We’ve all seen those commercials with the disclaimer telling you to check with your doctor to make sure your heart is healthy enough for physical activity. My advice this month is to check with your tax preparer to make sure your tax planning is healthy enough for any life moves you might make. Most … [Read more...] about Are You Healthy Enough?
Understanding the Power of Laws that Regulate Cities
Hello Flagstaff! As I write this, we’re getting close to the end of the state legislature session. The big story right now is education funding (which I support 100 percent; my mom was a school teacher and I taught GED/ABE/ESOL through the FUSD for five years), but I want to take a moment to … [Read more...] about Understanding the Power of Laws that Regulate Cities
Spending Grows an Economy
What grows an economy? Consumer spending. That’s why consumer spending is 70 percent of the Gross Domestic Product – the indicator for national economic growth. When there is plenty of spending, the economy grows, providing more people with more money to spend on the efforts of more people. This … [Read more...] about Spending Grows an Economy
Heal the Heel: Options for Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Nearly eight out of 10 Americans have experienced significant foot pain at some point; one out of five report suffering from foot pain daily; half of all adults say foot pain has restricted their activities such as walking, exercising or even just standing; and those who suffer from chronic foot … [Read more...] about Heal the Heel: Options for Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Army Veteran Sharing His Love of Doughnuts with Flagstaff
Some things in life are irresistible. Take the doughnut, for example. A visit to Fractured Prune Doughnuts on East Piccadilly Road in Flagstaff’s Aspen Place will confirm this friendly addiction. Inside the kitchen area, colorful rows of toppings and glazes are at the ready to adorn hot, … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Sharing His Love of Doughnuts with Flagstaff
Examining the Big Trend in Small Homes
Some believe bigger is better. You must have more: a bigger house, newer car, more stuff. Can’t afford it? Just put it on your credit card. This has become a societal mantra. However, there seems to be a shift in the wind. Millennials are entering the workforce with high levels of student debt, … [Read more...] about Examining the Big Trend in Small Homes
Learning about Leadership from Stoics and Animals
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., has high standards. He strives for excellence in leadership and life. And wants to help others get there, too. “You can’t be a truly excellent, ethical leader without being an excellent, ethical person,” he says. “Work on making yourself an excellent person first.” His … [Read more...] about Learning about Leadership from Stoics and Animals
Social Media Experts Promote Video Marketing
One, one thousand… two, one thousand… three, one thousand: Time’s up. If you have not bonded with your audience in the first three seconds of social media viewing, you regrettably may have surrendered your immediate advantage to sway consumers’ hearts and minds. Local marketing experts recommend … [Read more...] about Social Media Experts Promote Video Marketing
Creating the Environment to Deliver Healthcare Excellence
Florence Spyrow’s career has taken her from intensive care to extensive management. As the new interim president and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Spyrow is the first woman to head up NAH, one of Northern Arizona’s anchor organizations and top employers. NAH is the administrative and … [Read more...] about Creating the Environment to Deliver Healthcare Excellence
Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Sedona Chef Lisa Dahl, owner and executive chef of Dahl Restaurant Group, is expanding her restaurant concepts with the debut of a “couture-burger lounge,” Butterfly Burger, and a second location for her fast-casual, wood-fired pizzeria, Pisa Lisa. Both restaurants will be located in the Village of … [Read more...] about Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants