While it is a difficult time financially for many people, the hardships during this economic period are not unusual. That was part of the consensus among economists during the recent Flagstaff Economic Outlook Conference. The annual conference was sponsored by Chase, Northern … [Read more...] about Economists – Slow Recovery
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Paul Lancaster Joins Flagstaff Business News
Paul Lancaster joins Flagstaff Business News as an account executive. Many people know him from his time at KZGL, The Eagle, where he worked tirelessly to serve the community. Paul has also worked at other radio stations in Flagstaff and in Tucson and Los Angeles. His unique background in … [Read more...] about Paul Lancaster Joins Flagstaff Business News
Making Customer Service Part of Your Business Strategy
When working with our clients, we find that many don’t have a written business plan. When we ask to see their business plan, the response we usually get is, “It’s in my head.” Or, if they do have one, it’s hidden in a file drawer somewhere. Now if you … [Read more...] about Making Customer Service Part of Your Business Strategy
The Traits of Highly Emotional People
Business Book Review by Constance Devereaux What does life look like when you lead it the way you want? It’s not the kind of question you expect a management book to ask. But according to author Stan Slap, it may be a first step toward increased performance as a manager. The answer should … [Read more...] about The Traits of Highly Emotional People
Flagstaff Business News Goes to China
Flying into Beijing was like flying into a wet smokestack; the air was thick with gloom and rain. Breaking through layers of beige clouds, the ground below extended for miles – make that kilometers – in a brown expanse fragmented by drab buildings and rectangles of green water. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Business News Goes to China
Looking Good – Recession Resistant
Tucked just off Old Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff is a new business, smelling of fresh paint and profes- sional hair products. McSweeny is a salon, located near Mama Burger and Just Wireless. Longtime hairdressers Don McKenzie and Marc Potter just opened the salon, moving from … [Read more...] about Looking Good – Recession Resistant
Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone
Think of Sedona and the first thing that comes to mind is its spectacu- lar red rocks. The second thing is probably the spiritual and metaphysical side to this pretty little city of a just over 10,000. Sedona, by some, is considered the psychic capital of the world and sup- ports many new age … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone
Homeowners Choosing Green Construction
Homeowners are being careful with how they spend their money. Like the rest of the country, Flagstaff has been hit hard by the economic down- turn. Single family home permits dropped from 217 in 2006 to 17 in 2009. Permits for remodeling have remained relatively stable, dropping from 202 permits in … [Read more...] about Homeowners Choosing Green Construction
Community Profile – Tom Ramsey
Tom Ramsey was a small-town Yuma boy who grew up working for his father’s lumber company when he received football scholarships to the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. He chose NAU and moved to Flagstaff in 1969 to study physical education and industrial arts. After … [Read more...] about Community Profile – Tom Ramsey
Free Small Business Counseling
Fri, 21 Free Small Business Counseling 101 W. Route 66 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Don't miss this chance to learn from mentors and successful business advisors during free and confidential face to face counseling and training. The Chamber is teaming with SCORE, Service Corp of Retired Executives, to … [Read more...] about Free Small Business Counseling