Between bouts of laughter and the swish of snow tubes cruising down powder-packed slopes, comments such as “best day ever” can be heard at Flagstaff Snow Park. On the hills at Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff Snow Park is in its fifth season of winter fun, with snowmaking, food trucks, fire pits and a … [Read more...] about Making a Business of Snow Play
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Runner Keeping Business Career on Track
As a Northern Arizona University student athlete, Canadian-born Krista Stepa spent much of her collegiate career competing. Whether running for the university’s track and cross country programs or presenting business development plans she devised while participating in the BizBlock program at the … [Read more...] about Runner Keeping Business Career on Track
On the Grid – College Graduate’s First Job
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NAU Business Dean—Out in the Country
Mom was worried … very worried. When Tracy (my wife) and I bought our little ranchette, my mother exclaimed, “What? Are you sure? You’re a city boy!” Mom had a point. In my younger days, I did enough manual work to last me a lifetime; by the time I left college, I was over manual labor. When we … [Read more...] about NAU Business Dean—Out in the Country
Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
While the term “win-win” may seem a bit passé these days, here is a situation in which it applies perfectly. At Northern Arizona University, two classes are offered that help businesses with very effective marketing plans for free and help students take what they have learned from their marketing … [Read more...] about Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
Unfollow (an odd word to anyone not familiar with social networks) means to no longer be notified of someone’s status updates. Recently, I seem to be on a bit of an “unfollow” tear on Facebook. Essentially, unfollowing someone is a kinder, gentler version of unfriending (another new word) someone. … [Read more...] about NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
Leading NAU’s Business College During All Seasons
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been facing a number of challenges, both personally and professionally. These challenges led to much reflection about how to deal with times of difficulty. It comes to no surprise for regular readers, but I have some thoughts on the topic. Not surprisingly, my favorite … [Read more...] about Leading NAU’s Business College During All Seasons
Dear Graduate: A Message from NAU’s Business College Dean
It’s graduation time again, which often leads me to ponder what I wish I’d known when I graduated so long ago. This month’s column is a letter to graduates sharing some thoughts that might help them on their journey through life. Dear Graduate, Graduation is an exciting time for you, your … [Read more...] about Dear Graduate: A Message from NAU’s Business College Dean
New BizJack Publication Highlights Student-Oriented Business Stories
The colors are familiar: the ultramarine blue and olive-grove green that are found in the logo for Northern Arizona University. The two colors and the NAU logo are some of the elements that create the design of a new publication, BizJack News, debuting in this November issue of Flagstaff Business … [Read more...] about New BizJack Publication Highlights Student-Oriented Business Stories
New Alliance Bank to Serve Region’s Growing Business
Alliance Bank of Arizona, the state’s largest locally-owned and headquartered bank, is announcing the grand opening of its new Flagstaff banking center at 501 E. Butler Avenue in Aspen Place at The Sawmill. The finished building was designed by one of the state’s leading firms, DAVIS Architects, … [Read more...] about New Alliance Bank to Serve Region’s Growing Business