The partners of Peak Engineering, Inc. in Flagstaff are celebrating their one year anniversary. Julie Leid, Anne Dunno and Tom Smith left other engineering jobs to start a new firm during the recession. The partners are reporting a successful first year and have hired their first employee. Julie Leid says Peak Engineering has a lot to look forward to in its second year. "Just being a part of building the community, that's what we do as civil engineers is infrastructure work and site … [Read more...] about Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
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Grand Canyon North Rim Reopening May 15
The Arizona Department of Transportation will open Highway 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday, May 15 by 7:00 a.m.; and Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, a Forever Resorts property, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will commence their 2011 seasonal operations. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim operations include lodging, groceries, camper services, food services and a service station. All concessioner facilities will open at 10:00 a.m. with the exception of the dining room which … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon North Rim Reopening May 15
Making Bookkeeping Easier
May 5 NACET Luncheon seminar 11:30-1:00 The fact of the matter is you have to do bookkeeping for your business. We'll talk about tips and tricks to streamline your accounting and record keeping tasks. We'll also talk about controlling all that paper by going paperless as well as tools for the mobile office. 2225 N. Gemini Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-213-9234 … [Read more...] about Making Bookkeeping Easier
Spotlight: Alpine Community Acupuncture
FBN recently spoke with Chad Lambert, who owns Alpine Acupuncture with his wife, Christina. The business uses a community acupuncture practice style, which enables the Lamberts to treat a greater number of community members. The business is located in Sunnyside and offers a sliding scale to people seeking treatments. Why did you decide to open this type of business? Well, we had been practicing for quite a few years in an integrated practice setting. One of the things we … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Alpine Community Acupuncture
Albert Hale Appeals to Paul Gosar on Budget Cuts
Rep. Albert Hale, D-St. Michaels (District 2), recently met with Republican Congressman Paul Gosar at Gosar’s office in Flagstaff. Discussion included current budget proposals at the state and federal level and a request for the Congressman’s support with specific issues relating to the area Hale serves. “The proposed cuts will greatly impact services to Native people living on and off Indian reservations. In a time when many are struggling, these cuts will take away the only … [Read more...] about Albert Hale Appeals to Paul Gosar on Budget Cuts
Forest Restoration Meeting
Jan 26. Four Forest Restoration Initiative stakeholders group meets at the AZ Game and Fish Pinetop office. The monthly meeting about the Cocoino, Kaibab , Tonto, and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is open to the public. Information is available through the Ecological Restoration Institute, 928-523-6228. … [Read more...] about Forest Restoration Meeting
Driving Forces Behind Flagstaff’s Commercial Real Estate
2010 has been a kinder year for commercial real estate here in our beautiful mountain town. We have seen prices stabilize and even rise a little bit in certain sectors. Investors are still hiding. but owner/users are seeing opportunities. Vacancies are still very high but decreasing. New development does not exist, but this allows for absorption. The Real Estate Cycle seems to be revolving in a positive direction. Many economists and naysayers think these small … [Read more...] about Driving Forces Behind Flagstaff’s Commercial Real Estate
Flagstaff Businessman Faces Tough Decisions on the Campaign Trail
Running for public office is more than a full-time job, so how do candidates manage that, plus their businesses, plus their families and personal lives? It’s not easy, and often they are forced to make difficult business decisions as a result. Paul Gosar, a dentist and Republican candidate to represent Arizonans in District 1, is challenging incumbent Ann Kirkpatrick, an attorney, in the Nov. 2 election. Despite the fact that they sit on different sides of the political … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Businessman Faces Tough Decisions on the Campaign Trail