May 15 6-8:30 p.m. Flagstaff Medical Center’s Childbirth Education Department, in partnership with North Country HealthCare and Flagstaff Exchange Club are offering a free American Heart Association Family and Friends Infant CPR and Safety Class. The free class is offered at the North Country HealthCare Learning Center, 2920 N. 4th St., Flagstaff. The program is a two-and-a-half-hour safety course designed for parents, family, friends and caregivers of infants from newborn to … [Read more...] about Infant CPR and Safety
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No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
Members of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) visited the State Capitol to meet with legislators regarding the future of economic development in Arizona. Among those in attendance representing northern Arizona were: (l-r) John Saltonstall, business retention and expansion manager, Economic Vitality Division, city of Flagstaff; Stacey Button, Flagstaff’s economic vitality director; Jennus L. Burton, vice president, finance and administration for Northern Arizona University; … [Read more...] about No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
Governor Remembering Navajo Code Talker
“This week, Arizona said goodbye to a hero in every sense of the word. Pfc. Keith Little, President of the Navajo Code Talkers Association and one of its most prominent remaining members, passed away in Fort Defiance at the age of 87. “Pfc. Little joined the Marines when he was 17, stirred to service by the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor and guided by his passion to protect and serve this nation. He was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited by the Marine Corps and trained to use the code … [Read more...] about Governor Remembering Navajo Code Talker
Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association
Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger has been elected by her colleagues as Third Vice President of the County Supervisors Association, a non-partisan research and advocacy organization representing Arizona’s 55 county supervisors. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Metzger, who represents Coconino County’s District 4. “I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my fellow supervisors in this important organization and look forward to working on behalf of counties throughout the state … [Read more...] about Mandy Metzger Named as VP of Supervisor’s Association
Buyers Signing Contracts but Closings are Few
Lots of info packed into last week's video from National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. He covers the continued uptick of pending home sales in June and the dissappointing closing results following a similar uptick in May. Yun also covers the impact the gridlock in Washington has had on the economy and real estate markets and the threat of rising interest rates caused by the debt-ceiling impasse. Even though it looks tonight like that impasse is resolved, interest rates … [Read more...] about Buyers Signing Contracts but Closings are Few
Coconino County Budgeting Process Recognized
Coconino County was recently awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the fiscal year 2011 budget. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors officially presented the award to the Finance Department’s Budget Division on May 23, 2011. The award represents a significant achievement for Coconino County and reflects the county’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the … [Read more...] about Coconino County Budgeting Process Recognized
Grand Canyon Field Institute Opportunity
Grand Canyon Association is excited to announce aGrand Rim Adventure, a daily half-day walking tour led by our expert Grand Canyon Field Institute instructors, available for same day booking, from June 13 to August 31. A Grand Rim Adventure will share the compelling stories of the canyon’s rocks, plants, animals, landmark structures and colorful historic characters—all told against the spectacular backdrop of the canyon itself. And if you are lucky you just may have encounters with California … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Field Institute Opportunity
AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
The National Ski Area Association (NSAA) announced that the Arizona Snowbowl has won the prestigious "Best Overall Safety Award" for ski areas across the nation with less than 250,000 skier visits. This is the third consecutive year the resort has won this award. Additionally, Snowbowl participated in NSAA's 12th Annual National Safety Week, which was held January 15 - 23, 2011. "This is a huge honor to have our program named a "Best in the Industry" three years in a row," states Amanda … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
Luncheon Focusing on Immigration Law
May 26 Employers and investors will learn from Chris Brejle. He is past president of the Immigration Section of the State Bar of Arizona and a past chairperson of the Arizona Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Brejle will cover topics including: Basic business and employment immigration concepts and terminology Overview of the most common employment and investor visa categories I-9 Employment Verification best practices E-Verify, "Self-Check," and the … [Read more...] about Luncheon Focusing on Immigration Law
School Funding Discussion
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty is presenting a community discussion on the state’s fiscal crisis and its impact on local schools. The meeting this Thursday at 6:30 will be held at the Coconino Center for the Arts, at 2300 N. Ft. Valley Road. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will feature Dr. Chuck Essigs of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, Janice Palmer of the Arizona School Board Association and Dr. Debra Duvall of the … [Read more...] about School Funding Discussion
