Join Flag Tech Talk for "Our Favorite Tech Tools" tonight at 6:00 at Bookman's Cafe. We will show and tell about a number of our favorite apps, websites, devices and programs that can make your tech life more productive. Photo editing, video editing, task management, password management, screen casting, project management and social media management are just some of the topics to be covered. Feel free to bring or talk about your favorite tech tools too! This lecture is part of the Flag … [Read more...] about Tech Talk Tonight
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Business Transforms Taylor House
With holiday excitement mounting, Christmas Decor, the nation’s leading Christmas lighting and decorating franchise announced the opening of their newest location in Flagstaff. The inimitable company brightens up homes and alleviates any yuletide stress by professionally and safely decorating area homes and businesses, showcasing extravagant holiday displays. Christmas Decor of Northern Arizona is in the business of creating magical memories this holiday season by … [Read more...] about Business Transforms Taylor House
New AllianceFlagstaff Banking Center
Alliance Bank of Arizona, the state’s largest locally owned and headquartered bank, broke ground today on a new multimillion-dollar Flagstaff banking center. Alliance Bank of Arizona President Ed Zito hosted the groundbreaking event with Executive Vice President Sherri Slayton. The event was also attended by Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours and President and CEO of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Julie Pastrick. “Since we opened our first branch in Flagstaff eight years ago, we have been … [Read more...] about New AllianceFlagstaff Banking Center
DeRosa Receiving International Recognition
Carl DeRosa, P.T., Ph.D., a physical therapist at DeRosa Physical Therapy, a division of The Summit Center, was invited to present in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain. Dr. DeRosa will speak to hundreds of specialists on Oct. 29, 2013, about the new paradigms of exercise for managing low-back conditions. This World Congress is only held every three years. It brings together a myriad of low-back pain experts from different … [Read more...] about DeRosa Receiving International Recognition
State Welcoming Apple and 700 Jobs
Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Commerce Authority are celebrating a major announcement that Apple has chosen Mesa, Arizona as the location of its newest U.S. manufacturing facility. This will create at least 700 quality jobs in the first year and generate significant capital investment. The project also will produce approximately 1,300 construction and other associated jobs for the people of Arizona. “Apple is indisputably one of the world’s most innovative companies and I’m … [Read more...] about State Welcoming Apple and 700 Jobs
Flagstaff Ranking High for Job Seekers
While Arizona was hit hard by the recession, the Grand Canyon State is on the rise. Over the next five years, Arizona is expected to have 3 percent job growth – the fastest growth rate in the nation – and 3.6 percent growth in household income, the second-highest in the nation. NerdWallet crunched the numbers to find the best places for job seekers in Arizona. We found the best places for job seekers in the state by asking the following questions: Is the city growing? We assessed growth … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ranking High for Job Seekers
Ghosts Can Be Good For Business
Someone once said, “During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I’m a little more open-minded.” Flagstaff has its share of ghosts, especially at three of its historic buildings. Since October is the month reserved for ghosts and hauntings, we take a look at some of the unearthly inhabitants of the Weatherford Hotel, the Hotel Monte Vista and The Museum Club. All have their own ghostly residents that thrill and chill staff members and guests. The historic Weatherford Hotel was … [Read more...] about Ghosts Can Be Good For Business
Trudging the Economic Recovery Road
As the federal government shutdown continues to affect many Northern Arizonans, economists are mixed on the effects of the shutdown on the post-recession recovery. When Ryan Nichols donned a cap and gown in 2009, he joined the masses of fellow graduates looking for jobs in a dismal economy. He moved his boxes from Florida to his parents’ home in Sedona and worked odd jobs, from video production to retail. Increasingly, Nichols found himself repairing people’s computers, and because people … [Read more...] about Trudging the Economic Recovery Road
Summit Center Hiring Director of Marketing
The Summit Center is pleased to announce Carrie Heinonen has recently joined the organization as Director of Marketing and Community Relations. The Summit Center is home to Summit Surgery and Recovery Care Center, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) and DeRosa Physical Therapy. Heinonen has more than 19 years’ experience in marketing roles, having spent the last eight years as the Marketing Specialist for Northern Arizona Healthcare, which included Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde … [Read more...] about Summit Center Hiring Director of Marketing
Ghost Stories and Other Haunting Memories Wanted
Whether it’s the wedding couple dressed in 1920s elegance that roams the hallways and sits gently on the edge of a guest’s bed, or the shadowy apparition that appears in photographs, or even the dark, angry presence that lingers in the basement, these spirits seem to remain inside the Weatherford Hotel, but the stories about them have traveled far and wide. As Halloween approaches, the historic hotel’s owners are on a ghost hunt. Henry and Pamela “Sam” Taylor want your stories. And … [Read more...] about Ghost Stories and Other Haunting Memories Wanted