Dec. 31 The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance and the Weatherford Hotel announce the 12th Annual Pine Cone Drop to ring in the new year. The holiday tradition includes music and fireworks at 10:00p.m. and midnight when the pine cone drops slowly, counting down the brand new year. … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebrations
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No. AZ Food Bank/Business Raffle
Dec. 21 The Northern Arizona Food Bank raffle takes place December 21st after this year's holiday food drive ends. People can get raffle tickets from numerous area businesses who are serving as non-persihable food drop off locations. See the full list of participating businesses at nafoodbank.org … [Read more...] about No. AZ Food Bank/Business Raffle
If Timothy Geithner Were a Poet
FBN Business Book Review "Do you think there’ll be another 7/11?” an elderly, dying woman asks her son. She means 9/11, but he doesn’t correct her. And while it doesn’t seem all that funny out of context, in Jess Walter’s novel, “The Financial Lives of Poets,” it’s a scream. Reviewing a fictional work in a business book column might seem odd, but a read like this one is too timely to pass up. It might just … [Read more...] about If Timothy Geithner Were a Poet
New Flagstaff-Based Internet Business First of Its Kind
When producers for the Dr. Phil Show called Tom Jacobs recently and asked him to be on the television program, he was happy to oblige. Jacobs, a retired juvenile court judge, has become an expert in many teen-related topics. Dr. Phil asked him to comment on Phoebe Prince, a 15-year-old Massachusetts girl who hanged herself this year following months of abuse and threats by classmates. Jacobs talked about the court case involving numerous teenagers, … [Read more...] about New Flagstaff-Based Internet Business First of Its Kind
How Are We Going to Fight?
Partnerships are a wonderful thing in business! Having a fellow entrepreneur who shares your vision and goals, someone there to back you up when you need it and someone there that shares your sense of excitement and dedication to changing the world! All is great and wonderful. Well....at least for awhile. One day you wake up and wonder what in the world were you thinking? That wonderful partner now is the pain in the side you cannot get rid of. Their spouse/partner is always … [Read more...] about How Are We Going to Fight?
Economists – Slow Recovery
While it is a difficult time financially for many people, the hardships during this economic period are not unusual. That was part of the consensus among economists during the recent Flagstaff Economic Outlook Conference. The annual conference was sponsored by Chase, Northern Arizona University W.A. Franke College of Business and Flagstaff Business News. Since 1976, the conference has drawn local businesspeople eager to hear annual forecasts by prominent economists. Keynote … [Read more...] about Economists – Slow Recovery
Paul Lancaster Joins Flagstaff Business News
Paul Lancaster joins Flagstaff Business News as an account executive. Many people know him from his time at KZGL, The Eagle, where he worked tirelessly to serve the community. Paul has also worked at other radio stations in Flagstaff and in Tucson and Los Angeles. His unique background in communications and internet marketing will help northern Arizona business reach more customers. Contact him at [email protected] … [Read more...] about Paul Lancaster Joins Flagstaff Business News
Making Customer Service Part of Your Business Strategy
When working with our clients, we find that many don’t have a written business plan. When we ask to see their business plan, the response we usually get is, “It’s in my head.” Or, if they do have one, it’s hidden in a file drawer somewhere. Now if you don’t see that as a problem, you probably shouldn’t be running a business. And if you’re asking, “What does a business plan have to do with customer service?” Well, here’s … [Read more...] about Making Customer Service Part of Your Business Strategy
The Traits of Highly Emotional People
Business Book Review by Constance Devereaux What does life look like when you lead it the way you want? It’s not the kind of question you expect a management book to ask. But according to author Stan Slap, it may be a first step toward increased performance as a manager. The answer should describe your whole life, not just the hours you put in on the company’s behalf. In today’s world, the divide between work and home life is fluid. “This book is for anybody who wants … [Read more...] about The Traits of Highly Emotional People
Flagstaff Business News Goes to China
Flying into Beijing was like flying into a wet smokestack; the air was thick with gloom and rain. Breaking through layers of beige clouds, the ground below extended for miles – make that kilometers – in a brown expanse fragmented by drab buildings and rectangles of green water. Closer to the airport, and closer to ground, I saw high rises and enough landscaping to brighten my mood. I would be in Beijing for eight days on a lecture tour at Beijing Central Music Conservatory … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Business News Goes to China