Flagstaff Nordic Center is open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, one day earlier than last season. Officials report they will remain open every day except Christmas Day as long as snow conditions allow. Forecasts call for additional snowfall throughout the weekend and several chances for additional accumulation before Christmas. Season Pass Holders Get To Ski More Flagstaff Nordic Center employees remind enthusiasts that Season Pass Holders enjoy additional days of … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Nordic Center Open for Skiing
Annual Chamber Meeting
Jan. 25, 2013. The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm at the High Country Conference Center. Alliance Bank of Arizona is the title sponsor for this event, which will also feature the Annual ATHENA businesswomen awards. $360/Table of 8 $50 Individual Ticket. Register here: https://www.wliinc23.com/flagstaffazcoc/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventregistration.aspx?eventID=5N5B0O … [Read more...] about Annual Chamber Meeting
Former Flagstaff Mayor Lands New Job
Sara Presler, JD has been named CEO/Executive Director of the Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) and Medical Society Business Services. The appointment, which was made by MCMS’ Board of Directors, will begin in December 2012. Founded in 1892, the Maricopa County Medical Society is a not-for-profit, voluntary association for physicians committed to promoting excellence in the quality of care and the health of the community, and to present and serve its members by acting as a strong, … [Read more...] about Former Flagstaff Mayor Lands New Job
Red Rock Planning
Dec. 20th, 6:00 p.m. This is the third trail and ecosystem protection planning meeting. This meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel on Ridge Trail Drive in the Village of Oak Creek. The Red Rock Ranger District, in partnership with the City of Sedona and the Big Park Council, are seeking to create a non-motorized trail plan that will reflect local values and recreation needs and promote regional benefit while protecting the resources that draw people to this special area. This is the … [Read more...] about Red Rock Planning
AZ Snowbowl Celebrating 75th Year
As Northern Arizona anticipates the first big snow of the season, officials at Arizona Snowbowl are preparing for a memorable ski season. In addition to celebrating the newly added snowmaking process, the ski resort north of Flagstaff was selected as a top 10 Ski Destination by the Phoenix Business Journal and voted Best Flagstaff Attraction by readers of the Arizona Daily Sun Best of Flagstaff 2012 awards. To celebrate Snowbowl's 75th season, festivities are planned for February 1-10, … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Celebrating 75th Year
Snow Plows Ready for Incoming Storm
As Northern Arizona awaits the first significant snowstorm of the season, Coconino County Public Works crews are prepared to keep major roads clear and passable. As of Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service Flagstaff office is calling for a 90-percent chance of rainfall changing over to snow above 5,000 feet Thursday night and into Friday. Locations in the Flagstaff area could expect anywhere from 6 to 10 inches. County snowplows are prepared to keep County roadways … [Read more...] about Snow Plows Ready for Incoming Storm
Officials Urge Recreationists to Prepare for Weather
With a forecast calling for 6-10 inches of snow in many areas of Northern Arizona and higher snowfall amounts possible on the mountain peaks, officials remind Flagstaff Business News readers of to be prepared for winter conditions The very conditions that draw the public to the forest in the winter are also the ones that can be dangers. Forest Managers are taking several measures to provide for the safety of winter visitors and protect forest resources. The Coconino National Forest encourages … [Read more...] about Officials Urge Recreationists to Prepare for Weather
CCC Establishing Veterans Scholarship
Over the past few years, Coconino Community College professor Bryan Bates has had more and more military veterans show up as students in his classroom. "Some do well, but many times, some are really struggling," said Bates, who has been a science professor at CCC since the college opened in 1991. "These men and women in the service have done an incredible job serving our country and I just get the sense that they're not getting the support they deserve when they come … [Read more...] about CCC Establishing Veterans Scholarship
Protecting Your Brand
Dec. 13, 11:30-1:00p.m. At NACET in Flagstaff. In this seminar. attendees will learn about trademarks, the variety of words, image, sights, sounds and even smells that can be protected. Presenters will discuss the business case for registering trademarks and the registration process itself. To register call 928-213-9234 … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Brand
Enjoying the Winter
There are few things more relaxing than waking up to a snowy morning, warm drink in hand, enjoying the perks of winter. But then, there are also few things more frustrating than the realization that there is now two feet of snow in your driveway and your gutters are frozen over. Now, you are kicking yourself for not making the necessary preparations for Flagstaff’s unpredictable winter months. These kinds of snowy headaches can be easily remedied with the proper snow thrower, well-installed … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Winter