What are Northern Arizonans Predicting for 2012?
January always brings customary predictions for what the New Year will hold. While some laugh at Doomsday prophesies based on Mayan calendars, others are concerned about the election year, the economy or business opportunities. One thing is for sure, 2012 offers an abundance of events ripe for prognostication. Flagstaff Business News asked Northern Arizonans what >> Read More…
IRS Electronic Filing Underway
The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 electronic tax return filing season today with a reminder to taxpayers that e-file remains the best way to get fast refunds and ensure accurate tax returns. IRS e-file has surpassed the milestone of 1 billion returns processed. The electronic transmission system revolutionized the way the IRS processes tax >> Read More…
Congrats Athena Award Winner
At today’s Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Lucinda Andreani was named as this year’s Athena winner. The young professional winner is Rachel Edelstein Wheeler. Today’s awards were announced at the High Country Conference Center. Lucinda Andreani. After a career that included key management roles at large energy corporations and starting her own consulting firm, Lucinda Andreani >> Read More…
TCI Naming New Partner
TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. has named Mickey Abeshaus a partner. Mickey Abeshaus, M.D. has been with TCI Wealth Advisors since 2009. Abeshaus, who manages the Flagstaff office, joined TCI after a 17-year career as an orthopaedic surgeon. TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an independent, fee-only wealth advisory firm headquartered in Tucson, Ariz. With offices in >> Read More…
Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Today, Arizonans and Americans commemorate the life and legacy of one of our nation’s most pivotal and influential civil rights champions, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “In a 1957 address to a Montgomery, Alabama, crowd, Dr. King proclaimed – ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?’ On this >> Read More…
Improving Quality of Life for Region’s Youth
It’s common knowledge that Flagstaff is an incredible place to raise children, but now, it is official. “Recently, we applied for a ‘100 Best Communities for Youth’ award and were honored that Flagstaff was chosen as one of the 100 recipients,” said Ruth Ellen Suding. “This award, bestowed in October, was offered by the ING >> Read More…
AZ Energy Audit Program Extended
APS and SRP have extended their offer to save Arizona residents money by offering an energy audit for only $99 (regularly $299) through 2012. This offer is available to all APS and SRP customers statewide. “Energy efficiency upgrades are so affordable right now with the current offers going on,” said Scottsdale resident Brian Carpenter, >> Read More…
Tip-A-Cop Special Olympics Fundraiser a Success
Staff members from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department and Grand Canyon National Park Service send their appreciation to the many community members that made the recent Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Taverna Greek Grill a huge success. The event occurred on January 9, 2012 and over $1,400 was raised for Arizona Special Olympics. This >> Read More…
Mixed Reactions to Ban on New Uranium Mining
Conservation groups are applauding the Obama administration’s final decision this week, protecting 1 million acres of public land around Grand Canyon National Park from new uranium mining. Today’s Interior Department “record of decision” establishes a 20-year ban on new uranium mining and mining of current claims without valid permits across 1 million acres (more than 1,500 >> Read More…
Southwest Windpower Hiring Mayor Presler
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading producer of small-scale wind generators for electricity generation announced today that it has hired Flagstaff Mayor Sara Presler as General Counsel. “As we grow through the development of business alliances and international expansion we now have sufficient needs for legal support to justify bringing much of our legal work >> Read More…
