The number of homes sold in Flagstaff jumped in August. With few new listings, Flagstaff housing inventory makes slim pickings for home buyers for now. Flagstaff home sales volume in August 2011 went up over 11% from a year ago and the median sales price was up 1.7% from August 2010 for Flagstaff single family homes. Traditionally, June is the highest sales month of the year, but this year August experienced much higher sales volume than June. Generally, that tracks the RE/MAX … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Homes Selling
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“Gigs for Geeks” Connecting Students with Business
"Gigs for Geeks" is a little-known program established by the NAU Department of Computer Science that connects students with local businesses needing computer engineering services. When local businesses and agencies like Gore, Southwest Windpower, Efficient Learning Systems, Southwest Forest Science and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) need help building a simple data-driven website, creating a more complex Web2.0 portal or writing a piece of custom software, they look to their local … [Read more...] about “Gigs for Geeks” Connecting Students with Business
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Despite the continuing efforts by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to reassure that everything is under control regarding inflation, the CPI inflation data for August, up 0.4%, and the past year, running at 3.8%, confirm that this is simply not the case. … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Phoenix Forbes Ranking Good for Northern Arizona
Phoenix is likely to become one of this country’s next boomtowns, according to Forbes Magazine and Joel Kotkin’s article, “What Cities Are Best Positioned to Grow and Prosper in the Coming Decade?” Out of 52 of the largest metro areas in the United States that were evaluated and assessed, Phoenix ranked ninth. Being included on such an elite list is very promising for not only the city of Phoenix, but the Flagstaff area and the entire state of Arizona. “Proportionally, when Phoenix grows, … [Read more...] about Phoenix Forbes Ranking Good for Northern Arizona
CD 1 Lawmaker Responding to President’s Speech
Congressmen Gosar Responds to the President’s Request for Another Stimulus Plan—“Son of Stimulus” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-01) made the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to the Joint Session of Congress on September 8, 2011: “I was very disappointed in the speech. Once again the President asked for our trust, but I think he keeps forgetting that trust is a series of promises kept. I am still awaiting fulfillment of many of his … [Read more...] about CD 1 Lawmaker Responding to President’s Speech
First Navajo Woman Operator at Black Mesa Railroad
Engine 36 blows its horn 77 times along the Black Mesa Lake Powell Railroad. These 78 miles of tracks across the Navajo Nation exist for one purpose: to transport coal from Peabody Energy’s twin coal silos 20 miles southwest of Kayenta to the Navajo Generating Station at LeChee. Thirty years ago, Judy Moffett was the only woman and the only Navajo to become a train operator. After working to become an under-ground miner, with plans to go to either Moab, Utah, or Grants, N.M., she asked … [Read more...] about First Navajo Woman Operator at Black Mesa Railroad
Refinancing While Under Water
In many cases, you can lower your interest rate even if you owe more on your home than it's worth. As low as they may be, I still don't think jumping into an adjustable rate mortgage makes sense. But, getting a six-percent rate or even a high-five-percent rate down into the four percent range DOES make sense. Don't let the fact that your home is "underwater" hold you back from exploring the possibility. Do your calculations carefully. No doubt you will be adding … [Read more...] about Refinancing While Under Water
Celebrating the American Worker and Labor Day
Statement from Governor Jan Brewer's office. “On this Labor Day, we celebrate the American worker. We celebrate the bus drivers and teachers, the office workers and homebuilders. Whether walking a beat or picking crops in a field, these are the people who make our communities run. “It is no secret that times are tough. Too many people are unemployed. Many who still have jobs feel uneasy, or are working harder for less money than just a few years ago. But I remain … [Read more...] about Celebrating the American Worker and Labor Day
NAR Hosting Women’s Wellness Day
Northern Arizona Radiology is hosting a Women’s Wellness Day on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Women who schedule a mammogram or bone density exam for that day will also be treated to several free wellness therapies and health information just for women including: · Facial skin analysis by Dr. Angela Wyatt of Angela Wyatt Dermatology · Bra fittings by a certified bra fitter · Discussion of the latest non-surgical treatment for varicose veins · Mini makeovers from Lancome · … [Read more...] about NAR Hosting Women’s Wellness Day
Local Agency’s Secrets to Serving International Clients
Northern Arizonans traveling to far away destinations like Hearst Castle, Niagara Falls or the San Antonio River Walk this summer will notice dramatic, full-color billboards, banners and advertising pieces designed by a small Flagstaff ad agency. WM. McElfresh Advertising Inc. develops and produces all promotional materials for Destination Cinema, a partner of the National Geographic Society. Destination Cinema, Inc. (DCI) operates the Grand Canyon's National Geographic Visitor Center and … [Read more...] about Local Agency’s Secrets to Serving International Clients