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Business Students at Upcoming Research Symposium

April 20, 2011 By Brandy White

Over the past few semesters, Northern Arizona University (NAU) senior Tereas Bermensolo-Cutler has been working on not one, but two research projects – projects she has been preparing for presentation at this month’s NAU Undergraduate Symposium. Bermensolo-Cutler is analyzing the organizational structure of a global-financial services firm (Lehman Brothers) to see if its makeup played a role in bankrupting the company. In addition, she will be taking part in a group presentation. Last fall, … [Read more...] about Business Students at Upcoming Research Symposium

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: Business, community, Cutler, economy, green bay packers, hospitality students, northern arizona university, showcase, supreme court opinions, undergraduate symposium

NAU Graduates Pay High Price to Stay in Flag

February 24, 2011 By Brandy White

For most college students, graduation day brings a sigh of relief. After years of late night study sessions, assignment deadlines and challenging professors, graduation day means freedom from classrooms and the start of the next chapter of their lives. Or does it? For some recent graduates, uncertainties still remain. For example, where will they get their first job? Will it mean relocation to another city, or possibly even another state? While various factors like employment … [Read more...] about NAU Graduates Pay High Price to Stay in Flag

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: assignment deadlines, civil engineering degree, employment, graduation day, NACE, northern arizona university, percent, recent graduates, University, WIB

Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends

February 22, 2011 By Brandy White

According to CareerCast.com and the 2011 Jobs Rated Report, the title of America’s Best Job goes to Software Engineer. This continues to be on trend with previous years where the majority of professions ranked among the best required expertise in the fields of math, science or technology. However, this year’s top pick is the result of two emerging technological industries, web applications and cloud computing (location-independent computing). Since software engineers are involved in the … [Read more...] about Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: best worst jobs, computer, computer operating systems, core criteria, Jobs, john hyde, software, technology, technology graduates, work

Businesswoman Helping Non Profits Throughout State

January 30, 2011 By Brandy White

Flagstaff has a secret weapon in the extremely accomplished Alice Ferris. In the year 2000, Alice gave birth to her son, Matthew, and since staying at home full-time was not what she bargained for, with Matthew in tow, she created her own consulting firm. Passion is what she is all about. No matter what she does, and she does it all, she does it wholeheartedly. Alice is the creator of GoalBusters, LLC, a consulting firm established in 2001 (originally as Ferris Consulting) that provides … [Read more...] about Businesswoman Helping Non Profits Throughout State

Filed Under: Community Profile Tagged With: association of fundraising professionals, association of fundraising professionals afp, birth, community, consulting, education endowment fund, firm, native american organizations, public broadcasting stations, son

Businessman Paying Close Attention to Customer Service

December 6, 2010 By Brandy White

  Nearly 34 years ago, at the request of his father and with some borrowed tools in hand, Loren Vickers installed his first set of garage doors. “I think it took me two days and I made about 50 bucks for the two days of work,” said Loren. Shortly after that fateful experience, Loren says he realized there was a growing need for garage door installation in Northern Arizona. So in 1976, the locally-born Vickers set up his first shop in a 10-foot by 20-foot rental storage unit. … [Read more...] about Businessman Paying Close Attention to Customer Service

Filed Under: Business, Community Profile Tagged With: Customer, east flagstaff, foot, garage, garage door installation, northern arizona university, rental storage, Service, small construction, work

Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law

September 17, 2010 By Brandy White

  When Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070 – legislation designed to give the state tools to reduce illegal immigration – outcry, and threats by several cities to boycott Arizona, followed.   SB1070, also known as Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, makes the failure to carry immigration documents a state crime and gives the police broad power to detain anyone suspected of being an illegal immigrant. When police have stopped someone for unlawful activity … [Read more...] about Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law

Filed Under: Sedona, Tourism Tagged With: AzHLA, CEO AZ Hotel and Lodging Association, Debbie Johnson, Heather Ainardi, Jennifer Wesselhoff, Monica Gomez, SB1070, sedona chamber of commerce

Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism

September 11, 2010 By Brandy White

With cooler temperatures on the rise and the departure of the Arizona Cardinals, Flagstaff’s busiest season for tourists may be slowing. However, Flagstaff may have fared better than most cities statewide when it comes to this year’s tourism season. According to Heather Ainardi, director of the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), “For the first time since January 2008, Flagstaff is reporting three consecutive months of positive increases in hotel occupancy rates. Amid statewide … [Read more...] about Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism

Filed Under: Business, Sedona, Tourism Tagged With: Brandy White, Flagstaff FVB, Heather Ainardi, Jacki Lenners, Jennifer Wesselhoff, sedona chamber of commerce

Arizona Cardinals Boosting Flagstaff Economy

August 15, 2010 By Brandy White

  With the ink still drying on a recently renewed three-year contract between the Arizona Cardinals and Northern Arizona University (NAU) to host the team’s annual training camp, many Flagstaff hotels, restaurants and businesses are prepping for the red, white and black clad fans. Although training camp didn’t officially begin until Friday, July 30, many local hotels and businesses are projecting optimism when it comes to the number of visitors Flagstaff will see and the … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals Boosting Flagstaff Economy

Filed Under: Business, Tourism Tagged With: Brandy's, Cardinal's Camp, Fairfield Inn Flagstaff, Flagstaff Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Fred Reese, Granny's Closet, La Fonda, Little America Hotel, Mark Price, Martin Zanzucchi, Sally Zanzucchi, Salsa Brava

New Flagstaff Business Employing Unique Approaches to Help Recovering Addicts

June 12, 2010 By Brandy White

What do Tai Chi, meditation, rafting down the Colorado River and hiking in the red rocks of Sedona all have in common? If you guessed the ultimate vacation package, guess again. These activities are part of the program offered at a new 12-step recovery center, Back 2 Basics, recently opened in Flagstaff. This new sober-living community intends to take rehabilitation services a step further by providing a unique twist on conventional methods. “We are not what would be considered the traditional … [Read more...] about New Flagstaff Business Employing Unique Approaches to Help Recovering Addicts

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: Adam McLean, Back 2 Basics Addictions Treatment, Back 2 Basics Center for Addictions, Flagstaff Treatment Center, Melody Hicks, Roy DuPrez, substance abuse

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