DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide is announcing the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff following a nine-month, multi-million dollar renovation. The newly upgraded 183-room property, formerly an independent hotel, is located along the iconic Route 66, two miles from historic downtown Flagstaff, and just five miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and 140 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For guests seeking to enjoy the breathtaking natural sites the area has to … [Read more...] about DoubleTree Debuting Along Old Route 66
Record Numbers for Sedona Marathon
A record number of participants raced through the beautiful red rocks for the 9th Annual Sedona Marathon Event. Over 2,500 runners enjoyed this beautiful course; and the results are in. The Full Marathon Men's Division was dominated by Flagstaff, Arizona runners. Thomas Rivers Puzey, age 29, came in first place with a time of 2:46:20. In second place with a time of 2:48:55 was Gary Krugger, age 28; … [Read more...] about Record Numbers for Sedona Marathon
New Frontiers’ Preparing Festival of Chocolate
New Frontiers Natural Marketplaces’ annual Festival of Chocolate is the well respected store’s valentine to the Flagstaff community. This year’s free Festival is Saturday, February 8, 1-4pm and is the only free Chocolate Festival of its kind anywhere in the country. With an amazing abundance of delicious free chocolate, customers can enjoy trying hot chocolate, chocolate bars, candies, sauces, ice cream and a sumptuous chocolate fountain. In addition to sampling chocolate in all its … [Read more...] about New Frontiers’ Preparing Festival of Chocolate
Flagstaff Business News had the opportunity recently to visit with Pam Baldwin, who is opening Elden Peak Properties this month. Baldwin has several decades in the business and she says she looks forward to her new location at 8985 N. Highway 89 on the corner of Hwy 89 and Silver Saddle. 1) How many years have you been selling real estate in Flagstaff? I was licensed in 1983 and have spent the majority of my real estate career in Flagstaff for a total of 31 years. I sold in Tucson for … [Read more...] about
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ADEQ Funding Oak Creek Cleanup
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced today that a $165,998 grant has been awarded to the Oak Creek Watershed Council for continued outreach efforts and cleanup events of the Creek Ambassadors program. The grant is one of three awarded in Arizona this year, administered by ADEQ’s water quality improvement grant program, to address polluted runoff from many different sources. Oak Creek, from its headwaters to its confluence with Spring Creek in Oak Creek Canyon, is … [Read more...] about ADEQ Funding Oak Creek Cleanup
New Eastside Real Estate Location Opening
Elden Peaks Properties will host a grand opening February 14th. Located at 8985 N. Highway 89 on the corner of Hwy 89 and Silver Saddle. Broker/Owner Pam Baldwin, is looking forward to being in the hub of the northeast rural real estate market. Homes, land, lots, ranches and ranchettes are specialties of Elden Peaks Properties, which serves all of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona real estate. Baldwin says she enjoys helping clients with new and resale homes, vacation homes and townhomes. … [Read more...] about New Eastside Real Estate Location Opening
Data Driven Science
Feb. 3. 6:00-7:30 p.m. at NAU's Cline Library Auditorium. Data Driven Discoveries in Science - The Fourth Paradigm. With focus on innovation and discovery, NAU is making a major investment in Informatics. New companies and jobs in all disciplines will be developed from the discovery and innovation informatics creates. Join Dr. Alex Szalay, PhD to learn about the role of Big Data in science. Dr. Szalay, Director of the Institute for Data Intensive Engineering and Science - The … [Read more...] about Data Driven Science
Danish String Quartet Heading to Sedona
Chamber Music Sedona will present one of the hottest tickets on the international music scene in its Sedona debut – the Danish String Quartet comprised of three Danes and one Norwegian, Sunday February 2, 2:30pm at St. John Vianney Church as a Super Bowl teaser. The Danish embodies the quintessential elements of a chamber music ensemble and has established a reputation for possessing an integrated sound, impeccable intonation and judicious balance. The concert is sponsored by Aiden & Linda Ferry … [Read more...] about Danish String Quartet Heading to Sedona
FBN Editor Receiving Viola Award Nomination
Flagstaff Cultural Partners is announcing the nominations for the 2014 Viola Awards. This year’s Viola Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the High Country Conference Center. Flagstaff Business News' Editor Bonnie Stevens is among the nominees. The Viola Awards are Flagstaff’s Oscars for the arts and sciences community. Celebrating excellence in the arts and sciences, the Viola Awards recognize artists, educators, organizations and leaders who make positive … [Read more...] about FBN Editor Receiving Viola Award Nomination
Mountain Heart Increasing Heart Disease Awareness
Mountain Heart Health Services has partnered with the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs. For the past 35 years the American Heart Association has been delivering heart healthy activities, education and programming to thousands of students in the Flagstaff Unified School District. In the past several weeks Mountain Heart and its community partners have raised approximately $20,000 in support of these programs. Community partners supporting this effort … [Read more...] about Mountain Heart Increasing Heart Disease Awareness