High school students as entrepreneurs; is that possible? Maybe a lot of people don't think so, but when you talk with anyone who is involved in the YES (Young Entrepreneurial Scholars) program sponsored by NACET and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, you get a whole different picture. This … [Read more...] about Cultivating Young Entrepreneurs
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FMC Ranked Among Top AZ Hospitals
Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) once again is among Arizona’s Best Hospitals, according to U.S. News and World Report. The publication ranks FMC eighth in Arizona hospitals and a best hospital regional hospital in Northern Arizona. FMC is the only hospital north of the greater Phoenix area to make … [Read more...] about FMC Ranked Among Top AZ Hospitals
Da Vinci Realty Adding Residential
The owners of Flagstaff's da Vinci Realty are announcing the addition of a residential division to the list of commercial services offered in Arizona. The recent expansion will allow da Vinci to meet additional needs of customers. For the past decade, da Vinci's Leslie Belsanti has been … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Realty Adding Residential
REI’s Next Outfitted Adventure is Flagstaff
Spring 2014 is the target date of the opening of outdoor outfitter REI in Flagstaff. The 23,550-square-foot store will be at Aspen Place at the Sawmill at the corner of Lone Tree Road and Butler Avenue. This location puts the store near downtown Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University. “The … [Read more...] about REI’s Next Outfitted Adventure is Flagstaff
Local Health Care Providers Embracing Change
Health care providers are changing the way they do business in Northern Arizona to meet laws requiring that all medical records are available electronically. Congress passed the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Pathway for Meaningful Use, which included requirements and incentives … [Read more...] about Local Health Care Providers Embracing Change
SomeBurros Celebrating Flagstaff Location
Someburros owner Tim Vasquez and General Manager Johnny Beerling welcomed more than 200 guests during the Flagstaff restaurant's grand opening day at Aspen Place Saturday, June 8. With the help of Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours and Councilmember Karla Brewster, Someburros opened its doors with a … [Read more...] about SomeBurros Celebrating Flagstaff Location
Employees Rewarded for Healthy Choice
Rather than focusing on treating illnesses, the healthcare industry is shifting more toward prevention and wellness and rewarding employees who participate in such programs. Starting next year, the healthcare reform law allows employers to reward employees who participate in workplace wellness … [Read more...] about Employees Rewarded for Healthy Choice
Savoring the Sweet Life
If life is a bowl of cherries, Blake and Jennifer Rolley’s is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. Since meeting on a blind date, the couple has been on a sugar high – raising a family, being involved in the Flagstaff community and engaging in a number of business endeavors, most … [Read more...] about Savoring the Sweet Life
Desperately Seeking Less Stress
10 Least Stressful Jobs of 2013 Feeling stressed out? You are not alone. According to data in the 2013 Work Stress Survey conducted by Harris Interactive, Americans are more stressed out than ever. The survey of employed adults found that 83 percent are stressed by at least one thing at … [Read more...] about Desperately Seeking Less Stress
Management Shakeup in Airline Merger
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