Flagstaff Arts Council announces the hiring of a new Artistic Director, Erin Joyce, from Flagstaff, Arizona. Ms. Joyce is as an independent curator, developing exhibitions in New York, Texas, California, and London, with an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Northern Arizona, You are on Indian … [Read more...] about Coconino Center for the Arts Announces New Artistic Director
Girls 4 Good Volunteering as Friends
Almost 15 children are in the Flagstaff Family Food Center’s reading room on a Wednesday night. Hannah and Maia Mahanti, twin sisters and juniors at BASIS High School, both encourage kids like six-year-old Levi to pick out a book and read it with them. Afterward, Levi gets a sticker and chooses a … [Read more...] about Girls 4 Good Volunteering as Friends
Flagstaff: A Community of Encouragement
That’s a great idea! I bet you can do it. That’s brilliant! You are amazing! Let’s put that into action! These are just some of the words of encouragement that you would hear if you took your market of ideas and moved on them. Encouragement plays an enormous part in doing business; not a singular … [Read more...] about Flagstaff: A Community of Encouragement
Preparing for Annual Enrollment-Group, Medicare, Individual Plans
While many people think of fall as the beginning of school, preparation for the upcoming holiday season or even ski season, those of us in the insurance business see this time of the year as the beginning of enrollment season. A large percentage of employers have typically renewed their group … [Read more...] about Preparing for Annual Enrollment-Group, Medicare, Individual Plans
Livable Wage, Economic Reality
Proponents of increasing the minimum wage generally argue that it will improve the standard of living for low-income earners. However, numerous studies, including one completed by the Congressional Budget Office, which provides nonpartisan analysis for the United States Congress, have shown that … [Read more...] about Livable Wage, Economic Reality
Do I Really Need a Business Plan?
Someone emailed me at Thomas.tpaul@gmail.com several weeks ago and asked if he really needed to have a business plan for his start-up. It was interesting timing because I was working on one of my classes for the fall semester at Northern Arizona University called BizBlock. In BizBlock, we challenge … [Read more...] about Do I Really Need a Business Plan?
What Goes Into Producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil
During the past few months, I have had the pleasure of sharing information regarding the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegars. Since olives are a fruit, the time that olives are harvested and the methods of harvesting and storage determine the ultimate quality of the … [Read more...] about What Goes Into Producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Symphony Opens with Acclaimed Violinist
The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (FSO) opens its 66th season with the music of Beethoven and Brahms and guest artist Rachel Barton Pine. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 25, at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium on the Northern Arizona University campus. The Orchestra will … [Read more...] about Symphony Opens with Acclaimed Violinist
Oak Creek Watershed Council Supporting Growers
Sharing in the state of Arizona just got a little easier, for manure anyway. The Oak Creek Watershed Council launched its free web-based Manure Share Program on September 14. The online module allows any resident of Arizona the opportunity to share or find free manure across the state. Participants … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Watershed Council Supporting Growers
Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Have you ever seen what the inside of a throat looks like, or heard an unborn baby’s heartbeat? Now is your chance: Mark your calendars for Flagstaff Medical Center’s Fantastic Voyage from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. This free event, designed for school-age children, will feature displays … [Read more...] about Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26