As the national worker shortage is mirrored in Arizona, many employers are wondering how they can attract good people. Charn McAllister, a management professor at Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, says the pandemic … [Read More...] about Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
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‘Homegrown’ Wind, Solar Energy Project Approved on Babbitt Ranches
Praising Babbitt Ranches for the way the family business manages its operations and citing the Babbitt family’s long-running reputation for land stewardship and conservation practices, the Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a wind and solar project on Babbitt Ranches about 30 miles north of Flagstaff. The action allows NextEra Energy Resources to […]
Babbitt Ranches Forges Ahead with Clēnera and SRP on Solar Project
CO Bar Solar is gaining energy with the recent purchase power agreement between renewable resources developer Clēnera, owned by Enlight Renewable Energy, and Arizona utility company Salt River Project (SRP). “Where we are today, as we embark on renewable energy endeavors, is truly inspirational for the Babbitt family,” said Babbitt Ranches President and General Manager […]
Called to the Stage
Stage actress Robyn Allen has spent more than 30 years in the entertainment industry, but says she had to overcome her shyness to perform. “I was always very shy,” she said, “but if I had written a poem, I would just stand up and recite it in front of my relatives. I think that’s how […]
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Changes Ahead for Flagstaff Dispensary
The menu summons visions of tantalizing treats: Banana Hammock, French Cookies, White Dream, Caramel Nips, Jilly Bean, Charged Blackberry Gummies, Bubba Cheese and Dragon Fruit. No, this is not a restaurant menu, but rather, a tiny portion of a very comprehensive list of products offered for sale at Noble Herb, formerly Greenhouse of Flagstaff, a […]
Study Promotes Flagstaff Among Top Cities for Restaurant Workers
The Flagstaff metropolitan area ranks second for U.S. metros that provide restaurant workers with the best opportunity for healthy wages, an abundance of jobs and a more affordable cost of living, according to a recent study by moveBuddha.com. The study ranks all U.S. metros to find the best conditions for working in a restaurant as […]
Northern Arizona Business News Vodcast About to Launch
Business news seekers soon will be able to watch a fresh new program designed specifically for Northern Arizona, created to inform, engage and inspire. Zonie Living: Business, Adventure and Leadership is a television show or vodcast (video podcast) that will expand on Flagstaff Business News feature stories and take viewers right to the scene, whether […]
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Record Setting Summer Real Estate Market Turns to Fall Without Cooling
In these unprecedented times, the real estate market in Flagstaff is at an all-time high from just about every metric we can measure. The 2021 summer season was sizzling, with the average price per square foot of a single-family (detached) home crossing the threshold from $292 per square foot to $307 per square foot from […]
Discussing Two Herpes Viruses
There are those who do not believe herpes viruses are still around. Yes! Herpes is around and just as contagious today as it ever was. HSVI & HSVII: The two viruses are not as simplistic as their names suggests. There is a lot of misinformation out there about these two viruses, so let’s explore the […]
Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Flagstaff City Council had an infrastructure retreat on Sept. 30, which had some very important projects needing to be addressed, particularly around stormwater, wastewater, bike/ped and public safety. We have faced a lot over the summer and are working hard to prepare for winter on these fronts. The catastrophic flooding we faced this year needs […]
Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
If you are an employer in Northern Arizona that pays for a portion of your employees’ health insurance premiums, you should learn about the major changes that are now happening. No longer will you be limited to the ho-hum plans that about four different carriers offer — where they tell you what you can have […]
When Practice is Fun
Marksmanship is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, your accuracy, speed and familiarity will diminish. The solution is simple: practice, practice, practice. While it may be difficult to get excited about doing dry fire drills at home, there is an alternative that is both fun and allows you to practice unique skills. Competitive shooting […]
