Flagstaff insurance agent Leslie L. Barton has earned the Chartered Healthcare Consultant (ChHC) designation from the American College. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant is the most comprehensive, current designation in the new world of healthcare. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant designation is earned by completing studies through The American College. Earning the designation encompassed comprehensive study of major healthcare reform in the United States and understanding the issues that … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
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Region Escaping Worst of Equine Virus
The recent outbreak of equine herpes across a number of western states, including Arizona, could not have come at a worse time in the season, according to Northern Arizona veterinarian Dr. Jim Maciulla. He explains that the scare over the virus happened during the middle of a series of major horse shows, rodeos and roping competitions. “The horse industry has been hit hard by the recession anyway,” Maciulla said. “This virus has not helped – it’s created a lot of uncertainty.” While the … [Read more...] about Region Escaping Worst of Equine Virus
WL Gore Product Helping Heart Patients
W.L Gore and Associates (Gore) is reporting that it has received zero accounts of erosion of the aortic root or the free wall of the atrium associated with the worldwide use of the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder. The positive data comes from more than a decade of clinical experience using the Gore Device. Encouraging news for the thousands of patients treated with the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder to close the genetic condition of atrial septal defect (ASD), an abnormal hole in the wall between the … [Read more...] about WL Gore Product Helping Heart Patients
Tandem Design, Inc., Opens Flagstaff Office
Tandem Design Inc., a strategic multi-media graphic design firm with a unique ability to combine business tactics with creative implementation, is proud to announce its national expansion and the addition of Sandy Rabin as the new vice president and account director. Led by Lee Ann Havenga, the company has opened a new office servicing the western US in Flagstaff, Arizona, along with an additional Illinois office in Deerfield, headed up by Rabin. These new offices will help to expand the … [Read more...] about Tandem Design, Inc., Opens Flagstaff Office
Young Entrepreneurs Learn from Business Leaders
When Anthony Horn was six years old, he wasn’t playing with army men like other youngsters his age; he took apart a Power Mac GE computer. “My inspiration for technology and being in a business came from Apple. I have always been a fan of Apple, but the way Steve Jobs [CEO of Apple] thinks simply inspires me. He knew what he was doing, with Apple, Pixar, and NExT,” Horn said. Horn is going to be a junior at Coconino High School this fall and is looking forward to his educational … [Read more...] about Young Entrepreneurs Learn from Business Leaders
More Online Offerings from IRS
The Internal Revenue Service reminds businesses and individuals that there are many services available online. William Bruson with the Phoenix IRS Media Relations Office, says filing and paying taxes should be as convenient as possible, which is why many services are available online at no charge. They include interactive forms, calculators, IRS Withholding Calculator, online Employer Identification Number filing, and other services. The Electronic Tax Payment System allows people to make … [Read more...] about More Online Offerings from IRS
11th Circuit Strikes Individual Mandate from Legislation
Karen Harned, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center, issued the following statement in response to the decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals finding the individual mandate in the health care law unconstitutional: “Small-business owners across the country have been vindicated by the 11th Circuit’s ruling that the individual mandate in the health-care law is unconstitutional. The Court reaffirmed what small businesses … [Read more...] about 11th Circuit Strikes Individual Mandate from Legislation
Partnerships Creating Successful Business Models
As Northern Arizona University prepares for a new semester, partnerships continue to play a big role in the campus progress. It is no secret that many public sector organizations are facing challenging financial issues and looking for ways to augment their budgets. Public-private partnerships are one solution that is now being used in a wide range of public agency projects to lessen financial constraints and enhance shared resources. According to The National Council for Public-Private … [Read more...] about Partnerships Creating Successful Business Models
Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
This past week the volatility of the stock market has caused us all some concern and more than likely prompted you to "surf the net" for more information about what to expect in the future. Stephanie McKinney, at National bank of Arizona, offers a complimentary email news letter to anyone that is interested. If you are looking for additional market information and would like to be added to this email list just send an email to [email protected] Today's newsletter details … [Read more...] about Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
Green Room Celebrating One Year of Comedy
Flagstaff's Green Room is bringing Bruce Heppler to town to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Live Comedy at the downtown facility. The show is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th. Heppler performs casinos, colleges, and comedy clubs all over the southwest. He has performed with major headliners such as ANT, Hal Sparks, Darren Carter, Bruce Baum. Hepppler has performed on Last Comic Standing, performed at the Improv, Comedy Spot, Side Splitters, Ice House and other major clubs around … [Read more...] about Green Room Celebrating One Year of Comedy