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Author Archive | Jesse Horn

Student Debt as the New Mortgage Crisis?

By Jesse Horn on February 19, 2013 in Local News

For millions of Americans, the door to employment has been opened by college degrees, many of which have been financed by student loans. But these are now the largest form of unsecured household debt in our country. When the subprime mortgage crisis sent the economy into a downward spiral, the national focus was aimed at […]

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Forest Restoration Creating 1,000 Jobs

By Jesse Horn on December 26, 2012 in Local News

The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) is currently the nation’s largest collaborative effort designed to restore ecosystems in United States forests. The four National Forests involved with this project, Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves and Tonto, are poised to see a significant change potentially affecting more than just the environment. It is also anticipated to have a […]

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Economy Could See Boost from Potash Mining

By Jesse Horn on March 21, 2012 in Local News

During the 1960s and 1970s, two companies called Arkla Exploration and the Duval Corporation explored Northern Arizona for potash in the Holbrook Basin by drilling over 100 holes. The Holbrook Salt Basin is a project area that rests approximately seven miles east of Holbrook, Arizona. A report was released with compelling evidence that the location […]

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FBN SPOTLIGHT

September 30, 2020

Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director

Lesley Jenkins, regional director for the Desert Southwest Chapter - Alzheimer’s Association, has a daunting task ahead. It involves creating more awareness and more support groups for what is becoming the most insidious illness attacking Arizonans – dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the state. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause – 60 to 80% – of all dementia cases. “Arizona leads the nation as the state with the highest growth rate of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jenkins. “Right now, more than 150,000 people 65 and older have been diagnosed. That number is expected to increase by as much as 33% in the next five years.” Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s victims are women. Jenkins, who accepted the regional director job in February 2019, said the past 10 months have been especially difficult for her and her staff of two. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially stopped face-to-face meetings and training sessions scheduled from her office at 3111 Clearwater Dr.

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September 30, 2020

Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many of our lives upside down and has created unique challenges to raising a family. With many libraries closed and story times canceled, my partner and I have sought strategies to support our young child’s development while creating opportunities to share joy and love during an overwhelming time.

September 30, 2020

Identifying Resources for Small Businesses

In a time of business uncertainty, of waning government stimulus packages and a resurgence of positive COVID-19 cases, it is good to know what resources are still out there to help restore consumer confidence and stabilize struggling businesses. First, let’s start with what we know to be true based on the direct feedback from businesses throughout Coconino County.

September 30, 2020

Defining ‘Conscious Capitalism’

Most people know about “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) or have heard of a business being a “good corporate citizen” by supporting non-profits or encouraging their workers to volunteer in the community. Less known is the more recent movement called “conscious capitalism.

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