Local. Affordable. Quality Education. The marketing and public relations team at Coconino Community College decided on these words to describe the college, because they help paint a picture for every student we serve concerning what they can expect from us. “Local” refers to our dedication to serving the residents in the communities of Coconino County. In fact, the college vision for our new Strategic Plan states, “Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring … [Read more...] about CCC is Open for Business this Fall
Business
City Offering Competitive Grant Opportunity for Growing Small Businesses
The Business Retention and Expansion Incentive is a competitive grant program brought to Flagstaff businesses by your City Council and designed to help businesses grow in Flagstaff. Originally funded at $30,000, the program could award one business $30,000 or six businesses $5,000 each, or any variety in between. However, this year, the program is even bigger. The largest possible award is still $30,000, but this year, there could be two businesses awarded at the level! This is great news for … [Read more...] about City Offering Competitive Grant Opportunity for Growing Small Businesses
Aerial Arts School Continues to Gain Momentum
There’s no doubt, a new generation of jumping, flipping, twirling athletes has been inspired by the Tokyo Olympics. And locally, Momentum Aerial offers a launching pad into graceful, thrilling movement with a recreational sport that requires a great deal of confidence in the forces of physics. Momentum Aerial is a school and manifestation of the collective dream of two Flagstaff women, housed in three warehouse bays and stretching across 5,400 square feet in east Flagstaff. It is here that … [Read more...] about Aerial Arts School Continues to Gain Momentum
Arizona on Fire
Billy Cordasco and Ryan Butler sat on a hilltop behind Cedar Ranch and watched as the Slate Fire pushed its way east through juniper, pinyon and ponderosa pine forest from Highway 180 toward the historic ranch house, barn, wells and pipeline north of the San Francisco Peaks. Cordasco, president and general manager of Babbitt Ranches, is a fourth generation descendant of the original Babbitt brothers who started the ranching empire here in the late 1800s. Butler is a fire division supervisor for … [Read more...] about Arizona on Fire
Considering Marriage as a Business
Do you know why the wedding band is placed on the fourth finger? The theory is that the fourth finger is the only finger with a vein connected to the heart. In a similar vein of sentiment, movies and television, particular religious dogmas and, frankly, just the general impression that we are given of marriage as we grow, suggest that there is an intrinsic and spiritual component to marriage that transcends mere laws. However, these grandiloquent notions hardly ever find their ways into a … [Read more...] about Considering Marriage as a Business
Positioning Your Business for Economic Recovery Investment Plans
It is extremely likely that another $2 trillion will be invested under the upcoming Infrastructure Plan, also known as the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan. In this article, we continue to look at where the federal money is going, so that our local businesses can be in position to benefit (directly and indirectly) from the economic stimulus spending that will significantly shape the U.S. economy for the next decade. Knowing where the money is flowing is the first step in … [Read more...] about Positioning Your Business for Economic Recovery Investment Plans
We are Better When We Move
Turns out the Sundance Kid had it right. “I’m better when I move,” he explained, during a job interview to be a payroll guard, when asked if could shoot. And the truth is, so are we. Except now there’s a whole lot of research backing Sundance up, much like Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang when they were robbing trains (which is a physical activity). Banner Health applauds physical activity. In an article published in 2020, the medical non-profit giant and largest employer in Arizona … [Read more...] about We are Better When We Move
APS Makes Progress Toward Carbon-Free Commitment
It has been a little more than a year since APS announced its ambitious goal to serve nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses with 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050. Since announcing its clean energy commitment in January 2020, the company reports steady progress in adding more carbon-free resources to meet the growing energy needs of its customers. Last year, APS secured more than 400 megawatts of clean energy capacity, including 200 megawatts of wind power and 75 megawatts … [Read more...] about APS Makes Progress Toward Carbon-Free Commitment
Plan Your Exit Row Strategy
If we ever fly together, you may notice that I’m often seated in the exit row. If not, I’m assessing just who is and judging whether those individuals are the jump-into-action types, capable of figuring out the door and strong enough to get it out of the way. If you happen to be in that row and are not feeling up to the task or even mildly interested in hearing the flight attendant review your role, please change seats with me! It may comfort you to know, I’ve got this covered. I will have … [Read more...] about Plan Your Exit Row Strategy
Attracting Businesses to Flagstaff
Jack Fitchett is the new business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff. We recently sat down with him to learn more about his job. What is the role of the business attraction manager? As business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff, it is my job to help high-quality employers choose Flagstaff as their new home when they are considering the decision to relocate or expand their business. I am a resource for potential employers, serving as an ombudsman to connect them with … [Read more...] about Attracting Businesses to Flagstaff