Back in 2009, when journalist Steve Ayers looked around Camp Verde, it appeared to him that if something did not happen, there soon would be no advertisers left to support the local newspaper. Later, at an event in Sedona, Ayers sat next to archaeology enthusiast Ken Zoll, who outlined his dream to … [Read more...] about Boosting Economy and Protecting Artifacts
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FBN Reporter Experiences Tension in Russia
On a sunny day late in March, Radio Station 5 blared onto a pedestrian mall in St. Petersburg, Russia as a Flagstaff reporter strolled toward Yeliseevskiy Gastronom – the gourmet food hall where locals have shopped for caviar and macaroons since the time of the tsars. According to a Russian-speaking … [Read more...] about FBN Reporter Experiences Tension in Russia
Microbusiness Center is Market of Dreams
“If you have a dream, you need to pursuit it. You can achieve anything you want,” said a micro-entrepreneur in Spanish. Her heartfelt words were translated into English by one of two interpreters at the Sunnyside neighborhood meeting of Mercado de Suenos, or Market of Dreams, on Wednesday evening, … [Read more...] about Microbusiness Center is Market of Dreams
Group Working to Support Local Business
Local First Arizona, the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance and Friends of Flagstaff's Future and local, independent Flagstaff businesses are working in partnership on a special promotion this spring. The public is invited to participate in a local business Easter Egg Hunt in … [Read more...] about Group Working to Support Local Business
Health Insurance for Small Business
New resources are available to Arizona small business owners seeking to provide health insurance options to their employees under the Affordable Care Act. The Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP, is part of the new Health Insurance Marketplace. SHOP gives small business … [Read more...] about Health Insurance for Small Business
Matthew Dunn Named FMC 2014 Physician of the Year
Matthew Dunn, M.D., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2014 Nathan Avery Physician of the Year. Dunn was honored during FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. He is the 21st physician to be recognized by FMC for exemplifying the organization’s mission, vision and values and working in … [Read more...] about Matthew Dunn Named FMC 2014 Physician of the Year
NAIPTA’s $2.8M Grant Funding Facility Expansion
With the receipt of a $2.8 million grant, NAIPTA has secured all of the necessary funding for a facility expansion project that will accommodate future growth as ridership and demand for transit services in Flagstaff increases. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced this week … [Read more...] about NAIPTA’s $2.8M Grant Funding Facility Expansion
Navajo Nation Gaming Supports Navajo Agriculture
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is partnering with the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, (NAPI) to expand offerings to customers at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, Fire Rock Navajo Casino and Northern Edge Navajo Casino. The partnership allows local Navajo farmers to provide key … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Gaming Supports Navajo Agriculture
Pro Runners Racing for Sponsorships
When Ben Rosario sees the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project, he sees no reason why that success cannot be replicated in Flagstaff. Individual endurance athletes have long sought out the mountain town for training purposes, going back at least as far as Jim Ryun preparing for the 1968 … [Read more...] about Pro Runners Racing for Sponsorships
Hungry Bears Benefitting from Policy
The zero-waste-to-landfill policy at Flagstaff Family Food Center, Food Bank and Kitchen is a win-win for food donors, the environment and the animals at Bearizona Wildlife Park. The local food center that collects food and redistributes the goods to local families, individuals and community … [Read more...] about Hungry Bears Benefitting from Policy