Today, Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), released the following statement in response to the May employment data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues … [Read more...] about SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
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Flagstaff Selects Jerry Nabours for Mayor
Flagstaff voters have selected Jerry Nabours for Mayor and reelected Karla Brewster and Coral Evans. Newcomer Jeff Oravits, who ran on a platform of bringing more fiscal conservatism to Flagstaff City hall, was the third highest vote getter in the election. The following are the vote percentages … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Selects Jerry Nabours for Mayor
Flagstaff Business News recently asked Holly Nester of Personal Care Physical Therapy to be our Spotlight. After a decade in practice, Nester serves many types of people with varying types of ailments. She also travels to businesses in the region to improve occupational safety and help people … [Read more...] about
CCC Welcoming VP of Academic Affairs
Coconino Community College (CCC) recently hired Dr. Russ Rothamer as Vice President of Academic Affairs, a well-respected seat on the college's executive leadership team. Rothamer has dedicated more than 25 years to higher education as an administrator and professor. He is a recognized … [Read more...] about CCC Welcoming VP of Academic Affairs
Flagstaff Transportation Summit Approaching
Business, economic development and transportation leaders are collaborating on April 20 for the first-ever Greater Flagstaff Transportation Summit, with the ultimate goal of creating a unified vision for this community’s transportation future. The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Transportation Summit Approaching
Small Business Health Fair
Apr. 13 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Free health screenings, massages, consultations and other health related information. The event is designed to help employees of small businesses learn about the many health options available in Northern Arizona. More information is … [Read more...] about Small Business Health Fair
Route 66 Mini Market Carrying Popular Soda
Maybe you never heard of Dublin Dr Pepper, but hundreds of soda fanatics have – and they have been dropping by Route 66 Mini Market to load up on the original glass bottle Dr Pepper. Dublin Dr Pepper is made with pure cane imperial sugar and has been bottled by a family owned business in Dublin, … [Read more...] about Route 66 Mini Market Carrying Popular Soda
Business Reducing Landfill Waste
Landfill reduction is a hot topic in sustainability circles these days. But reducing landfill waste may be difficult for many small businesses. Cecilia Chavez and husband Terry Calvo have teamed up with Frank Garcia and Jenny Zamora-Garcia to provide Flagstaff businesses with an easy way to reduce … [Read more...] about Business Reducing Landfill Waste
Keep an Eye on the KWEFS and Other Emerging Economies
If Jim O’Neill, author of The Growth Map, is correct and good things can come from crisis, we are in for a doozy of a future based on the last couple of years alone. Unlike many books on the post-economic apocalypse, O’Neill’s is refreshingly upbeat. Yes, China and countries like India and Brazil … [Read more...] about Keep an Eye on the KWEFS and Other Emerging Economies
Mobile Marketing
Mar. 21 Mobile Marketing: Why you need it and how to get started. 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. Mobile marketing is changing how people find, interact with and buy from business. Now is the time to leap ahead of your competition by adding "mobile" to your marketing. … [Read more...] about Mobile Marketing