The Big House: Cost vs. Risk in Small Town AZ
The capture of the third of three escaped murderers from Arizona State Prison – Kingman has quieted fears of law-abiding citizens, but the daring escape leaves northern Arizonans questioning the benefits of prisons in their local neighborhoods. Prisons bring positive economic impact to a community. But do jobs created by prisons balance the negatives? >> Read More…
Reviving Flagstaff Properties
By April Laliberte. I stand with Jeff Maurer inside of the building affectionately known as “The Pike” in southside Flagstaff, sipping a hot Americano. We discuss the original floorboards and exposed beams in the ceiling with enthusiasm. This building has a history of being a grocery store, apartments, and a distillery in the basement. >> Read More…
Business Over Breakfast
Oct 6 A round-table chat and continental breakfast will be held with Sedona Chamber Jennifer Wesselhoff. Interested parties are invited to discuss business issues, ideas and concerns. Free for chamber members. Seating is limited; RSVP suggested. 0
Small Business Counseling
Wednesday October 22 The Flagstaff Chamber is teaming with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) to offer free and confidential business counseling. Learn how to start or grow a business. More information through cpierce@flagstaffchamber.com 0
Open Coffee Talk
Friday 24th at It's About Coffee. All are welcome to discuss ideas about business. 9-10:30a.m. 0
Book Stores Bracing For Industry Changes
The community is eagerly awaiting the reopening of Bookman’s after the roof collapsed from heavy snow in January, destroying most of its inventory. “We are steadily at work,” reported the manager, Andrew Shkolnik, who said the popular store and gathering place should reopen in November or December. He said they just got >> Read More…
La Fonda: Staying True to its Roots
Tired of the daily grind and wanting to take charge of their lives, three brothers – Sylvester, Frank and Albert Garcia – and their father, Erminio, borrowed $6,000 (a hefty sum in 1957) to start a little restaurant tucked away in Flagstaff’s Sun-nyside neighborhood. The men named their restaurant La Fonda, homage to >> Read More…
Historically Low Interest Rates Fueling Refinances
Kathleen Ganley knows an opportunity when she sees one, which is why she is refinancing her west Flagstaff home. The assistant professor of physical therapy purchased her Ponderosa Trails house five years ago, putting 20 percent down. By refinancing her 5.75 percent interest rate to 4.625 percent, she expects to pocket a lot >> Read More…
Farmer’s Markets: A Growing Popularity
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) comprehensive National Directory of Farmers Markets, the number of farmers markets increased by 16 percent between 2009 and 2010. Arizona lists 74 markets in this directory, with two in Flagstaff. “People are more conscientious about what they are eating. A lot of them are coming out >> Read More…
Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
When Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070 – legislation designed to give the state tools to reduce illegal immigration – outcry, and threats by several cities to boycott Arizona, followed. SB1070, also known as Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, makes the failure to carry immigration documents a state crime and gives the >> Read More…
