Governor Jan Brewer and executives from three of the state’s largest health institutions came together today to announce a plan that will offset hospital costs in providing care to the uninsured, fund service improvements and allow nearly 20,000 Arizona children to join KidsCare. And all at no … [Read more...] about AZ Hospitals Unite
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Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Local merchants are joining merchants across the country in today's Cyber Monday promotions. Many are optimistic that shoppers will look for online deals today. Retailers like licensed massage therapist Amy Horn, are offering sales online. Horn says this is her only sale of the year, with … [Read more...] about Merchants Optimistic for Strong Cyber Monday Sales
Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season
It’s captured the attention of major media outlets such as Travel + Leisure and Country Living magazines, the Weather Channel and CNN, and even American Express is not leaving home without considering it in its seasonal advertisements. The Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone, prominently displayed … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season
Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association
Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger has been elected by her colleagues as Third Vice President of the County Supervisors Association, a non-partisan research and advocacy organization representing Arizona’s 55 county supervisors. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Metzger, who represents … [Read more...] about Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association
AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
A team of young adults has been working in Northern Arizona, restoring the apple orchard at Slide Rock State Park. Upon arriving from their headquarters in Denver, this AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team received training to identify which species needed to be removed and … [Read more...] about AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
ADOT Preparing for Winter Roads
Arizona has already received its first taste of winter weather this November—an early start to the snow season. But the Arizona Department of Transportation has been preparing for its winter operations all year long, and now is the time when preparedness translates into action. Weather conditions … [Read more...] about ADOT Preparing for Winter Roads
Williams Wildlife Park Earning Accreditation
Zoological Association of America (ZAA) President, Jim Fouts is announcing that Bearizona Wildlife Park has earned accreditation. The announcement was made at the 2011 annual business meeting held in Dallas Texas last weekend.The accreditation process requires a zoological facility to have a … [Read more...] about Williams Wildlife Park Earning Accreditation
SCA Celebrates Recycling with School Grants
Celebrating 10 years in North America this year, SCA is honoring the past, present and future of environmental education. The company recognized America Recycles Day this past week, with its 2011 Environmental Education Grant program. SCA is awarding more than $25,000 to 12 schools in the four … [Read more...] about SCA Celebrates Recycling with School Grants
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One … [Read more...] about Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff-based Motor Excellence is announcing the layoffs of 16 employees so the company can better focus on getting its products to market. President Jon Mrkonich tells Flagstaff Business News, the company hopes to have its electric bike motors on the road in 2012. Motor Excellence is also … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects