Flagstaff Business News talked with Denise Dean, owner of Pro Groom on N. Center Street. FBN: How did you come to be in this line of work? Dean: I was looking for a job that worked with Animals when I was finishing high school and had thought I would like to be a veterinarian but at that time (1970) it was very hard for a woman to get into vet school. So I decided to go to grooming school instead and have been doing it ever since. FBN: Is your career today what you always envisioned … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Pro Groom
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Demystifying Business Tax Changes
Feb. 10, 11:30-1:00 at NACET 2225 N. Gemini Dr., Flagstaff. Join Kevin West, Kai Degomez and Donald Ignace of West Christensen. Presenters will discuss how recent tax changes will effect your business and will uncover the truth about tax myths and mysteries. This is a free event. Register for one of the limited spaces by calling 928-213-9234 … [Read more...] about Demystifying Business Tax Changes
Sign of Changing Economy?
The city of Flagstaff just wrapped up two days of a budget retreat. Staff still faces tough decisions about budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. However, one positive sign of long term recovery may be reflected in the latest report of taxable sales. City of Flagstaff taxable business activity for the month of November 2010 shows an increase of 6.9% over November of 2009. Construction is up 17.7%. Auto sales are up 42.8. BBB is slightly down by 0.2%. General Merchandise … [Read more...] about Sign of Changing Economy?
Seminar on Strategies for Your Small Business
Jan. 27 @ NACET. Join Craig Snyder for a seminar covering many aspects of financing and core strategies for business. Craig Snyder is the Senior Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Bank. The free event is open to the public but registration is required. 928 2139234 11:30-1:00. NACET 2225. N. Gemini Dr., Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Seminar on Strategies for Your Small Business
Business Women Honored
Flagstaff Business News congratulates this year's Athena Award winners. The Flagstaff Chamber has sponsored the ATHENAs for more than two decades. The awards honor local businesswomen who serve the community and assist other women in the attainment of their goals. The chamber recently began including the Young Professional Award to recognize emerging business leaders who serve as role models for young women, professionally and personally. This year's winner is Brenda Silveus who is … [Read more...] about Business Women Honored
Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week
Gov. Jan Brewer will discuss the state of Arizona, key aspects of the upcoming legislative session and the recently formed Arizona Commerce Authority during her keynote speech at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & ATHENA Awards ceremony on Friday, January 21, 2011. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. at the High Country Conference Center. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Gov. Brewer and have her address the largest annual business gathering in Northern Arizona,” said … [Read more...] about Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week
Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business
While many people say Arizona’s economic recovery is going to be slower than other states, there seems to be a consensus that things will improve in this new year. A change is welcomed at Hunt’s True Value Lumber in Flagstaff. They have had an up close look at the outcomes of the near halt in construction. President Curtis Crane describes his company as a partnership business. “We partner with builders, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers. And there are few incentives … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI inflation over the past year registered only 1.5%. However, it's very much worth noting that during 2010, there was a substantive difference between the first half and second half of the year. "During the first six … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Business Reads for Beyond the Holidays
Hey, Santa! If you’re reading this, here’s what I want for Christmas. One of those wine club deals with a caseload of connoisseur selections each month. Then, a big old easy chair next to a roaring fire, a smoking jacket-style robe (in feminine colors, of course), and a nice assortment of books to keep me busy all winter. If you’re the Santa in your household, here are a duo of business titles to keep your book lover engaged – one to put under the tree, … [Read more...] about Business Reads for Beyond the Holidays
FIBA Meeting
Jan. 31 FIBA Meeting, 8:00a.m. at NACET. The Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance will host Dr. Eric Henley of North Country HealthCare. He will explain the new healthcare laws and how they could impact. The event is is $10, and free for FIBA members. … [Read more...] about FIBA Meeting