Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona has established ReStore as a self-sustaining fund raising entity to benefit Habitat's mission. The ReStore vision is to convert charitable donations of building materials into cash for the use of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. The ReStore has set a high standard for stewardship of each donation received by helping divert and recycle thousands of tons of usable material from our local landfills. The ReStore provides a retail outlet for … [Read more...] about ReStore Benefitting Habitat for Humanity
Lawmakers Introducing Immigration Reform
In a state that has received worldwide attention for its stance on immigration reform, Arizona's U.S. Senators are joining other lawmakers creating federal legislation. Senator John McCain's office has provided Flagstaff Business News with this copy of legislation. Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Senators Schumer, McCain, Durbin, Graham, Menendez, Rubio, Bennet, and Flake Introduction We recognize that our immigration system is broken. And while border … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Introducing Immigration Reform
FALA Open Houses This Week
The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA) is hosting open houses this week for prospective middle school and high school students. The events will take place at the Coconino Center for the Arts at 5:30. The middle school open house will be held tonight and the high school open house will be tomorrow night. FALA is a charter school and students who are interested in attending are entered into a lottery. FALA's high school is ranked number five in Arizona by U.S. News and World Report … [Read more...] about FALA Open Houses This Week
Twin Arrows Hiring 800 Positions
The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort east of Flagstaff is hosting a job fair this weekend. Derrick Watchman, chief executive officer of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, announced the enterprise is holding a job fair February 1 through 3 to obtain candidates for 800 jobs it needs to fill at its newest property, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. February 1 and 2, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 3. It will take place at the … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Hiring 800 Positions
A Beautiful Home in 2013
As the new year has gotten underway, you are probably putting some thought into what your New Year’s resolutions are going to be, and what you will actually stick to. One thing you may not think of is how a few splashes of color throughout your house can change the look and the mood of every room of your home. There are many different styles of painting, paint, and many tools that allow for much more ease in the realm of do-it-yourself painting. Many people don’t realize the effects different … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Home in 2013
Storm Bringing Avalanche Risk
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is reminding backcountry mountain travelers to be alert for potential avalanche hazards on the San Francisco Peaks. Most avalanches occur during and shortly after a storm. As of 3:00pm on Sun 1/27/13 the Arizona Snowbowl reported 26” of new snow on top of the existing snow base. Snowbowl personnel reported some natural collapsing of the snow which could lead to avalanches in unmaintained areas. It is important for backcountry travelers to be aware that … [Read more...] about Storm Bringing Avalanche Risk
University College Hosting Open House Wednesday
Wednesday, January 30th, Northern Arizona University's will host an open house. The faculty and staff of the new University College invite the campus community and the public to learn more about the department. When students are admitted to NAU, they are automatically part of University College, an initiative promoting enhanced learning and a solid educational foundation. University College focuses students at all levels, beginning with the freshman experience. In addition to academic … [Read more...] about University College Hosting Open House Wednesday
$39 Million Infrastructure Grant Halted
After schools set their sights on a program designed to aid in their ability to educate students through technology, districts all across the state may now have to look elsewhere. GovNET, the key player in an exciting new program, is now under investigation as concerns are raised regarding their spending of more than $39 million of federal grant money. Utilizing technology to better prepare Arizona children for the future is one of the core ideas behind an initiative that was intended to … [Read more...] about $39 Million Infrastructure Grant Halted
Developing Spending Plans
Feb. 7 11:30-1:00 at NACET. Led by instructor Barbara Davis, who works with Fortune 500 companies across North America. Registration suggested at (928) 213-9234 Far too many businesses fail every year. One of the major factors in failure is poor management. It is important to recognize that there are some crucial processes that get overlooked by new business owners. Unfortunately by not defining these crucial processes, financial management is impossible. A bad economy … [Read more...] about Developing Spending Plans
Hearing Aids – Now What?
So, you or someone you associate with has hearing aids. Congratulations! Now the question is, what should you expect when you talk to them? Should they be able to understand everything going on around them? Will I still have to repeat myself? Will life be normal again? Actually, the hearing aids are only part of the treatment plan when someone has a hearing loss. The other part is how, when and where you attempt to communicate with a person. The hearing aid will make sounds louder and reduce … [Read more...] about Hearing Aids – Now What?