Don Lewis has been named president of SCAs Americas Business Unit, which has operations in the Flagstaff, Ariz., region. In this role he will be responsible for overseeing all of SCAs businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America, and will serve as a member of the companys global leadership team. Lewis joined SCA in 2001 and was previously president of SCAs North American away from home tissue division which manufactures and sells the Tork brand of … [Read more...] about Don Lewis Named President of SCA–Americas
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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
Winterfest and Growing Winter Tourism and Recreation Economy
Northern Arizona’s high-elevation winters have long been desert havens for snow sports like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even dogsled racing. A growing number of visitors have been choosing Northern Arizona as their wintertime destination for more simple pleasures – enjoying local shops and restaurants and recreating at newly-opened snow play areas like Wing Mountain and Fort Tuthill. The recent growth in Flagstaff's wintertime tourism economy is no coincidence, according to Jacki … [Read more...] about Winterfest and Growing Winter Tourism and Recreation Economy
Northern Arizonans Keeping it Fresh
With the New Year upon us, resolutions abound. Topping the list each year is often a health, fitness or weight-loss related goal. For many, meeting this goal means signing up at a gym come January, the busiest month for fitness clubs. Gym memberships have been consistently growing over the past decade, reaching an overall number of more than 40 million in 2010, according to a recent IBISWorld report. With gym attendance at an all-time high, fitness professionals and their facilities must keep … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Keeping it Fresh
Group Aiming to Strengthen AZ Workforce
As we enter a new year, Arizona’s labor force and economy faces its steepest competition not only from international rivals who have been the recipients of the outsourcing trend of the last decade, but also from domestic large and mid-sized metropolitan areas that are using economic incentives and training grant programs for their benefit to lure businesses and encourage expansion. One group serving as a valuable resource for Arizona in this competition is the Economic Incentives Advisory … [Read more...] about Group Aiming to Strengthen AZ Workforce
NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Craig Van Slyke, associate dean for Academic Programs at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, has been selected as the dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University, effective July 1. Van Slyke said NAU's focus on increasing access to undergraduate education and the potential for growth within The W.A. Franke College of Business attracted him to the role. “As a first generation college student myself, I know the impact that a university … [Read more...] about NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Old Town Shops Joining Forces with CCNAH
The Old Town Shops, located in downtown Flagstaff, presented the Cancer Centers of Northern ArizonaHealthcare – Flagstaff with a check for more than $1,800. P.J. Chilcottage and Mix on the Square donated a portion of their sale proceeds from October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to help support local women battling breast cancer. “This is the third year we have joined forces with the community and the Cancer Center at Flagstaff Medical Center to help women who are fighting … [Read more...] about Old Town Shops Joining Forces with CCNAH
Arizonans Concerned About Tusayan Developments
For years, Flagstaff and Williams have billed themselves as the gateways to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon – the conduits through which tourists must stop, rest, eat and, most importantly for local businesses, spend money. However, as the tiny town of Tusayan gears up for a big residential and commercial development that will place hotels and restaurants mere minutes away from the park, those roles may be set to change. Stilo Development Group USA, an Italian real estate firm, has … [Read more...] about Arizonans Concerned About Tusayan Developments
Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments
This week SBE Council issued "Top Policy Highlights and Lowlights for Small Business in 2011," a list of significant policy developments this past year for the nation's small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan said the list includes a range of issues that will impact the economic and business climate for 2012 and beyond. Small business owners and entrepreneurs played a key role in helping to advance constructive policies on the list. It also … [Read more...] about Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments
A New Way to Experience Acupuncture In Flagstaff
It’s time to welcome a new addition to Flagstaff’s small business community. A recent arrival from California, Allison Howard is a licensed acupuncturist whose experience encompasses both alternative and more traditional approaches to chronic pain and women’s health issues. She has an orthopedic specialty, is board certified by the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics and also has a background in sports massage and craniosacral therapy. Using skills developed in her studies in China, … [Read more...] about A New Way to Experience Acupuncture In Flagstaff