Data Doctors of Flagstaff has been acquired by Jeff and Bret Schwimmer, franchisees with several locations in the Phoenix area. The store will continue to provide customers with the award-winning services for which Data Doctors has been recognized since 1988. The Schwimmers are adding new technical and customer service specialists and will continue to improve the in-store, in-home and on-site business service experience including their exclusive Quality Care technology services … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Data Doctors Under New Management
Winter Can Cause Dry Eye Syndrome
Flagstaff has a very dry climate; we haven’t had rain or snow since before Christmas. When we turn on our heaters and light the fireplaces, things get even drier. Just like your lips get chapped and your hands dry out, the same thing happens to your eyes. When your eyes get dry, they may get red, they may water too much and your vision may get blurry. You may experience sensitivity to light, contact lens intolerance, decreased vision, burning eyes, a sandy or gritty feeling or a foreign body … [Read more...] about Winter Can Cause Dry Eye Syndrome
Kirkpatrick Visiting Troops
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., recently visited U.S. troops in Afghanistan and surrounding regions as part of her leadership role as ranking member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Kirkpatrick traveled to the region in late January with a small, bipartisan delegation of senators and congressmembers who hold leadership roles on key House and Senate committees including Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs. During the visit, the congresswoman … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Visiting Troops
DeRosa Physical Therapists Receiving Kudos
DeRosa Physical Therapy, a member of The Summit Center, was recently awarded an Outcomes Excellence standing for 2013, a national recognition from FOTO (Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes), an independent outcomes database of over five million patients and thousands of clinics across the U.S. This award is presented to select group of care providers demonstrating greater increase in function for their patients than the national aggregate average. Only ten percent of clinics exceed national averages … [Read more...] about DeRosa Physical Therapists Receiving Kudos
NAU Graduates True Lumberjack
Dropping a blade just inches from his toes, 22-year-old David Gouveia aims for accuracy. “There’s no substitute for doing a lot of chopping or sawing,” he says. “I just try to focus on breathing.” Gouveia is one of more than 2,500 mid-year graduates from Northern Arizona University. But he may well be the only one who has mastered the traditional logging tools of the school’s mascot. This NAU Lumberjack is a timbersports champion. With chainsaw in hand, Gouveia has sliced through thick … [Read more...] about NAU Graduates True Lumberjack
Viola Awards
Mar. 1 at 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. More than 500 of Flagstaff's finest artists, creatives and art patrons will attend the Viola Awards Gala to celebrate an amazing year in Arizona's most creative community. 5-6pm: Viola Social Hour Live music from Jazz Leroux Cash Bar Open Silent Auction Opens Photo Booth Open 6-8pm: Awards Gala Dinner is Served - steak and shrimp Nominee Showcases & Performances Award Presentations 8-9pm: Closing Celebration Final Award Presentations Raffle Winners … [Read more...] about Viola Awards
CIMC Grand Opening
Mar. 7th 213 S. San Francisco Street. 6:00-10:00 p.m. A free concert at the Grand Opening of the Center for Indigenous Music and Culture during the First Friday Artwalk. Enjoy a night filled with music by Keith Secola, Sihasin, Male' Fainke, Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff, and Sambatuque. Meet the new instructors and get information on our daily class offerings and schedule. Bring the whole family. … [Read more...] about CIMC Grand Opening
You Had Me At ‘Utility’
Another Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. I know what you’re thinking: time to crack open those aging notes from Prof. Pfennigvogel’s economics class back in freshman year and brush up on your utility- maximizing skills for that most romantic of days. Forget chocolates and champagne. What else is Valentine’s Day if not an opportunity to exploit the balance between supply and demand? Come to think of it, chocolate and champagne might have an awful lot of utility in that case. If your notes are … [Read more...] about You Had Me At ‘Utility’
This Weekend’s Dew Downtown Featuring Upgrades
Dew Downtown is officially a City of Flagstaff event; however, the show would not go on without support from the private sector. According to Flagstaff City Manager Kevin Burke, “While it is technically a city event, it would never happen without the sponsors. The expenses are paid through sponsorships; we didn’t think it would be appropriate for taxpayers to pay the direct costs. It is the [sponsor’s] cash outlays that make the event.” In this unique public-private partnership, the event’s … [Read more...] about This Weekend’s Dew Downtown Featuring Upgrades
Choosing Flagstaff for Business and Family
This month, Benefit Logic, Inc. is poised to celebrate its 15th year in business. That makes owner Ed Gussio pause for a moment to reflect on the past and future of his independent insurance agency that specializes in health insurance. “I guess you can say we are preparing ourselves for another 15 years of growth,” he said. Gussio believes his business is a success because of its philosophy, which is: Do what is right for the customer, no matter what. “Unlike other agencies, we are not on … [Read more...] about Choosing Flagstaff for Business and Family