During Valentine’s week, consumers will buy more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy, ringing up $345 million in sales. That will account for 5.1 percent of total annual sales of chocolate, according to Nielsen, a company measuring customer behavior. But what do Valentine’s Day and love have … [Read more...] about Chocolate–What’s Love Got to Do With It?
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How Green is My Valet?
Most of our efforts will really never be seen by guests,” said Annika Jackson, vice president/managing director of Enchantment Resort in Sedona. One of three hotels (the other two are Sedona Rouge and Wyndham Sedona) certified “Green” by the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association (AzHLA), Enchantment … [Read more...] about How Green is My Valet?
With Record Low Temperatures-Keep Chimneys Safe
With Santa Claus' recent trip to town and the new year's record setting temperatures well below zero, it is time for Northern Arizonans who heat their homes with wood, to clean out the chimney. “The biggest reason to clean your chimney is the health … [Read more...] about With Record Low Temperatures-Keep Chimneys Safe
Older Workers Striving to Learn New Technologies
"I need help uploading job applications.” “I didn’t know Excel, so I didn’t get hired.” These are common refrains heard from older workers, age 55 and up, who are currently searching for employment. “They are intimidated by the … [Read more...] about Older Workers Striving to Learn New Technologies
Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
When Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070 – legislation designed to give the state tools to reduce illegal immigration – outcry, and threats by several cities to boycott Arizona, followed. SB1070, also known as Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, makes the … [Read more...] about Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
With cooler temperatures on the rise and the departure of the Arizona Cardinals, Flagstaff’s busiest season for tourists may be slowing. However, Flagstaff may have fared better than most cities statewide when it comes to this year’s tourism season. According to Heather Ainardi, director of the … [Read more...] about Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
Job Creation in Northern Arizona Moderate
National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun continues to point to jobs as the key to real estate recovery. “Given the rock-bottom mortgage interest rates and historically high housing affordability conditions, the pace of a sales recovery could pick up quickly, provided the economy … [Read more...] about Job Creation in Northern Arizona Moderate
Sedona Business Guiding Women
Most of the clients who attend the self-discovery retreats and workshops at A Woman’s Way in Sedona are women between the ages of 45 and 65. “Something brings them here – an empty nest, divorce, loss of a spouse, a health is- sue,” said founder Karen Ely. “Women ask … [Read more...] about Sedona Business Guiding Women
Multi-Tasking Women Take On Positions of Power
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
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