Presented by the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Open Studios will be held the weekend of August 25 and 26, 2012 at 44 locations around the greater Flagstaff area. 83 of Flagstaff’s finest artists will offer insight to their creative processes during the event by keeping their studio doors open both days, allowing the public to see how favorite local art is created. Viewers will find painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and a variety of other media for their enjoyment. During … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Open Studios Tour Approaching
Painting Your Home
I have a customer who repaints at least one room in her house every other year, but she’s never happy with the results. The color is all wrong once it’s on the walls, paint ends up splattering on the floor, no matter how many drop cloths she and her husband put down, and she realizes – after the project is done – that some things like faux finishes are better left to the experts. Painting is one of the simplest home improvement projects to manage. However, as my customer has learned the hard … [Read more...] about Painting Your Home
Interventional Cardiology
Interventional cardiology deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of heart diseases. Interventional cardiologists are board certified cardiologists who perform interventional cardiology procedures, most often in a cardiac catheterization lab at a hospital. The majority of interventional cardiology procedures are performed in the cardiovascular (heart, veins and arteries) system. Most interventional cardiology procedures are considered to be minimally invasive because they do not … [Read more...] about Interventional Cardiology
For this month’s spotlight, Flagstaff Business News spoke with Ann Gunty, co-founder of Scott’s Chicago Pizza and wife of Scott Gunty. Besides sharing responsibility for the business, Scott and Ann have four children together, ages 10, 12, 12 and 19. Ann has a background in marketing and PR and handles marketing and fundraising for the restaurant. 1) How long has Scott's Pizza been open? Scott's Chicago Pizza opened in March 2008 in the Whistle Stop convenience mart on west … [Read more...] about
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Grant Opening Doors for NAU Nursing Students
As state and federal governments continue to look for ways to fill the need for trained health care professionals, NAU is preparing to welcome more nursing students through a multimillion dollar grant for hands-on training. Northern Arizona University will partner with Scottsdale Healthcare on a Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration program, recently chosen as one of five participating hospitals for a four-year, $200 million initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human … [Read more...] about Grant Opening Doors for NAU Nursing Students
Celebrating Flagstaff’s Role in the Olympics
As the Olympics get underway, Flagstaff will be represented by 143 athletes from 19 counties, who trained in the Northern Arizona town. An event was held at the Orpheum to view the Opening Ceremonies of the London Olympic Games. Sean Anthony, director of HYPO2Sport Management, tells Flagstaff Business News, the roster of athletes who trained in Flagstaff was distributed at the event. “I would be hard pressed to name a community anywhere in the country that can definitively lay claim to so … [Read more...] about Celebrating Flagstaff’s Role in the Olympics
Sedona Dentist Back in Action in Flagstaff
Flagstaff Dental, the office of Bryan Shanahan, DDS, is pleased to announce a partnership with former Sedona Smiles dentist Ted Byers, DDS. “I am thrilled to be a part of practice where customer service and clinical excellence come first. Dr Shanahan’s practice philosophy is similar to my own. I am enjoying a rewarding professional experience since June of this year. Dr Shanahan (pictured below) asked for my assistance in his highly successful practice of 20 years. Known, as “Flagstaff’s … [Read more...] about Sedona Dentist Back in Action in Flagstaff
Bearizona Welcoming Arizona Cardinals
There are lots of activities going on in Northern Arizona for Cardinals Camp, but in between training sessions, Bearizona welcomes visitors to come check out the park which is located in Williams, AZ just 30 miles west of Flagstaff. Bearizona’s animal residents are busy working hard in preparation for training camp (see attached photo). Not to be outdone by the amazing Arizona cardinals, the bear cubs have even started working on their tackling drills! Here at Bearizona we are HUGE bears … [Read more...] about Bearizona Welcoming Arizona Cardinals
Heading North to Alaska
Alaska is still one of the most popular travel destinations, and now I know why. We were able to travel there last month and just loved it! Denali is the largest National Park in the United States. It was rainy and cold, but we got to spot several grizzlies, moose and a huge herd of caribou. We then took the dome train to Anchorage. The scenery is just breathtaking and makes the eight hours go by very quickly! Anchorage is a beautiful city and we decided to check it out by taking a Segway … [Read more...] about Heading North to Alaska
Flagstaff Scientist Awarded Early Career Award
Justin Hagerty, Ph.d, a research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, was named one of President Obama's recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. Hagerty, an accomplished research geologist, studied the formation of the Moon and discovered the answer to a long-standing riddle of the Moon’s … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Scientist Awarded Early Career Award