Remodeling Magazine's just released list of the most successful remodelers in the country, lists Hope Construction among the best. Founded by David Carpenter, Hope Construction made the the most successful 550 Remodelers in the country list. Hope Construction is a full service general contracting company in Flagstaff. These services encompass new home design, new home construction, luxury custom home construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, large additions, and energy … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Contractor Among Best U.S.Remodelers
Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
Flagstaff insurance agent Leslie L. Barton has earned the Chartered Healthcare Consultant (ChHC) designation from the American College. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant is the most comprehensive, current designation in the new world of healthcare. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant designation is earned by completing studies through The American College. Earning the designation encompassed comprehensive study of major healthcare reform in the United States and understanding the issues that … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
In today’s world of soaring gas prices, increasing foreclosures, and environmental destruction, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But there is good news: community members in Coconino County and Flagstaff, AZ are organizing an event that will promote plausible solutions that combine environmental stewardship, local economic development and affordability. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability … [Read more...] about Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
Flagstaff Subway Café Now Open
Subway Café in Flagstaff – one of only 15 cities nationwide chosen to launch this new concept from Subway – officially opened today. The café, which is located at 1500 East Cedar in Flagstaff, will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. While the venue will continue to serve all of the regular menu items found at any Subway location, it also features a second area, where guests can purchase specialty coffee drinks, pastries such as coffee cake and cinnamon rolls, yogurt parfaits, smoothies and … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Subway Café Now Open
Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
The City of Flagstaff sold $15.86 million in general obligation bonds today to fund voter approved projects including the final fire station, the emergency communication radio system, and a portion of the street/utility projects. In light of the excellent credit ratings from Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s (AA and Aa2, respectively), the City was able to get a 2.12% interest cost. This is the best rate the City has achieved on any general obligation bond. “This is fantastic news for our … [Read more...] about Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
Pets –- More Than Just Man’s Best Friend
Owning a pet can be fun and rewarding for people of all ages. Who does not appreciate the joyous greeting your dog displays when you return home for the day, tail wagging furiously – that sparkle in his eyes just for you? Or how about snuggling with your soft, sweet cat while her gentle purr tickles your ears? Their antics are sure to bring a smile to your face no matter what is going on around you, and the love they have for you is certain to lift your heart on even your worst day. Aside … [Read more...] about Pets –- More Than Just Man’s Best Friend
Professor Helps Researchers Uncover Cholera Outbreak
Employing technology that reads the entire DNA code, researchers led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute and the Technical University of Denmark have pinpointed the source of a cholera outbreak in Haiti that killed more than 6,000 people and sickened 300,000. Paul Keim, Regents Professor of biology at Northern Arizona University and director of the TGen Pathogen Genomics Division, served as senior molecular biologist on the study, and NAU’s Center for Microbial Genetics and … [Read more...] about Professor Helps Researchers Uncover Cholera Outbreak
WL Gore Product Helping Heart Patients
W.L Gore and Associates (Gore) is reporting that it has received zero accounts of erosion of the aortic root or the free wall of the atrium associated with the worldwide use of the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder. The positive data comes from more than a decade of clinical experience using the Gore Device. Encouraging news for the thousands of patients treated with the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder to close the genetic condition of atrial septal defect (ASD), an abnormal hole in the wall between the … [Read more...] about WL Gore Product Helping Heart Patients
Tandem Design, Inc., Opens Flagstaff Office
Tandem Design Inc., a strategic multi-media graphic design firm with a unique ability to combine business tactics with creative implementation, is proud to announce its national expansion and the addition of Sandy Rabin as the new vice president and account director. Led by Lee Ann Havenga, the company has opened a new office servicing the western US in Flagstaff, Arizona, along with an additional Illinois office in Deerfield, headed up by Rabin. These new offices will help to expand the … [Read more...] about Tandem Design, Inc., Opens Flagstaff Office
Grand Canyon Celebrating Birth of National Park Service
The public is invited to join in the celebration of the 95th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS) this Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Grand Canyon National Park. Special programs will highlight the National Park Service’s mission and history. When Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872, there was no National Park Service; and when the need for on-site management of the park became apparent, the Department of War was tasked with its protection. In the decades that … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Celebrating Birth of National Park Service