Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, located in the world renowned Red Rock Country, today announced the appointment of Ginni Selle as the director of the resort’s signature spa. The spa at Hilton Sedona boasts 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space including treatment rooms and a fitness area with state-of-the-art equipment, relaxation areas, solarium and a 25-meter pool overlooking Sedona's picturesque landscape. As spa director, Selle’s strategic role will focus on the … [Read more...] about Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Getting New Director
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Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
John VanLandingham has been involved with Flagstaff's downtown for nearly two decades. The co-owner of the Old Town Shops was active during the special improvement district (SID) of the 1990s. That effort, which was paid for by a tax of property owners in the area, is credited for revitalizing downtown, helping the transformation that created a popular destination for locals and visitors. But VanLandingham worries the vibrant city hub could deteriorate without proper management. "We invite … [Read more...] about Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
Driven to Make Customers Happy
Heath Harris, the owner of Heath’s Auto Service in Flagstaff, calls himself a classic overachiever. He may be right. He starts his day five days a week weightlifting. “I do it every morning at 5:00 a.m. to get my whole day in focus. It sets the pace and the intensity,” he said. Then he goes to his car repair business and works for 12 or 15 hours a day. “I am a mechanic and manager. It depends on what hat needs to be worn that day,” he said. Harris said he has the ability to … [Read more...] about Driven to Make Customers Happy
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
Good Business Plan Includes Preparing For Disaster
One quarter of all businesses that close because of a disaster never reopen, according to the Institute of Business and Home Safety. Statistics like this demonstrate the importance for business owners to evaluate their potential risk of damage and take steps to lessen that risk ahead of time. “Whether the disaster comes in the form of a weather occurrence, technological break-down, or scandal,” said Gene Munger, a crisis communication consultant based in Flagstaff, suggesting that contingency … [Read more...] about Good Business Plan Includes Preparing For Disaster
Of Course!
Whenever colleagues from abroad tell me they are planning a trip to the east coast, I urge them to add Arizona as a detour destination. “We have the Grand Canyon,” I tell them. “If this is your only trip, you can’t leave without taking one look.” Those who make the trek are eternally grateful. There’s just no describing the Grand Canyon and no photo or film can ever do it justice. A good strategy is sort of like the Grand Canyon. Expounding at length never really does the trick and that big … [Read more...] about Of Course!
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
Training on the Business Basics
Dec 7. SBDC Business Basics 3000 N. 4th Street. This three- hour training is designed for individuals interested in starting a business as well as those in business for two or less years. Course topics will include business concept evaluation, marketing, market research, startup costs, sources of capital, insurance, cash flow analysis and cash management. Legal topics effecting businesses will be outlined and included a discussion of business legal structure options, licensing, tax and permit … [Read more...] about Training on the Business Basics
Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: 'How do I start my own business?' And 'How do people end up as entrepreneurs?' The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of Business. The panel will include Russ Yelton from Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Stephanie McKinney from National Bank of Arizona, and Michael Zervas from Mountain … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
Flagstaff Business News caught up with a unique Northern Arizona business owner: Bret Sarnquist of Big Ring Bakery. He is a gluten-free baker, who uses high quality ingredients in his baked goods. While Sarnquist has a large and loyal customer base in communities throughout the region, he recognizes he might have more business success today had he followed certain guidelines. He shares those guidelines with FBN readers. How did you come up with the idea for the bakery? Before I … [Read more...] about
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