(FBN UPDATE. Beginning April 14th, Arizonans will be able to begin the process for growing marijuana. State Health Director Will Humble is announcing the applications are available at his agency's website. Patients will need to be certified by their physicians as candidates for medicinal … [Read more...] about Arizonans Deciphering the Business Of Medical Marijuana
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Analysis of AZ Income Tax Reform
Revised Rates Would Be Lowest of Any State with an Income Tax, says Tax Foundation analysts. (An Arizona Senate committee has voted for a 'flat tax' . The Senate Finance committee voted 4-2 this week to pass the income tax reform which would eliminate some deductions including those for mortgage … [Read more...] about Analysis of AZ Income Tax Reform
Physician of the Year
Cindy Martin, M.D., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2011 Physician of the Year. Dr. Martin will receive FMC’s 18th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Thursday, March 31, as part of FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. Each year, FMC presents … [Read more...] about Physician of the Year
Reclaiming the American Dream
In generations past, home ownership was a goal sought after by most families. Owning your own home with a yard, a picket fence, maybe a front porch is a cornerstone of the American dream. And building equity provided a path to the middle class, a way to finance college for the kids and build a … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the American Dream
Workshop For Challenged Mortgage Holders
In response to the continued challenging economy, Wells Fargo will be hosting another Home Preservation Workshop to help customers from across Arizona who may be facing financial hardships. Borrowers will be able to meet face to face with home retention team members in an effort to help them obtain … [Read more...] about Workshop For Challenged Mortgage Holders
Navajo Nation Breaks Ground on Casino
Construction on the Twin Arrows Resort and Casino 20 miles east of Flagstaff is officially underway. Flagstaff Business News attended the groundbreaking and learned predictions for Flagstaff's annual economic impact from the resort casino will be $300,000 annually. The project will be upscale, … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Breaks Ground on Casino
ADOT’s Northern Arizona News
Interstate 17 Drivers may experience delays near Munds Park for the next couple of weeks, as ADOT crews reconstruct bridges and ramps in that area 20 miles south of Flagstaff. The project includes new pavement and enhanced pedestrian access for Munds Park. I-17 will be reduced to one lane in each … [Read more...] about ADOT’s Northern Arizona News
NAU Business Students Awarded Prestigious Internship
Two Northern Arizona University students from the W.A. Franke College of Business have been awarded the prestigious Indigo Partners, LLC internship. Brian Kent and Justine Henderson, both accounting majors, were selected after a rigorous interview process. Indigo Partners is a venture capital … [Read more...] about NAU Business Students Awarded Prestigious Internship
Spring Break–Important Spending Driver
With a significant chunk of the 25,000 Northern Arizona University (NAU) students, 13,000 Yavapai College students and 4,500 Coconino Community College students taking part in the annual ritual, spring break is clearly an important spending driver for some Northern Arizona businesses. When you take … [Read more...] about Spring Break–Important Spending Driver
Record Temperatures Keep Businesses Busy
Many homes and businesses are drying out from pipes bursting after this year's record cold temperatures. During one firefighting shift last month, the Flagstaff Fire Department responded to about 40 calls of burst pipes, including 21 businesses. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Wheeler says 2011 has been the … [Read more...] about Record Temperatures Keep Businesses Busy
