As news of new and steeper banking fees has swept the nation, so has speculation that there will be a mass exodus to credit unions, which, because of their unique missions, are more likely to hold off on such charges. So far, the movement of customers from banks to credit unions in Northern Arizona is more of a gentle swell than a tsunami, but it has begun. “We're not really seeing a jump in new accounts, but I am seeing a big jump in traffic on our website,” said David Kexel, vice … [Read more...] about Customers Seeking Relief From Bank Fees
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Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: 'How do I start my own business?' And 'How do people end up as entrepreneurs?' The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of Business. The panel will include Russ Yelton from Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Stephanie McKinney from National Bank of Arizona, and Michael Zervas from Mountain … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
Bank of America Hiring Small Business Bankers in AZ
Bank of America is announcing the hiring of 29 small business bankers across the state of Arizona to provide guidance and counsel to local small business owners. One of the bankers is Janet Monette, who will work out of the downtown Flagstaff branch at 125 E. Birch Avenue. The additional bankers are part of the company's previously announced plan to hire approximately 1,000 new small business bankers throughout the U.S. Through a relationship with a Bank of America small business … [Read more...] about Bank of America Hiring Small Business Bankers in AZ
Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
This past week the volatility of the stock market has caused us all some concern and more than likely prompted you to "surf the net" for more information about what to expect in the future. Stephanie McKinney, at National bank of Arizona, offers a complimentary email news letter to anyone that is interested. If you are looking for additional market information and would like to be added to this email list just send an email to Stephanie.Mckinney@nbarizona.com Today's newsletter details … [Read more...] about Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
New Senior VP For Sunwest Bank
Sunwest Bank, one of the healthiest community banks in the Western Region of the United States, has hired leading Orange County banker Matt Rogers as Senior Vice President and Team Leader in the Commercial Banking group. Rogers will manage a team of lenders specializing in rediscount lines of credit for specialty finance companies, along with traditional commercial and industrial business lending. Rogers will be based in Sunwest’s Anaheim office, but will also work frequently with the … [Read more...] about New Senior VP For Sunwest Bank
Seminar on Strategies for Your Small Business
Jan. 27 @ NACET. Join Craig Snyder for a seminar covering many aspects of financing and core strategies for business. Craig Snyder is the Senior Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Bank. The free event is open to the public but registration is required. 928 2139234 11:30-1:00. NACET 2225. N. Gemini Dr., Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Seminar on Strategies for Your Small Business
ATHENA Luncheon
Jan 21 Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and Sunwest Bank sponsor this year's ATHENA awards and luncheon at the High Country Conference Center. The chamber's strategic direction for 2011 will be covered and leading women in local businesses will be recognized. … [Read more...] about ATHENA Luncheon
No. AZ Food Bank/Business Raffle
Dec. 21 The Northern Arizona Food Bank raffle takes place December 21st after this year's holiday food drive ends. People can get raffle tickets from numerous area businesses who are serving as non-persihable food drop off locations. See the full list of participating businesses at nafoodbank.org … [Read more...] about No. AZ Food Bank/Business Raffle
Businesses Teaming with No. AZ Food Bank
A number of local businesses are collecting food for the Northern Arizona Food Bank this month. People who bring three cans of nonperishable food items to a participating merchant, will receive a raffle ticket. A drawing will be held December 21st. Some of the participating businesses include Northern Arizona Financial Services Co., Odegaard's Sewing Center, Starlite Lanes, Inc., and the Factory Restaurant and Coffee House. For a full list of participating … [Read more...] about Businesses Teaming with No. AZ Food Bank
Local Businesses Working With Nonprofits
Flagstaff's largest private employer, W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc., is setting an example of philanthropy with several programs in place that provide opportunities for employees to give back to the community. The Gore Volunteer Time Program allows employees to take eight hours of paid time each year to work for local non-profits. And when a Gore associate volunteers more than 20 hours a year for a group, the employee can apply for a volunteer support grant of up to $500 for that … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Working With Nonprofits
