As spring continues its return to Northern Arizona and our outdoor vistas once again fill with vibrant color and life, so too will our local businesses and natural wonders, as hundreds of visitors from around the nation gather next year for a conference spearheaded by Coconino County. The National Association of Counties (NACo), an advocacy organization that works to promote county initiatives on the national stage, selected the county to host the 2013 Western Interstate Region Conference … [Read more...] about Conference Spotlighting Northern Arizona
International Marketing and Exporting at Northern Arizona University
April 26, 11:30 a.m. 1:00pm at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. Want to reach international markets to increase sales of your products and services? Learn about resources and financial assistance available to Arizona companies looking to export and get helpful tips on international marketing and market selection. Seminar will be instructed by Kevin O'Shea of the Arizona Commerce Authority. Seminar is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. Register … [Read more...] about International Marketing and Exporting at Northern Arizona University
Restaurants Serving Up Lunch at Charter Schools
While the new charter school in Flagstaff, Basis, is known for its rigorous course work and anticipated high test scores, few people realize they also have a unique alternative to the average school cafeteria. From smoky pulled-chicken sandwiches to authentic Asian cuisine, students can order meals from locally owned restaurants including Mix, Big Foot BBQ, Stage Left Deli and Golden Dragon. These options are available on designated days Monday through Thursday, while Fridays are set aside … [Read more...] about Restaurants Serving Up Lunch at Charter Schools
Assisting Seniors with Medication
Persons over the age of 65 make up over 13 percent of the population of the United States, but they receive more than 30 percent of prescriptions filled. Seniors in general have more medical problems that require them to take medications, sometimes for numerous conditions. In the U.S. each year, almost 100,000 people above the age of 65 years are admitted to hospitals because of emergencies caused by adverse drug events. According to the study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine by … [Read more...] about Assisting Seniors with Medication
Growing Food, Growing Community
Blessed with high altitude and a finicky growing season, Northern Arizona is often criticized as a frustrating place to grow food. In spite of these challenges, the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Foodlink are proud to celebrate the overwhelming success of the 2011 growing season. In just two community gardens, over 160 community gardeners raised 6,600 pounds of food to help supplement not only their diets, but those of friends, family and the local community. In addition to getting to know … [Read more...] about Growing Food, Growing Community
Flagstaff Transportation Summit Approaching
Business, economic development and transportation leaders are collaborating on April 20 for the first-ever Greater Flagstaff Transportation Summit, with the ultimate goal of creating a unified vision for this community’s transportation future. The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO), Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Transportation Authority (NAIPTA), Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce are leading this community-wide … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Transportation Summit Approaching
Bothands Breakfast Thursday
Apr. 17, Doors open at 7:30 a.m.and program begins promptly at 8:00 at the High Country Conference Center. The annual fundraising breakfast will raise money for Bothands and Sharon Manor. For information call (928) 214-7456 … [Read more...] about Bothands Breakfast Thursday
What Day is it?
We are enjoying the nice weather and here comes two feet of snow. It took some of us a few days to shovel ourselves out, which made us feeling like we should be singing Christmas carols. Within a few days, the snow is just about gone and spring is once again in the air. Back in the office, phones start to ring with the question, “How do I file for an extension?” What – an extension? I was just singing Christmas carols the other day; how could this be? Yes it is true, we only have a few weeks … [Read more...] about What Day is it?
Northland Hospice Golf Tournament May 21st
The Northland Hospice Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 21st at Pine Canyon in Flagstaff. The event will raise money for Northland Hospice and Palliative Care, a much appreciated nonprofit serving the greater Northern Arizona region. Information about the even is available online at www.northlandhospice.org … [Read more...] about Northland Hospice Golf Tournament May 21st
Voters Receiving Ballots this Week
Flagstaff's General Election is May 15. Ballots should arrive in mailboxes about 26 days before the election. Flagstaff Business News received these statements for each of the candidates. Mayoral Candidates Jerry Nabours Our city has made some major financial blunders in the last few years. (Auto Mall, Horizon Airlines, sewer plant, Aspen Place, Presidio in the Pines, etc.) Although well intentioned at the time, these things show a lack of experienced and knowledgeable … [Read more...] about Voters Receiving Ballots this Week