Through Jan. 30. Sedona will host to the 1st Annual Sedona World Wisdom Days fromJanuary 17-20, 2014. An extensive list of leaders in the health and healing movement, best-selling authors, and celebrities devoted to the cause were invited to participate. Appearances are scheduled for Jean Houston, Don Miguel Ruiz, and Mackenzie Phillips. Use code "CHAMBER" to receive $50 off of your Wisdom Passport price. Tickets are available at SedonaWorldWisdom.com … [Read more...] about World Wisdom Days
Downtown Parking: Difficult, But Not Hopeless
A minor miracle happened on a Friday at 3 p.m. on North San Francisco Street, smack in the middle of downtown Flagstaff. Resident Jen Lewis found a primo parking spot across the street from the Seasoned Kitchen and The Rendezvous Coffee House and Martini Bar. “I usually just park up the hill and walk, but I got lucky,” said Lewis, who came downtown with her son, Ian Whisman. “This is where we want to be.” For some, parking is not really a problem. For others, Flagstaff’s downtown parking … [Read more...] about Downtown Parking: Difficult, But Not Hopeless
Last Minute Holiday Marketing Tips
Christmas is approaching fast and whether you celebrate it or not, it’s an important time for most small businesses. This year proved extra challenging when due to a late Thanksgiving, the “official” holiday season was cut short by one week. It’s important to note that most shoppers might be unaware of this startling fact, as was I when I recently checked my calendar. Here are some last minute tips that you can easily implement into your marketing plan to drive last minute … [Read more...] about Last Minute Holiday Marketing Tips
Best Retrofit for Navajo Generating Station Could Get Better
If proposed changes to the “Best Available Retrofit Technology for Navajo Generating Station” were accepted by the Environmental Protection Agency, fewer emissions would be released into the air. So says a team of experts at a recent Museum of Northern Arizona forum. The Flagstaff museum hosted a lively discussion entitled the “Navajo Generating Station and the Energy Future of the Colorado Plateau.” Panelists included some of the stakeholders who formed the Technical Work Group (TWG, … [Read more...] about Best Retrofit for Navajo Generating Station Could Get Better
Preventing and Treating Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can have a number of causes. Some of the more common culprits are caries (tooth decay), cracked or fractured teeth, trauma, tooth grinding or clenching, worn fillings or tooth enamel, and gingivae (gums) that have pulled away from the tooth roots as a result of gum disease or vigorous brushing. In healthy teeth, enamel protects the crowns, the part of the tooth that you see above the gumline. The roots of healthy teeth are coated with a thin layer called … [Read more...] about Preventing and Treating Tooth Sensitivity
Pioneer Title Recognized at 20th Anniversary
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in Coconino County this year, Pioneer Title Agency handles all types of real estate transactions, ranging from the small, secondary loans to the transfer of large, sophisticated commercial properties. “After graduating NAU in 1979, my first real job was for the Kuban family at Minnesota Title,” said Pioneer Title Agency co-Founder and President Keith Newlon. “We were like a family – and Bob Kuban was a mentor to me.” So much so, in fact, that after Newlon … [Read more...] about Pioneer Title Recognized at 20th Anniversary
The Renaissance of Communications
These days, it seems pretty much anything can be done over the Internet. With the ongoing advancements in home electronics and the ever-increasing volume of online content, there are growing numbers of households and SMBs (Server Message Blocks) adopting an “Internet Only” telecom model. We now use our Internet connection for everything from home entertainment and gaming to paying bills and even starting our cars! The rapid development of lifestyle changing applications now available through … [Read more...] about The Renaissance of Communications
Navajo Nation to Consider Alcohol Tax
This week, the Navajo Nation's Law and Order Committee received a report regarding a proposed alcohol sales tax that would help fund the Navajo Nation’s public safety and social services programs. According to the Office of the Navajo Tax Commission executive director Martin Ashley, the proposed alcohol tax would be an additional tax on top of the five-percent sales tax currently implemented on the Navajo Nation. The alcohol tax would only apply to alcoholic beverages served in the Nation’s … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation to Consider Alcohol Tax
MNA President Receiving Honorary NAU Degree
An anthropologist whose leadership helped the Museum of Northern Arizona regain national accreditation and build one of the greenest collection centers in the world, will be honored during Northern Arizona University’s fall commencement ceremony. Dr. Robert Breunig, president and chief executive officer for the Museum of Northern Arizona, will be presented an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Fall commencement at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the J. Lawrence Walkup … [Read more...] about MNA President Receiving Honorary NAU Degree
Veteran Educator Leading Accommodation District
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty announced the promotion of David Roth as superintendent of the County Accommodation Schools District (CCASD). Roth, whose promotion became effective Nov. 1, has served as principal of Ponderosa High School since July 2010. Roth will maintain his role as principal, but will take on additional responsibility as CCASD superintendent. "I am looking forward to continuing the mission of the district while at the same time working with … [Read more...] about Veteran Educator Leading Accommodation District