New resources are available to Arizona small business owners seeking to provide health insurance options to their employees under the Affordable Care Act. The Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP, is part of the new Health Insurance Marketplace. SHOP gives small business owners access to available choices for quality, private health insurance plans. The Marketplace website,Healthcare.gov, provides helpful information and tools to allow you to compare plans and choose … [Read more...] about Health Insurance for Small Business
Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
The most common symptoms of a heart attack include discomfort, pressure or heaviness in the chest and/or arms that can radiate to the back and throat. Discomfort may be felt in the stomach that resembles heartburn, nausea or indigestion. Sweating, vomiting, dizziness, extreme weakness, shortness of breath and a rapid or irregular heartbeat also could be indicators of a heart attack. What Happens Fatty deposits, calcium, proteins and inflammatory cells build up within the arteries … [Read more...] about Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Spring Cleaning Extends to Home Maintenance
Spring is coming and it is about time to start on a little bit of that spring maintenance before it starts to cut into your fun in the sun! Many homeowners believe spring maintenance is all about the cleaning. Sure, spring cleaning is a big chunk of any spring home maintenance schedule, but focusing on the maintenance of certain structures inside and outside of your home is just as important. Most homeowners love to see spotless windows for that first sunny day but you cannot forget your roof … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Extends to Home Maintenance
County Urges Residents to Sign Up for CodeRED
As the US Forest Service fire crews continue to battle the Fisher Fire burning southeast of Flagstaff, Coconino County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to register for its CodeRED emergency notification system. CodeRED is a free service that alerts residents and businesses about time-sensitive general and emergency situations that are either imminent or occurring in their communities. The County is using the service to keep residents informed about wildfires and other … [Read more...] about County Urges Residents to Sign Up for CodeRED
Fisher Fire Final Update
The Fisher Fire transitioned to a Type 4 incident at 6:00 a.m. this morning, down-sizing to local resources as crews begin to demobilize and prepare for other assignments. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled the fire’s perimeter gridding for smokes and hot spots. The fire, held at 175 acres, is currently 75% contained. In spite of northeasterly winds gusting up to 30 mph today, full containment is expected this evening. Temperatures range from 50-60 degrees with a low relative … [Read more...] about Fisher Fire Final Update
Road Conditions Have Fallen Through the Cracks
Just about everyone agrees that the streets in Flagstaff are in dire need of repair and resurfacing, but that is where the agreement ends. Should there be a temporary increase in the city’s sales tax? If so, how much and for how long? While the roads are under repair, would it make sense to work on undergrounding the city’s utilities and making the roadways safer for pedestrians and cyclists? How about relieving traffic congestion? To help bring the issue into focus, the Flagstaff City … [Read more...] about Road Conditions Have Fallen Through the Cracks
Canyon’s Economic Impact Reaching $454 Million
According to a recent National Park Service report, tourism to the Grand Canyon National Park creates $454 million in economic benefit to Northern Arizona. The comprehensive study, 2012 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, showed that visitor spending supports 6,010 jobs in the local economy. The economic effects analysis measured how National Park Service (NPS) visitor spending ripples through Northern Arizona, generating business sales, supporting jobs and income. Local business people … [Read more...] about Canyon’s Economic Impact Reaching $454 Million
Is It a Buyer’s or a Seller’s Market?
The answer is, frankly, YES. It’s easy to be confused by all the mixed messaging that comes out of today’s news. This is why you never want to underestimate the need for an expert advisor to help you sort through details. Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales Reports are major financial indicators and have substantial importance to all financial markets. Understanding how the national housing market and Arizona housing market affect our Flagstaff housing market can save you thousands of dollars … [Read more...] about Is It a Buyer’s or a Seller’s Market?
Matthew Dunn Named FMC 2014 Physician of the Year
Matthew Dunn, M.D., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2014 Nathan Avery Physician of the Year. Dunn was honored during FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. He is the 21st physician to be recognized by FMC for exemplifying the organization’s mission, vision and values and working in partnership with the hospital to provide excellence to patients and the community. Dunn was selected by a committee of previous Physician of the Year winners. The committee considered nominations … [Read more...] about Matthew Dunn Named FMC 2014 Physician of the Year
NAIPTA’s $2.8M Grant Funding Facility Expansion
With the receipt of a $2.8 million grant, NAIPTA has secured all of the necessary funding for a facility expansion project that will accommodate future growth as ridership and demand for transit services in Flagstaff increases. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced this week that NAIPTA successfully applied for and received $2,825,453 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds. Coupled with more than $3.7 million in grant funding already acquired, NAIPTA will … [Read more...] about NAIPTA’s $2.8M Grant Funding Facility Expansion