The concept of planned development has been in place in Sipaulovi for more than 30 years; the ideal location of houses, fields, ceremonial buildings, and public gathering places was laid out to maximize land use on Second Mesa. Planned commercial development, in Sipaulovi, or anywhere in Hopi, is a more recent idea, but a much needed one. Unemployment rates on the reservation have been reported as high as 80 percent and as low as 50 percent – depending upon the source – although the term “low” … [Read more...] about Hopi Village Breaking Ground for New Prosperity
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NAU Graduates Pay High Price to Stay in Flag
For most college students, graduation day brings a sigh of relief. After years of late night study sessions, assignment deadlines and challenging professors, graduation day means freedom from classrooms and the start of the next chapter of their lives. Or does it? For some recent graduates, uncertainties still remain. For example, where will they get their first job? Will it mean relocation to another city, or possibly even another state? While various factors like employment … [Read more...] about NAU Graduates Pay High Price to Stay in Flag
Chocolate–What’s Love Got to Do With It?
During Valentine’s week, consumers will buy more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy, ringing up $345 million in sales. That will account for 5.1 percent of total annual sales of chocolate, according to Nielsen, a company measuring customer behavior. But what do Valentine’s Day and love have to do with chocolate? According to Jenny Waer, owner of Chocolatree Organic Eatery in Sedona, chocolate has long been associated with passion, romance and divine love. “Raw chocolate contains two … [Read more...] about Chocolate–What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends
According to CareerCast.com and the 2011 Jobs Rated Report, the title of America’s Best Job goes to Software Engineer. This continues to be on trend with previous years where the majority of professions ranked among the best required expertise in the fields of math, science or technology. However, this year’s top pick is the result of two emerging technological industries, web applications and cloud computing (location-independent computing). Since software engineers are involved in the … [Read more...] about Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends
Snow Storm Update
The President's Day weekend storm brought a lot of snow to Northern Arizona, closing highways and I-17 and causing dozens of slide offs and other accidents. The ski resort, Arizona Snowbowl, is reporting 42 inches of new snow. Amounts in other areas vary. One Flagstaff location measured 12 inches and another 15. A weather spotter in Kachina Village reports 12.4 inches, Parks one foot, Williams 6.4" and Munds Park 12.5. Road Update from the AZ Department of Transportation Two … [Read more...] about Snow Storm Update
Nordic Center Reporting Lots of Snow
While Arizona Snowbowl north of Flagstaff is reporting between 33-48 new inches of the white stuff with more expected this weekend, the Flagstaff Nordic Center has also received plenty of snow. The Nordic Center's Tim Allen tells FBN they have enough snow to keep skiing at the resort viable through the end of March at least. In other Nordic Center News: the Arizona Cup Ski Race Series is scheduled for February 27th and March 6th. Come out and enjoy a day of fun and fitness. 5K distance is … [Read more...] about Nordic Center Reporting Lots of Snow
Impact of Snow on Economy
Businesses are among the many Northern Arizonans preparing for a series of storms. The first one is expected to bring about a foot of snow this weekend. This time last year, many were still digging themselves out after a record snowstorm. Snow-related businesses could barely keep up with demand. This year, Northern Arizona businesses are reflecting a mixed bag in regards to weather. “Last year at this time, we had a ton of snow and our numbers were astronomical,” said Steve Chatinski, … [Read more...] about Impact of Snow on Economy
SCA’s Don Jordan Elected to Chamber Board
Don Jordan, Director, Southwest Operations of SCA’s North American tissue division, has been elected to the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce board of directors for a three-year term, which started on Jan. 1, 2011. “We feel that Don’s business acumen will really make a difference in the success of the chamber in 2011,” said Julie Pastrick, President/CEO of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. As a board member, Jordan will help set the program of work for the chamber and determine its policies, … [Read more...] about SCA’s Don Jordan Elected to Chamber Board
Findlay Acquires Honda in Flagstaff
The Findlay Automotive Group has acquired Flagstaff Honda in Flagstaff Arizona. The dealership has been renamed Findlay Honda Flagstaff. The dealership is located at 5199 Test Drive in the Flagstaff Auto Park. The facility consists of a 23,000 square foot sales and service facility that was constructed in 2008. This is the third Findlay Automotive dealership in Flagstaff and is adjacent to Findlay Toyota Flagstaff and Findlay Volkswagen Flagstaff. The Honda dealership employs approximately 35 … [Read more...] about Findlay Acquires Honda in Flagstaff
Sign of Changing Economy?
The city of Flagstaff just wrapped up two days of a budget retreat. Staff still faces tough decisions about budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. However, one positive sign of long term recovery may be reflected in the latest report of taxable sales. City of Flagstaff taxable business activity for the month of November 2010 shows an increase of 6.9% over November of 2009. Construction is up 17.7%. Auto sales are up 42.8. BBB is slightly down by 0.2%. General Merchandise … [Read more...] about Sign of Changing Economy?