Apr. 13 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Free health screenings, massages, consultations and other health related information. The event is designed to help employees of small businesses learn about the many health options available in Northern Arizona. More information is available at 928-774-8304 … [Read more...] about Small Business Health Fair
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Route 66 Mini Market Carrying Popular Soda
Maybe you never heard of Dublin Dr Pepper, but hundreds of soda fanatics have – and they have been dropping by Route 66 Mini Market to load up on the original glass bottle Dr Pepper. Dublin Dr Pepper is made with pure cane imperial sugar and has been bottled by a family owned business in Dublin, Texas for over 110 years. In mid-January, Dr Pepper-Snapple settled a trademark dispute and won the rights to bottle Dr Pepper in the Texas territory. It will carry no reference to the nostalgic … [Read more...] about Route 66 Mini Market Carrying Popular Soda
Business Reducing Landfill Waste
Landfill reduction is a hot topic in sustainability circles these days. But reducing landfill waste may be difficult for many small businesses. Cecilia Chavez and husband Terry Calvo have teamed up with Frank Garcia and Jenny Zamora-Garcia to provide Flagstaff businesses with an easy way to reduce waste by recycling inkjet and toner cartridges. The woman-owned, minority business, Ink Envey, offers a $2 credit for each used ink or toner cartridge, typically slated for the trashcan. “Two … [Read more...] about Business Reducing Landfill Waste
Keep an Eye on the KWEFS and Other Emerging Economies
If Jim O’Neill, author of The Growth Map, is correct and good things can come from crisis, we are in for a doozy of a future based on the last couple of years alone. Unlike many books on the post-economic apocalypse, O’Neill’s is refreshingly upbeat. Yes, China and countries like India and Brazil are gaining on us, but don’t be concerned. O’Neill’s “guess is that within a couple of years this depressing mood will lift.” If those countries achieve their goals, “it will be good for the world, and … [Read more...] about Keep an Eye on the KWEFS and Other Emerging Economies
Mobile Marketing
Mar. 21 Mobile Marketing: Why you need it and how to get started. 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. Mobile marketing is changing how people find, interact with and buy from business. Now is the time to leap ahead of your competition by adding "mobile" to your marketing. Lunch Provided. Presenter: Mark Smith, CEO of Max Cadman Mobile Marketing. Chamber members are $10 and non-members are $20 … [Read more...] about Mobile Marketing
A Family Business of Connections
Mike Merrill of CommSpeed was born to be in the family business. “I grew up in large storage yards with huge spools of cable and huge communication dishes. I would have great games of hide-and-go-seek with my cousins,” he said. But, out of a large number of cousins, he is the only one to have picked up the torch for the business started by Bruce Merrill, Mike’s grandfather. “He was a bonafied pioneer in the telecom industry. He absolutely loved the business. He lived it. Breathed it. … [Read more...] about A Family Business of Connections
FIBA Networking
Apr. 18 FIBA Super-networking business meeting at 5:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Flagstaff Sports Exchange. Bring your business cards & brochures for efficient, friendly 1:1 networking - meet everyone in the room in a relaxed atmostphere. Light refreshments included. $10 for not-yet-FiBA-members, free for all members of all categories and their staff! BUSINESS OWNERS! WANT TO DONATE A DOOR PRIZE FOR THE MEETING? Let us know! Email [email protected] or … [Read more...] about FIBA Networking
Business on a Shoestring
Mar. 21 6:00p.m. at Kickstand Kafe. Join us for the next Flag Tech Talk entitled "Running Your Business on a Shoestring Budget" presented by Bret Carpenter. This discussion will be all about how to run the technology part of your business on a shoestring budget. If you are a start up or an establish business looking for cost effective computing solutions, come on out. Free and low cost software will be discussed including office software, photo editing, task management, and accounting. Also, … [Read more...] about Business on a Shoestring
Mayoral Primary Election Today
There are several Northern Arizona city elections planned for 2012, with the primary election scheduled for today, March 13. A handful of candidates are running for the office of mayor, with the exception of Sedona, where Rob Adams is running unopposed for reelection. In Winslow, Robin Robert Boyd will face Thomas Chacon in the general election on May 15. Williams's city policy has the two mayoral candidates facing off in the primary. Voters will go to the polls to decide between Ken Edes … [Read more...] about Mayoral Primary Election Today
Flagstaff Mayor Forging New Career Path
Sara Presler's enthusiasm for her new job as general counsel for Southwest Windpower is palpable. Seeing Flagstaff's mayor in her bright new office space after touring the facility, the move seems like an ideal match. After meeting with other companies and corporations to explore her next career move, Presler decided on the Flagstaff-based manufacturer of wind turbines, with whom she had been doing legal work for the past six months. The company offered Presler the option of keeping her … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mayor Forging New Career Path