Mar. 8 from 11:30 a.m. -1:00p.m. at NACET. Choosing the correct business entity right from the beginning can help avoid time-consuming and costly changes in the future. Choosing a type of entity for your new venture depends on a number of considerations, including business needs and tax considerations. Intellectual Property (IP) rights can be irreversibly lost early while attention is given to start-up issues. Identifying every IP opportunity, including protectable patents, trade secrets, … [Read more...] about Forming a Start Up
Business on a Shoestring
Mar. 21 6:00p.m. at Kickstand Kafe. Join us for the next Flag Tech Talk entitled "Running Your Business on a Shoestring Budget" presented by Bret Carpenter. This discussion will be all about how to run the technology part of your business on a shoestring budget. If you are a start up or an establish business looking for cost effective computing solutions, come on out. Free and low cost software will be discussed including office software, photo editing, task management, and accounting. Also, … [Read more...] about Business on a Shoestring
Mayoral Primary Election Today
There are several Northern Arizona city elections planned for 2012, with the primary election scheduled for today, March 13. A handful of candidates are running for the office of mayor, with the exception of Sedona, where Rob Adams is running unopposed for reelection. In Winslow, Robin Robert Boyd will face Thomas Chacon in the general election on May 15. Williams's city policy has the two mayoral candidates facing off in the primary. Voters will go to the polls to decide between Ken Edes … [Read more...] about Mayoral Primary Election Today
Flagstaff Mayor Forging New Career Path
Sara Presler's enthusiasm for her new job as general counsel for Southwest Windpower is palpable. Seeing Flagstaff's mayor in her bright new office space after touring the facility, the move seems like an ideal match. After meeting with other companies and corporations to explore her next career move, Presler decided on the Flagstaff-based manufacturer of wind turbines, with whom she had been doing legal work for the past six months. The company offered Presler the option of keeping her … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mayor Forging New Career Path
Sedona Film Festival Unveiling New Theatre
As mid February approaches, construction crews are working furiously to complete the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Funded primarily by philanthropist and activist Mary Fisher, the plush theatre will feature state of the art audio and visual technology, enhancing the film viewing experience. The executive director of the Sedona International Film Festival, Patrick Schweiss, is brimming with enthusiasm. “Mary is an extraordinary and generous woman who makes so much good happen in the world (through … [Read more...] about Sedona Film Festival Unveiling New Theatre
Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
As one of the predominant buildings in Flagstaff, the Weatherford Hotel on Arizona’s very first statehood day, Feb. 14, 1912, likely hosted a gathering of well-dressed townspeople and travelers in woolen overcoats and formal hats maneuvering among the few automobiles and horse-drawn buggies. Historian and former judge Richard Mangum says the move from territory to statehood meant getting ahead in the world, being recognized as an equal among the rest of the country and having a self-elected, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
Heart Care Becoming Available Locally
The heart specialists at Northern Arizona Healthcare have moved into their new and improved space with plans to better serve patients throughout the region. The 11,000-square-foot Heart and Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) is located on the second floor of Flagstaff Medical Center's west campus. HVCNA is a partnership between Flagstaff Medical Center and the Verde Valley Medical Center, with offices in Winslow, Sedona, Camp Verde Cottonwood. Over the past several years, the center … [Read more...] about Heart Care Becoming Available Locally
Deconstructing a Patent
Jan. 26 11:30 a.m. at NACET. This presentation will focus on describing the importance of the different parts of a patent and explain how to strategically draft a patent application to provide a strong position for prosecution, broad claims that are difficult to design around, and effective support for litigation. This presentation will also help individuals to more effectively read and understand the scope of a patent. Topics such as patent profanity, specific claim language phraseology … [Read more...] about Deconstructing a Patent
Business Brainstorming Session
January 24th at 209 Elden Street, 6 p.m. Bring your business decisions to the think tank. This is a great way to get ideas and find perspectives you may not have considered. This is an open forum with topics and ideas coming from the participants. Free. 928-226-7488 or visit flaghoid.com … [Read more...] about Business Brainstorming Session
Expressing the Holiday Spirit
For Michael Fleishman, magic happens. Williams High School teacher by day, Santa by night, Fleishman is well suited for both roles. Approaching life with a twinkle in his eye, he is a student of human nature, looking to create meaningful interaction with each person he meets. That is a tall order for a Santa, employed by the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, with a steady stream of passengers. This is Fleishman's tenth season on the Polar Express, which takes riders on a 17-mile train ride to … [Read more...] about Expressing the Holiday Spirit