Information Technology expert Robert Moses says many of his customers are concerned about computer scams, and according to the Better Business Bureau, they have good reason to be on high alert. Scamming is a $10 billion industry, and the BBB reports online scams rose 87% from 2015 to 2022. Moses, the owner of Idea Karma LLC in Chino Valley, wants to make computer users aware of scams so they recognize suspicious activity when they see it. He says a lot of online pop-up advertisements are … [Read more...] about Computer Experts Warn Users About Increase in Scams
Sedona Chamber Honors Lisa Dahl for Lifetime Achievement
When Lisa Dahl began opening restaurants 27 years ago, she never envisioned having a family of more than 350 employees and being one of Sedona’s largest employers. “I consider it an honor and am humbled by the responsibility that affects the lives of so many in our community,” she said to more than 200 people at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce’s International Women’s Day Luncheon, Wednesday, March 8, where she received the Women’s Lifetime Achievement Leadership Award. Dahl is the executive … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Honors Lisa Dahl for Lifetime Achievement
Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Maintaining the vision that “anything is possible with the right amount of education and determination,” Theara Founder and CEO Renee Rosales has set out to build a better way for the neurodiverse (ND). “Neurodiversity is the belief that neurological disabilities and differences are not the result of faulty biology but rather the result of natural neurological variation,” Rosales said. “Conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder … [Read more...] about Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Molly Spangler beams with excitement about embracing and enhancing the Town of Camp Verde as the new economic development director. “We have a competitive advantage here in Camp Verde,” said Spangler, who served as economic development director in Sedona for six-and-a-half years. “Camp Verde is one of the last communities that has agricultural rural character and a very cool historic downtown. There’s a lot of opportunity here and a great plan in place, alongside a coordinated effort and … [Read more...] about New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Painting a Picture of Health
If you were to paint a picture of your health right now, would you put a fuzzy cloud of purple over your head or maybe a circle of red dots around your face? Would you see lines of magenta in your throat, splashes of yellow in your heart or blue squiggles in your abdomen? Katie Beecher might. Katie is a licensed professional counselor and medical and emotional intuitive with more than 30 years’ experience as a healer. Strongly influenced by the work of psychologist and founder of analytical … [Read more...] about Painting a Picture of Health
Hydrating with Vitamins, Therapy Cocktails
Stating that Flagstaff is seeing an influx of strong wellness brands, Danielle Withycombe, one of the owners of the new Hydrate IV Bar, says she is thrilled to be among like-minded companies. “Now, more than ever, people are actively looking for ways to increase their health and wellness. Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round, which makes it a perfect fit for our newest spa location,” she said. The franchise provides vitamin injections, signature IV therapy cocktails and NAD+ … [Read more...] about Hydrating with Vitamins, Therapy Cocktails
Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
The 4th Annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Awards, sponsored by Quad Cities Business News, is expanding and increasing its impact with three award categories at this year’s High Tea celebration, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. “Our goal is to showcase excellence demonstrated by women leaders in the Quad Cities and to inspire all to achieve their potential,” said FBN Publisher Amy Bix. The ATHENA Awards is an international program that honors outstanding … [Read more...] about Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
Protecting Flagstaff from Floods
Our wet winter is a welcomed sight for drought alleviation, but for those of us living in neighborhoods impacted by post-wildfire flooding, melting snow and the upcoming monsoon season, the precipitation has caused anxiety. City and county staff and elected officials continue to work diligently on flood mitigation planning and funding to implement plans. The 2019 Museum Fire burned 1,961 acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land plus a small amount of undeveloped private land. The Spruce Wash … [Read more...] about Protecting Flagstaff from Floods
Spring Cleaning, Decluttering to Add Value
What is staggering this spring and unique about Flagstaff is our housing market compared to the rest of the country. Forbes Advisor reported that “[national] home sales prices fell year-over-year in February – the first time in nearly 11 years.” However, locally, we did not see sales prices decrease, we have actually seen price per square foot increase in first quarter year-over-year. In fact, our average sales price rose from $844,769 in March 2022 to $898,900 in March 2023, which is a 6.4% … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning, Decluttering to Add Value
Honoring Economic Development Week
The week of May 8 through May 12 is Economic Development Week, and in the Flagstaff area, it is an open invitation to the entire community to meet economic development professionals throughout Flagstaff to learn more about the dynamic work known as economic development. This effort is important because everyone participates in the economy, whether they think about it or not, and because the collection of behaviors and actions of one person has far-reaching impacts, including a local, national … [Read more...] about Honoring Economic Development Week