Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) was awarded the 2012 Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Corporation. FMC is one of 297 healthcare facilities in the United States to receive the prestigious award. “At FMC, we believe quality care and patient satisfaction should be the most important indicators of success,” said Bill Bradel, F.A.C.H.E., FMC president and CEO. “This award shows our patients trust us to put them first.” The award identifies hospitals that healthcare consumers have … [Read more...] about FMC Chosen for Consumer Award
Prioritizing Eye Exams
Eat fewer sweets. Watch less television. Quit smoking. The New Year’s resolutions people choose often require subtracting something from their routine. We encourage people to add something to their list of resolutions in 2013: schedule an eye exam for yourself and your family. Regular, comprehensive eye exams ensure that patients can see clearly and comfortably, but the exam is also a tool in assuring that no adverse vision conditions are present. The importance of regular care cannot be … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Eye Exams
Reception for ACA CEO
Jan. 9, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at NACETA reception welcoming the new President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, Sandra Watson, will be held at NACET> This event is open to the public and registration is not required. Sandra Watson brings more than 20 years of economic development experience to Arizona. She and her teams have successfully attracted to Arizona hundreds of companies that have invested billions of dollars in capital and created more than 65,000 quality … [Read more...] about Reception for ACA CEO
Feds Issuing Joint Statement on NGS
The Navajo Generating Station (NGS) is a coal-fired power plant located on the Navajo Indian Reservation near some of our country' s most treasured natural resources. It is significant to the United States because of its unique location and the critical roles that it plays in providing power and water and supporting economic development for the State of Arizona, Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, Gila River Indian Community, and numerous other tribal and non-tribal water users who depend on the Central … [Read more...] about Feds Issuing Joint Statement on NGS
For this month’s Spotlight, we chose Roger Pisacano, owner of Campus Coffee Bean and long-term entrepreneur and business owner. He tells us about his many businesses in New York City, and what is special about his current restaurant and coffee shop. What brought you to Flagstaff and from where? What business were you in there? I came from New York City and wanted to raise my family in a small mountain town that had skiing. I was in business with my father and we ran a wholesale produce … [Read more...] about
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Innovation Grant Q & A
Mar. 8, NACET. 11:00 a.m. 2225 N. Gemini Dr. in Flagstaff. An interactive question and answer session will be held with representatives of the Arizona Commerce Authority. The 2013 Spring Innovation Challenge Grant program affords opportunities for entrepreneurs searching for investors. For more information or to sign up, call 928-213-9234. The Arizona Innovation Challenge is an investment in the minds of talented entrepreneurs in Arizona and around the world. The … [Read more...] about Innovation Grant Q & A
Dew Downtown Event Approaching
City officials remind Flagstaff Business News readers that the 2nd annual Dew Downtown Urban Ski and Snowboard Festival will return to the streets of historic downtown Flagstaff on February 9-10, 2013. The two-day urban snowboarding event takes place in Flagstaff's downtown with winter sports daredevils jumping numerous obstacles. This year, there will be a festival in Heritage Square as well. For participant registration information and a schedule of events … [Read more...] about Dew Downtown Event Approaching
McCain Commenting on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
Arizona's U.S. Senator John McCain released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Cliff agreement that passed in the Senate 89 to 8 early yesterday. “Despite my disappointment with many aspects of this agreement, I cannot in good conscience stand by and watch taxes go up on all Americans. I hope that in the coming months we continue to work toward a long term solution to our fiscal problems but in an effort to address the current crisis, I support the legislation worked out … [Read more...] about McCain Commenting on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
Understanding Dizziness
Dizziness is a broadly used word that describes sensations including feeling faint, lightheaded or unsteady. The same word is used when someone feels that they are experiencing spinning, balance difficulty, a feeling of swimming, floating or heavy-headedness. Dizziness is one of the most common complaints of persons going to their physician. Fifteen percent of the general population has some form of perceived dizziness. The Body Systems Used in Balance Three healthy body systems … [Read more...] about Understanding Dizziness
A French Wine River Cruise
We just returned from a wine cruise in France with two Arizona wine makers and 86 wine enthusiasts from all over the United States. Eric Glomski from Page Springs Cellars and Sam Pillsbury from Pillsbury Wine Company were the perfect wine escorts on this unique trip with AMA Waterways! We learned about the different grapes and growing methods. We even got to compare Arizona and French wines that contain the same type of grape from the same year, side by side. I’m happy to report that the … [Read more...] about A French Wine River Cruise