When Motor Excellence, an innovative clean technology company in Flagstaff designing high efficiency electric motors, received a $962,000 grant from the 21st Century Grant Program coordinated by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) in 2009, it hired five new workers the next day. The grant program is designed to utilize federal stimulus funds to invest in and promote energy efficient and renewable energy products manufactured in Arizona. Motor Excellence planned to leverage the grant funding … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Expanding in Flagstaff
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Camp Colton Getting 10K From Wells Fargo
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $10,000 to the Friends of Camp Colton (FCC), a non-profit, 501(c) 3 fundraising organization, to help fund Camp Colton’s outdoor environmental education program for Flagstaff sixth-graders. This grant reflects Wells Fargo’s commitment to community involvement, which is at the heart of its Vision and Values. “We’re excited about this grant and working with the Friends of Camp Colton,” said Victor Aranda, Northern … [Read more...] about Camp Colton Getting 10K From Wells Fargo
Local Economy Boosted by Wine
A proven marketing model is helping the Verde Valley ride out the economic tide on a wave of wine. “We have seen the sales of wine at local vineyards double over previous years’ sales,” said Lana Tolleson, president/CEO of the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce. “No other business has achieved that kind of success.” “In a troubled economy, consumers start looking closer to home for their products. We see [the wine industry] as a magnet,” said Tom … [Read more...] about Local Economy Boosted by Wine