The new American Airlines will install five US Airways executives into the lead team, led by President Scott Kirby. Three members of the American Airlines’ parent corporation AMR will remain on the new executive board following the proposed merger. US Airways CEO Doug Parker will retain his … [Read more...] about Management Shakeup in Airline Merger
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Amy Kerr Leading Nestle Purina
After 36 years with Nestle Purina Pet Care Co., the last 17 with the Purina plant in Flagstaff, Bill Calloway has retired, leaving some big shoes to fill both in the plant and in the Flagstaff community. This might be a bit intimidating for some, but not so for the new plant manager, Amy Kerr. "Bill … [Read more...] about Amy Kerr Leading Nestle Purina
Brandy’s Restaurant Celebrating 20 Years
A Flagstaff institution is recognizing a major landmark this summer. Come to a Thank You Flagstaff 20th Anniversary Celebration at Brandy’s Restaurant & Bakery from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at 1500 E. Cedar Ave in Flagstaff. A pancake-eating contest, yo-yo demos, face … [Read more...] about Brandy’s Restaurant Celebrating 20 Years
Supported By a Cloud
Bill Unkovich predicts that in less than a decade, everyone will store their personal and business information off-site in a cloud. But thankfully, Flagstaff and the rest of Northern Arizona won’t have to wait that long. The reason is that CenturyLink is in the process of rolling out savvisdirect to … [Read more...] about Supported By a Cloud
Flagstaff Liquor Store Celebrating 20 Years
Express Liquors celebrates 20 years in business next month on N. Highway 89 in Flagstaff. Owner Jim Shaff opened the liquor store on June 3, 1993. Express Liquors operates one of two local drive thru liquor windows in Flagstaff, offering a wide variety of liquor, beer and beverages from the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Liquor Store Celebrating 20 Years
McCain Calling for End of Tobacco Subsidy
U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today delivered the following remarks introducing the Feinstein-McCain Tobacco Amendment #923 that would eliminate taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance for tobacco: “Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to call up Feinstein-McCain Amendment #923 and make … [Read more...] about McCain Calling for End of Tobacco Subsidy
NAU Grads and Brothers Creating Successes
Kit Brennan gets a call from the school principal; her two sons are in trouble for sticking a classmates head in the snow. Her youngest, Mike, claims the kid had thrown snowballs at his older brother, Brian, for the entire year, and this was their revenge. Mike and Brian Konefal have always had … [Read more...] about NAU Grads and Brothers Creating Successes
Casino Resort Opens Memorial Weekend
Twin Arrows Casino Resort to Boost Local Economy with 800 Full-Time Jobs Combining rich Navajo tradition with state-of-the art luxurious resort accommodations and fine dining, the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE),is celebrating the grand opening of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort on May … [Read more...] about Casino Resort Opens Memorial Weekend
Arizona Ranking High for Business
Governor Jan Brewer is celebrating news that Arizona has been ranked the 6th-best state in the nation in which to do business. That’s according to the 2013 report from Chief Executive Magazine, which surveyed more than 700 CEOs nationwide. Arizona’s ranking reflects a four-spot climb from last … [Read more...] about Arizona Ranking High for Business
The Business of Play
When professionals take off their stethoscopes and strap on their helmets, assess the waves rather than the real estate market or assemble their wet bags instead of airplane engines, they are getting fit for business. Whether you are a doctor, appraiser or rocket scientist, serious business … [Read more...] about The Business of Play