Gov. Jan Brewer will discuss the state of Arizona, key aspects of the upcoming legislative session and the recently formed Arizona Commerce Authority during her keynote speech at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & ATHENA Awards ceremony on Friday, January 21, 2011. The … [Read more...] about Governor Addresses Flagstaff This Week
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Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business
While many people say Arizona’s economic recovery is going to be slower than other states, there seems to be a consensus that things will improve in this new year. A change is welcomed at Hunt’s True Value Lumber in Flagstaff. They have had an up close look at the outcomes of … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism For Arizona Business
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI inflation over … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Business Reads for Beyond the Holidays
Hey, Santa! If you’re reading this, here’s what I want for Christmas. One of those wine club deals with a caseload of connoisseur selections each month. Then, a big old easy chair next to a roaring fire, a smoking jacket-style robe (in feminine colors, of course), and a … [Read more...] about Business Reads for Beyond the Holidays
FIBA Meeting
Jan. 31 FIBA Meeting, 8:00a.m. at NACET. The Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance will host Dr. Eric Henley of North Country HealthCare. He will explain the new healthcare laws and how they could impact. The event is is $10, and free for FIBA members. … [Read more...] about FIBA Meeting
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Dec. 31 The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance and the Weatherford Hotel announce the 12th Annual Pine Cone Drop to ring in the new year. The holiday tradition includes music and fireworks at 10:00p.m. and midnight when the pine cone drops slowly, counting down the brand new … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebrations
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 … [Read more...] about No. AZ Food Bank/Business Raffle
If Timothy Geithner Were a Poet
FBN Business Book Review "Do you think there’ll be another 7/11?” an elderly, dying woman asks her son. She means 9/11, but he doesn’t correct her. And while it doesn’t seem all that funny out of context, in Jess Walter’s novel, … [Read more...] about If Timothy Geithner Were a Poet
New Flagstaff-Based Internet Business First of Its Kind
When producers for the Dr. Phil Show called Tom Jacobs recently and asked him to be on the television program, he was happy to oblige. Jacobs, a retired juvenile court judge, has become an expert in many teen-related topics. Dr. Phil asked him to comment on … [Read more...] about New Flagstaff-Based Internet Business First of Its Kind
How Are We Going to Fight?
Partnerships are a wonderful thing in business! Having a fellow entrepreneur who shares your vision and goals, someone there to back you up when you need it and someone there that shares your sense of excitement and dedication to changing the world! All is great and wonderful. Well....at … [Read more...] about How Are We Going to Fight?