Happy 50th birthday! You have lived for half a century and should celebrate this accomplishment. After the party, it is important to remember another important milestone in turning 50: it is time to schedule your first colonoscopy. March is colorectal cancer awareness month and good time to start the discussion with your loved ones, coworkers, and employees about this important exam. There are many free resources available on the Internet to help educate, answer questions and even send a fun … [Read more...] about Mark Your 50th Year With a Colonoscopy
Pro-Groom’s Makeover in Historic Sunnyside
The sound of barking dogs sweeps over the counter from the back room and out the front door of the little building. It is painted a cheerful blue and sits on a peaceful corner in the Sunnyside area. The historic building, at the corner of a street (North Center) and an avenue (East Arrowhead), houses Pro-Groom: The Dog Grooming Professionals, which opened last August after a major renovation effort. Dating back to the 1940s when it was Sunnyside Farms, folks could pick up their milk and … [Read more...] about Pro-Groom’s Makeover in Historic Sunnyside
Versatile Manager Relocating to Flagstaff
Tyler Hold has been a team leader for his entire career; he worked as a teacher for ten years, managed a grocery store in Houston and recently entered the pest control industry. Hold joined the family-owned pest control company, Truly Nolen, in June of 2013 as a member of the manager-in-training program and impressed many throughout his training. Truly Nolen of America is now pleased to announce Tyler Hold’s appointment to territory manager of Flagstaff. “I am excited about the … [Read more...] about Versatile Manager Relocating to Flagstaff
Arizona Gives Day Approaching
Wednesday, April 9 is Arizona Gives Day, a 24-hour online giving marathon at azgives.org. Arizona Gives Day encourages individuals to join forces on a single day to support the vital nonprofit organizations that make our communities strong, thriving places to live. Similar statewide giving days occur across the nation. Northern Arizona donors wishing to support local organizations will have their choice of 68 Flagstaff and northern Arizona nonprofits that have signed up to … [Read more...] about Arizona Gives Day Approaching
Flagstaff Business News reached out to Ande Burke, who earlier this year was recognized by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. Burke is involved in several groups in Flagstaff and is graduating with a master's degree this spring. 1) You were just awarded the Athena Young Professional for 2014. Describe this award and what it means to you personally. ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipients are emerging leaders who demonstrate excellence in their business … [Read more...] about
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Chamber Music Sedona Brings Jazz Back
Magical Music in the Red Rocks just got richer as the March 19-23 inaugural Sedona JazzFest kicks off with Club Crawls, a Jazz film documentary, a Jazz-focused play (“The Wild Party”) and much more. While the sounds of jazz in Sedona continue to be heard at various community venues from churches to restaurants and clubs, Chamber Music Sedona is reintroducing jazz to its series with an unprecedented grassroots effort. “We’re working with many community businesses and venues, Sedona schools, … [Read more...] about Chamber Music Sedona Brings Jazz Back
City Allowing Sidewalk Cafes
The Flagstaff City Council is moving forward with the idea of allowing sidewalk cafes in the city. Council members voted last night to allow the change for restaurants; establishment owners will be allowed to lease sidewalk space for customer seating in areas with sidewalks greater than eight feet wide. Mayor Jerry Nabours says the city, in accordance with state law, is required to charge rent, but that a fair rate should be applied to the citywide ordinance. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about City Allowing Sidewalk Cafes
Clear About the Cloud
In the last few years, a lot of people have taken a close look at something known simply as "The Cloud." However, if you're like many businesses, then you may have some concerns about how safe and effective using the Cloud would really be. What is the Cloud? With the rise of networking capability, it has finally become possible for individuals and companies to disconnect themselves from their own servers and start relying on the processing power of others to get things done. In effect, the … [Read more...] about Clear About the Cloud
Sleep Apnea and Dentistry
Obstructive sleep apnea is very common and potentially life-threatening medical disorder that prevents airflow during sleep. More than 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and many are not receiving treatment. Sleep apnea occurs when tissue in the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway, reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to all of your organs, including your heart and brain. People with sleep apnea may snore loudly and stop breathing for short periods of time. When the … [Read more...] about Sleep Apnea and Dentistry
Giftcard Zen and the Workplace
A local Internet start-up is looking to double in size and is on the search for some new team members. Giftcard Zen, a website where people can buy and sell giftcards at a discounted rate, was started by Aaron Dragushan in September 2012. Since its start, Giftcard Zen grows 15 percent each month. Dragushan was inspired to start the business after he saw a similar idea pitched on the television show Shark Tank. He says what separates his company from his competitors is the emphasis on … [Read more...] about Giftcard Zen and the Workplace