Flagstaff City Council is set to vote on the sale of water for Arizona Snowbowl's snowmaking plan August 30th. Early last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Coconino National Forest released the permit authorizing the Arizona Snowbowl to move forward with upgrade plans. In late July, Flagstaff's Water Commission voted to recommend the sale of water to Snowbowl. Now, the Flagstaff City Council will decide which step is next for the city and whether reclaimed water or potable … [Read more...] about City Council Scheduled to Vote on Water for Snowmaking
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Multi-Tasking Women Take On Positions of Power
Here's the scenario. Supper’s cooking on the stove while you run a few loads through the washer. The youngest is howling over a scraped knee. The middle one needs help with math and the oldest “just wants to finish this level” on his video game before he takes the dog – who is clawing at the door – outside. Hubby just got home and is looking for the cocktail he hopes you had the foresight to mix. The phone is ringing. Oh, yes...and you still … [Read more...] about Multi-Tasking Women Take On Positions of Power
Local Businesses Embracing Technology
When Mike Cohan was relocating from San Diego to Pittman Valley near Williams, he turned to Ward Bailey for help. As the owner of Construction Service Associates, Cohan and his wife, Leslie, needed to stay connected. Bailey’s company, Celestial Satellites, LLC, got the newcomers hooked up to the Internet and DishNet TV. The Cohans live on 10 acres with panoramic views. Along with their dogs, horses and pet pygmy goats, the Cohans are able to continue in the commercial cabinet business, working … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Embracing Technology
Hunting and Fishing Businesses Boost Local Economy
People in Flagstaff don’t realize how much impact we have on the local economy,” said taxidermist and sports- man Steve Favour. Indeed, activities such as hunting, fishing, and birding provide significant financial support for the local economy. “Hunters out in the field still come into town for a hot meal, gasoline, and groceries. A lot of times, when a guy drives in from Louisiana, he will spend his first and last night in a hotel,” Favour added. Locals might believe that national forest … [Read more...] about Hunting and Fishing Businesses Boost Local Economy
Arizona Leading Trend of National Startups
A year and a half ago, Javier Melendez and his wife, Lillian, opened Tacos Los Altos in West Flagstaff. About five years before, they sold their east side restaurant of the same name, and the couple realized that they missed running a restaurant. Melendez had concerns about starting a business in a down economy, yet felt confident that he had earned positive name recognition and could easily reestablish another Tacos Los Altos. “It’s not what we would want it to be as far … [Read more...] about Arizona Leading Trend of National Startups
Wind Sidelining Truckers in Northern Arizona
Ah, the weather. Everybody talks about it, but nobody ever does anything about it. That old joke has a bitter edge for truckers crossing I-40 during Northern Arizona’s windy season. Though the area has always been prone to spring and fall winds, it is only over the last two years that authorities have had to close I-40 in the interest of public safety because of wind and blowing, choking dust. In 2008, wind and dust-related closures were confined to I-10. But from March to June 2009, … [Read more...] about Wind Sidelining Truckers in Northern Arizona
Balancing Bank Regulations and Reforms
There are two kinds of banking customers, says Elizabeth Harris, VP branch manager at National Bank of Arizona. “Those who just want to go online and know what their balance is, and those who want a real relationship with their banker.” Harris prefers the latter. From her office on Leroux Street in Flagstaff, she contemplates upcoming legislative bank reforms and new regulations slated to take effect in July and August. “It’s important to me as a banker that customers … [Read more...] about Balancing Bank Regulations and Reforms
Tax Credit Boosting Flagstaff/Sedona Real Estate Sales
Many homebuilders, realtors and lenders expected to see some softening of the housing market following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit. The homebuyer tax credit created a surge in home sales earlier this year. We asked local experts how they plan to keep the momentum going through the summer. “The biggest push in the momentum from the tax credit was with first-time home buyers,” said Paula Monthofer, president-elect of the Northern Arizona Board of Realtors. Monthofer … [Read more...] about Tax Credit Boosting Flagstaff/Sedona Real Estate Sales
Horizon’s Departure Negatively Impacting Businesses
If you haven’t heard, Horizon Air is departing from Flagstaff, but this time it is for good. Questions abound, including whether the airline’s exit from Flagstaff and Prescott will affect area businesses. Locals say yes, but maybe not to a huge degree. Still, several area company representatives say they enjoy jumping on a short flight from Flagstaff to Los Angeles. Without that option, many will choose to drive to Phoenix to catch a flight out of Sky Harbor, or other … [Read more...] about Horizon’s Departure Negatively Impacting Businesses
Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
When wildfires began around Flagstaff last month, local residents and businesses dropped everything and pitched in to help. The United Way of Northern Arizona served as a go-to place for donations and saw an outpouring of support. Food and drinks were the most popular offerings for the more than 900 firefighters. Some restaurant employees and owners, like Salsa Brava’s John Conley, worked tirelessly preparing meals for those on the front lines. Members of Flagstaff’s … [Read more...] about Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts