Speaker Adams, President Pearce, Honorable Senators and Representatives of the Centennial Legislature, Chief Justice Berch and Justices of the Supreme Court, constitutional officers, tribal leaders, honored guests, and my fellow Arizonans: I had intended to deliver a State of the State address to you today -- remarks that outline an exciting and solid plan for job creation, education, and tax reform ..... .... and I WILL deliver that plan to you. But, not now. Not … [Read more...] about Governor Gives State of the State Address
Filling the Seats-Event Marketing
Jan. 13 Debbi Grogan, owner of Peak Events, LLC, will discuss methods for executing a successful event. In addition to organizing corporate and private events, Grogan has experience with music and arts festivals and nonprofit conferences. Thursday's event is sponsored by Flagstaff Communicators and will be held at the Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth Street from 11:30-1:00. Information about registration is available online. www.flagstaffcommunicators.com … [Read more...] about Filling the Seats-Event Marketing
Southwest Windpower Unveils New Wind Turbine
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading supplier of distributed wind generators, is unveiling its newest and most efficient small wind turbine—Skystream 600—which could put wind energy in thousands of homes and businesses worldwide. Unveiled at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with the backing of GE (NYSE: GE), in Las Vegas, Skystream 600 produces 74 percent more energy for commercial and residential use than its predecessor—making … [Read more...] about Southwest Windpower Unveils New Wind Turbine
City Prepares to Re-Open Bidding on Sawmill Property
Environmental Testing Confirms Soil Vapor Levels Acceptable for Residential Construction The City of Flagstaff has had a fourth and final independent set of tests, completed by the environmental consulting firm of Ninyo & Moore, which confirms soil vapor levels at the Sawmill property are acceptable for residential construction without mitigating measures and do not pose a significant threat to human health. The three sets of test results performed after initial testing do not … [Read more...] about City Prepares to Re-Open Bidding on Sawmill Property
Spotlight: First Chair Rentals
Flagstaff Business News is spotlighting First Chair Rentals on North Humphreys Street and owner Robbie Kerr. FBN: What made you decide to open this type of business? I can't really say I made the decision to open a ski and snowboard rental shop, that credit goes to Brady Black and Craig Culler of Moenkopi River Works. It was more of a decision on how to utilize the building that is zoned residential and commercial. They decided to open the shop and asked if I wanted in. After a summer of … [Read more...] about Spotlight: First Chair Rentals
New Appointment for Flagstaff Businessman Andy Kruse
Committee to advise Department of Commerce on renewable energy issues Andy Kruse, co-founder and executive vice president of business development at Southwest Windpower, has been appointed to the Department of Commerce’s recently established Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (RE&EEAC). Established on July 14, 2010, the RE&EEAC will advise the Secretary of Commerce on the development and administration of programs and policies … [Read more...] about New Appointment for Flagstaff Businessman Andy Kruse
Driving Forces Behind Flagstaff’s Commercial Real Estate
2010 has been a kinder year for commercial real estate here in our beautiful mountain town. We have seen prices stabilize and even rise a little bit in certain sectors. Investors are still hiding. but owner/users are seeing opportunities. Vacancies are still very high but decreasing. New development does not exist, but this allows for absorption. The Real Estate Cycle seems to be revolving in a positive direction. Many economists and naysayers think these small … [Read more...] about Driving Forces Behind Flagstaff’s Commercial Real Estate
Healthy and Achievable New Year’s Resolutions
What is the big deal with New Year’s Resolutions anyway? Every year, a whole bunch of people make up their minds – or trick themselves into believing they have made up their minds – to do something great for themselves. This is a particularly big event in the realm of fitness, and I have heard some pretty funny things out there. For example: “I have had it, this year I have resolved not to eat any more fruit. You know, fruit has way too much sugar and … [Read more...] about Healthy and Achievable New Year’s Resolutions
ATHENA Luncheon
Jan 21 Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and Sunwest Bank sponsor this year's ATHENA awards and luncheon at the High Country Conference Center. The chamber's strategic direction for 2011 will be covered and leading women in local businesses will be recognized. … [Read more...] about ATHENA Luncheon
Christmas Made Special for Needy Flagstaff Families
On Christmas Eve this year, firefighters were called to assist several families around the city. This call however was not for a medical problem, fire or even a car accident. This call was to give a little extra help to a few families in our community. Every year the Flagstaff Firefighters Local 1505 adopts a few families to help in providing a memorable Christmas. Firefighters delivered food and presents in different areas around the city in hopes of making a small difference to the families. … [Read more...] about Christmas Made Special for Needy Flagstaff Families