The university must prepare for a culture shift of immense proportions as it braces for another round of funding cuts from the state, NAU President John Haeger said during a forum on Tuesday. “Dependence on the state is over in a sense,” he said. “What we need to be looking at is how we are going to run a high-quality university in the future with the state being a minority partner.” More than 400 people crowded into the High Country Conference Center to participate in the forum, with … [Read more...] about President Haeger Discusses University Budget Cuts
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Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth
Drake Cement’s nearly-complete $310 million production plant is located within Yavapai County in Paulden, Arizona – once a historic ghost town and about 60 miles southwest of Flagstaff. Bringing Drake to the region is expected to employ approximately 550 people in construction projects and provide 90 full-time jobs within the plant. Local and Regional Development Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Ab Jackson envisions Drake as a critical first step in expanding regional … [Read more...] about Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth
Rich Bowen Heading ECoNA
An Update to last month's article on ECoNA. NAU's Rich Bowen is on executive loan from Northern Arizona University and will head up the group. He tells FBN his job position will be reevaluated annually, to see if his expertise is best served with ECoNA, or on campus. Bowen says he looks forward to tackling economic development on a regional perspective. Not even a year old, the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) has big plans for 2011. The group, which is made up of … [Read more...] about Rich Bowen Heading ECoNA
Next Steps for Construction at Arizona Snowbowl
After a decade of planning and years of being on hold, Arizona Snowbowl is moving forward with snowmaking. On Dec. 1, the Federal District Court ruled that the U.S. Forest Service adequately considered the safety of reclaimed water in regards to snowmaking at the ski area. Flagstaff Business News conducted an exclusive interview with General Manager J.R. Murray on Dec. 20 to learn Arizona Snowbowl’s next steps. "We started planning for the project in 2001. In order to submit a detailed proposal … [Read more...] about Next Steps for Construction at Arizona Snowbowl
Business Women Honored
Flagstaff Business News congratulates this year's Athena Award winners. The Flagstaff Chamber has sponsored the ATHENAs for more than two decades. The awards honor local businesswomen who serve the community and assist other women in the attainment of their goals. The chamber recently began including the Young Professional Award to recognize emerging business leaders who serve as role models for young women, professionally and personally. This year's winner is Brenda Silveus who is … [Read more...] about Business Women Honored
Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
(Governor Jan Brewer's speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon. Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who said, 'Congratulations. You now have served two years as the governor of Arizona.' So I have an anniversary today. Anyway, I want to share with you today, some other really important milestones … [Read more...] about Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
Local Worker Singled Out for Accomplishments
The Coconino Rural Environment Corps (CREC), a conservation corps program administered by the Coconino County Community Services Department, is pleased to announce that one of their own members was selected “Corpsmember of the Year” by Corps Network. Tyler Rose was selected as one of six Corpsmembers nationwide to receive the honor. He represents more than 30,000 Corpsmembers across the nation. The Corps Network, which is the voice of the nation’s 143 Service and Conservation Corps, will … [Read more...] about Local Worker Singled Out for Accomplishments
Businesses Focused on 2011
According to 43Things.com, the most popular 2011 New Year’s resolutions are lose weight, be happy and save money. But what about people’s business New Year’s resolutions? A survey of some Northern Arizona businesspeople reveals some of the most popular resolutions. “Our resolution, because we’ve been so successful, is to pay it forward,” said Bob Geile of Pawn Management Group-Arizona Franchises. Geile, a managing member of … [Read more...] about Businesses Focused on 2011
Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business
While many people say Arizona’s economic recovery is going to be slower than other states, there seems to be a consensus that things will improve in this new year. A change is welcomed at Hunt’s True Value Lumber in Flagstaff. They have had an up close look at the outcomes of the near halt in construction. President Curtis Crane describes his company as a partnership business. “We partner with builders, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers. And there are few incentives … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business
Governor Gives State of the State Address
Speaker Adams, President Pearce, Honorable Senators and Representatives of the Centennial Legislature, Chief Justice Berch and Justices of the Supreme Court, constitutional officers, tribal leaders, honored guests, and my fellow Arizonans: I had intended to deliver a State of the State address to you today -- remarks that outline an exciting and solid plan for job creation, education, and tax reform ..... .... and I WILL deliver that plan to you. But, not now. Not … [Read more...] about Governor Gives State of the State Address