Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), America’s #1 small business lender, today announced it is the #1 Small Business Administration (SBA) 7 (a) lender in Arizona in amount of dollars loaned for the fifth consecutive year. Wells Fargo originated $84.2 million dollars in financing to Arizona … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo #1 SBA Lender in Arizona
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Snowbowl Upgrades to Benefit Skiers and the Economy
As construction on upgrades continue at Arizona Snowbowl in preparation for the upcoming season, many people have been curious about what is underway on the mountain. In this Flagstaff Business News exclusive, the resort's general manager, J.R. Murray, shared his enthusiasm about the improvements, … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Upgrades to Benefit Skiers and the Economy
Arizona’s Hunting Season Creating Economic Influx
Web Exclusive: Flagstaff Business News interview with Chris Williams. Hunting season is underway in Northern Arizona. FBN had the opportunity to speak with Chris Williams, owner of Trapper's Den in Lakeside. He's lived in the area for about 30 years, working in the taxidermy trade since before … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hunting Season Creating Economic Influx
Flooring Business Serving Flagstaff
Canyon Carpet One on Butler Avenue in Flagstaff is a full service flooring store. With 20 years of experience in the flooring industry, Canyon Carpet One also does business as Canyon Carpet Cleaners, Inc. and Canyon Flooring. Owners Ted and Trish Meredith say their business is unique because they … [Read more...] about Flooring Business Serving Flagstaff
Maintaining Internet Security at the Office
When Internet safety matters at local businesses, Internet Technology teams are the first stop: they can work diligently to maintain server-wide protections like firewalls and virus detection programs. Those technologies can go a long way. They block spyware and intercept emails with links that, … [Read more...] about Maintaining Internet Security at the Office
SCA Promoting Global Handwashing Day
Flagstaff and Bellemont-based SCA is weighing in on this weekend's Global Handwashing Day. SCA, a global hygiene company and makers of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, took a close look at North American consumer and U.S. college student hand hygiene habits in a new … [Read more...] about SCA Promoting Global Handwashing Day
September Strong Month for Real Estate
The inventory of available Flagstaff homes for sale plunged over 10% from the first of September to the first of October. It’s not uncommon for listing counts to drop after Labor Day. In Flagstaff, with numbers of homes for sale already low, buyers in the lower price ranges are … [Read more...] about September Strong Month for Real Estate
Remaining Confident through Market Turbulence
A volatile and unpredictable stock market has brought renewed attention to the likelihood of the United States economic recovery. A combination of the European sovereign debt crisis, S&P’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating to AA+ and the U.S. Congressional Budget Office’s mid-year projection … [Read more...] about Remaining Confident through Market Turbulence
Purina Unveiling Solar Array in Flagstaff
Flagstaff's Nestlé Purina PetCare facility unveiled a 427 kilowatt solar array today, atop the Eastside manufacturing facility. Plant Manager Bill Calloway tells Flagstaff Business News the solar photovoltaic electric system is the largest project of its kind to be installed in a private … [Read more...] about Purina Unveiling Solar Array in Flagstaff
Exporting Key to Region’s Economic Improvement
One way to strengthen Northern Arizona's economy is to look to international markets. That's where Export University comes in. Held last month in Flagstaff, Export University was a day-long training with government and industry extolling the benefits of international expansion. It's like learning … [Read more...] about Exporting Key to Region’s Economic Improvement