John VanLandingham has been involved with Flagstaff's downtown for nearly two decades. The co-owner of the Old Town Shops was active during the special improvement district (SID) of the 1990s. That effort, which was paid for by a tax of property owners in the area, is credited for revitalizing … [Read more...] about Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Local merchants are joining merchants across the country in today's Cyber Monday promotions. Many are optimistic that shoppers will look for online deals today. Retailers like licensed massage therapist Amy Horn, are offering sales online. Horn says this is her only sale of the year, with … [Read more...] about Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One … [Read more...] about Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff-based Motor Excellence is announcing the layoffs of 16 employees so the company can better focus on getting its products to market. President Jon Mrkonich tells Flagstaff Business News, the company hopes to have its electric bike motors on the road in 2012. Motor Excellence is also … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: 'How do I start my own business?' And 'How do people end up as entrepreneurs?' The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
Flagstaff Business News caught up with a unique Northern Arizona business owner: Bret Sarnquist of Big Ring Bakery. He is a gluten-free baker, who uses high quality ingredients in his baked goods. While Sarnquist has a large and loyal customer base in communities throughout the region, he … [Read more...] about
FIBA Networking Event
Dec. 15 The Annual Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance Holiday Showcase will be held at the Green Room. The event is free to FIBA members and the public. Additional information is available at flagstaffiba.com … [Read more...] about FIBA Networking Event
Social Media Integration
Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m. Most of us know that being on FaceBook and Twitter is a key part of marketing our businesses and organizations. It's become something that more and more people believe you have to do to be successful. This lecture is all about learning to integrate all of the social media … [Read more...] about Social Media Integration
Arizona’s Hunting Industry Remaining Strong
As Arizonans and visitors from other places flock to the Northern Arizona forests for hunting, local coffers around the state are enjoying the benefits. Flagstaff-based Tom Britt, who retired from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as regional supervisor, now represents an organization called … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hunting Industry Remaining Strong
Hunting in the Aftermath of the State’s Largest Wildfire
When Sonny Tapia first went into the forest after the Wallow Fire, the devastation brought tears to his eyes. The lifelong resident of eastern Arizona feels as comfortable in the surrounding wilderness as he does in his living room. "Seeing the places I grew up camping as a kid, the beauty was just … [Read more...] about Hunting in the Aftermath of the State’s Largest Wildfire