Flagstaff Business News spoke with Mark Belsanti. He owns The Hungry Italian Restaurant FBN: Why did you decide to open this type of a business? Belsanti: Da Vinci Realty LLC is a commercial real estate company that specializes in commercial brokerage. With a passion for commercial real estate, we acquire investment properties as well. In 2006, we bought the property (Sunnysie Marketplace) and leased it back to the previous owner. Once the … [Read more...] about Spotlight: The Hungry Italian Restaurant
Floodplain Inspector Wins Moody Award
David McKee, Floodplain Inspector with the Stormwater Management Program, City of Flagstaff, is the unanimous selection of the Friends of the Rio de Flag (FoRio) to receive the first annual Tom Moody Award for committed service to the restoration of the Rio de Flag. David received three separate nominations for the many projects he has helped initiate, worked on, or supported, both as a volunteer and city employee. David has proven to be an outstanding ambassador for the Rio, making … [Read more...] about Floodplain Inspector Wins Moody Award
SBE Comments on Latest Employment Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), issued the following statement on the February jobs data: "Finally, we have a month in which all of the major jobs numbers moved in a positive direction. The payroll survey showed employment up by 192,000 in February. Particularly interesting, the private sector added 222,000, while the public sector cut 30,000. "Meanwhile, the household survey, which better captures start up and … [Read more...] about SBE Comments on Latest Employment Numbers
World’s Largest Solar Plant Planned for So. Colorado
Mortenson Construction has been selected as the general contractor for Charlotte-based Cogentrix Energy, LLC’s 30-megawatt Alamosa Solar Generating Project in southern Colorado. Once completed, the project will be the world’s largest solar field utilizing concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology. The CPV equipment for the project is designed and manufactured by Amonix, Inc., a leader in concentrating photovoltaic technology. Mortenson recently built another Amonix CPV solar facility at the … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Solar Plant Planned for So. Colorado
County’s Scott Neuman Appointed to Task Force
Governor Jan Brewer has selected Scott Neuman to serve as a member of the ArizonaSERVES Task Force. Neuman is a Program Coordinator in the Citizen Empowerment and Community Engagement division of the Coconino County Community Services Department. The task force was created to foster communication between the community and faith-based and nonprofit organizations regarding available resources. The Governor established the task force, with the help of the Arizona Department of Economic Security, … [Read more...] about County’s Scott Neuman Appointed to Task Force
Flagstaff’s Growing List of Success Stories
Despite a down economy, many Flagstaff businesses are thriving. Area businesses seeing growth are in three main sectors, according to the city’s Office of Economic Development. Those areas are consumer product manufacturing, medical products/medical research and electrical and electromechanical manufacturing. Healthcare providers are also seeing an increase. “Our manufacturing sector tends to be much more recession-proof than other types of businesses because they create products that are … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Growing List of Success Stories
Getting Results
When we workout, we do it for a reason. There is always a purpose in mind, whether it’s fitting into a smaller clothing size, losing weight, adding inches to our biceps, or just increasing overall health and wellness. I’m willing to bet that for most of us, results are the only reason we work out; we wouldn’t do it if there weren’t some sort of benefit. The goals we set define what we want our results to look like. Goals and results may seem like the same thing; however, they are not, although … [Read more...] about Getting Results
Economic Factors Affecting Construction in Flagstaff
A career in the construction industry was named as one of the worst jobs for 2011. I thought we should explore the economic trends that contribute to this dubious distinction. Should we be looking for the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel? Between 2001 and 2004, jobs in construction rose steadily and then skyrocketed from 2004 to 2007. Many west side developments like Boulder Pointe and Ponderosa Trails sparked tons of interest and spurred new home growth in Flagstaff. Many buyers … [Read more...] about Economic Factors Affecting Construction in Flagstaff
What Your Jeans Tell About You
Feb. 17 In celebration of American Heart Month, Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and the Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) are hosting “What Your Jeans Tell About You.” Interventional Cardiologist Omar Wani, M.D., will present a lecture on how your body shape can relate to heart health. The event will include jeans modeling and a jeans consultation with the denim experts from Dillard’s. This free, fun event is from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Dillard’s … [Read more...] about What Your Jeans Tell About You
Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
At their Regular Board meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors listened to presentations by County staff on current Schultz Flood mitigation efforts. The development of the Drainage Master Plan, specifically for the Schultz Flood area, continues to be a top priority, along with the development of a supporting funding plan and an update of the existing emergency response plan for the affected area. On February 3, engineers and scientists gathered in Flagstaff to analyze and discuss … [Read more...] about Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts