The owner of Red Rock Cafe in Sedona is frustrated by the high price of gasoline. Jeff Wetmore says he made forecasts for 2011 based on positive upward trends he saw during the last quarter of 2010. "We thought our business would move up 10-12 percent over last year, but it is flat or even slightly down." Wetmore blames gas prices for keeping tourists at home. "There is a definite impact on my business and I think it is true of all restaurants and probably true of hotels and lodging … [Read more...] about Fuel Prices Creating Bottom Line Challenges
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The Economic Impact of Camping for Northern Arizona
It has been a busy July for campers in Northern Arizona. For the government, people and businesses of Flagstaff, camping means much more than sleeping bags and s’mores. In a city surrounded by the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, many stores are finding that the great outdoors is good business. The downtown Flagstaff store Peace Surplus receives a large piece of their profits from catering to the needs of campers, owner Steve Chatinsky said. “About 30 to 40 percent of our overall … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of Camping for Northern Arizona
Let the Blood Flow – Drug-Eluting Stents
Angioplasty with balloons and stents has saved lives and improved quality of life for millions of people. Coronary angioplasty is a medical procedure used to restore blood flow in a narrowed or blocked artery in the heart. The arteries of the heart (the coronary arteries) can become narrowed and blocked due to buildup of a material called plaque on their inner walls. This narrowing reduces the flow of blood through the arteries, causing coronary artery disease, and can lead to heart … [Read more...] about Let the Blood Flow – Drug-Eluting Stents
Southwest Windpower Distributing Premier Remote Solar and Energy Systems
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading manufacturer of personal wind generators, today announced that it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Green Trail Energy to distribute the revolutionary mobile solar and wind powered energy and communication system—GSW-7000—under the name MWS-7000. This partnership underscores Southwest Windpower’s mission to make clean, affordable energy available to everyone. “As part of our ongoing commitment to increase accessibility to, and use … [Read more...] about Southwest Windpower Distributing Premier Remote Solar and Energy Systems
Missing Seniors Return Home
About 60 percent of the estimated 5.1 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will wander from home sometime in their life. About 70 percent of the wanderers will do so repeatedly. In fact, about 127,000 critical wandering incidents happen each year, the Alzheimer’s Association reports. It’s a frightening reality, as persons with Alzheimer’s can get lost even in their own neighborhood. And many are unable to ask for help or provide their name or address to those who might offer help. As … [Read more...] about Missing Seniors Return Home
Poor Job Numbers Reflect Grim Policy Outlook
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) said May's jobs numbers are not surprising given flawed government policies that continue to jack up business costs and fuel uncertainty. The unemployment rate increased to 9.1 percent, and employers only added 54,000 jobs last month according to the U.S. Department of Labor. "Energy and health care costs are rising, and additional policy uncertainties remain a drag on small business confidence. The central barrier to business … [Read more...] about Poor Job Numbers Reflect Grim Policy Outlook
Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Pulliam Airport is one of five statewide airport improvement projects being funded by $21 million. Four airports will receive funds for one project; Flagstaff will get funding for two. The State Transportation Board has given final approval of the funding. $392,045 will go toward phase one construction of an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. $65,242 will toward phase two of the facility. The projects are funded through a combination of federal and state funding, and from … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
At the request of Congressmen Gosar and Trent Franks the Natural Resources Subcommittees Water and Power and Indian and Alaska Native Affairs held an oversight hearing on “Protecting Long-Term Tribal Energy Jobs and Keeping Arizona Water and Power Costs Affordable: The Current and Future Role of the Navajo Generating Station.” Located near Page, Arizona, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) is a low-sulfur, coal-fired plant that provides 95% of the power to pump over 500 billion gallons … [Read more...] about Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
Casualties, Disasters, Thefts & Taxes
You are going along and living your life to the best you can and then all of a sudden, something bad happens. It could be anything, an accident, a robbery, or a natural (or unnatural) disaster. You're asking yourself “What now?” The short answer is: file a claim on your insurance and go from there. What most people don't realize is that these happenings can also affect your taxes. A theft is the taking of money or property with the intent to deprive the owner of it. It must be illegal under … [Read more...] about Casualties, Disasters, Thefts & Taxes
AZ Tourism Industry Remains Economic Driver
Flagstaff tourism officials are joining state officials in recognizing the value of the tourism officials in Arizona. Jacki Lenners tells FBN there are activites the entire week. "We kicked off National Tourism Week with an event at our Visitor Center on Saturday in honor of National Train Day. Throughout the week, our staff at the Visitor Center and Airport will be wearing "Tourism Matters to Flagstaff" shirts, and all of the Economic Vitality staff will wear them on Friday," said Lenners. … [Read more...] about AZ Tourism Industry Remains Economic Driver