The Coconino Rural Environment Corps (CREC), a conservation corps program administered by the Coconino County Community Services Department, is pleased to announce that one of their own members was selected “Corpsmember of the Year” by Corps Network. Tyler Rose was selected as one of six … [Read more...] about Local Worker Singled Out for Accomplishments
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Businesses Focused on 2011
According to 43Things.com, the most popular 2011 New Year’s resolutions are lose weight, be happy and save money. But what about people’s business New Year’s resolutions? A survey of some Northern Arizona businesspeople reveals some of the most … [Read more...] about Businesses Focused on 2011
Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week
Gov. Jan Brewer will discuss the state of Arizona, key aspects of the upcoming legislative session and the recently formed Arizona Commerce Authority during her keynote speech at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & ATHENA Awards ceremony on Friday, January 21, 2011. The … [Read more...] about Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week
Nurse Wins $10K in Raffle
Lori Stevens, R.N., says she's fortunate to win $10,000 donated by Findlay Toyota and Flagstaff Medical Center. Stevens bought one raffle ticket for last month's Turquoise Ball, and didn't give it another thought. Then came several phone calls from her boss. "I was shocked!" Stevens is a … [Read more...] about Nurse Wins $10K in Raffle
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI inflation over … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Governor’s Proposed Budget
From the Office of Governor Jan Brewer-Background followed by actual budget proposal. CONTINUOUS REVENUE SHORTFALLS since FY 2007 have forced the State to evaluate the best use of its increasingly limited resources. This is especially challenging in light of the tremendous … [Read more...] about Governor’s Proposed Budget
Camp Colton Getting 10K From Wells Fargo
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $10,000 to the Friends of Camp Colton (FCC), a non-profit, 501(c) 3 fundraising organization, to help fund Camp Colton’s outdoor environmental education program for Flagstaff sixth-graders. This grant reflects Wells Fargo’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Camp Colton Getting 10K From Wells Fargo
Vigil Planned for AZ Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
A Vigil for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords will be held at 6:00 tonight at the State Capitol. A similar vigil, also at 6:00 p.m. is planned at Flagstaff City Hall. Giffords was shot this morning while meeting with constituents outside a Safeway in north Tucson. She survived … [Read more...] about Vigil Planned for AZ Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Southwest Windpower Unveils New Wind Turbine
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading supplier of distributed wind generators, is unveiling its newest and most efficient small wind turbine—Skystream 600—which could put wind energy in thousands of homes and businesses worldwide. Unveiled at the 2011 … [Read more...] about Southwest Windpower Unveils New Wind Turbine
City Prepares to Re-Open Bidding on Sawmill Property
Environmental Testing Confirms Soil Vapor Levels Acceptable for Residential Construction The City of Flagstaff has had a fourth and final independent set of tests, completed by the environmental consulting firm of Ninyo & Moore, which confirms soil vapor levels at the Sawmill property are … [Read more...] about City Prepares to Re-Open Bidding on Sawmill Property