May 15th. 11:30-1:00. NACET conference room, Flagstaff. Marketing mentors at NACET are often asked the question: “With my limited budget, what is the most effective marketing investment for me?” We’ll look at the marketing strategies and tactics that have proven most effective for small business, with a focus on online marketing in general, and social media marketing in particular. Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of how to prioritize their marketing expenditures and their personal … [Read more...] about Small Business Marketing
Hospitality Professionals Driving Tourism
Route 66 is one of the most iconic roads in the United States. Consisting of a total of 2,448 miles and covering 375 miles in the state of Arizona, the highway passes directly through downtown Flagstaff. The historic town and college community is home to shops, restaurants, art galleries, breweries and friendly hospitality from residents. Flagstaff also is a premier destination for beautiful scenery and outdoor activities, promoted as the destination for all seasons. Located at an elevation … [Read more...] about Hospitality Professionals Driving Tourism
Officials Investigating Suspicious Fires
Tuesday, the Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) responded to the area of N. Turquoise Dr. and Switzer Canyon for a report of a small fire in the front yard of a residence. Upon arrival, crews found at least 4 separate fires that had been started in the front yards of two residences on N Switzer Canyon Dr. There were witnesses on scene who had extinguished the fires prior to the arrival of the fire department. The fires ranged in sizes from about 5’x5’ to 2’x2’. An investigation was … [Read more...] about Officials Investigating Suspicious Fires
North Country’s Residency Program
Years in the making, North Country HealthCare is developing a Family Medicine Residency Program. The need has never been higher, the solution never clearer, and the opportunity never better to develop the only Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education covering the northern third of Arizona, including Indian Country. Unique in its location and model (the only Community Health Center owned residency in state), this program will be a bellwether health professions and medical education … [Read more...] about North Country’s Residency Program
Why Lease a Vehicle?
Leasing a car may not be for everyone, but it might be your best option when considering a new car. Like anything in life, the key to success is seeking to understand all sides of the subject at hand. In this case, the subject is leasing from the points of view of the consumer, the manufacturer and the lending institution. Over 20 years ago, leasing a car received a bad reputation because at the end of the lease term the bank or financial institution would determine the value of the vehicle, … [Read more...] about Why Lease a Vehicle?
County Services Enhance Quality of Life
Coconino County provides many services that are depended on by thousands of residents – whether it’s providing road maintenance and snow plowing, public safety through our Sheriff’s Office and courts, building permits or restaurant inspections. Yet, the only way that our citizens know about these and many other critical programs is because we are able to communicate to them about the services they have paid for through tax dollars. Every program we offer is aimed at encouraging community … [Read more...] about County Services Enhance Quality of Life
Così fan tutte this Weekend
Chamber Music Sedona is presenting Mozart's famous opera at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. See the Met: Live in HD this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. WHO: Music Director James Levine conducts Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love. The last of the three great Mozart/daPonte collaborations, the cast is filled with youthful Met stars in the story of two pairs of sisters and brothers caught in the complex contradictions of love and lust. Starring as the sisters are the … [Read more...] about Così fan tutte this Weekend
Rankings and the Right Things
As I write this, we’re experiencing a very good week at the Franke College of Business. On Monday, I learned that we were ranked #10 in the United States in the Military Times “Best Schools for Vets: Business Schools” rankings. Then, on Tuesday, we learned that our MBA program was ranked for the first time by U.S. News & World Report. This is a very big deal for a small program such as ours. Only two other programs with 50 or fewer students made the rankings. I was very happy to learn about … [Read more...] about Rankings and the Right Things
In Celebration of the Easter Holiday
“Like many Arizonans, this weekend I will celebrate with my family and friends one of the most sacred, joyous and important holidays of the Christian faith. “Easter provides us an opportunity to share in all the miracles of life, and in the blessings we hold dearest, regardless of religion. Let us reflect on and rejoice in the universal gifts of love, peace, sacrifice, faith, and hope. “I also ask that we keep in our thoughts and prayers our brave men and … [Read more...] about In Celebration of the Easter Holiday
Yelton Leaving NACET
Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology’s Board of Directors announces the departure of current President and CEO Russ Yelton. Yelton has been at NACET since June of 2009. Yelton and the NACET team established a leading incubation program with 26 participating companies currently enrolled in Northern Arizona and engagement with multiple locations across the state. Northern Arizona University and NACET have worked together to support student entrepreneurs through events … [Read more...] about Yelton Leaving NACET