Local merchants are joining merchants across the country in today's Cyber Monday promotions. Many are optimistic that shoppers will look for online deals today. Retailers like licensed massage therapist Amy Horn, are offering sales online. Horn says this is her only sale of the year, with additional incentives offered to people who buy gift certificates through the end of today, Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday follows Black Friday, the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season. For … [Read more...] about Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
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Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season
It’s captured the attention of major media outlets such as Travel + Leisure and Country Living magazines, the Weather Channel and CNN, and even American Express is not leaving home without considering it in its seasonal advertisements. The Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone, prominently displayed on Flagstaff’s Discovery Map, has become a holiday tradition and a much-anticipated event nationwide. This iconic symbol of mountain magic is about to take center stage again this Saturday. Rising … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season
Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association
Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger has been elected by her colleagues as Third Vice President of the County Supervisors Association, a non-partisan research and advocacy organization representing Arizona’s 55 county supervisors. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Metzger, who represents Coconino County’s District 4. “I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my fellow supervisors in this important organization and look forward to working on behalf of counties throughout the state … [Read more...] about Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association
AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
A team of young adults has been working in Northern Arizona, restoring the apple orchard at Slide Rock State Park. Upon arriving from their headquarters in Denver, this AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team received training to identify which species needed to be removed and instructions for operating machinery such as wood chippers. These species include New Mexico locust and blackberry shrubs which have overcrowded the orchard, making it nearly impossible to harvest the … [Read more...] about AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
ADOT Preparing for Winter Roads
Arizona has already received its first taste of winter weather this November—an early start to the snow season. But the Arizona Department of Transportation has been preparing for its winter operations all year long, and now is the time when preparedness translates into action. Weather conditions in Arizona can find you driving in sunny, moderate climates of the low desert to ice and snow in the mountain regions in just a couple of hours. These types of winter storms can really cause havoc … [Read more...] about ADOT Preparing for Winter Roads
Williams Wildlife Park Earning Accreditation
Zoological Association of America (ZAA) President, Jim Fouts is announcing that Bearizona Wildlife Park has earned accreditation. The announcement was made at the 2011 annual business meeting held in Dallas Texas last weekend.The accreditation process requires a zoological facility to have a professional ZAA member on staff, demonstrate professional standards for husbandry and animal care practices and safety of humans, both staff and visitors, and wildlife conservation. An expert panel of … [Read more...] about Williams Wildlife Park Earning Accreditation
SCA Celebrates Recycling with School Grants
Celebrating 10 years in North America this year, SCA is honoring the past, present and future of environmental education. The company recognized America Recycles Day this past week, with its 2011 Environmental Education Grant program. SCA is awarding more than $25,000 to 12 schools in the four regions where it has tissue operations: Alabama, Arizona, New York and Wisconsin. This year, the company is giving three schools in Flagstaff $7,500 for environmental education projects, bringing the … [Read more...] about SCA Celebrates Recycling with School Grants
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One of the group’s members is Joanna Hale. While doing graduate work at Northern Arizona University, she saw significant food disparities: some community members were buying food at the Flagstaff Community … [Read more...] about Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff-based Motor Excellence is announcing the layoffs of 16 employees so the company can better focus on getting its products to market. President Jon Mrkonich tells Flagstaff Business News, the company hopes to have its electric bike motors on the road in 2012. Motor Excellence is also working on a robotics application for a prosthetic, and a five-inch motor for prospective customers. MrKonich says their e-bike customer is traveling to Flagstaff in December to look over the latest … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff Travel Agent Recognized
Flagstaff based travel agent Daniela Harrison is being recognized as one of the top 35 travel agents under the age of 30. Harrison, who works for Avenues of the World Travel, will attend the Young Leader Conference in Las Vegas. Travel Agent magazine, part of Questex Hospitality + Travel, has announced its list of “35Under30” travel agents that will be featured in the November 14th issue. Travel Agent magazine launched the annual feature in 2008 to honor 30 travel agents, aged 30 and under, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Travel Agent Recognized