Whenever colleagues from abroad tell me they are planning a trip to the east coast, I urge them to add Arizona as a detour destination. “We have the Grand Canyon,” I tell them. “If this is your only trip, you can’t leave without taking one look.” Those who make the trek are eternally grateful. … [Read more...] about Of Course!
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Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Flagstaff-based Motor Excellence is announcing the layoffs of 16 employees so the company can better focus on getting its products to market. President Jon Mrkonich tells Flagstaff Business News, the company hopes to have its electric bike motors on the road in 2012. Motor Excellence is also … [Read more...] about Motor Excellence Restructuring to Focus on Core Projects
Training on the Business Basics
Dec 7. SBDC Business Basics 3000 N. 4th Street. This three- hour training is designed for individuals interested in starting a business as well as those in business for two or less years. Course topics will include business concept evaluation, marketing, market research, startup costs, sources of … [Read more...] about Training on the Business Basics
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 … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
Flagstaff Business News caught up with a unique Northern Arizona business owner: Bret Sarnquist of Big Ring Bakery. He is a gluten-free baker, who uses high quality ingredients in his baked goods. While Sarnquist has a large and loyal customer base in communities throughout the region, he … [Read more...] about
FIBA Networking Event
Dec. 15 The Annual Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance Holiday Showcase will be held at the Green Room. The event is free to FIBA members and the public. Additional information is available at flagstaffiba.com … [Read more...] about FIBA Networking Event
Flagstaff Real Estate Boom on Horizon
Business Insider tagged Flagstaff as one of the best housing markets for the next five years. According to the article, Flagstaff is in the top ten appreciating housing markets in the nation. In the report, the news magazine cited recent Fiserv Case Shiller Indexes that measure average change in … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Real Estate Boom on Horizon
Get to Know Your New Deputy City Manager, Jerene Watson
This month, Mayor Sara Presler has a few questions for Deputy City Manager Jerene Watson, who started working for Flagstaff last month. Mayor: Welcome to Flagstaff! Tell us a little bit about you. Watson: I’ve spent nearly four decades in the workforce – seven years in the private sector and … [Read more...] about Get to Know Your New Deputy City Manager, Jerene Watson
Business Neutralizing Rattlesnake and Scorpion Venom
According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona is home to the most dangerous rattlesnakes, spiders, lizards, and scorpions in the nation. So it is appropriate that researcher and veterinarian Dr. Craig Woods of BioVeteria Life Sciences chose Prescott as the home of his new business … [Read more...] about Business Neutralizing Rattlesnake and Scorpion Venom
Arizona’s Hunting Season Creating Economic Influx
Web Exclusive: Flagstaff Business News interview with Chris Williams. Hunting season is underway in Northern Arizona. FBN had the opportunity to speak with Chris Williams, owner of Trapper's Den in Lakeside. He's lived in the area for about 30 years, working in the taxidermy trade since before … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hunting Season Creating Economic Influx