“January is one of the most beautiful times of year in Sedona and to complement the winter season we’ve got six of this generations most brilliant artists performing in a variety of community service programs – all leading up to the Friday and Sunday concerts hosted at the Hilton Sedona Resort & … [Read more...] about Sedona Winter MusicFest Inaugural Season
Goodwill of Northern Arizona Making Strides
Along with community partners, Goodwill of Northern Arizona says they are addressing the region’s economic and workforce development challenges. With two recent grant awards totaling $11,000 from the Flagstaff Community Foundation, $65,000 from the Chase Philanthropy Foundation and … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Northern Arizona Making Strides
Healthy Holiday Eating
Following healthy eating habits during the holidays can make a difference. Research has shown the average person gains only one pound over the holidays. However, that pound may carry over to the New Year and beyond, and the extra weight can contribute to long-term health problems such as diabetes … [Read more...] about Healthy Holiday Eating
Making Sense of the World
Let’s start this month’s column with a quick quiz. What do management guru Peter Drucker, ancient Roman orator and philosopher Cicero and the founder of the Jesuit order, Ignatius of Loyola, have in common? All were big believers in the power of self-reflection. Drucker said, “Follow effective … [Read more...] about Making Sense of the World
Wallick and Volk Helping Poore Clinic
The Wallick & Volk Mortgage Flagstaff Branch is helping the Poore Medical Clinic provide health care to Northern Arizona’s low-income, uninsured population. The company presented a $5,000 check to support the non-profit clinic’s efforts in November. “Our office recognizes the significant need … [Read more...] about Wallick and Volk Helping Poore Clinic
Thousands Expected For Pine Cone Drop
The seeds of one of Flagstaff’s established holiday-time community traditions can be found in a legacy. Sam Green and Henry Taylor took over The Weatherford Hotel not only to preserve it and return it to viability but also to honor its namesake, a relatively unheralded figure of Flagstaff’s early … [Read more...] about Thousands Expected For Pine Cone Drop
McCain Praising Canyon’s Quieter Plane Incentives
U.S. Senator John McCain is applauding new incentives for use of quieter technology of air tour aircraft at Grand Canyon National Park. “I applaud the Park Service for creating this new initiative to encourage the use of quiet-technology aircraft at Grand Canyon National Park. This is the first … [Read more...] about McCain Praising Canyon’s Quieter Plane Incentives
2014 Economic Forecasting in Prescott
The Prescott Chamber’s Annual Meeting will once again feature keynote speaker Elliott Pollack, noted state economist, with his economic forecast for 2014. "Elliott spoke at our annual meeting last February and our members enjoyed his talk,” said Prescott Chamber of Commerce CEO David Maurer. “We … [Read more...] about 2014 Economic Forecasting in Prescott
A Very Merry Christmas in Yarnell
Some residents of Yarnell, which was devastated earlier this year by the deathly fire through the area, are in their rebuilt homes in time for the holidays. Some certificates of occupancy are expected today, allowing homeowners to move in to the homes. Steve and Debi Keehner shared the … [Read more...] about A Very Merry Christmas in Yarnell
Quality Connections Employing Disabled
Quality Connections is gearing up for growth in revenue, but perhaps more significantly, in employing and training more disabled and disadvantaged workers. The non-profit organization has been awarded a new half-million dollar contract to refill recycled printer toner cartridges and supply them … [Read more...] about Quality Connections Employing Disabled