The usual lineup of cars at the main entrance to the Grand Canyon is now replaced with rows of orange traffic cones and a large sign that reads, “The Grand Canyon is Closed.” With the cessation of services during the COVID-19 crisis, school closures and the inevitable unemployment, agencies and … [Read more...] about Quiet Canyon
Investing in the Character of Flagstaff
Flagstaff business owner Julie Sullivan Brace shudders at the sight of Flagstaff’s eerily quiet downtown. “It’s like a little ghost town and I really do have such concern about what the new business landscape is going to look like after the COVID-19 shutdown.” Sullivan Brace is the owner and … [Read more...] about Investing in the Character of Flagstaff
Mask Maker
Amy Peterson-Millis, RN PPACU, works in the recovery room at Flagstaff Medical Center. This is where patients wake up after being intubated for surgery. They are often coughing. “This puts us at a high risk for droplet transmission,” she explained. Her co-worker Jamie Reisner, RN, BSN, CCRN, is … [Read more...] about Mask Maker
Businesswoman Goes Virtual with Entrepreneurship Talks
Local entrepreneur, author and speaker Lori Anna Harrison is sharing her secret to success on a global scale. Originally planning to travel the world and deliver her program in person, Harrison has adapted her presentation to an online format amidst travel and health concerns surrounding the global … [Read more...] about Businesswoman Goes Virtual with Entrepreneurship Talks
NAU on the Front Lines of Coronavirus Response
In the past months, Northern Arizona University’s leadership has focused its efforts on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our Lumberjack and surrounding communities. COVID-19, its far-reaching impacts, and our preparation and response, have been our utmost priority. NAU has worked … [Read more...] about NAU on the Front Lines of Coronavirus Response
TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
A novel combination of atovaquone, a drug used to treat malaria and azithromycin, an antibiotic effective against a variety of bacterial infections, is being tested in clinical trials to treat moderately to severely sick COVID-19 patients at three HonorHealth hospitals in Scottsdale and … [Read more...] about TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
Starting Today, Billions in Relief Funds Headed to Tribes Impacted by Coronavirus
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) issued the following statement Tuesday after the Treasury Department and Interior Department announced they would begin disbursing $4.8 billion in coronavirus relief funds to tribal nations across the U.S. “I went to the mat for Arizona’s native communities … [Read more...] about Starting Today, Billions in Relief Funds Headed to Tribes Impacted by Coronavirus
Picture Perfect Pitch
Moonshot at NACET, which for 20 years has used in-person mentoring, pitch contests and conferences to inspire and mentor budding entrepreneurs in Flagstaff and beyond, is now pivoting to provide that guidance and support in the era of social distancing. The non-profit is launching Mission Control … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect Pitch
Governor Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists
Following continued positive data trends, Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next steps Arizona will take to gradually reenergize the economy. The Governor issued an Executive Order allowing cosmetologists and barber shops to resume appointment-based services this Friday, May 8 and restaurants … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists
Sinema Announces $7.2 Million to Help Flagstaff Transit Authority During COVID-19
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today announced over $7.2 million in CARES Act funding for the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority to help sustain operating expenses for public transit in the Flagstaff area during the coronavirus pandemic. “Today’s funding … [Read more...] about Sinema Announces $7.2 Million to Help Flagstaff Transit Authority During COVID-19