It is a common dilemma pet owners face: What to do with their animals when they travel. Vacations, family emergencies and other circumstances mean not only separation between animal and owner but a disruption in their daily routine. One solution more than 30 million pet-owners choose annually is … [Read more...] about Pet Owners Quality Care for Beloved Animals
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Credit Card Costs
Most consumers choose their credit and debit cards for a reason. Some offer free airline miles, other cards add a percentage to a child’s college account or even have cash refunds. But few consumers know why the businesses they frequent accept, or don’t accept, certain credit and debit cards, what … [Read more...] about Credit Card Costs
Telemedicine Expanding in Northern Arizona
Telemedicine, the use of telecommunication to provide healthcare at a distance, is one of the fastest growing areas of medicine in the country, and Arizona is a leader in the nation for the number and variety of national awards for telemedicine programs. Changing economic incentives for care value, … [Read more...] about Telemedicine Expanding in Northern Arizona
Tax Deductions for Insurance Premiums
If you are self-employed and paying for medical, dental or long-term care insurance, the CPAs at HintonBurdick want to remind you about a special tax deduction for some insurance premiums paid for you, your spouse, and your dependents. According to Mark Frost, partner with HintonBurdick, “For … [Read more...] about Tax Deductions for Insurance Premiums
SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
Today, Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), released the following statement in response to the May employment data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues … [Read more...] about SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
Streaming–A Game Changer
With the popularity of new technologies like e-readers and smartphones, streaming and downloading entertainment is becoming quite common. As a result, retail entertainment businesses in Flagstaff are making some adjustments. Rock-It-Man Rock-It-Man music storeowner Ben Gersten claims the … [Read more...] about Streaming–A Game Changer
Downtown Shop Offering Local History
Jeffrey Bonner says he has a lot of fun teaching today’s high-tech kids how to use the old-fashioned bottle opener affixed to the wall of his store. “We had to teach about 500 kids how to use it. I enjoy teaching them. They think it’s crazy. They get a big kick out of it. They want to do it … [Read more...] about Downtown Shop Offering Local History
Verizon Naming New President of SW Region
Verizon Wireless has named Andrés Irlando president of its Southwest Region, replacing Brian Danfield who has been named vice president, sales operations in the company’s national headquarters in Basking Ridge, NJ. As regional president, Irlando is based in Chandler, Ariz. and is … [Read more...] about Verizon Naming New President of SW Region
Strengthening Education for Economic Development in Flagstaff
Arizona is currently working on improving its education system in order to attract more businesses to the state and retain existing ones. Making the state more business friendly is a collaborative effort between the government, school districts, and families. Craig Barrett, former CEO of Intel … [Read more...] about Strengthening Education for Economic Development in Flagstaff
Navajo Nation Implementing 4G Network
On a weekday morning, 32-year-old Nelson Cody types on his laptop at the chapter house in Leupp, Arizona. A chapter house is a community meeting hall on the Navajo Nation. It's also where many Navajos living on the reservation must go to get online. "I come here two to ten … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Implementing 4G Network