The Flagstaff City Council has decided to move forward with plans to sell reclaimed water to the Arizona Snowbowl. The council decided against selling drinking water to the ski resort, a move that would have facilitated plans for snowmaking on the San Francisco Peaks, by expediting … [Read more...] about Council Rejects Fresh Water Option for Snowmaking
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City Council Scheduled to Vote on Water for Snowmaking
Flagstaff City Council is set to vote on the sale of water for Arizona Snowbowl's snowmaking plan August 30th. Early last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Coconino National Forest released the permit authorizing the Arizona Snowbowl to move forward with upgrade plans. In late … [Read more...] about City Council Scheduled to Vote on Water for Snowmaking
Arizona Cardinals Boosting Flagstaff Economy
With the ink still drying on a recently renewed three-year contract between the Arizona Cardinals and Northern Arizona University (NAU) to host the team’s annual training camp, many Flagstaff hotels, restaurants and businesses are prepping for the red, white and black clad … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals Boosting Flagstaff Economy
Hunting and Fishing Businesses Boost Local Economy
People in Flagstaff don’t realize how much impact we have on the local economy,” said taxidermist and sports- man Steve Favour. Indeed, activities such as hunting, fishing, and birding provide significant financial support for the local economy. “Hunters out in the field still come into town for a … [Read more...] about Hunting and Fishing Businesses Boost Local Economy
Entrepreneurial Tribes Cashing in on Ideas
Many Northern Arizona Indian tribes have found innovative ways to generate increased tour- ism and revenues. Despite the economy, the tribes continue to move forward with new projects. One of the newest projects is the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites, which opened in the last sixty days. … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial Tribes Cashing in on Ideas
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
Organization Bolsters Local Economy by $10 Million
One of the largest tourism organizations in Northern Arizona has been undercover since 1983. The obscure entity brought 90,000 clients to the region in the past 27 years. Currently, an average of 5,300 visitors per year come because of this unseen promoter of Northern Arizona. Every year, they … [Read more...] about Organization Bolsters Local Economy by $10 Million
