Six long-time Flagstaff businesses have been thanked by the City of Flagstaff for choosing Flagstaff as their place of doing business and recognized for their contributions in employment, education, philanthropy and prosperity. In a standing-room only Flagstaff City Council meeting last month, a proclamation from the Mayor Coral Evans’s office was presented by Vice Mayor Jamie Whelan declaring May 8-12 as Economic Development Week, acknowledging Babbitt Ranches, Lowell Observatory, Northern … [Read more...] about Enduring Flagstaff Businesses Honored for Economic Impact
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Ask the CEO
Buy Your Employee Lunch on the First Day and Last An interesting thing happened to my son, Ross, recently. After graduating from college with two degrees, he has decided to return to school. This time, at a trade school that will train him in the science of Non-Destructive Testing. As part of the school, he was required to go through a series of tests, including an eye exam. During the eye exam, the examiner would ask, “Which one is clearer, this one or this one?” Finally at the end of the … [Read more...] about Ask the CEO
Understanding the Bare Bones About Osteoporosis
The facts about osteoporosis in the United States (according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation): More than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Nearly half of all women and one in 12 men age 50 and older will have at least one osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Nearly 1.5 million osteoporosis-related fractures of the back, wrists and hips occur each year. Nearly 75 percent of all hip fractures occur in women and approximately 90 percent of women over … [Read more...] about Understanding the Bare Bones About Osteoporosis
The Tax Year in Review
We are done with taxes for another year. I’m sure that’s what many individuals reading this article think. And for many of you, you would be right; those of you who are business owners know that taxes are a regular part of the day to day operations. There are sales taxes for many businesses that sell products and quarterly taxes – or more frequently – for businesses that employ people. These will include withholdings from employee checks as well as the employer obligation. Quarterly returns will … [Read more...] about The Tax Year in Review
Vegetable Gardening at High Altitudes
There are amazing benefits to living at high altitude in Northern Arizona – four seasons, great mountain scenery, extremely clean air (even if it is a bit thin). And it’s super easy to grow a vegetable patch here. Dig a hole, toss in your seeds or transplants and – presto! – healthy living just sprouts up all over the place. Yeah, I’m fibbing. Growing vegetables in Flagstaff is not the easiest thing in the world. But it’s not the hardest either. It does require a little planning, a … [Read more...] about Vegetable Gardening at High Altitudes
Understanding Health Insurance—Free Forum
Northern Arizona Healthcare will present a free forum, “Your Health and Your Insurance” at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Flagstaff Medical Center’s McGee Auditorium, 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Attend a forum to learn how your health insurance works. An NAH patient advocate will help you: Understand your health insurance. Ask the right questions before seeking medical treatment. Debunk healthcare billing myths; and know the difference between deductibles. The … [Read more...] about Understanding Health Insurance—Free Forum
Festivals, Special Events Boost Summer Tourism Revenues
It is well known that Flagstaff’s hotel occupancy peaks during the summer months and it can be near impossible to find a vacant room in the city on weekend nights May through September. In June 2016, Flagstaff hotel occupancy hit a record high of 90.3 percent occupancy for the month. While there are many reasons that visitors come to Flagstaff this time of year, June happens to be the busiest month for festivals and special events, and these events attract many attendees who stay overnight and … [Read more...] about Festivals, Special Events Boost Summer Tourism Revenues
Controlling Your Stroke Risks
When you think of celebrities like Dick Clark, Sharon Stone or Rick James, you probably think of their many talents. What you might not realize is that they all at one time suffered a stroke. Strokes – or brain attacks – can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death. Strokes occur when blood flow and oxygen is cut off to an area of the brain. This causes brain cells to die, which then in turn … [Read more...] about Controlling Your Stroke Risks
Cutting Your Risk of Identity Theft
In the last six years, $112 billion dollars has been stolen from U.S. residents because of identity theft. That is $36,500 per minute, enough money to pay the average mortgage for two years or eight years of groceries for a typical family of four (Javelin Strategy & Research). Yikes! That is a frightening statistic. But don’t give up hope. There is some good news in the 2016 statistics. Eighty-five percent of Americans are taking action to prevent their risk of fraud and identity … [Read more...] about Cutting Your Risk of Identity Theft
Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body
The basic goal of aging individuals is to age gracefully or to age well. Aging well requires stimulating the brain and using the body in a manner that keeps it strong. Basic everyday activities are not enough to keep both body and mind in a stable functioning state. We all become “set” in our ways and usually do not seek out new, challenging activities. We park in the same area of the parking lot of a store we frequent so we do not need to look around for the car. If you take off your socks, you … [Read more...] about Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body