When orthopaedic injuries occur, urgent care clinics provide a cost effective and efficient alternative to the Emergency Room. At Urgent Ortho, specialists from Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) fast track treatments for bone, muscle and joint injuries. One year after opening, NAO’s leadership laid out an expansion strategy to stimulate more clinic space, enhanced patient comforts, better access to care and longer hours for Urgent Ortho. The plans included a new remodel and build-out of … [Read more...] about NAO Offers Advanced Urgent Care Options
Congrats to the Best of Business!
Flagstaff Business News, a publication that covers much of Northern Arizona's vibrant business community, congratulates winners in our inaugural Best of Business contest. From accountants to insurance agencies and medical service providers, the list of winners and quality organizations is long. Many thanks to the readers of Flagstaff Business News who voted and helped support our efforts to recognize the diverse and fine businesses of our region, people who like us, appreciate and celebrate … [Read more...] about Congrats to the Best of Business!
10 Financial Resolutions for 2015
As 2014 has come to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how to make 2015 a success for you and your loved ones. Though there’s little consensus about their origins, we know that Americans have been making New Year’s resolutions since at least the 1770s. In 2013, 54 percent of Americans made resolutions about their finances. Here are 10 financial resolutions to help make 2015 happy, and successful: Set Aside Emergency Savings Emergencies are unpredictable, and a serious illness … [Read more...] about 10 Financial Resolutions for 2015
Kerr Leading for the Team at Nestlé Purina
If America is indeed changing its definition of “the woman who has it all,” Amy Kerr could well be the original model for the new paradigm. Not only does Kerr have an incredibly successful job at Nestlé Purina (following in her grandfather’s footsteps), a company that has supported her throughout her entire career, she also has a family of four and loves animals. Kerr joined Flagstaff Nestlé Purina Pet Care facility in March 2013. She is the one of the first female plant managers within … [Read more...] about Kerr Leading for the Team at Nestlé Purina
Flagstaff Classic Car Enthusiasts Indulge in Barrett-Jackson Collection
Playing a starring role in several “I Love Lucy” episodes, Lucille Ball’s 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible made another shining appearance at the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. Part of the prestigious Ron Pratte Collection, the antique, glistening car with chrome accents brought back memories as it brought in the big bucks. Classic car enthusiasts and longtime Lucy fans may recall episode 109, “Lucy Learns to Drive,” in which the Ricardos buy a new car and Lucy … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Classic Car Enthusiasts Indulge in Barrett-Jackson Collection
Installation Art Workshop With Artist Shawn Skabelund
Mar 7, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST Website: http://www.culturalpartners.org Event Description: In this workshop, students will gain the knowledge and understanding about installation art and begin to develop the tools, and skills necessary to design and create a place-based, site-specific installation. Students will be invited to work with the artist Shawn Skabelund as he sets up five large-scale installations in the main gallery in the Coconino Center for the Arts. … [Read more...] about Installation Art Workshop With Artist Shawn Skabelund
The ABV Beer Dinner
Feb 21, 2015 @ 5:30pm The American Legion Event Hall, 204 W Birch Ave, Flagstaff, AZ The culmination of the AZ Beer Week celebration in Northern Arizona will occur on Saturday, February 21st at Mark A. Moore Post #3, The American Legion. The ABV Beer Dinner [Arizona Breweries & Veterans] showcases Flagstaff’s unique beer and culinary culture while giving back to the Veteran community of Northern Arizona. At our inaugural event and we are honored to have all 6 of Flagstaff’s breweries … [Read more...] about The ABV Beer Dinner
A Model for Sharing
The logo is cheerful and upbeat: a red, white and black mandala. It shows the ancient Chinese symbols of the forces of yin and yang – the passive, negative and the active, positive, in the center of the circle. At first, appearing opposite, these forces are actually interconnected and interdependent and give rise to each other. White letters spell out “Full Circle Trade & Thrift,” which is the name of the two-year-old enterprise of Bill and Barbara Packard. It is located south of the … [Read more...] about A Model for Sharing
Flagstaff Celebrates Year of Pluto
The eyes of the world look toward Pluto this year as the New Horizons space probe culminates its nine-year journey to that icy body. This will mark the first close-up view of Pluto and both scientists and the public are gearing up for the much-anticipated flyby in July. Flagstaff, the home of the Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered, will celebrate this historic achievement in a variety of ways, from educational to gastronomic. Lowell Observatory has designated 2015 as the “Year of … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Celebrates Year of Pluto
Health Insurance Enrollment Event
Feb 13, 2015 North Country HealthCare in Flagstaff will host a FREE health insurance enrollment event (Marketplace and AHCCCS) on Friday, February 13 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm at their facility (2920 North 4th Street). This is one of the last times you can receive assistance before the February 15 enrollment deadline. North Country HealthCare can assist you in enrolling in health insurance coverage. You may be eligible for a $0 premium plan, or a new kind of tax credit that lowers your … [Read more...] about Health Insurance Enrollment Event