Each day Dr. Robert Wolyn has been checking the weather in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on his iPhone. It’s already raining and the temperatures are dropping rapidly. Then he looks around at the weather in Flagstaff where it is sunny with mild temperatures and he smiles. Wolyn is glad to be in … [Read more...] about Heart Doctor Appreciating Local Lifestyle
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Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Getting New Director
Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, located in the world renowned Red Rock Country, today announced the appointment of Ginni Selle as the director of the resort’s signature spa. The spa at Hilton Sedona boasts 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space including treatment rooms and a fitness area … [Read more...] about Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Getting New Director
Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
John VanLandingham has been involved with Flagstaff's downtown for nearly two decades. The co-owner of the Old Town Shops was active during the special improvement district (SID) of the 1990s. That effort, which was paid for by a tax of property owners in the area, is credited for revitalizing … [Read more...] about Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
Customers Seeking Relief From Bank Fees
As news of new and steeper banking fees has swept the nation, so has speculation that there will be a mass exodus to credit unions, which, because of their unique missions, are more likely to hold off on such charges. So far, the movement of customers from banks to credit unions in Northern … [Read more...] about Customers Seeking Relief From Bank Fees
Southwest Windpower Opening Office Near Denver
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading manufacturer of distributed generation wind turbines, announced today the opening of an additional location in Broomfield, Colo., outside of Denver. The Flagstaff, Ariz.-based company is opening the additional facility to focus on development of a wind … [Read more...] about Southwest Windpower Opening Office Near Denver
Partnering for Watchable Wildlife
One of the great advantages of living in Northern Arizona is the chance to see all sorts of wildlife. Now, knowing where you’ll have the best chance to do that in the Flagstaff area should soon be easier. Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is developing a new Watchable Wildlife program for the … [Read more...] about Partnering for Watchable Wildlife
Good Business Plan Includes Preparing For Disaster
One quarter of all businesses that close because of a disaster never reopen, according to the Institute of Business and Home Safety. Statistics like this demonstrate the importance for business owners to evaluate their potential risk of damage and take steps to lessen that risk ahead of … [Read more...] about Good Business Plan Includes Preparing For Disaster
Unique Downtown Transportation Model
“We saw it in July when we were in Wisconsin. Our jaws just dropped and I asked my husband, ‘What IS that thing?’” said Heidi Mierendorf of Flagstaff. “That thing” turned out to be the Milwaukee Pedal Pub – part bicycle and part truck-sized party-shack that carried revelers around town. Brett … [Read more...] about Unique Downtown Transportation Model
Poor Henry’s Founders Return to Salon
After a brief reprieve in the Trinity mountains of California, Diana Owens and her daughter, Leah McCabe have re-purchased Poor Henry’s Salon and redefined their services now offering precision hair styling, hair color, facials and Brazilian hair removal for body and eyebrow reshaping. “The … [Read more...] about Poor Henry’s Founders Return to Salon
Evaluating the Swiss Connection on Northern AZ
Small town values and “standing firm” may be at the heart of doing business in Snowflake and other Mountain towns. But understanding the impact of financial and monetary decisions half a world away from Arizona is increasingly important, too. The ongoing debt crisis in Europe and the ripple effects … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Swiss Connection on Northern AZ