Flagstaff City Council is set to vote on the sale of water for Arizona Snowbowl's snowmaking plan August 30th. Early last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Coconino National Forest released the permit authorizing the Arizona Snowbowl to move forward with upgrade plans. In late July, Flagstaff's Water Commission voted to recommend the sale of water to Snowbowl. Now, the Flagstaff City Council will decide which step is next for the city and whether reclaimed water or potable … [Read more...] about City Council Scheduled to Vote on Water for Snowmaking
Local Businesses Embracing Technology
When Mike Cohan was relocating from San Diego to Pittman Valley near Williams, he turned to Ward Bailey for help. As the owner of Construction Service Associates, Cohan and his wife, Leslie, needed to stay connected. Bailey’s company, Celestial Satellites, LLC, got the newcomers hooked up to the Internet and DishNet TV. The Cohans live on 10 acres with panoramic views. Along with their dogs, horses and pet pygmy goats, the Cohans are able to continue in the commercial cabinet business, working … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Embracing Technology
Arizona Leading Trend of National Startups
A year and a half ago, Javier Melendez and his wife, Lillian, opened Tacos Los Altos in West Flagstaff. About five years before, they sold their east side restaurant of the same name, and the couple realized that they missed running a restaurant. Melendez had concerns about starting a business in a down economy, yet felt confident that he had earned positive name recognition and could easily reestablish another Tacos Los Altos. “It’s not what we would want it to be as far … [Read more...] about Arizona Leading Trend of National Startups
Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
When wildfires began around Flagstaff last month, local residents and businesses dropped everything and pitched in to help. The United Way of Northern Arizona served as a go-to place for donations and saw an outpouring of support. Food and drinks were the most popular offerings for the more than 900 firefighters. Some restaurant employees and owners, like Salsa Brava’s John Conley, worked tirelessly preparing meals for those on the front lines. Members of Flagstaff’s … [Read more...] about Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
Looking Good – Recession Resistant
Tucked just off Old Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff is a new business, smelling of fresh paint and profes- sional hair products. McSweeny is a salon, located near Mama Burger and Just Wireless. Longtime hairdressers Don McKenzie and Marc Potter just opened the salon, moving from The Shop, another hair establishment in the historic downtown region. Economic indicators are not a big concern in this line of work, says Potter, who has been a stylist for 35 … [Read more...] about Looking Good – Recession Resistant
Help Coming For the Trailing Spouse
Longtime residents of Flagstaff are familiar with the trailing spouse dilemma: one partner lands a good job and the other struggles to find employment in his/her field. It is a problem for employ- ers when their top choice for a job vacancy turns the position down or when turnover is high because employees’ loved ones lack career options. The City of Flagstaff has a plan to make a dent in the problem. The city was just awarded a grant for a new Website geared at helping the professional … [Read more...] about Help Coming For the Trailing Spouse
Flagstaff City Council Candidates Share Ideas on Supporting Business
The contenders for Flagstaff City Council agree: supporting local business is good for the economy. Of the six people on the ballot, Scott Overton is the only incumbent, although Art Babbott served on the Council from 2002-06. The election on May 18 will fill the three vacancies on the Flagstaff City Council. Overton calls himself an advocate for business who has worked to keep fees and taxes reasonable. “I see a role in the city assisting individuals in attaining quality … [Read more...] about Flagstaff City Council Candidates Share Ideas on Supporting Business
Local Businesses Working With Nonprofits
Flagstaff's largest private employer, W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc., is setting an example of philanthropy with several programs in place that provide opportunities for employees to give back to the community. The Gore Volunteer Time Program allows employees to take eight hours of paid time each year to work for local non-profits. And when a Gore associate volunteers more than 20 hours a year for a group, the employee can apply for a volunteer support grant of up to $500 for that … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Working With Nonprofits