The United States is experiencing an epidemic of obesity. Two thirds of American adults are either overweight or obese, and this epidemic also affects children. One third of all children ages two to 19 are overweight or obese. The risk of developing obesity-related diseases such as diabetes … [Read more...] about Preventing Weight Gain in Children
Business Calendar
Meet With Supervisor
Apr 5 7-8:30 a.m. at the White Dove Coffee Shop on East Seventh Ave. District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta and County Manager Steve Peru will provide the coffee; you bring questions and concerns. No appointment necessary. … [Read more...] about Meet With Supervisor
Flag Leadership’s Gun Legislation Panel
Mar 31. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Flagstaff City Hall. The Flagstaff Leadership Program Alumni Committee is hosting a panel discussion on gun legislation in Arizona. Community members are invited as well as Flagstaff Leadership Program alumni and members of the 2012 class. Panelists include: Brent … [Read more...] about Flag Leadership’s Gun Legislation Panel
FBN Writer Wins Another Award
The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) today announced that Stacey Wittig of Flagstaff, AZ won a bronze award in the 2010 annual awards competition in the “Byline Travel Column – Less than 250,000 Circulation” category. The competition, now in its 19th year, honors the “best of … [Read more...] about FBN Writer Wins Another Award
School Funding Discussion
Mar. 31 Coconino Center for the Arts 6:30-8:00 p.m. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty is presenting a community discussion on the state’s fiscal crisis and its impact on local schools. The meeting will feature Dr. Chuck Essigs of the Arizona Association of School Business … [Read more...] about School Funding Discussion
NACET Nominated for Business Incubation Association Award
The Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) is being considered as the Dinah Adkins Technology Business Incubator of the Year. The award is part of the international organization called the National Business Incubation Association. Other programs being recognized include … [Read more...] about NACET Nominated for Business Incubation Association Award
Bearizona Welcomes First Cub
Bearizona is proud to announce the arrival of the first cub ever to be born at Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williams, AZ. He was named "Doc" in honor of Doc Casey, CEO Sean Casey’s father. "Doc" was born in the middle of January (as was Sean’s dad) and removed from the den on February 28, 2011. He … [Read more...] about Bearizona Welcomes First Cub
FMC’s Free Diabetes Screening
Mar 22 Flagstaff Aquaplex 3-6p.m. In an effort to educate the community about the symptoms and risks associated with diabetes, Flagstaff Medical Center, North Country HealthCare, Northern Arizona University, Native Americans for Community Action, City of Flagstaff and the Coconino County … [Read more...] about FMC’s Free Diabetes Screening
SBE Comments on Latest Employment Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), issued the following statement on the February jobs data: "Finally, we have a month in which all of the major jobs numbers moved in a positive direction. The payroll survey showed employment … [Read more...] about SBE Comments on Latest Employment Numbers
Learn to Laser Focus
Mar 24 at NACET. 11-1:30 This no cost lunchtime seminar will discuss why clarity, purpose and focus bring energy, velocity and speed into your business. Participants will be introduce to practices that infuse these qualities into business strategies and daily activities. The … [Read more...] about Learn to Laser Focus