Hastings Entertainment, Inc., a leading multimedia entertainment retailer with 137 stores in nineteen states has announced the closing of its 1540 South Riordan Rd. location on March 15, 2013. The store will be conducting a going out of business sale through March 15, 2013. The … [Read more...] about Hastings Flagstaff Store Closing March 15th
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Signs of a Flagstaff Real Estate Turnaround
Everyone seems to be saying the housing market is improving, but what does that really mean for Flagstaff home sales in 2013? I still think I’m going out on a limb to say we’ll see price increases, but it’s a strong limb that I’m willing to climb onto. But I say that with a firm note of caution: 1% … [Read more...] about Signs of a Flagstaff Real Estate Turnaround
Business Predictions for the New Year
A New Year brings a sense of renewed energy and hope for things to come. It also brings predictions for what to expect from the New Year. You can find predictions about who will win the Super Bowl, the rise of Apple TV, the growing power of Social Media, and the economy. Kiplinger has provided some … [Read more...] about Business Predictions for the New Year
Kirkpatrick’s Committee Assignments
Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee have elected U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., to be the ranking member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in the 113th Congress. She has also been assigned to serve on the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee. The Oversight and … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick’s Committee Assignments
Governor Declaring Weather Related Emergency
Governor Jan Brewer has declared a state of emergency due to the frigid weather in Arizona. This declaration temporarily lifts the propane transportation regulations. This declaration will ease the delivery of propane to communities in the state, where the demand in high.\ The declaration cites … [Read more...] about Governor Declaring Weather Related Emergency
Frigid Temperatures Prompt City Warning
The Flagstaff Fire Department officials are reminding Northern Arizonans to heat homes and buildings to prevent water line and sprinkler system breaks. These breaks can result in substantial water damage to businesses, homes, and other buildings. Flagstaff Fire Marshall Kristin Smith tells … [Read more...] about Frigid Temperatures Prompt City Warning
Snowbowl Offering Free Learn to Ski Packages
Arizona Snowbowl Fulfills New Year’s Resolutions to Exercise and Try Something New Since two Norwegian brothers, Ole and Pete Solberg, came to Flagstaff in 1915 and made their own skis from pinewood to deliver goods to snow-bound ranchers, Flagstaff has been a ski town. So now in this century, … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Offering Free Learn to Ski Packages
United Way Stimulating Local Economy
According to a recent Arizona Rural Policy Institute study, the economic impact of the United Way of Northern Arizona on Northern Arizona is approximately $4.5 million in total output and 50 full-time-equivalent jobs. The Institute, part of the award-winning W.A. Franke College of Business of … [Read more...] about United Way Stimulating Local Economy
Supervisors Selecting New Chair
Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta was named as the County Board of Supervisor’s next chairwoman during the Board’s regular meeting today. Supervisor Archuleta said she was honored for yet another opportunity to represent the Board and county residents as chairwoman. "Being … [Read more...] about Supervisors Selecting New Chair
Music Setting the Party Mood
In the steady stream of details that go into planning a dream wedding, picking the music sometimes gets pushed to the back of the list. This can be a big mistake, since having the right music at a wedding often means the difference between a ho-hum event and a truly unforgettable occasion. In an … [Read more...] about Music Setting the Party Mood