It is high time to get snowmaking underway at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. That’s the opinion of 20-year Flagstaff resident, Allan Wolfenberger. As manager for Flagstaff Quickstop, he sells supplies to customers on their way to the slopes. “I think that snowmaking would make local business income more consistent, as op- posed to the up and down depending on snowfall,” said Wolfenberger. “Five or six years ago, they had 40 feet up there and 182,000 visitors with 139 … [Read more...] about Businesses Weigh In on Snowmaking
AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
Nov. !8th The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Arizona Chapter (AFPNAZ) is hosting the 2010 National Philanthropy Day Honoree Luncheon Thursday, November 18, in Sedona. The celebration of NPD will start at 9 a.m. with a workshop on “The Fundraiser’s Top Ten Resolutions” presented by Jeffrey Wilcox at the Agave Conference Center, located at 1146 W. State Route 89A. An awards luncheon will follow the presentation at noon to recognize the people and … [Read more...] about AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
NACET Luncheon
Nov. 11 NACET's free lunch offering for November is led by Anthony Flesch, "The Three Myths of Online Marketing." The event begins at 11:30 at 2225 N. Gemini. RSVP by calling 928-213-9234 … [Read more...] about NACET Luncheon
Athena Nominations Due
Dec 10 The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce reminds people nominations for Athena Awards are due Friday, December 10th. The traditional ATHENA Award is presented to a local businesswoman who has achieved excellence in her field, served the community and mentored other women. information is available at flagstaffchamber.com … [Read more...] about Athena Nominations Due
Recovering From Tornado Damage
The Bellemont business severely affected by tornadoes is working on repairs and supporting families whose homes were also damaged. On Wednesday, several tornadoes touched down in Bellemont just west of Flagstaff, overturning railway cars and semi-trucks, and tearing off portions of buildings including multiple residences. Camping World, a newly established business is Bellemont, sustained some of the heaviest damages. West Region Vice President Kevin Wise tells Flagstaff Business … [Read more...] about Recovering From Tornado Damage
Small Business Counseling
Wednesday October 22 The Flagstaff Chamber is teaming with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) to offer free and confidential business counseling. Learn how to start or grow a business. More information through [email protected] … [Read more...] about Small Business Counseling
Historically Low Interest Rates Fueling Refinances
Kathleen Ganley knows an opportunity when she sees one, which is why she is refinancing her west Flagstaff home. The assistant professor of physical therapy purchased her Ponderosa Trails house five years ago, putting 20 percent down. By refinancing her 5.75 percent interest rate to 4.625 percent, she expects to pocket a lot of money. Ganley has another idea for saving on her mortgage: maintaining her current monthly payment even though her new payment will be lower. “I … [Read more...] about Historically Low Interest Rates Fueling Refinances
Firefighter Hopeful His Story Can Save Lives
When Pat Burns set out for a jog with his wife, Anita, the last thing the 41-year-old Flagstaff area firefighter expected was a full-blown heart attack. His strong stomach pains and nausea brought him to his knees on the road in Doney Park. Anita flagged a motorist and called 911. A sheriff’s deputy was driving by and Burns got into his patrol car, baffled by his growing discomfort. He knew the route the fire department would choose and asked the deputy to drive in that direction. His wife ran … [Read more...] about Firefighter Hopeful His Story Can Save Lives
Council Rejects Fresh Water Option for Snowmaking
The Flagstaff City Council has decided to move forward with plans to sell reclaimed water to the Arizona Snowbowl. The council decided against selling drinking water to the ski resort, a move that would have facilitated plans for snowmaking on the San Francisco Peaks, by expediting construction of a pipeline. Snowmaking at Snowbowl has been challenged in court in a lawsuit which made it to the U.S. Supreme Court; that body denied the tribes' appeal, giving the green light to … [Read more...] about Council Rejects Fresh Water Option for Snowmaking
Jobs 2010 -Helping Employers and Job Seekers
Losing your job is considered one of life’s six most stressful events. Patty Kohany has been learning that first-hand after facing a layoff. Despite having a Master’s degree and a diverse work history, Kohany has been out of work for several months. She has been learning a lot about herself and the employment market through Jobs 2010. It is providing her with a support group of people in the same predicament. Flagstaff was singled out for Jobs 2010 through a Governor’s … [Read more...] about Jobs 2010 -Helping Employers and Job Seekers