Paul Lancaster joins Flagstaff Business News as an account executive. Many people know him from his time at KZGL, The Eagle, where he worked tirelessly to serve the community. Paul has also worked at other radio stations in Flagstaff and in Tucson and Los Angeles. His unique background in … [Read more...] about Paul Lancaster Joins Flagstaff Business News
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NAU Students Follow Their Hearts to Restaurant Ownership
She’s clearly a young woman on a mission: “I want 15 stores by the time I’m 30,” said restaurant owner and Northern Arizona University (NAU) junior, Chelsea Hulina. How can she pull off school and work? “Time management is key. I outsource responsibilities to … [Read more...] about NAU Students Follow Their Hearts to Restaurant Ownership
Businesses Weigh In on Snowmaking
It is high time to get snowmaking underway at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. That’s the opinion of 20-year Flagstaff resident, Allan Wolfenberger. As manager for Flagstaff Quickstop, he sells supplies to customers on their way to the slopes. “I think that snowmaking would make local … [Read more...] about Businesses Weigh In on Snowmaking
Beer Lovers Choose Cans and Keep Microbreweries Hopping
The original concept about beers in cans was ‘cheap, watered-down rice beer,’ right?” said Grand Canyon Brewing Company owner John Peasley, smiling in his Williams, Ariz. brewery. “Colorado beer manufacturer Oskar Blues turned that around; those guys only … [Read more...] about Beer Lovers Choose Cans and Keep Microbreweries Hopping
Rural Williams May See Renewable Energy Project
Plans for a wind farm near Williams are moving forward with an agreement between NextEra Energy Resources and Arizona Public Service. “We signed a long-term power purchase lease with NextEra Energy Resources on July 22,” said Steve Gotfried, spokesman for Arizona Public … [Read more...] about Rural Williams May See Renewable Energy Project
Flagstaff Businessman Faces Tough Decisions on the Campaign Trail
Running for public office is more than a full-time job, so how do candidates manage that, plus their businesses, plus their families and personal lives? It’s not easy, and often they are forced to make difficult business decisions as a result. Paul Gosar, a dentist and … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Businessman Faces Tough Decisions on the Campaign Trail
Foreclosure Intervention Options for Troubled Borrowers
When President Barack Obama announced help for struggling homeowners in April 2009, millions of homeowners facing foreclosure or payment resets breathed a collective sigh of relief. What most of them didn’t expect was how much time, effort and paperwork would be involved, and how difficult it … [Read more...] about Foreclosure Intervention Options for Troubled Borrowers
Recovering From Tornado Damage
The Bellemont business severely affected by tornadoes is working on repairs and supporting families whose homes were also damaged. On Wednesday, several tornadoes touched down in Bellemont just west of Flagstaff, overturning railway cars and semi-trucks, and tearing off portions of … [Read more...] about Recovering From Tornado Damage
Reviving Flagstaff Properties
By April Laliberte. I stand with Jeff Maurer inside of the building affectionately known as “The Pike” in southside Flagstaff, sipping a hot Americano. We discuss the original floorboards and exposed beams in the ceiling with enthusiasm. This building has a history of being a … [Read more...] about Reviving Flagstaff Properties
Book Stores Bracing For Industry Changes
The community is eagerly awaiting the reopening of Bookman’s after the roof collapsed from heavy snow in January, destroying most of its inventory. “We are steadily at work,” reported the manager, Andrew Shkolnik, who said the popular store and … [Read more...] about Book Stores Bracing For Industry Changes