This week’s sunny skies and spring-like daytime temperatures combined with Arizona Snowbowl’s snowmaking capabilities are creating ideal skiing and snowboarding conditions in the high desert! “Snowmaking has made an incredible difference at Snowbowl,” said Marketing and Sales Director Dave Smith. “Both last year and this year we’ve experienced lean times between snowstorms, but snowmaking has provided wall-to-wall coverage this season, delivering just wonderful ski conditions.” During … [Read more...] about Snowmaking Creating Ideal Conditions for Snowbowl
Fitness and Wellness
No matter what your view on health care reform and the changes coming down the pike in 2013 and 2014, one thing is absolutely certain. Wellness and fitness, which have been clearly shown to prevent numerous chronic health problems, will be the foundation of future health care. As big as the health care reform package is, and whether you are looking at it through Democrat or Republican eyes, the message is the same: wellness will drive the future of medicine. The reason is quite simple. We now … [Read more...] about Fitness and Wellness
Mountain Line Rolling Out Arrival Technology
Mountain Line passengers will now have real-time information on when the next bus will arrive with the addition of TransLoc Transit Visualization technology on the entire fleet. Already in place on the Mountain Link Route 10 route for more than a year, TransLoc was awarded the contract through a competitive bid process to expand its GPS hardware to all Mountain Line vehicles. Mountain Line riders can download a free app for iPhone, Android or Blackberry to see buses in … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Rolling Out Arrival Technology
Positioning Your Business Value
I’m dreaming big this year, my friends, and I want you to dream big with me as we focus on positioning yourself and your business for success in 2013 and beyond. Many businesses shy away from positioning because they think it’s a bad thing, or they position themselves in a way that turns people off. However, if positioning is done right, it can be one of the most powerful business tools at your disposal. Effective positioning first begins with the place from which it comes. Not a way of … [Read more...] about Positioning Your Business Value
Dental Health and Headaches
I have written several articles talking about your oral health’s link to your overall systemic health. The link between periodontal disease (gum disease) and heart disease and stroke has been well documented. For those who are unable to use a CPAP for sleep apnea, there are now alternatives that can be fabricated by your dentist to help with symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring. One of the chronic medical problems plaguing our country is headaches. Yes, that is correct: headaches. I know that … [Read more...] about Dental Health and Headaches
Hastings Flagstaff Store Closing March 15th
Hastings Entertainment, Inc., a leading multimedia entertainment retailer with 137 stores in nineteen states has announced the closing of its 1540 South Riordan Rd. location on March 15, 2013. The store will be conducting a going out of business sale through March 15, 2013. The Flagstaff location is closing due to the lease coming to the end of its term; Hastings Entertainment and the landlord were unable to negotiate favorable terms. This location employs approximately 35 full and … [Read more...] about Hastings Flagstaff Store Closing March 15th
Wedding Expo Planned for January 26th
Numerous local businesses are scheduled to participate in this year's Wedding Expo to be held at the Radisson Hotel in Flagstaff. Couples who are engaged to be married as well as wedding planners and the general public are invited to attend the event to learn more about industry offerings in Northern Arizona. Below, is a list of vendors who will participate in this year's event. … [Read more...] about Wedding Expo Planned for January 26th
City Securing 100K Grant for JoyCone
The City of Flagstaff has secured a $100,000 grant from the Arizona Commerce Authority Rural Economic Development Grant Program which will be used for expansion of Joy Cone Company’s Flagstaff facility. Joe Pozar Jr, Plant Manager for the Joy Cone Company was pleased to learn they are receiving this grant. “Joy Cone Company is thankful for the partnership with the City of Flagstaff and programs such as the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Rural Economic Development Grant Program. Such … [Read more...] about City Securing 100K Grant for JoyCone
12 Heart Symptoms Never to Ignore
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, accounting for 40 percent of all U.S. deaths. That's more than all forms of cancer combined. Why is heart disease so deadly? One reason is that many people are slow to seek help when symptoms arise. Yes, someone gripped by sudden chest pain probably knows to call 911. But heart symptoms aren't always intense or obvious, and they vary from person to person and according to gender. Because it can be hard to make … [Read more...] about 12 Heart Symptoms Never to Ignore
Signs of a Flagstaff Real Estate Turnaround
Everyone seems to be saying the housing market is improving, but what does that really mean for Flagstaff home sales in 2013? I still think I’m going out on a limb to say we’ll see price increases, but it’s a strong limb that I’m willing to climb onto. But I say that with a firm note of caution: 1% or less is also in increase. What I really expect to see is a firming up and leveling out of the overall Flagstaff real estate market in 2013 along with a return to housing scarcity and higher … [Read more...] about Signs of a Flagstaff Real Estate Turnaround