The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families hard – emotionally and economically – locally and beyond. Many hard-working people in Coconino County and across the nation are scraping by, sometimes with more than one job. Many others are out of work or working in jobs that aren’t making ends meet. We are … [Read more...] about Valuing People at Coconino Community College
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LED Light Therapy Can Reduce Acne, Wrinkles, Discoloration
LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy has an established history of skin uses. The Navy SEALs began using it in the 1990s to help heal wounds quickly and to help regenerate damaged muscle tissues. There are different frequencies, or wavelengths, used with LED light treatment. LED therapy … [Read more...] about LED Light Therapy Can Reduce Acne, Wrinkles, Discoloration
Attracting Businesses to Flagstaff
Jack Fitchett is the new business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff. We recently sat down with him to learn more about his job. What is the role of the business attraction manager? As business attraction manager for the City of Flagstaff, it is my job to help high-quality employers … [Read more...] about Attracting Businesses to Flagstaff
Obtaining the Maximum Benefits from the Employee Retention Credit
2020 was a year of both great challenges and opportunities. If your business was somehow tied to tourism and travel, as so many are in the Flagstaff area, you are to be congratulated for surviving these last 12 months. On the other hand, some businesses, e.g., homebuilding and real estate sales, … [Read more...] about Obtaining the Maximum Benefits from the Employee Retention Credit
Tackling Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus. The perceived sound can vary among individuals, with ringing, hissing crickets and cicadas being the most common. It can also vary in intensity, duration and rate of occurrence. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% of adults. … [Read more...] about Tackling Tinnitus
Ways to Stay Moving With Your Dog
As hard as it may be to believe we are already in the fourth month of 2021, did you know that April is National Active Dog month? If you ever needed an excuse to get creative with ways to keep your dog (and yourself) moving, now is the time! I’m going to share with you some of the fun ways I’ve … [Read more...] about Ways to Stay Moving With Your Dog
Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
Spring is sport season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors in the Arizona area. It’s also ankle sprain season. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we treat this time of year. As people emerge from their winter hibernation and start to get active again, they can … [Read more...] about Spring is Ankle Sprain Season in Flagstaff
What Does It Mean When a Realtor has an SRES Designation?
Let’s face it, not all buyers and sellers are alike. A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) is a certified real estate agent who has received additional training that may be helpful in navigating real estate options and challenges for seniors 50 and over. This certification is under the umbrella … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean When a Realtor has an SRES Designation?
Four Ways to Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Locally owned businesses are facing unique challenges, likely unlike any they’ve encountered before. Even as Arizona gets back to business, many owners are finding that they need to quickly adapt to stay afloat in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep Arizona’s economy strong, it’s more … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Support Local Businesses Affected by COVID-19
The Importance of Movement
The human body is designed around movement; without it, we would cease to exist. As movement declines, so does health and longevity, which means that movement is so vitally important that it sustains life. Consider the human form. Without blood pressure, we cannot move our blood; thus, our heart … [Read more...] about The Importance of Movement
