With the New Year upon us, resolutions abound. Topping the list each year is often a health, fitness or weight-loss related goal. For many, meeting this goal means signing up at a gym come January, the busiest month for fitness clubs. Gym memberships have been consistently growing over the past … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Keeping it Fresh
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Group Aiming to Strengthen AZ Workforce
As we enter a new year, Arizona’s labor force and economy faces its steepest competition not only from international rivals who have been the recipients of the outsourcing trend of the last decade, but also from domestic large and mid-sized metropolitan areas that are using economic incentives and … [Read more...] about Group Aiming to Strengthen AZ Workforce
NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Craig Van Slyke, associate dean for Academic Programs at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, has been selected as the dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University, effective July 1. Van Slyke said NAU's focus on increasing access to … [Read more...] about NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Old Town Shops Joining Forces with CCNAH
The Old Town Shops, located in downtown Flagstaff, presented the Cancer Centers of Northern ArizonaHealthcare – Flagstaff with a check for more than $1,800. P.J. Chilcottage and Mix on the Square donated a portion of their sale proceeds from October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, … [Read more...] about Old Town Shops Joining Forces with CCNAH
Arizonans Concerned About Tusayan Developments
For years, Flagstaff and Williams have billed themselves as the gateways to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon – the conduits through which tourists must stop, rest, eat and, most importantly for local businesses, spend money. However, as the tiny town of Tusayan gears up for a big residential and … [Read more...] about Arizonans Concerned About Tusayan Developments
Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments
This week SBE Council issued "Top Policy Highlights and Lowlights for Small Business in 2011," a list of significant policy developments this past year for the nation's small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan said the list includes a range of issues … [Read more...] about Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments
A New Way to Experience Acupuncture In Flagstaff
It’s time to welcome a new addition to Flagstaff’s small business community. A recent arrival from California, Allison Howard is a licensed acupuncturist whose experience encompasses both alternative and more traditional approaches to chronic pain and women’s health issues. She has an orthopedic … [Read more...] about A New Way to Experience Acupuncture In Flagstaff
PT Groups Uniting To Form National Coalition
A group of physical therapy businesses joined forces to form an industry advocacy group, The Physical Therapy Business Alliance (PTBA). The national alliance is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and includes some of the most respected physical therapists in the world. The primary goal of the … [Read more...] about PT Groups Uniting To Form National Coalition
Flagstaff Ale Trail Kicking Off
The Flagstaff Ale Trail, a walking tour of craft breweries, debuts this week. Participants join the Ale Trail by purchasing a souvenir passport and unique silicone beer pint atFlagstaffAleTrail.com and then start their self-guided tour of downtown breweries at either Lumberyard Brewing Company or … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ale Trail Kicking Off
Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs
While it is the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service, the federal agency continues to lose money. Next month, the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission plans to review 3,653 post offices for possible closure. Those potential closures could significantly change postal service in the United … [Read more...] about Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs