On Saturday, June 12 at 6 a.m., the City of Cottonwood will be hosting their 28th Annual Vintage Run (formerly known as the Brian Mickelsen Marathon, in honor of one of Cottonwood’s previous city managers). After being canceled in 2020 due to … [Read More...] about Cottonwood Hosts 28th Annual Vintage Run Through The Heart of Arizona’s Wine Country on June 12
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Governor Ducey Signs Historic Tribal-State Gaming Compact Amendment
Governor Doug Ducey today signed historic legislation and an amended tribal-state gaming compact that will modernize gaming in Arizona and provide millions of dollars in revenue for critical state needs. As representatives from the Arizona Legislature and 18 Tribal Nations looked on, Governor Ducey marked the culmination of a multi-year effort to modernize an industry that […]
The Navajo & Hopi Families Relief Fund implements Clean Hands Project
The Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is helping to decrease the further spread of COVID-19 by implementing a Clean Hands Project to distribute hand washing stations to families on the Navajo and Hopi Nations that don’t have access to indoor plumbing or running water. “In the Navajo Nation, 30 percent of homes lack indoor […]
Sinema Boosting Rural Arizona Jobs, Electric and Broadband Services
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema reintroduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill with Republican Senator John Hoeven (N.D.) that boosts jobs and expands electricity and broadband access across rural Arizona by allowing rural Arizona electric and telecommunications co-ops to adjust Rural Utilities Service loans. “Allowing rural utility providers to refinance Rural Utilities Service loans helps create jobs and ensures rural Arizona communities can continue accessing electric and broadband services during the coronavirus pandemic” said […]
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Dara Wong Encourages a Shift in the Dining Experience
No fooling, April 1 marked a big day for Shift Restaurant: its fifth anniversary. Conveying a different approach to the “normal” dining experience, Shift’s pastry chef and owner Dara Wong says her mission is to shift her patrons’ palates by offering a small-plates-style restaurant with bold flavors, a locally-driven menu and artfully composed presentations. Born […]
Intel’s $20 Billion Expansion to Create Thousands of High-Tech Jobs
As Intel announced the substantial expansion of its Arizona-based manufacturing capacity with a $20 billion investment, Governor Doug Ducey applauded this action as the largest private sector investment in state history. The expansion will see the construction of two new semiconductor fabrication facilities, or fabs, which will produce advanced semiconductor chips used in modern electronics. […]
Plan Your Exit Row Strategy
If we ever fly together, you may notice that I’m often seated in the exit row. If not, I’m assessing just who is and judging whether those individuals are the jump-into-action types, capable of figuring out the door and strong enough to get it out of the way. If you happen to be in that […]
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Valuing People at Coconino Community College
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families hard – emotionally and economically – locally and beyond. Many hard-working people in Coconino County and across the nation are scraping by, sometimes with more than one job. Many others are out of work or working in jobs that aren’t making ends meet. We are all dreaming about a […]
LED Light Therapy Can Reduce Acne, Wrinkles, Discoloration
LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy has an established history of skin uses. The Navy SEALs began using it in the 1990s to help heal wounds quickly and to help regenerate damaged muscle tissues. There are different frequencies, or wavelengths, used with LED light treatment. LED therapy (primarily red light therapy) has been researched for different […]
Attracting Businesses to Flagstaff
Jack Fitchett is the new business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff. We recently sat down with him to learn more about his job. What is the role of the business attraction manager? As business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff, it is my job to help high-quality employers choose Flagstaff as their […]
Obtaining the Maximum Benefits from the Employee Retention Credit
2020 was a year of both great challenges and opportunities. If your business was somehow tied to tourism and travel, as so many are in the Flagstaff area, you are to be congratulated for surviving these last 12 months. On the other hand, some businesses, e.g., homebuilding and real estate sales, probably had a great […]
Tackling Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus. The perceived sound can vary among individuals, with ringing, hissing crickets and cicadas being the most common. It can also vary in intensity, duration and rate of occurrence. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% of adults. It is a complicated condition that requires proper […]
