Due to the loss of a critical partner in producing the event, an increase in operating costs, and the elimination of state financed support for county racing in the State of Arizona and in Coconino County, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors met in special session on May 27, 2011, and voted to … [Read more...] about County Cancels Horse Races
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New Deputy City Manager
Following a national search which drew more than 115 applicants, Jerene Watson has accepted an offer from the City of Flagstaff to become the new Deputy City Manager (DCM) for Community Enhancement. Watson is leaving her current position as Town Manager for Oro Valley, Arizona and will start work in … [Read more...] about New Deputy City Manager
NAU Administrator Ranked Among Best in Business
In the latest issue of Who's Who in Business, readers are invited to meet Arizona's 50 highest ranking women in business. Featured, is M.J. McMahon of Northern Arizona University, who has been interviewed for stories by Flagstaff Business News during the past year. M.J. McMahon helps others … [Read more...] about NAU Administrator Ranked Among Best in Business
Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Pulliam Airport is one of five statewide airport improvement projects being funded by $21 million. Four airports will receive funds for one project; Flagstaff will get funding for two. The State Transportation Board has given final approval of the funding. $392,045 will go toward phase one … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Supreme Court Upholds Employer Sanctions Law
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld Arizona's law that revokes the business licenses of businesses and corporations hiring illegal immigrants. The 5-3 vote was a rejection of challenges to the law by a coalition of business people and civil rights organizations. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Upholds Employer Sanctions Law
Free Cancer Screening at North Country HealthCare
Although “cancer” is a word no one wants to hear, that doesn’t mean we should ignore getting screened. We always want to be proactive about taking care of our health. Thanks to the HealthCheck programs, you don’t have to have medical insurance in order to do that. The HealthCheck Programs, funded … [Read more...] about Free Cancer Screening at North Country HealthCare
Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
At the request of Congressmen Gosar and Trent Franks the Natural Resources Subcommittees Water and Power and Indian and Alaska Native Affairs held an oversight hearing on “Protecting Long-Term Tribal Energy Jobs and Keeping Arizona Water and Power Costs Affordable: The Current and Future Role of … [Read more...] about Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
Sedona Energy Labs Wins Innovation Challenge
Recognized for its advances in solar tracking systems and algorithms, Sedona Energy Labs (SEL) was awarded one of eight grants in the Arizona Commerce Authority's Arizona Innovation Challenge. SEL won for its InteliTrack™ Solar Tracking System that generates up to 40% more power from a solar array … [Read more...] about Sedona Energy Labs Wins Innovation Challenge
Construction Beginning Along Snowbowl Road
Construction is expected to begin this month along a segment of Snowbowl Road (Forest Road 516), as crews clear trees and build the snowmaking infrastructure for the ski resort. More than six miles of water pipeline needs to be installed so the reclaimed water can be transported up the … [Read more...] about Construction Beginning Along Snowbowl Road
Entrepreneurs Launch Frugal Flagstaff
Two entrepreneurs are launching FrugalFlagstaff.com, a website filled with coupons and discount deals that provides area businesses profitable and cost-effective online marketing. FrugalFlagstaff.com arrives at a time when online coupon sites are very popular; but, with the focus shifted to local … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs Launch Frugal Flagstaff