PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today called the Legislature into Special Session for the consideration of a comprehensive plan to put Arizona back to work. Known as the Arizona Competitiveness Package, the proposal includes a mix of targeted business incentives and broad tax reforms designed to rev the Arizona economy. “The Competitiveness Package will make Arizona a magnet for business expansion, relocation, capital formation and investment,” said Governor Brewer. “This is our roadmap for … [Read more...] about Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package
Jon Kyl Not Seeking Reelection in 2013
U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) today announced that he would not seek reelection in 2012. The following are excerpts from a letter he sent to supporters: “There is one large reason this decision has been hard for Caryll and me. We have gained so many friends over the years, many of whom, like you, have contributed to my elections and encouraged me to continue to serve. It’s hard to say no to such loyal supporters. But I know I am not irreplaceable and next year will be my 26th year of service … [Read more...] about Jon Kyl Not Seeking Reelection in 2013
City’s Land Trust Gets First Buyer
The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that the first land trust home in its Izabel Homes development successfully closed escrow on January 24, 2011. The new homeowner, an Army veteran and long time Flagstaff resident, was thrilled to move into her new construction, highly energy-efficient home built through the City of Flagstaff Community Land Trust Program. As the first land trust home to be financed through the Veterans Administration in Flagstaff, all those involved with the … [Read more...] about City’s Land Trust Gets First Buyer
Learn to Write a Business Plan
Wed, 16. Business Plan Writing CCC 4th Street Campus, 3000 N. 4th Street, 5:00 pm -8:00 pm, your business plan is a valuable tool for marketing your business to investors and guiding your operations. This class will provide the knowledge and skills that are essential to developing a successful business plan. Call 928/526-7653 to register or email sbdc@ coconino.edu Space is limited. … [Read more...] about Learn to Write a Business Plan
Flagstaff Symphony Collaborating with CMS
In the first collaboration of its combined eighty-nine years, Chamber Music Sedona and the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra will utilize the special gifts of one of the premiere cellists in the world, Zuill Bailey. He will perform the six Bach Cello Suites Saturday, March 12 (Suites 2, 4 and 6) and Sunday, March 13 as the seventh concert of the 28th Chamber Music Sedona season, and this year introducing the inaugural season of The Met: Live in HD presented at the Sedona Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Symphony Collaborating with CMS
Arizona Consumer Confidence Rising
In January, consumer confidence in Arizona rose to its highest level (62.8) since May 2008 (73.4) and planned consumer spending is up in three of five consumer durable goods categories. The latest poll by the Behavior Research Center, Inc., found renewed confidence regarding consumer assessment of the current economic situation. More consumers seem to believer the economy will grow in the coming six months. Thus the Expectations Index rose to 85.5 in January from 77.0 in October and only 65.8 … [Read more...] about Arizona Consumer Confidence Rising
SCA’s Don Jordan Elected to Chamber Board
Don Jordan, Director, Southwest Operations of SCA’s North American tissue division, has been elected to the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce board of directors for a three-year term, which started on Jan. 1, 2011. “We feel that Don’s business acumen will really make a difference in the success of the chamber in 2011,” said Julie Pastrick, President/CEO of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. As a board member, Jordan will help set the program of work for the chamber and determine its policies, … [Read more...] about SCA’s Don Jordan Elected to Chamber Board
Spotlight: Pro Groom
Flagstaff Business News talked with Denise Dean, owner of Pro Groom on N. Center Street. FBN: How did you come to be in this line of work? Dean: I was looking for a job that worked with Animals when I was finishing high school and had thought I would like to be a veterinarian but at that time (1970) it was very hard for a woman to get into vet school. So I decided to go to grooming school instead and have been doing it ever since. FBN: Is your career today what you always envisioned … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Pro Groom
AZ Bioscience Jobs Grew During Recession
During the recessionary years of 2008-09, bioscience jobs in Arizona grew by 7 percent while Arizona’s overall private sector lost 11 percent of its jobs, according to a new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. The annual study by the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice found that Arizona continues to outpace the nation in generating bioscience jobs and firms, and the state has reached an all-time high in grants awarded by the … [Read more...] about AZ Bioscience Jobs Grew During Recession
Customer Service Workshop -BelleWether
Feb 16 and Feb 23. BelleWether Group is presenting its FlagWoW customer service workshop at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technologies (NACET). This workshop is for anyone who deals with customers externally and internally. This includes, retail, manufacturing, service, hotel, restaurant and civic businesses. “Providing outstanding customer service is the easiest, most economical approach to making your business successful.” says owner/partner Trish Rensink. “Especially … [Read more...] about Customer Service Workshop -BelleWether