The U.S. Senate today approved an amendment offered by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) prohibiting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives from receiving future multi-million dollar bonuses as long as the government-backed mortgage companies remain in federal conservatorship. … [Read more...] about McCain-Rockefeller Amendment Passes Senate
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Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
As one of the predominant buildings in Flagstaff, the Weatherford Hotel on Arizona’s very first statehood day, Feb. 14, 1912, likely hosted a gathering of well-dressed townspeople and travelers in woolen overcoats and formal hats maneuvering among the few automobiles and horse-drawn buggies. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff to Celebrate AZ’s Centennial Downtown
Motor Excellence Continuing to Shift Focus
Flagstaff-based, Motor Excellence is continuing to shift its focus toward new applications and technology licensing. The company recently announced an additional force reduction as part of its transition plan started in November 2011. An additional 10 Full-time positions have been … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Continuing to Shift Focus
NAU Alumna Highlighting AZ Centennial
The Flagstaff community and NorthernArizona University will welcome NAU alumna and author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger as part of the president's speaker series and in honor of Arizona’s centennial celebration next month. Heidinger will discuss Arizona: 100 Years Grand, her recently published work … [Read more...] about NAU Alumna Highlighting AZ Centennial
Fourth Street: Corridor to Flagstaff’s Future
Peek into the history of Flagstaff’s Fourth Street and you’ll find that it was the city’s commercial corridor long before the environs of San Francisco and Front Streets became respectably chic. In its halcyon days, K-Mart was the thriving and prosperous anchor for the area and its businesses. Now, … [Read more...] about Fourth Street: Corridor to Flagstaff’s Future
Bringing Local Technologists Together
Through monthly meetings, the members of “Meet the Geeks” are looking to take their technology businesses – and tech startups in Flagstaff, as a whole – to the next level. The group is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurial Technologies (NACET), which also provides space for … [Read more...] about Bringing Local Technologists Together
Event Raising Money to Fight Homelessness
Flagstaff Shelter Services is hosting its annual fundraising Four Square Meals event February 4th. The dinner and live auction will be held at the Coconino Center for the Arts with the silent auction and cocktails beginning at 5:00 and dinner at 7:00. It will be an evening of fine food, beautiful … [Read more...] about Event Raising Money to Fight Homelessness
Fundraiser Tomorrow for Invisible Children
For 23 years, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda have been locked in the longest-running war in Africa. This has left two million civilians in the crossfire—facing violence, losing their homes, and having their children kidnapped to serve as soldiers in the LRA. The … [Read more...] about Fundraiser Tomorrow for Invisible Children
Snowbowl Improving Visitor Experience
When Arizona Snowbowl opened for the 2011-2012 season last month, visitors found improvements to their skiing and snowboarding experiences. Despite waylays caused by lawsuits over snowmaking, the resort continues to work towards the proposed plan that was assembled by Arizona Snowbowl and the Forest … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Improving Visitor Experience
Congresswoman Giffords Resigning from Congress
Arizona's Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords announced today that she is retiring from Congress so she can continue her rehabilitation work. Gifford was shot in the head a little more than a year ago during her public appearance with constituents in Tucson. Giffords is expected to turn in her … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Giffords Resigning from Congress