While Arizona Snowbowl north of Flagstaff is reporting between 33-48 new inches of the white stuff with more expected this weekend, the Flagstaff Nordic Center has also received plenty of snow. The Nordic Center's Tim Allen tells FBN they have enough snow to keep skiing at the resort viable through … [Read more...] about Nordic Center Reporting Lots of Snow
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No. AZ Chef Finalist for James Beard Award
In the chef world, the James Beard is the equivalent of an Academy Award. John Sharpe of Winslow's the Turquoise Room is on the short list of finalists. The Turquoise Room is part of the historic La Posada hotel. Sharpe began his career 50 years ago while still a teen. He was an apprentice … [Read more...] about No. AZ Chef Finalist for James Beard Award
Impact of Snow on Economy
Businesses are among the many Northern Arizonans preparing for a series of storms. The first one is expected to bring about a foot of snow this weekend. This time last year, many were still digging themselves out after a record snowstorm. Snow-related businesses could barely keep up with demand. … [Read more...] about Impact of Snow on Economy
Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
At their Regular Board meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors listened to presentations by County staff on current Schultz Flood mitigation efforts. The development of the Drainage Master Plan, specifically for the Schultz Flood area, continues to be a top priority, along with the … [Read more...] about Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package
PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today called the Legislature into Special Session for the consideration of a comprehensive plan to put Arizona back to work. Known as the Arizona Competitiveness Package, the proposal includes a mix of targeted business incentives and broad tax reforms designed to rev … [Read more...] about Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package
City’s Land Trust Gets First Buyer
The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that the first land trust home in its Izabel Homes development successfully closed escrow on January 24, 2011. The new homeowner, an Army veteran and long time Flagstaff resident, was thrilled to move into her new construction, highly energy-efficient … [Read more...] about City’s Land Trust Gets First Buyer
Arizona Consumer Confidence Rising
In January, consumer confidence in Arizona rose to its highest level (62.8) since May 2008 (73.4) and planned consumer spending is up in three of five consumer durable goods categories. The latest poll by the Behavior Research Center, Inc., found renewed confidence regarding consumer assessment of … [Read more...] about Arizona Consumer Confidence Rising
AZ Bioscience Jobs Grew During Recession
During the recessionary years of 2008-09, bioscience jobs in Arizona grew by 7 percent while Arizona’s overall private sector lost 11 percent of its jobs, according to a new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. The annual study by the Battelle … [Read more...] about AZ Bioscience Jobs Grew During Recession
Proposed Forest Restoration
Applauding Forest Service efforts, the Four Forest Restoration Initiative stakeholders’ groups is calling the latest step toward restoring northern Arizona’s ponderosa pine ecosystem significant and historic. Currently available for public comment, the Forest Service proposal or Proposed Action … [Read more...] about Proposed Forest Restoration
Sign of Changing Economy?
The city of Flagstaff just wrapped up two days of a budget retreat. Staff still faces tough decisions about budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. However, one positive sign of long term recovery may be reflected in the latest report of taxable sales. City of Flagstaff taxable business … [Read more...] about Sign of Changing Economy?
