The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau’s reimaged marketing campaign and redesigned website, which was launched in June 2013, has received multiple tourism and marketing industry awards this year. Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Office of Tourism honored statewide tourism leaders at … [Read more...] about CVB Marketing Campaign Receives Awards
Terms and Documents for Planning Your Estate
Fences make good neighbors. They keep the peace and promote harmony. They clearly delineate the boundary and give each side a clear indication of their property rights. No, this isn’t an article about real property boundaries (important, but for another day). Instead, this is an article about … [Read more...] about Terms and Documents for Planning Your Estate
Buying Hearing Aids
Choosing a hearing aid and the person to fit and adjust the hearing aids can be a difficult decision. In the state of Arizona, there are two licensed professionals who can sell and fit hearing aids: a hearing aid dispenser and a dispensing audiologist. A hearing aid dispenser will often say that … [Read more...] about Buying Hearing Aids
Green Building Makeovers
When others recommended framing over vintage plaster ceilings, Jay Reitz chose to save and restore them. When 24-inch crown molding was discovered after removing timeworn drop ceilings, the contractor suggested to the owner that the charming architectural features be implemented into the design of … [Read more...] about Green Building Makeovers
Gear Walking Through the Door
The tiny items are lined up neatly on mini-clothes hangers: A turquoise snowsuit and a ballerina-pink parka with twinkly purple stars, both sized for 18-months, and a pair of black MacGear shorts with nifty net side pockets, as well as a flesh-colored leotard, both child’s size 6. Welcome to the … [Read more...] about Gear Walking Through the Door
Failure IS an option
I teach a first-year seminar on self-leadership. One of my favorite topics is dealing with failure. My main message is that failure is an event, not a permanent condition. I illustrate this point with a C.S. Lewis quote, “Failures are finger-posts on the road to achievement.” Many of us take the … [Read more...] about Failure IS an option
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NAU’s domestic violence expert is in demand during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with speaking engagements throughout the United States and Canada. Neil Websdale said October is an important time of year to raise public awareness about domestic violence issues, something he works on throughout … [Read more...] about October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Navajo Nation Expands Gaming Board
Derrick Watchman, CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is pleased to announce an expanded board of directors was selected and approved to oversee Navajo Gaming. The new, larger board elected Martha L. King as Chairperson by unanimous vote. “The depth of experience … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Expands Gaming Board
Flagstaff 40 Urges Yes Vote for Education
The Flagstaff 40 urges all voters to vote YES for FUSD Override, Question 1 on the ballot. The Override will continue an existing tax that enables FUSD to maintain all-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes, reading and math interventions, arts and other essential programs. Because it is a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff 40 Urges Yes Vote for Education
If You Get the Job, You Win
Getting a job in the old days really was easier. First, there were more jobs, and fewer people applying for them. Many jobs could be had by walking in the front door and asking if they were looking to hire. Or, (at least in movies) you could grab the “Now Hiring” sign in the window, hand it to the … [Read more...] about If You Get the Job, You Win
