Officials and community members helped kick off today's year long celebration of CCC, and its many roles in Northern Arizona. A ceremony held on the Lone Tree campus today, celebrated the college's many accomplishments, and speakers talked about the future of the institution. CCC President Leah Bornstein tells Flagstaff Business News, the college is working to provide access to more students in rural Arizona with the intention of helping them reach their educational goals. CCC has served … [Read more...] about CCC Celebrating 20 Years
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Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
In today’s world of soaring gas prices, increasing foreclosures, and environmental destruction, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But there is good news: community members in Coconino County and Flagstaff, AZ are organizing an event that will promote plausible solutions that combine environmental stewardship, local economic development and affordability. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability … [Read more...] about Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
NAU/Mountainlink Bus Service Bringing New Options
City and university officials are announcing the near completion of the new Mountain Link city bus route that connects the university with nearby residential and retail areas. The high-frequency bus service linking downtown Flagstaff, NAU and Woodlands Village will begin operation on Monday, Aug. 29. View a map of the new route here (MAP) “In many ways, our hope is that the transit line better unites the university with the community and that our students... fan out into the community at … [Read more...] about NAU/Mountainlink Bus Service Bringing New Options
Solutions Sought in Snowplay Traffic Congestion
Do you have an idea that could improve winter traffic congestion along U.S. Highway 180 during the snow play and ski season? The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization and HDR, Inc are developing a winter traffic congestion study. They have partnered with MindMixer to launch an extensive public outreach campaign to get Flagstaff residents to share ideas about ways to minimize congestion along U.S. Highway 180. On August 16, the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization will … [Read more...] about Solutions Sought in Snowplay Traffic Congestion
Credit Union’s Shred-A-Thon Protecting Identity Theft
The Arizona State Credit Union's Shred‐A‐Thon will make its second stop in Flagstaff Tuesday, August 9, before completing the 2011 tour with stops in Prescott and Prescott Valley. This free event helps members of the community by raising awareness about the importance of shredding personal documents to protect against identity theft. “I am inspired by the turnout we’ve had during this Shred‐A‐Thon tour and encourage the Flagstaff community to drop off their old documents for shredding and … [Read more...] about Credit Union’s Shred-A-Thon Protecting Identity Theft
Flag 40 Encouraging Redistricting Participation
Redistricting is the redrawing of legislative and congressional district lines following the decennial U.S. Census. The lines are redrawn so that districts are of very nearly equal population as required by the Arizona and United States Constitutions. There are 435 members of congress whose districts are apportioned among the states by population. Arizona currently has eight members of congress. Census data from 2010 tells us that America is growing in the South and West and shrinking in the … [Read more...] about Flag 40 Encouraging Redistricting Participation
Speed Networking Event Tonight
An opportunity to meet and mingle with other business people is this Tuesday night at the Flagstaff Community Center. Speed Networking is kind of like 'speed dating', except with a business focus. It gives you the opportunity to quickly meet other business people, and discover new avenues to give and receive business referrals. Don't worry if you're not an expert networker; event host Mary Cravets will give you tips on how to make your speed rounds effective. In addition not meeting new … [Read more...] about Speed Networking Event Tonight
Best Friends Addressing Homeless Feline Population
Seeing homeless cats on the streets of Northern Arizona? Did your neighbors lose their house and their pet kitty was left in the driveway? Want to help? National animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society is holding a “boot camp” on humane methods to control populations of – and care for– free-roaming cats. This successful method, known as “Trap-Neuter-Return” or “TNR” is being used by a growing number of communities across the country. The free TNR Boot Camp will be held 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about Best Friends Addressing Homeless Feline Population
City Seeks Public Input for Charrette Days
In the dictionary, the word “charrette” is defined as an intensive effort to finish a project, especially an architectural design project, before a deadline. This is exactly what the City of Flagstaff is doing when it comes to addressing how the area should manage future growth. The Regional Plan July design charrettes will allow for citizen input on future development, economic vitality, and natural resource protection in a hands-on visual way. During the Design Charrette Days … [Read more...] about City Seeks Public Input for Charrette Days
Rejoicing in Summertime
I love Flagstaff in every season, but there is just something about summertime that makes our mountain town come to life. Not a day goes by where there isn’t an opportunity to get outdoors, attend a great event, and enjoy the warm days and cool nights. From Movies on the Square to the cultural festivals at the Museum of Northern Arizona, the Flagstaff summer is filled with amazing events for the whole family. With everything that occurs during the summer, we sometimes forget to the take the … [Read more...] about Rejoicing in Summertime