Business and entrepreneurship are generators of exceptional creativity, ingenuity and effort. Historically, many of the great advances of our society have come from a combination of entrepreneurship and government working together to address common problems. It is with this in mind that the City … [Read more...] about Supporting Businesses through the Innovate Waste Challenge
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Understanding Economic Impacts, Workforce Composition
The City of Flagstaff, through the Economic Development Program, has embarked on two ambitious community processes. The first, the Economic Development Strategic Plan, will assess changes to the economy that may have resulted from Covid-19, the housing crisis or other local and global factors, and … [Read more...] about Understanding Economic Impacts, Workforce Composition
Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
The City of Flagstaff is a leader in water conservation, quality, delivery and management. Planning for the future of our water resources started decades ago and is continuous. To see how thoroughly Flagstaff has planned for its water future, I suggest you take a look at the Utilities Integrated … [Read more...] about Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
New Public Art, Beautification Projects Planned for 2024
The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts and Sciences is starting the New Year strong, anticipating the completion of more than 18 art and beautification projects in 2024. From large endeavors like Aspen Niche and the Indigenous & Multi-Cultural Representation sculpture exhibition, to … [Read more...] about New Public Art, Beautification Projects Planned for 2024
Coconino County Encourages a Constellation of Dark Skies Support
Coconino County, home of Flagstaff, the world’s first International Dark-Sky City, has long been a leading player in recognizing the value of and protecting dark skies. For District 3 Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan, there were significant times in the past couple of decades that prompted … [Read more...] about Coconino County Encourages a Constellation of Dark Skies Support
Growing Your Business with City’s Retention, Expansion Incentive
Thirty thousand dollars are up for grabs to expand your business. The Business Retention and Expansion Incentive competitive grant program is open. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31. Find the program and the application at ChooseFlagstaff.com, then submit your application to … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business with City’s Retention, Expansion Incentive
Recycling Revamp
Recent months have seen some significant changes in how the City of Flagstaff manages its recyclables. In late April, residents were asked to halt putting out their recycling materials, while commercial waste went to the landfill for about a week. All collections resumed after a week and a half, … [Read more...] about Recycling Revamp
Innovate Waste: The Carbon Neutrality Challenge
The Fourth Annual Innovate Waste: The Carbon Neutrality Challenge once again invites entrepreneurs to compete for up to $30,000 in awards and cash to build their business concept that advances carbon neutrality. If you have been thinking of ways to optimize stewardship of the environment and the … [Read more...] about Innovate Waste: The Carbon Neutrality Challenge
New Public Art Coming to Flagstaff Airport and Downtown Library
Highlights for the Beautification, Arts & Sciences program in 2023 will be the installation of two major public art pieces, the opening of another round of traffic signal cabinet wraps for artist proposals, and the completion and approval of designs for art projects at the Downtown Connection … [Read more...] about New Public Art Coming to Flagstaff Airport and Downtown Library
New NACET Flagstaff Leader Planning Campus Tours, Community Events
In our last column, Scott Hathcock addressed the phenomenal growth of Moonshot programming across the state. He also announced my appointment as the new executive director for the NACET campus. My love affair with Flagstaff began in 2015 when I relocated with a former employer to be the director … [Read more...] about New NACET Flagstaff Leader Planning Campus Tours, Community Events