SenesTech, a Flagstaff biotechnology company specializing in rodent fertility control, says it is changing the world. “We can and we are changing the world here in Arizona,” announced Joan Koerber-Walker, CEO of Arizona BioIndustry Association to an audience at High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff last month. SenesTech and Arizona Bio are part of a biotech community that promotes life science business in Arizona. The audience, including Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives … [Read more...] about Bioscience Firm Striving to Change the World One Rat at a Time
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Recipe 4 Wellness Founder Finding Energy in Sedona
Catch up with Karen Russell on a Monday morning and she is baking cookies. Delicious cookies. Cookies with chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. You might think, “This is the kind of nutritionist I want coaching me on healthy cooking!” “Here’s my whole philosophy,” she says. “When you eat a cookie, you should feel good after you eat it. It should taste good and you should feel good. With regular cookies, your energy goes down after awhile.” Russell’s cookies are gluten free, low in sugar … [Read more...] about Recipe 4 Wellness Founder Finding Energy in Sedona
YRMC Earns Level IV Trauma Designation
YRMC Earns Level IV Trauma Designation August 6, 2014 - Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) East and West recently received Level IV Trauma Designation from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Emergency Services and Trauma System. “This is confirmation of YRMC’s work to prepare for trauma designation,” said Irene Connor, RN, Director, Emergency Services, YRMC East. “To qualify, the state requires significant staff education as well as changes to a hospital’s physical … [Read more...] about YRMC Earns Level IV Trauma Designation
Local Veteran Returning From Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Marc Hunter says that this is not only a new chapter in his life, it is a whole new book. Hunter, 30, is about to become a father for the first time and is opening a new business within the next few months. In addition, he has just returned from UCLA where he attended and graduated from the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities, better known as EBV. The program provides free training to vets in entrepreneurship and small business management. A Flagstaff resident, … [Read more...] about Local Veteran Returning From Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Fire Sales in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
Wildland Fire Leadworker Mark Brehl says it is his boots. Skyler Lofgren, Wildland Fire Supervisor, says it is a cell phone. For some of their co-workers, it might be anything from a two-week supply of socks and underwear to a Moleskin notebook, chapstick, or a really good book. These are just a few of the responses from Flagstaff firefighters to the following question: When a catastrophic fire hits and you know you will be away from home from a while, what is the one thing you do not want to be … [Read more...] about Fire Sales in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
Show-N-Shine Car Show
(August 4, 2014) Prescott, Arizona - Show-N-Shine car show feature all makes and models at this years 'Get Real Mens Expo' on September, 6. Ever increasing attendance has caused this years 'Get Real Mens Expo' to move venue to Prescott High School so they can show all of cars and motorcycles. This years 'Show-N-Shine' display will feature all makes and models, all classes, from all over Arizona. The show starts at 8:30 and runs through lunch at 1pm on September 6. All are welcome to … [Read more...] about Show-N-Shine Car Show
Canyon Dance Academy Announces Auditions for Teen Dance Company, Velocity Dance Company
Canyon Dance Academy is pleased to announce the auditions for our Teen dance company, Velocity Dance Company! Velocity Dance Company performs monthly throughout the year. They are a group of dedicated, trained, excellent performers! An Audition Prep class will be help on Thursday August 21 from 7-8:30 pm, and the audition is Thursday August 28 starting at 7pm. Come prepared to dance. Ages 12-18 are invited to audition, but anyone age 10 and older can attend the Audition Prep Class. Cost … [Read more...] about Canyon Dance Academy Announces Auditions for Teen Dance Company, Velocity Dance Company
Could Flagstaff Be Rocked? Geologists Watching for Earthquake Activity; Officials Planning for Action
Like a swarm of bees, a seismic swarm is something geologists say we should be paying attention to, particularly since Flagstaff falls in the second highest earthquake hazard zone in the state and the crust in Northern Arizona is expanding. The top hazard zone is in Southeastern Arizona, where an earthquake registering a respectable 5.2 on the Richter scale shook the town of Duncan on June 28. “The 5.2 magnitude is about where you’d begin to see some damage if you’re close enough to the … [Read more...] about Could Flagstaff Be Rocked? Geologists Watching for Earthquake Activity; Officials Planning for Action
VA Expanding Outreach in Arizona
To provide greater access to VA benefits, VA staff representing a variety of benefits will meet with Veterans at American Legion Post 26 on Thursday July 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Post 26 is located at 505 W 2nd Avenue in Mesa, 85210. Staffers from VA Phoenix Health Care System and the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Phoenix Regional Office will be available to explain and assist with the benefits they administer. Veterans and family members will find assistance with application and … [Read more...] about VA Expanding Outreach in Arizona
County Seeking ‘For’ and ‘Against’ Ballot Arguments
On November 4, 2014, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors will hold an election asking the voters of Coconino County to vote on a ballot question that would authorize a County Sales (Transaction Privilege) Tax for maintaining and preserving the conditions of Coconino County-maintained roads. Specifically, voters will be asked: Shall Coconino County be authorized to levy and collect a three-tenths of a cent ($0.003) sales tax, for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning January … [Read more...] about County Seeking ‘For’ and ‘Against’ Ballot Arguments