Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Commerce Authority are celebrating a major announcement that Apple has chosen Mesa, Arizona as the location of its newest U.S. manufacturing facility. This will create at least 700 quality jobs in the first year and generate significant capital investment. The … [Read more...] about State Welcoming Apple and 700 Jobs
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Flagstaff Ranking High for Job Seekers
While Arizona was hit hard by the recession, the Grand Canyon State is on the rise. Over the next five years, Arizona is expected to have 3 percent job growth – the fastest growth rate in the nation – and 3.6 percent growth in household income, the second-highest in the nation. NerdWallet crunched … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ranking High for Job Seekers
Ghosts Can Be Good For Business
Someone once said, “During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I’m a little more open-minded.” Flagstaff has its share of ghosts, especially at three of its historic buildings. Since October is the month reserved for ghosts and hauntings, we take a look at some of the unearthly … [Read more...] about Ghosts Can Be Good For Business
Trudging the Economic Recovery Road
As the federal government shutdown continues to affect many Northern Arizonans, economists are mixed on the effects of the shutdown on the post-recession recovery. When Ryan Nichols donned a cap and gown in 2009, he joined the masses of fellow graduates looking for jobs in a dismal economy. He … [Read more...] about Trudging the Economic Recovery Road
Summit Center Hiring Director of Marketing
The Summit Center is pleased to announce Carrie Heinonen has recently joined the organization as Director of Marketing and Community Relations. The Summit Center is home to Summit Surgery and Recovery Care Center, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) and DeRosa Physical Therapy. Heinonen has more … [Read more...] about Summit Center Hiring Director of Marketing
Ghost Stories and Other Haunting Memories Wanted
Whether it’s the wedding couple dressed in 1920s elegance that roams the hallways and sits gently on the edge of a guest’s bed, or the shadowy apparition that appears in photographs, or even the dark, angry presence that lingers in the basement, these spirits seem to remain inside the Weatherford … [Read more...] about Ghost Stories and Other Haunting Memories Wanted
Collaboration for Better Health
Summit Fitness Mountain Heart Wellness is collaborating with the Northern Arizona Wellness Collaborative (NAWC), the largest network of specialty and primary care providers, to promote health and wellness in Northern Arizona. NAWC currently includes board certified specialists in interventional … [Read more...] about Collaboration for Better Health
Mountain Sports Supporting FBO
Downtown Flagstaff's Mountain Sports is supporting Flagstaff Biking Organization this month. For every pair of Patagonia Footwear purchased in the store through October 18, Mountain Sports will donate $20 to the Flagstaff Biking Organization. Plus, customers will receive a 1% for the Planet The … [Read more...] about Mountain Sports Supporting FBO
Business Exec Bringing Experience to Classroom
Two moments of clarity may not tell the story a lifetime of success, but they do go far to explain why Paul Thomas is teaching Management 101 at Northern Arizona University. His students, hopefully, are paying close attention. At one end of the timeline, more than 30 years ago, Thomas is a … [Read more...] about Business Exec Bringing Experience to Classroom
Twin Arrows Receiving Another Accolade
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is honored to announce its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located 20 minutes east of Flagstaff, Ariz. was recognized as the top Native American Casino Facility in the nation at this week’s G2E (Global Gaming Expo) Conference. The Friedmutter Group of Las … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Receiving Another Accolade