John VanLandingham has been involved with Flagstaff's downtown for nearly two decades. The co-owner of the Old Town Shops was active during the special improvement district (SID) of the 1990s. That effort, which was paid for by a tax of property owners in the area, is credited for revitalizing downtown, helping the transformation that created a popular destination for locals and visitors. But VanLandingham worries the vibrant city hub could deteriorate without proper management. "We invite … [Read more...] about Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Local merchants are joining merchants across the country in today's Cyber Monday promotions. Many are optimistic that shoppers will look for online deals today. Retailers like licensed massage therapist Amy Horn, are offering sales online. Horn says this is her only sale of the year, with additional incentives offered to people who buy gift certificates through the end of today, Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday follows Black Friday, the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season. For … [Read more...] about Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One of the group’s members is Joanna Hale. While doing graduate work at Northern Arizona University, she saw significant food disparities: some community members were buying food at the Flagstaff Community … [Read more...] about Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff-based Motor Excellence is announcing the layoffs of 16 employees so the company can better focus on getting its products to market. President Jon Mrkonich tells Flagstaff Business News, the company hopes to have its electric bike motors on the road in 2012. Motor Excellence is also working on a robotics application for a prosthetic, and a five-inch motor for prospective customers. MrKonich says their e-bike customer is traveling to Flagstaff in December to look over the latest … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: 'How do I start my own business?' And 'How do people end up as entrepreneurs?' The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of Business. The panel will include Russ Yelton from Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Stephanie McKinney from National Bank of Arizona, and Michael Zervas from Mountain … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
Flagstaff Business News caught up with a unique Northern Arizona business owner: Bret Sarnquist of Big Ring Bakery. He is a gluten-free baker, who uses high quality ingredients in his baked goods. While Sarnquist has a large and loyal customer base in communities throughout the region, he recognizes he might have more business success today had he followed certain guidelines. He shares those guidelines with FBN readers. How did you come up with the idea for the bakery? Before I … [Read more...] about
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FIBA Networking Event
Dec. 15 The Annual Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance Holiday Showcase will be held at the Green Room. The event is free to FIBA members and the public. Additional information is available at flagstaffiba.com … [Read more...] about FIBA Networking Event
Social Media Integration
Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m. Most of us know that being on FaceBook and Twitter is a key part of marketing our businesses and organizations. It's become something that more and more people believe you have to do to be successful. This lecture is all about learning to integrate all of the social media options into your internet presence. You will see how you can fit together a Blog, Videos on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and your Website. Flag Tech Talk is held on the third Tuesday of every … [Read more...] about Social Media Integration
Arizona’s Hunting Industry Remaining Strong
As Arizonans and visitors from other places flock to the Northern Arizona forests for hunting, local coffers around the state are enjoying the benefits. Flagstaff-based Tom Britt, who retired from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as regional supervisor, now represents an organization called Hunting Works for Arizona. He says the nonpartisan group wants to put faces to the dollar signs shooters and hunters contribute to local economies. "There are so many people that derive a … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hunting Industry Remaining Strong
Hunting in the Aftermath of the State’s Largest Wildfire
When Sonny Tapia first went into the forest after the Wallow Fire, the devastation brought tears to his eyes. The lifelong resident of eastern Arizona feels as comfortable in the surrounding wilderness as he does in his living room. "Seeing the places I grew up camping as a kid, the beauty was just gone," he said. But Tapia is quick to look for the silver lining, predicting a surge in trophy deer and elk in the region. "One thing positive to come out of it is going to be the excellent … [Read more...] about Hunting in the Aftermath of the State’s Largest Wildfire