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Pinecone Poised for New Year Countdown

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Glistening with December snow, Flagstaff is Arizona’s winter wonderland and the northland's hub of activity for ringing in the New Year. Thousands are expected to count down to 2012 in the historic downtown on Sunday, Dec. 31. All eyes will be on the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone. "The New Year's Eve Pine Cone Drop at the Weatherford Hotel has quickly become the premier signature event in historic downtown Flagstaff. Not only is it a tremendous economic impact for our city, but as one … [Read more...] about Pinecone Poised for New Year Countdown

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Getting New Director

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 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

Holiday Gift Idea: Heal Thyself

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The air is crisp, the leaves have turned and the holidays are rapidly approaching. With the social season now upon us, schedules are packed with personal commitments, including holiday celebrations, dinners, weddings, events, vacations, etc. Add in your everyday life to deal with: work, errands, chores, etc., and you may feel like your sanity and well-being are slowing slipping away. In the midst of all this chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and a lack of control. One of the best ways to … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Idea: Heal Thyself

Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season

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  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

Spotlight Video: Hope Construction

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David Carpenter of Hope Construction is known as Flagstaff's Green Builder.  Well known for his company's quality construction and remodeling projects, Carpenter also works closely with property owners seeking energy audits.  (928) 527-3159   or www.hopeconstructionaz.com … [Read more...] about Spotlight Video: Hope Construction

Maintaining Internet Security at the Office

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When Internet safety matters at local businesses, Internet Technology teams are the first stop: they can work diligently to maintain server-wide protections like firewalls and virus detection programs. Those technologies can go a long way. They block spyware and intercept emails with links that, when clicked, unleash malicious code meant to corrupt or co-opt individual computers. With appropriate firewalls and virus-catching programs, “the percentage of legitimate email verses the amount … [Read more...] about Maintaining Internet Security at the Office

Making Transactions Happen for Clients

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Hospitality: Approximately $11.4 billion in lodging assets sold in the first half of 2011, compared to $4.9 billion in the first half of 2010 (CoStar).   Multi-family: Apartment transaction volume surged 132 percent from this time last year until now (Real Capital Analytics).   Office: The U.S. office market absorbed 12.0 million square feet in 2011, which is the highest amount of absorption since 3Q07 (Grub & Ellis).   Retail: In 2010, there were … [Read more...] about Making Transactions Happen for Clients

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Event

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Nov. 5.  Ted Danson along with his wife, actress Mary Steenburgen is returning to Flagstaff.  It's going to be a "one off" event with Ted and Mary discussing the life and times of Ted's father, the former director of MNA, Ned Danson. There will also be music, dance, and film clips. It's a fundraiser for the Museum Of Northern Arizona.  Tickets available at orpheumpresents.com   The Orpheum Theater 15 W Aspen., Flagstaff, AZ. … [Read more...] about Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen Event