The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today, on the main stage at its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, a $3 million grant from Google that will catalyze the transformation of the building materials industry and accelerate the creation of healthier indoor … [Read more...] about Google Grant to Transform Building
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Businesses Pinning it Down
Since Pinterest launched in September 2010, it has gained over 11 million followers and is currently the fastest growing social networking site. With more visitors than LinkedIn and Google +, some business owners are taking notice. Pinterest is a virtual pin board of images. Users can “pin” … [Read more...] about Businesses Pinning it Down
EPA Guidelines Creating Controversy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced new regulations to limit hazardous emissions at three of Arizona’s coal plants near Cholla, St. Johns and Willcox in an effort to reduce regional haze, visibility problems in the national parks and possible negative health effects. Some … [Read more...] about EPA Guidelines Creating Controversy
FMC HVC Welcoming Heart Rhythm Specialist
Northern Arizona residents now have access to a cardiac electrophysiologist at The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA). Lynn Otto, M.D., is the newest physician to join HVCNA. As a board certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Dr. Otto specializes in the electrical … [Read more...] about FMC HVC Welcoming Heart Rhythm Specialist
Water Festival Making a Splash
I believe water will be the defining crisis of our century. - Alexandra Cousteau, keynote speaker for the Flagstaff Festival of Science Over 500 fourth graders, 23 NAU future teachers and many representatives from the City of Flagstaff, Willow Bend and other departments from NAU heard the … [Read more...] about Water Festival Making a Splash
Good Visibility Important for Halloween Safety
These safety tips are offered by Barnett Dulaney Perkins Eye Center. On Halloween, an assortment of ballerinas, clowns, ghosts, and other goblins will have their eyes on just one thing—candy. Roaming dimly lit neighborhoods is part of the fun for children in pursuit of treats, but it can also be … [Read more...] about Good Visibility Important for Halloween Safety
Advertising Agency Expanding in Flagstaff
Out The Window Advertising is pleased to announce it has once again expanded its staff to support its increasing client list. The Flagstaff-based creative marketing business recently welcomed three new employees and two new clients as part of their ongoing growth in 2012. The company recently … [Read more...] about Advertising Agency Expanding in Flagstaff
Brewing Sign Code Controversy
According to the International Sign Association (ISA), signage is the least expensive and most effective form of advertising. Signs can account for 50 percent of a business’s customers. “I was so surprised to get so much response from the signs, compared to other advertising I’ve done,” … [Read more...] about Brewing Sign Code Controversy
Celebrating High Altitude Training
Robin Lyon is busy preparing for this month’s Half Ironman World Championships in Las Vegas. She made the cut after placing first overall in the 28th Annual Mountain Man Olympic Distance Triathlon. The event was held on the last day of the Summer Olympic Games, where conversations about training in … [Read more...] about Celebrating High Altitude Training
Making a Business Online
Several years ago, a friend told Dan Gitomer that a person could make a living selling things on eBay. He remembers thinking the notion was pretty funny. “I laughed because he is always doing schemes all the time,” Gitomer said. Now, more than a decade later, he has learned his friend was … [Read more...] about Making a Business Online
