Summertime is Flagstaff’s busy real estate season, and what an exciting selling season it has been so far! There have been many interesting changes in the Flagstaff real estate market this year, and it seems to be evolving on an almost daily basis. Here are just a few examples: interest rates have continued marching forward. Higher interest rates affect a buyer’s purchasing power. Inflation and even gasoline prices have an impact on real estate prices as well. And then there is the whole supply … [Read more...] about What Are You Waiting For?
Are You a Hero?
Recent events at a mall in Indiana may have you asking yourself questions like, “Could I have been the hero in this event?” “What would I have done if I were there?” “What have I done to be prepared for the worst kind of human behavior?” On July 17, a deranged individual walked out of a shopping mall bathroom and opened fire on the people in the food court. The first shots he fired were the first warning of the danger everyone was faced with. In high-stress, high-danger environments like … [Read more...] about Are You a Hero?
NAH Announces Desert Financial as Inaugural Scholarship, Awards Sponsor
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has announced Desert Financial Credit Union as its title sponsor for the inaugural Northern Arizona Healthcare Scholarship and Awards Celebration. As the title sponsor, Desert Financial committed to funding $93,000 in endowment and expendable scholarships for which any employee of NAH may apply. The recipients for this inaugural year will be announced at a celebration on Aug. 18. “We are honored to continue our partnership with Desert Financial Credit Union,” … [Read more...] about NAH Announces Desert Financial as Inaugural Scholarship, Awards Sponsor
Prescott-Area ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted for September Event
The Quad Cities area is preparing to recognize and celebrate local women leaders who excel in business, support their communities and mentor others. Nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 8, for the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Award, an international honor sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Business Coach Colleen Biggs is scheduled to be the keynote speaker, presenting “Ignite Your Personal Power” at the ATHENA High Tea celebration, 3 p.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Prescott-Area ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted for September Event
Safety Tips for Older Adults During Summer Heat
Summer often means outdoor activities and time to relax in the sun. However, extra sunlight, high temperatures and humidity can come with additional health risks. While too much heat is dangerous at any age, as we get older, our bodies lose the ability to adequately respond to heat, according to the National Institutes of Health. As a result, older adults are at an increased risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat cramps. “Summertime plans usually lead to a jam-packed … [Read more...] about Safety Tips for Older Adults During Summer Heat
Sowing Seeds
In the tranquility of a late spring Flagstaff morning, Dr. Ralph Oliver Raymond would walk the land and and toss out dandelion seeds. “He wanted to make sure there were plenty of dandelions so that those who didn’t have a lot of money could pick them and receive nutrients from the tea they could make from the stems,” said long-time Flagstaff resident Billy Cordasco. Dr. Raymond, by all accounts, was a quiet, deeply caring family doctor who raised sheep, had a great love for the land and … [Read more...] about Sowing Seeds
Solar Co-Op Accepting New Members in July
The Northern Arizona Solar Co-op has selected Icon Power to install solar panels for the 163-member group. Co-op members selected Icon Power through a competitive bidding process. “To be selected for this co-op in Northern Arizona is a real honor because we know how thoroughly they reviewed each bid,” said Jordan Bastian at Icon Power. “We are eager to help more people go solar by providing quality panels at a good price and great customer service.” Solar United Neighbors expands access to … [Read more...] about Solar Co-Op Accepting New Members in July
Sinema Protecting Arizonans Against Identity Theft and Cybercrime
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema partnered with Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis (Wyo.) to introduce the Improving Digital Identity Act – bipartisan legislation that protects Arizonans from identity theft, prevents cybercriminals from stealing Arizonans’ benefits, and safeguards Arizonans’ privacy. “We’re supporting innovation and enhancing privacy by improving digital verification to combat identity theft, fraud, and cybercrime,” said Sinema. “Technology has the potential to … [Read more...] about Sinema Protecting Arizonans Against Identity Theft and Cybercrime
Inventor’s HeetShield May Soon Protect Space Deliveries and Firefighters
Whatever NASA wants to deliver to a planet or a moon from space – whether it is medicine, robots, experiments or humans – HeetShield founder and CEO Steve Miller is engineering a protective thermal insulation product that can wrap around it. He is testing his science technologies material now in Moonshot at NACET’s laboratory on McMillan Mesa. His patent-pending material has the attention of the Forest Service as well. This month, as wildfires rage across the West, the entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about Inventor’s HeetShield May Soon Protect Space Deliveries and Firefighters
Rich Bowen Receives Moonshot Mission Control Award
Genterra Enterprises Senior Vice President Rich Bowen received the Mission Control Award at The 2nd Annual Shoemaker Awards dinner Friday, June 17, at Little America, hosted by Moonshot at NACET (Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology). “I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved from the beginning with several great community leaders in creating and building NACET/Moonshot,” said Bowen in a news release. “It is a prime example of what community … [Read more...] about Rich Bowen Receives Moonshot Mission Control Award