Flagstaff now has an ordinance that prohibits discrimination against a person because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “The class” is sometimes referred to as LGBT, which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. Does this new ordinance apply to your business? What does it mean? There are two distinct areas of the ordinance. One is discrimination in regard to hiring employees. The other is in regard to discrimination when serving the public. Employment … [Read more...] about New Ordinance Applies to Business
Navajo Veteran Discovers Meaningful Work at NGS
Christine Bigman took a chance. When she graduated from Many Farms High School, she wanted to see the world, have an adventure, and accomplish something. “That’s when I decided that I was going to go out on my own and make something of myself,” the Rough Rock native said. “I wanted to go out there, I wanted to see something, do something different. Yes, it was risky but I did it anyways.” For nearly 13 years, the Army took her to places like South Korea, Germany and Iraq. When she … [Read more...] about Navajo Veteran Discovers Meaningful Work at NGS
Revamping the Heart of the Home
With spring just around the corner, there is no better way to freshen things up than renovating the most used room in your house, the kitchen. The easiest way for a whole new look is with new cabinetry! Not only can you increase the amount of storage and utilize all of your available space, but there are many different cabinet designs, colors and upgrades that are available. Springtime is about new colors, fresh starts and transformation; make your home a part of the change! While all homes … [Read more...] about Revamping the Heart of the Home
AZ Snowbowl Going Strong Through April 7
Arizona Snowbowl is experiencing a spectacular season that will carry through to Sunday, April 7 – and perhaps an extra weekend – as all indicators point to a strong finish. The ski resort has received 197 inches of natural snowfall and winter shows no sign of slowing down. March typically is the snowiest month of the year in Flagstaff and the historic average is 260 inches per season. Currently, Snowbowl has a substantial 66-inch snow base, one of the best in the country, and snowmaking … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Going Strong Through April 7
Pacemakers Saving Lives
There are areas in the heart called pacemakers that send electrical signals to the rest of the heart, setting the speed or pace of the heartbeat. These pacemakers speed the heart up during exercise or hard work and slow it down again during rest. If natural pacemakers are injured or fail to do their job, a miniature medical device called a cardiac pacemaker can be implanted in the chest wall. What is the Body’s Natural Pacemaker? The heart's "natural" pacemaker is called the … [Read more...] about Pacemakers Saving Lives
Trust Based Leadership
What is the most important resource effective leaders possess? In my opinion, trust. Formal position does not make a leader. Followers make a leader. During battle, why do soldiers look to the crusty sergeant for leadership rather than turning to the green lieutenant? Trust. The soldiers want leadership from the sergeant because they trust him more than they trust the lieutenant. Simply put, the more followers trust their leader, the more willing they are to follow. Trust in a leader brings … [Read more...] about Trust Based Leadership
Understanding Home Appraisals
It seems that more and more, we get questions about appraisals from homeowners and those about to purchase a home. There is some uncertainty as to how a value is determined and what to prepare for when you schedule an appraisal. First and foremost, all appraisals are requested through a third party company that manages appraisers. An appraiser is not hand selected for a request; instead, a system is used to enforce a non-biased selection. Once an appraiser has been selected, he will reach out to … [Read more...] about Understanding Home Appraisals
March Madness and Massage
While watching March Madness, you may wonder how your favorite athletes are able to go from game to game and still play their best. After giving 100 percent to the game, it’s no easy feat to do it all again only a few days later. However, many athletes incorporate sports massage into their routine, which helps them recover quickly and stay in top shape. No matter what kind of activities you do, from golf and swimming to yoga and running, you can benefit from a sports massage. A sports massage … [Read more...] about March Madness and Massage
Emphasis – Shopping Local
While they are a diverse group, members of the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance (FiBA) share a few common – and even some surprising – characteristics. FiBA small businesses seem to match and contribute to the fabric of our quirky, off-the-beaten-path mountain community. They highlight the importance of keeping a small town thriving by shopping locally. They are eclectic, independent, authentic, customer service-oriented, and FiBA members tend to develop relationships to help customers … [Read more...] about Emphasis – Shopping Local
Reasons for an Estate Plan
Many people work all their lives to acquire property and income to provide for their needs in their old age and to provide for their children and loved ones upon their death. Unfortunately, despite the best of intentions, the failure to create or use an estate plan could result in the person's wishes not being realized. There are various factors that need to be considered when creating an estate plan. First, you want to ask yourself the first, second and even third choice for a personal … [Read more...] about Reasons for an Estate Plan