Justin Hagerty, Ph.d, a research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, was named one of President Obama's recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and engineering professionals in the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Scientist Awarded Early Career Award
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Sedona’s Zaki Gordon Film Weekend
May 25- 27 12th Annual ZGI Short Films Festival Enjoy two full days of independent short films, a special feature presentation and the Career and Gear Fair on Friday night. Presented by the Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking – Sedona’s Film School. Zgi-yc.com (928) 649-4257 … [Read more...] about Sedona’s Zaki Gordon Film Weekend
Five Finalists Named for Police Chief
Five finalists have been invited to in-person interviews for the job of Chief of the Flagstaff Police Department. The City of Flagstaff received 52 applications and conducted phone interviews with 15 candidates prior to selecting the six finalists, one who asked to be removed from consideration. … [Read more...] about Five Finalists Named for Police Chief
Teresa Peterson is a practitioner of Bowenwork, a healing path which integrates the whole body and restores balance. Peterson has a diverse professional background. She believes in giving back as an essential part of running a business and does this in several ways. She told Flagstaff Business … [Read more...] about
TCI Naming New Partner
TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. has named Mickey Abeshaus a partner. Mickey Abeshaus, M.D. has been with TCI Wealth Advisors since 2009. Abeshaus, who manages the Flagstaff office, joined TCI after a 17-year career as an orthopaedic surgeon. TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an independent, fee-only … [Read more...] about TCI Naming New Partner
Longtime Flagstaff Business owner Julie Sullivan is a graphic designer and marketer, who has nearly three decades working with other businesses and nonprofits. In this FBN Web Exclusive, the owner of Luckygirl Productions, says businesses need to understand branding on a deeper level, a process … [Read more...] about
Economic Factors Affecting Construction in Flagstaff
A career in the construction industry was named as one of the worst jobs for 2011. I thought we should explore the economic trends that contribute to this dubious distinction. Should we be looking for the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel? Between 2001 and 2004, jobs in construction … [Read more...] about Economic Factors Affecting Construction in Flagstaff
Older Workers Striving to Learn New Technologies
"I need help uploading job applications.” “I didn’t know Excel, so I didn’t get hired.” These are common refrains heard from older workers, age 55 and up, who are currently searching for employment. “They are intimidated by the … [Read more...] about Older Workers Striving to Learn New Technologies