Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
As one of the predominant buildings in Flagstaff, the Weatherford Hotel on Arizona’s very first statehood day, Feb. 14, 1912, likely hosted a gathering of well-dressed townspeople and travelers in woolen overcoats and formal hats maneuvering among the few automobiles and horse-drawn buggies. Historian and former judge Richard Mangum says the move from territory to >> Read More…
Heart Care Becoming Available Locally
The heart specialists at Northern Arizona Healthcare have moved into their new and improved space with plans to better serve patients throughout the region. The 11,000-square-foot Heart and Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) is located on the second floor of Flagstaff Medical Center’s west campus. HVCNA is a partnership between Flagstaff Medical Center and >> Read More…
Deconstructing a Patent
Jan. 26 11:30 a.m. at NACET. This presentation will focus on describing the importance of the different parts of a patent and explain how to strategically draft a patent application to provide a strong position for prosecution, broad claims that are difficult to design around, and effective support for litigation. This presentation will also >> Read More…
Business Brainstorming Session
January 24th at 209 Elden Street, 6 p.m. Bring your business decisions to the think tank. This is a great way to get ideas and find perspectives you may not have considered. This is an open forum with topics and ideas coming from the participants. Free. 928-226-7488 or visit flaghoid.com 0
Expressing the Holiday Spirit
For Michael Fleishman, magic happens. Williams High School teacher by day, Santa by night, Fleishman is well suited for both roles. Approaching life with a twinkle in his eye, he is a student of human nature, looking to create meaningful interaction with each person he meets. That is a tall order for a Santa, employed >> Read More…
Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
John VanLandingham has been involved with Flagstaff’s downtown for nearly two decades. The co-owner of the Old Town Shops was active during the special improvement district (SID) of the 1990s. That effort, which was paid for by a tax of property owners in the area, is credited for revitalizing downtown, helping the transformation that created >> Read More…
Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Local merchants are joining merchants across the country in today’s Cyber Monday promotions. Many are optimistic that shoppers will look for online deals today. Retailers like licensed massage therapist Amy Horn, are offering sales online. Horn says this is her only sale of the year, with additional incentives offered to people who buy gift certificates >> Read More…
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One of the group’s members is Joanna Hale. >> Read More…
Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff-based Motor Excellence is announcing the layoffs of 16 employees so the company can better focus on getting its products to market. President Jon Mrkonich tells Flagstaff Business News, the company hopes to have its electric bike motors on the road in 2012. Motor Excellence is also working on a robotics application for a prosthetic, >> Read More…
Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: ’How do I start my own business?’ And ‘How do people end up as entrepreneurs?’ The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of Business. The panel will >> Read More…
