Here's the scenario. Supper’s cooking on the stove while you run a few loads through the washer. The youngest is howling over a scraped knee. The middle one needs help with math and the oldest “just wants to finish this level” on his video game before he takes … [Read more...] about Multi-Tasking Women Take On Positions of Power
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A Sedona Businessman Shares His Recipe For Success
Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen may be known for many things, but two frequently stand out, and they are both the ideas of restaurateur and owner Rick Freedman. One: In March of this year, all nine of the classic pizzerias – located in Flagstaff, Se- dona, throughout metropolitan … [Read more...] about A Sedona Businessman Shares His Recipe For Success
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
Sedona Energy Labs Creating Low Cost Reliable Solar Options
Sedona Energy Labs wants to go back to the basics: reliable solar technology, the sun, and family. Formed in December 2009 by Mark Scanlon who was later joined by son-in-law Michael Marquess and step-son Scott Moore, the company is now testing two dual-axis solar technology products, the HelioFrame … [Read more...] about Sedona Energy Labs Creating Low Cost Reliable Solar Options
Sedona Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Camp Soaring Eagle Events Planned Sedona-based Camp Soaring Eagle Foundation announced today that Sedona resident Jennifer W. Perry has been promoted to the position of executive director. Past CEO Max James has now shifted his focus to long-term de- velopment for the foundation. James re- … [Read more...] about Sedona Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone
Think of Sedona and the first thing that comes to mind is its spectacu- lar red rocks. The second thing is probably the spiritual and metaphysical side to this pretty little city of a just over 10,000. Sedona, by some, is considered the psychic capital of the world and sup- ports many new age … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone
Jeep Tour Companies Find Niche in Northern Arizona
Although storefronts of jeep tour companies dot the main drag through downtown Sedona, visitors to Flagstaff are hard-pressed to find a jeep tour storefront. That is, until recently. Last month, Grand Canyon Jeep Tours opened a retail store on Aspen Avenue, across the street from Heritage … [Read more...] about Jeep Tour Companies Find Niche in Northern Arizona
Local Economy Boosted by Wine
A proven marketing model is helping the Verde Valley ride out the economic tide on a wave of wine. “We have seen the sales of wine at local vineyards double over previous years’ sales,” said Lana Tolleson, president/CEO of the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce. “No other … [Read more...] about Local Economy Boosted by Wine
