People in Flagstaff don’t realize how much impact we have on the local economy,” said taxidermist and sports- man Steve Favour. Indeed, activities such as hunting, fishing, and birding provide significant financial support for the local economy. “Hunters out in the field still come into town for a … [Read more...] about Hunting and Fishing Businesses Boost Local Economy
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Arizona Leading Trend of National Startups
A year and a half ago, Javier Melendez and his wife, Lillian, opened Tacos Los Altos in West Flagstaff. About five years before, they sold their east side restaurant of the same name, and the couple realized that they missed running a restaurant. Melendez had concerns about starting a … [Read more...] about Arizona Leading Trend of National Startups
Wind Sidelining Truckers in Northern Arizona
Ah, the weather. Everybody talks about it, but nobody ever does anything about it. That old joke has a bitter edge for truckers crossing I-40 during Northern Arizona’s windy season. Though the area has always been prone to spring and fall winds, it is only over the last two years that … [Read more...] about Wind Sidelining Truckers in Northern Arizona
Balancing Bank Regulations and Reforms
There are two kinds of banking customers, says Elizabeth Harris, VP branch manager at National Bank of Arizona. “Those who just want to go online and know what their balance is, and those who want a real relationship with their banker.” Harris prefers the latter. From her office on … [Read more...] about Balancing Bank Regulations and Reforms
Tax Credit Boosting Flagstaff/Sedona Real Estate Sales
Many homebuilders, realtors and lenders expected to see some softening of the housing market following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit. The homebuyer tax credit created a surge in home sales earlier this year. We asked local experts how they plan to keep the momentum going through the … [Read more...] about Tax Credit Boosting Flagstaff/Sedona Real Estate Sales
Horizon’s Departure Negatively Impacting Businesses
If you haven’t heard, Horizon Air is departing from Flagstaff, but this time it is for good. Questions abound, including whether the airline’s exit from Flagstaff and Prescott will affect area businesses. Locals say yes, but maybe not to a huge degree. Still, several area … [Read more...] about Horizon’s Departure Negatively Impacting Businesses
Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
When wildfires began around Flagstaff last month, local residents and businesses dropped everything and pitched in to help. The United Way of Northern Arizona served as a go-to place for donations and saw an outpouring of support. Food and drinks were the most popular offerings for … [Read more...] about Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
Snowmaking Permits Granted
After 13 months of negotiation with key stakeholders, Representative Ann Kirkpatrick has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA has granted the permit allowing snowmaking to begin at Arizona Snowbowl. This is just another step towards ending the seven-year battle over this … [Read more...] about Snowmaking Permits Granted
Entrepreneurial Tribes Cashing in on Ideas
Many Northern Arizona Indian tribes have found innovative ways to generate increased tour- ism and revenues. Despite the economy, the tribes continue to move forward with new projects. One of the newest projects is the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites, which opened in the last sixty days. … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial Tribes Cashing in on Ideas
Ranchers and Restaurateurs Bringing Local Beef to the Table
Cowboy is a verb in this neck of the woods,” said Karen Landis of the Double O Ranch near Seligman. She and husband Mike “cowboy” for a living. “There’s more beef raised here [per section] than elsewhere in Arizona,” said the rancher, who is allowed to run eight … [Read more...] about Ranchers and Restaurateurs Bringing Local Beef to the Table
