of law. Some judgments accrue interest based on a contractually stated rate, if they resulted from a written agreement. If the matter did not arise from a contractual agreement, the interest on a judgment accrues based upon the statutory rate set forth in A.R.S. § 44-1201. If your judgment was obtained prior to 2011, the interest rate was … [Read more...] about A Judgment is Worth More Than You Think
Market of Dreams Awakening to Promising Reality
Some dreams make no sense. Under dark of night and beneath closed eyes, apparently random events cascade in unintelligible, albeit entertaining, succession. On the other hand, there are wide-eyed dreams that, while brazenly imaginative, are coolly calculated and strategically executed – those of Martin Luther King, Jr., for example. That sort of dream benefits from mental and physical endurance, though often succeeds on a good dose of dumb luck. The Mercado de los Sueños (or Market of Dreams) … [Read more...] about Market of Dreams Awakening to Promising Reality
Create Your Perfect Kitchen or Bath with The Right Cabinetry
When it is time to remodel the kitchen or bathroom, cabinetry prices can devour the bulk of a budget. It is estimated that cabinetry can take up to 30 percent of your desired investment level. Because cabinets are a major investment, you'll need to sort through the available options in order to make choices with confidence. Below are some of the most typical cabinet budget levels and style choices to consider for your kitchen or bathroom space. Refresh Your Existing Cabinets If … [Read more...] about Create Your Perfect Kitchen or Bath with The Right Cabinetry
Options for Energy-Saving Upgrades in Your Home
When we think of why homes are cold and inefficient, often, the first thing that comes to mind is drafty windows. Poor windows! They are always getting the blame for cold houses. While windows can be a source of cold drafts and heat loss, they are rarely the most cost-effective energy upgrade a homeowner can make. Sure, replacing those old windows will reduce your heating bill and make your home more comfortable, but they’re also quite expensive. If you are looking for the best bang for your … [Read more...] about Options for Energy-Saving Upgrades in Your Home
Making Trax at Fourth
Residents and visitors in Flagstaff may not be able to help but notice the earth-moving equipment and chain-link fence adorned with big signs at the intersection of Route 66 and Fourth Street. Under the shadow of the Fourth Street bridge, The Trax is a high-profile project owned by Evergreen Development. It is expected to bring retail businesses and office space to the 33-acre space between Arrowhead Ave. and Postal Blvd. “This market is healthy and growing,” said Evergreen spokesperson … [Read more...] about Making Trax at Fourth
The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster: Defining Your Ticket to Ride
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that dislike of roller coaster rides just may be genetic. Their study, which asked whether attitudes are learned or in-born revealed that dispositions about roller coasters (love them? or hate them?) were one of five attitudes showing the strongest genetic connection (the others were reading books, abortion without restrictions, playing organized sports, and death penalty for murder). Full Disclosure: I really hate roller coaster … [Read more...] about The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster: Defining Your Ticket to Ride
Explaining Disease: An Important Part of the Doctor-Patient Relationship
My medical school, The University of Chicago, implemented a novel approach to teaching students about the doctor-patient relationship during my tenure there in the 1990s. In an effort to nurture a stronger sense of empathy and compassion among the doctors-to-be, the Clinical Skills faculty decided that all students should spend a long weekend as a hospitalized patient. We were admitted in the standard bureaucratic fashion, wheeled down long hallways on noisy gurneys watching fluorescent lights … [Read more...] about Explaining Disease: An Important Part of the Doctor-Patient Relationship