Arizona's U.S. Senator John McCain released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Cliff agreement that passed in the Senate 89 to 8 early yesterday. “Despite my disappointment with many aspects of this agreement, I cannot in good conscience stand by and watch taxes go up on all … [Read more...] about McCain Commenting on Fiscal Cliff Agreement
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Arizona Posting Impressive Job Gains
Arizona’s economy appears to be gaining momentum, the best gift of all for the people of our state this holiday season. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer says she is pleased to see Arizona's unemployment rate fall to 7.8%, after the best November job gain since 2005. “There are so many … [Read more...] about Arizona Posting Impressive Job Gains
Investment by Shopping Local
'Tis the season for shopping, and according to the National Retail Association, over 247 million shoppers visited stores and websites over the four-day Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Moran Henn, development and programs director of Friends of Flagstaff's Future, (F 3) is hoping that some of the … [Read more...] about Investment by Shopping Local
Gore Recognized for Treatment Device
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) for the new large diameter 35 mm trunk-ipsilateral leg and 36 mm aortic extender components of the GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis. The new components provide physicians with a proven and durable endovascular … [Read more...] about Gore Recognized for Treatment Device
Promoting Business and Helping Others
As the song silver bells rings through the air it is once again time for the annual Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. This year, The Salvation Army is providing two opportunities for you to greatly impact the community while promoting your business. Without even spending a cent, you can have a sign … [Read more...] about Promoting Business and Helping Others
What Euro Crisis?
The couple on the patio of Palmenhaus, a popular café in the Burggarten in Vienna, is clearly enjoying the unseasonal September sun. They are young, happy, and pregnant. “The baby is due in November,” the wife said to an American reporter at the next table. The husband and wife (they declined to … [Read more...] about What Euro Crisis?
Gov. Deciding Key Component of Obamacare
Many individuals still wonder how healthcare reform will affect them personally. If the legislation remains, Health Benefit Exchanges (called HBEs or Exchanges) will be organizations with the most direct contact with many middle- and low-income consumers, as well as small business owners. Under … [Read more...] about Gov. Deciding Key Component of Obamacare
Google Grant to Transform Building
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
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