January brings new options to businesses and employees, albeit some for a limited time only. Coconino County’s dedicated staff continues to guide and assist business owners, employees and all residents to access resources as they become available. This article targets the resources that are most asked about, and often the most complex and ever-changing: forgivable business loans, the eviction moratorium, Unemployment Insurance and the COVID-19 vaccine. Please take a few moments to familiarize … [Read more...] about Finding County Economic Development Resources
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Setting Up Your Workspace for Success in 2021
Last year, having a home office went from being a luxury for people who telecommuted to a necessity for a huge part of our population. Work-life balance took on a whole new meaning as we tried to be productive while having children, pets and partners around 24/7. Although everyone is hopeful that more people will be able to safely return to their traditional workplaces in 2021, it’s likely that home offices will be with us for the immediate future. We at QC Office (qcoffice.org) would like to … [Read more...] about Setting Up Your Workspace for Success in 2021
Exploring the Lyric Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Masker
The Lyric is a hearing aid that is housed inside the ear canal for extended periods of time. No need to change a battery or put the hearing aid in a recharging device at night. All you need to do is go to your audiologist and ask to try a pair of them for free! Discreet Amplification The most amazing consequence of wearing the Lyric is that you are a “normal” person. You do not have to be careful with your hearing aids around the house so the dog or cat does not eat them when you take them … [Read more...] about Exploring the Lyric Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Masker
Continuing to Work for Youth, Families, Community
After almost 13 years on the Flagstaff City Council, I chose not to seek reelection. My current term ends this month, and as such, this will be my last article as mayor for the Flagstaff Business News. My family, the Dorseys, have lived in Northern Arizona for four generations. My grandfather moved his family to Flagstaff from McNary in the 1920s so he could make three cents more an hour at a sawmill here. My daughter and I still live in the family home he built in 1942. I have had the … [Read more...] about Continuing to Work for Youth, Families, Community
Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature
For 10 years, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery has been using the natural environment to help young men recover from addiction. The Flagstaff-based program engages men, ages 18 to 35, in a variety of wilderness experiences that are emotionally and physically safe, combined with more traditional therapies such as process groups and one-on-one counseling with a clinician. “We’re a hybrid, beginning with the expeditions for half the week, and the other half of the week focusing on … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature
Making Friends with Fear, Uncertainty
This year has been one for the record books with chaos, division, fear and uncertainty unlike anything many of us have experienced in our lifetime. Anxiety is best defined as a fear of the unknown. But the unknown is also a collection of infinite possibilities. Choosing to correlate uncertainty with possibility can help us embrace it and make friends with fear. In my last year of college, I was engaged to my high school sweetheart. The wedding plans were complete, the invitations about to be … [Read more...] about Making Friends with Fear, Uncertainty
County Officials Warn: COVID-19 Winter is Coming
The ballots have been cast. They are either already counted, being counted or being recounted. Regardless of the election results, we will all experience the “lame duck” legislative session. As elected officials finish their terms, those not re-elected tend to transition out of office without much legislative action. This will likely result in continued debates about another federal coronavirus aid package for small business owners. As the programs from the first federal CARES Act have either … [Read more...] about County Officials Warn: COVID-19 Winter is Coming
CCC Responding to Industry Needs
Community colleges like CCC are poised to be nimble and quickly respond to industry needs. Here at CCC, we are dedicated to serving the local communities and our labor force by offering courses relevant to current career trends. Here are some highlights: The Arizona Commerce Authority announced an initiative with Amazon Web Services Inc. with a goal of training and certifying 5,000 students in Arizona for entry-level cloud computing careers in the next two years. CCC is joining … [Read more...] about CCC Responding to Industry Needs
Keeping Skin Hydrated in Winter
Baby, it’s dry outside! Autumn and winter weather can be hard on our skin, but this year, our skin, like our outdoors, is especially dry. Summer tans and glowing skin can begin to fade into a dull, dry complexion. A skincare routine that cleanses, moisturizes and protects your skin, especially those areas that are constantly exposed to the sun and weather – like our face, neck and arms/hands – is extremely important, regardless of age and the season. Both regular massage and facials are … [Read more...] about Keeping Skin Hydrated in Winter
Cruises are Back
2020 has been quite the year for many of us. If we ever felt we needed a vacation, now is certainly that time. We understand that not everyone is ready to start traveling today and that many have questions and hesitations, so rest assured, our travel advisors at Avenues of the World Travel are excited to guide you along the way. We know which destinations are open, what protocols are in place and which hotels are following the new health and safety standards. We can assist with private charter … [Read more...] about Cruises are Back