It wasn’t love at first sight for Drs. Lee and Dave McGarey. It wasn’t love at second sight or even third, but they finally got there – although it took a while. “We knew each other in high school, but started dating in college,” said Dave. Both Arizona natives, he was the Arcadia High School’s student body president and she was on the student council. He was trying to conduct a meeting and she was talking to a friend and not paying attention, so he told her to be quiet – not in a nice … [Read more...] about Doctors Calling Flagstaff Home
Pricing in Business
Apr. 23, 11:30 a.m. at NACET in Flagstaff. Businesses in competitive markets often lower prices to grow sales. DON’T DO IT!! (Unless you think you have a lousy product or service) This discussion will focus on selling products and services at high margins in competitive markets. We will be discussing: Pricing fallacies The impact of price on profit The impact of raising price on both sales and revenue Selling at high margins in competitive markets Developing your value proposition and … [Read more...] about Pricing in Business
Annual Sedona Parade
March 15 at 10:30 a.m. 44th ANNUAL SEDONA ST. PATRICK'S PARADE & FESTIVAL- along Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona. Free event presented by Sedona Main Street Program, NAU Parks and Recreation Management Program and Sedona Green Team. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m.; Festival music and activities follow until 3:00 p.m.SedonamMainStreet.com … [Read more...] about Annual Sedona Parade
SB1062 Vetoed by Governor
Governor Jan Brewer says she is supporting the future of Arizona by vetoing SB1062. Brewer says she spent the day meeting with people on both sides of the issue and decided the legislation was not in the best interest of Arizona. (below are comments from lawmakers on the governor's decision.) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s veto of S.B. 1062: “I appreciate the decision made by Governor … [Read more...] about SB1062 Vetoed by Governor
CCC Implementing Cuts After Override Failure
Budget challenges caused by a lack of state funding, and a voter-rejected property tax override bid in November 2013 are reasons attributed to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board's Feb. 25 decision to eliminate one of the College's three core missions: Community and Corporate Learning (CCL). The CCC District Governing Board voted unanimously to implement a Financial Austerity Plan, starting July 1. The Community and Corporate Learning Division's … [Read more...] about CCC Implementing Cuts After Override Failure
Input Sought for Forest Plan Revisions
Coconino National Forest has been hosting public meetings and is seeking public input on forest management. Comments are welcomed on the recently released draft forest plan and accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Electronic copies of the draft forest plan and DEIS are available online at http://go.usa.gov/jHnY. Hardcopies and CDs are available at Forest Service offices in Flagstaff, Sedona and Happy Jack (Blue Ridge Ranger Station). The public in invited to review … [Read more...] about Input Sought for Forest Plan Revisions
Pancake Fundraiser This Saturday
The ladies of the Alpine Auxiliary Assistance League of Flagstaff will be serving a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 1 complete with sausage and eggs at the Federated Church, 400 W. Aspen between 8:00 and 11:00 am. Tickets are $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family and can be purchased at the door or at the Cedar Closet on West Street. A raffle and silent auction will take place as well. Proceeds from the event will be used to meet ongoing needs of the Hug- A-Bear, Assault Survivor Kits and … [Read more...] about Pancake Fundraiser This Saturday
Micro Loans Have Macro Impact
Roughly one million applications for small business loans are turned down by U.S. commercial banks every year, according to the Association for Enterprise Opportunity. Several economic development groups in Northern Arizona have come together to provide lending opportunities to those underserved small businesses that don’t have access to traditional loans. “We can help you make your business dream a reality,” said Eric Marcus of Sustainable Economic Development Initiative (SEDI). One of the … [Read more...] about Micro Loans Have Macro Impact
Northern Arizonans Protesting SB1062
More than 1000 people showed up today to protest Senate Bill 1062, waiting for the governor's veto or approval. The peaceful protest was held on the lawn of Flagstaff City Hall. Governor Jan Brewer is in the nation's capital and is expected to return to Arizona. Verbiage in the bill has set off controversy across the country, with people on both sides of the issue weighing in. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce President Glenn Hamer called the bill bad for business, despite its strong … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Protesting SB1062
Shifting Your Shopping Habits
There are several grassroots organizations focused on keeping Flagstaff unique by supporting locally owned businesses that contribute economic stability, pizzazz and personality to our town. There’s the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance (FIBA), Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3), and the Downtown Business Alliance (DBA), among others. Yet, it’s still very difficult for worthy locally owned businesses to survive here. Why is that? Maybe because we’re all local business owners and we’re … [Read more...] about Shifting Your Shopping Habits