According to a recent Arizona Rural Policy Institute study, the economic impact of the United Way of Northern Arizona on Northern Arizona is approximately $4.5 million in total output and 50 full-time-equivalent jobs. The Institute, part of the award-winning W.A. Franke College of Business of … [Read more...] about United Way Stimulating Local Economy
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Becoming a Leader
You may be the boss, but are you a leader? Bosses order, leaders persuade. People obey bosses. People follow leaders. Being bossed brings drudgery. Being led brings fulfillment. Bosses order people about using carrots and sticks, coercing their underlings to do what the boss wants. In some cases, … [Read more...] about Becoming a Leader
NACET Proud of Accomplishments
Since its inception in 2001, NACET has graduated 12 new businesses Since its inception in 2001, NACET has graduated 12 new businesses while ensuring the sustainability and growth of 28 clients that are currently in the incubation stage in northern Arizona. While these numbers reflect the strength of … [Read more...] about NACET Proud of Accomplishments
Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion
Apr. 9 at 6:00 p.m. Entrepreneurial Spirit continues at NAU's W.A. Franke College of Business Gardner Auditorium. Please join our Entrepreneurial Panel comprised of Rob Keller from Protein Genomics, Josh Cross from Hermes Commerce, and Craig Woods from BioVeteria. The … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion
Billy Parish Workshop at NAU
Apr. 2nd, W.A.Franke College of Business Gardner Auditorium 6:00 p.m. The Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and NAU's Business College will host its April Executive Speaker Billy Parish. The interactive workshop will address building a career of meaning. Parish will … [Read more...] about Billy Parish Workshop at NAU
Chase Awards $40,000 to NAU
The NAU Franke College of Business was recently awarded a $40,000 check to help promote economic development for small businesses within the Flagstaff community. Representing the college and the Center for Business Outreach, Darren Choate wrote the grant for the money through the JPMorgan Chase … [Read more...] about Chase Awards $40,000 to NAU
Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field
Should municipal governments offer tax breaks to some? Recently, the Flagstaff City Council turned down a tax incentive proposal for a local car dealer. Scott Baugh, who owns Planet Nissan Subaru Jeep, would have received a four-year tax rebate in exchange for bringing a Chrysler-Dodge … [Read more...] about Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field
Haskell –New Director SBDC
Coconino Community College is announcing Kurt Haskell has been hired as the new Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at the Fourth Street Campus and Technology Center. Haskell will also oversee an office in Page Arizona at CCC's Page/Lake Powell Campus. Haskell, … [Read more...] about Haskell –New Director SBDC
Economists – Slow Recovery
While it is a difficult time financially for many people, the hardships during this economic period are not unusual. That was part of the consensus among economists during the recent Flagstaff Economic Outlook Conference. The annual conference was sponsored by Chase, Northern … [Read more...] about Economists – Slow Recovery
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