Volunteers at the Sedona Community Food Bank are gearing up for the holidays. They need cash to buy turkeys for Thanksgiving and hams for Christmas. For these two dinners, a bag of all the trimmings will be included, so they are needed as well. Eddie Passov, executive director of the food bank, … [Read more...] about Eddie Passov is Planning Holiday Family Feasts for Hundreds
2014 City Manager’s Employee Excellence Awards
The employees of the City of Flagstaff strive to provide excellent customer service in every program and service we provide to each other and to our community. While customer service is expected of each of us, there are some employees that go beyond our expectations and achieve the extraordinary … [Read more...] about 2014 City Manager’s Employee Excellence Awards
In Perfect Harmony
A suitable symbol for the synchronicity of happy and unifying elements for the future of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra in its 65th season were the two black grand pianos played by Northern Arizona University faculty members Rita Borden and Janice ChenJu Chiang, whose sparkling performances during … [Read more...] about In Perfect Harmony
Souvenirs Tell a Story
Kristen Swanson, Ph.D., a professor of Strategic Communication at Northern Arizona University has been researching tourism retailing and souvenirs for the past 20 years. Her research helps Northern Arizona businesses tap into over the more than $2 billion that is spent on retail items by visitors to … [Read more...] about Souvenirs Tell a Story
New BizJack Publication Highlights Student-Oriented Business Stories
The colors are familiar: the ultramarine blue and olive-grove green that are found in the logo for Northern Arizona University. The two colors and the NAU logo are some of the elements that create the design of a new publication, BizJack News, debuting in this November issue of Flagstaff Business … [Read more...] about New BizJack Publication Highlights Student-Oriented Business Stories
Babbitt Ranches Welcomes Black-Footed Ferret Back to Grasslands
They sound like chipmunks or cactus wrens, but the rapid fire chattering of black-footed ferrets hasn’t been heard naturally on Arizona grasslands since 1931. Some call the reintroduction of 26 ferrets to the Babbitt Ranches’ Espee Ranch on Oct. 1 “personal” and “magical.” Some call it a “milestone” … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Welcomes Black-Footed Ferret Back to Grasslands
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Sets Highest Residential Sale Ever in Northern Arizona
For Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, their 10-year anniversary is not the only thing worth celebrating this year. The company now takes pride in setting the highest residential sale ever recorded in Northern Arizona. Realtor Ed Pennington was already named the number one realtor in the … [Read more...] about Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Sets Highest Residential Sale Ever in Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Healthcare to Acquire Summit Surgery Center in Flagstaff
As Northern Arizona Healthcare strives to improve the health of the population it serves, new partnerships and collaborations continue to form. The NAH Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday, Nov. 15, to strengthen its relationship with orthopedic surgeons in the region and create a … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare to Acquire Summit Surgery Center in Flagstaff
County Begins Revisions of Sign and Lighting Codes
The Coconino County Community Development Department is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to sign and lighting codes as it updates the County’s zoning ordinances. “The County’s zoning ordinances haven’t received a comprehensive update since 1981, although many amendments have … [Read more...] about County Begins Revisions of Sign and Lighting Codes
NAU Conference: Economy Still Sluggish, Some Positive Signs
In Flagstaff, the housing market is recovering, retail sales continue to improve and Northern Arizona University’s enrollment is increasing – all signs of a growing economy. But nationally, many had hoped the situation would be stronger by now. Northern Arizona University economist Ron Gunderson, … [Read more...] about NAU Conference: Economy Still Sluggish, Some Positive Signs
