The Flagstaff metropolitan area ranks second for U.S. metros that provide restaurant workers with the best opportunity for healthy wages, an abundance of jobs and a more affordable cost of living, according to a recent study by moveBuddha.com. The study ranks all U.S. metros to find the best conditions for working in a restaurant as a cook, server or host. The team at moveBuddha.com, which conducted the study, used data for the Flagstaff Metro Area that includes all of Coconino County. The … [Read more...] about Study Promotes Flagstaff Among Top Cities for Restaurant Workers
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Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
The summer of 2021 is leading the record books for businesses relocating to Arizona, including semiconductor manufacturers, electric car makers and many other tech companies. While most relocations and expansions are happening in the Valley, Northern Arizona is also attracting companies. In east Flagstaff, the large former Walgreens distribution is being remodeled by UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries. The company specializes in electric car components for manufacturers including Tesla and … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
From Coffee to Construction: Are We Saving or Spending?
In turbulent times, what is our survival strategy? Are things getting better or worse? Should we save, spend, or chuck it all and run for the Peaks? Reading today’s economy is not easy. Perpetual ups and downs, sometimes in the same week, demonstrate that the roller coaster has not stopped, even if these days it is more of a kiddie ride than the White- Knuckle Gigacoaster. As recently as August, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 0.5 percent increase in personal income in the … [Read more...] about From Coffee to Construction: Are We Saving or Spending?