A significant factor in economic development for our community is strong and involved neighborhoods. The city recently invested $1.8 million for improvements to the Southside in the form of new pavement, sidewalks, trash receptacles, and bicycle parking amenities. Because of that investment and efforts from the Southside Neighborhood Association, we are already beginning to see a return on the investment by way of new and existing business development. This shows us the importance of strong … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Associations–An Economic Development Tool
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FBN Writer Wins Another Award
The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) today announced that Stacey Wittig of Flagstaff, AZ won a bronze award in the 2010 annual awards competition in the “Byline Travel Column – Less than 250,000 Circulation” category. The competition, now in its 19th year, honors the “best of the best” in travel writing, photography and promotion that cover all aspects of the travel industry worldwide. Wittig, a freelance writer who has lived in northern Arizona for over 16 years, was … [Read more...] about FBN Writer Wins Another Award
School Funding Discussion
Mar. 31 Coconino Center for the Arts 6:30-8:00 p.m. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty is presenting a community discussion on the state’s fiscal crisis and its impact on local schools. The meeting will feature Dr. Chuck Essigs of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, Janice Palmer of the Arizona School Board Association and Dr. Debra Duvall of the Arizona School Administrators. Dr. Essigs is recognized as one of Arizona’s premiere authorities on school … [Read more...] about School Funding Discussion
NACET Nominated for Business Incubation Association Award
The Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) is being considered as the Dinah Adkins Technology Business Incubator of the Year. The award is part of the international organization called the National Business Incubation Association. Other programs being recognized include Purdue University, TECH Fort Worth and others. Winners of the 2011 NBIA Incubation Awards will be announced during the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 12, at NBIA's 25th International Conference on … [Read more...] about NACET Nominated for Business Incubation Association Award
Trends in Fundraising
Feb. 24 Trends in Fundraising Presented by Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Arizona Chapters (AFPNAZ): Cliff Castle Hotel, Camp Verde, Noon to 1:30 p.m., $20 Member/$30 Non- member, registration required. What are the current trends in fundraising? What is the philanthropic climate like? CFRE and Chapter Services Director for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Larry Hostetler, will present on the trends in fundraising and help you make sure you have all of the … [Read more...] about Trends in Fundraising
AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
Nov. !8th The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Arizona Chapter (AFPNAZ) is hosting the 2010 National Philanthropy Day Honoree Luncheon Thursday, November 18, in Sedona. The celebration of NPD will start at 9 a.m. with a workshop on “The Fundraiser’s Top Ten Resolutions” presented by Jeffrey Wilcox at the Agave Conference Center, located at 1146 W. State Route 89A. An awards luncheon will follow the presentation at noon to recognize the people and … [Read more...] about AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Thurs, 20 The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northern Arizona Chapter Museum of Northern Arizona, 10 a.m. to noon. Is your organization seeking Government Stimulus Funds or are you sitting on the sidelines? Are you working with your governmental representatives and their staff for your non-profit? John Kelleher will discuss changes in governmental regulations relating to non-profit organizations and creating a 'Governmental Affairs Committee' for the ongoing … [Read more...] about The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)