In 2014, Better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) received over 100,000 requests for business reports on Yavapai County companies, and processed over 280 complaints and 317 customer reviews. To assist consumers in making savvy decisions in the marketplace, BBB names the top five most complained and most inquired about industries in Yavapai County of 2014. “Utilizing BBB as a resource to obtain information prior to engaging with a business can help consumers … [Read more...] about BBB Releases Yavapai County’s Most Complained & Most Inquired About Industries of 2014
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Flagstaff Cool Zone: A Refreshing Experience Beyond the Red Zone
With more than one million people expected to attend upcoming Super Bowl activities in the Valley, planners anticipate a major financial boon that could exceed half a billion dollars state-wide. Locally, the Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (FCVB) is leading efforts to tap into that influx of visitors and direct some of them to Northern Arizona. Through the years, the Super Bowl has transcended from a simple, but important, championship football game to an iconic entertainment super … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Cool Zone: A Refreshing Experience Beyond the Red Zone
Mountain Line Service Changes
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) is adding weekend service on Routes 14 and 10a, as well as making slight schedule changes on Routes 7 and 14 in order to better meet customer demand and keep reliable, on-time performance. Due to the popularity of the service, Route 14 will begin operating seven days a week on Sunday, January 11. In addition, a slight schedule change will be implemented to make the route more efficient. Route 10a, which is an … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Service Changes
Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Ips, engraver, mountain pine. There are many different kinds of bark beetles, but together, they’ve chewed through millions of acres across western forests, hitting drought-stressed trees of the Coconino National Forest with a voracious appetite, especially in 2002. And with a drying, warming trend predicted in coming years, scientists say the climate may only become more favorable for multiple generations of bark beetles to breed and chomp the life out of conifers. That is, unless … [Read more...] about Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Oncore Owner Rich Phillips Takes Snow Play to the Office
Rich Phillips feels as though he has never worked a day in his life. That is because his work feels more like play. Phillips is the owner of Oncore in Flagstaff, which is a skateboard and snowboard shop he opened about four years ago with his partner, Dave Hilton. “We talked about this years ago when we worked at a ski shop together.” Still, Phillip’s career began a long time before that. “I got into skateboarding when I was about 13. It kind of consumed me,” he said. “I got my … [Read more...] about Oncore Owner Rich Phillips Takes Snow Play to the Office
QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
What started as a nugget of a good idea in 2006 has grown through the years to a full-blown model of how to run a successful non-profit. Quality Connections is the brainchild of Armando Bernasconi, and his wife, Melissa, who started the agency 15 years ago while sitting at their dining room table. Their idea was to provide environmentally friendly, remanufactured laser toner cartridges through an eventual division called QCtoner and high-quality office supplies through another division, … [Read more...] about QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Ips, engraver, mountain pine. There are many different kinds of bark beetles, but together, they’ve chewed through millions of acres across western forests, hitting drought-stressed trees of the Coconino National Forest with a voracious appetite, especially in 2002. And with a drying, warming trend predicted in coming years, scientists say the climate may only become more favorable for multiple generations of bark beetles to breed and chomp the life out of conifers. That is, unless … [Read more...] about Scientist Fighting Bark Beetles with Fungus
Flagstaff Named One of ‘America’s Best Cities for Global Trade’
Flagstaff was recently named a 2014 Best City for Global Trade by Global Trade Magazine, under the Employee Friendly category. Every year, the editors at the magazine compile the list to help globally-minded companies strategically locate, grow and expand their operations. “With a new twist on this year's list, our editorial team identified 10 needs-based and relevant categories that globally minded companies refer to when choosing a new location. These ‘needs’ became the 10 categories we … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Named One of ‘America’s Best Cities for Global Trade’
Community Grieves Loss of Officer Tyler Stewart
Flagstaff Police Officer Tyler Jacob Stewart would have marked one year with the force on New Year’s Eve. The rookie cop, nicknamed “Stewy” by his squad, is remembered for his enthusiasm, work ethic and excitement for his future career. Police spokesperson Sgt. Margaret Bentzen says Officer Stewart was shot and killed in west Flagstaff Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27, while speaking with a suspect about an earlier domestic violence incident. Flagstaff Fire Station #1 and Guardian Medical Transport … [Read more...] about Community Grieves Loss of Officer Tyler Stewart
FMC and VVMC Receive National Certification
Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center received ISO 9001:2008 certification by DNV, the only accreditor of U.S. hospitals that integrates ISO 9001 quality compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation. Created by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 9001 is a quality management system recognized by businesses around the world – including hospitals and healthcare providers – as the benchmark for continual quality improvement. The ISO 9001:2008 … [Read more...] about FMC and VVMC Receive National Certification