I am honored and excited to have taken office as Flagstaff’s next mayor. The world looks a bit different now than I expected when announcing my run for office, but the foundation of my campaign is now more important than ever – better communication, accountable government and transparency in … [Read more...] about Communicating to Discuss Issues, Solve Problems
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Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
We’ve all heard the saying, “No news is good news,” right? Well, not necessarily in the real estate process. While not hearing anything could be deemed as everything is moving along smoothly, it could also mean there are critical dates and deadlines being missed. There should be one person at the … [Read more...] about Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
The Art of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal communication can be more powerful – and often, even more influential – than what we say with words. It can have a tremendous impact on how our friends and family understand us. Experts in interpersonal communication have estimated that nonverbal communication constitutes approximately … [Read more...] about The Art of Nonverbal Communication
The Power of Touch
Touch is perhaps the most powerful sense of all. From the moment we are born, before our eyes are open, a gentle touch calms us and lets us know someone cares. In the beginning stages of life, a nurturing touch helps create a bond that shapes us for the rest of our lives. Even though research … [Read more...] about The Power of Touch
Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
The City of Flagstaff sold $15.86 million in general obligation bonds today to fund voter approved projects including the final fire station, the emergency communication radio system, and a portion of the street/utility projects. In light of the excellent credit ratings from Standard and Poor’s and … [Read more...] about Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
Southwest Windpower Distributing Premier Remote Solar and Energy Systems
Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading manufacturer of personal wind generators, today announced that it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Green Trail Energy to distribute the revolutionary mobile solar and wind powered energy and communication system—GSW-7000—under the name … [Read more...] about Southwest Windpower Distributing Premier Remote Solar and Energy Systems
Neighborhood Associations–An Economic Development Tool
A significant factor in economic development for our community is strong and involved neighborhoods. The city recently invested $1.8 million for improvements to the Southside in the form of new pavement, sidewalks, trash receptacles, and bicycle parking amenities. Because of that investment and … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Associations–An Economic Development Tool
Students Thriving in NAU’s Acclaimed MBA Program
The master’s in business administration (MBA) program at Northern Arizona University was recently listed among the best business programs in the nation in the Princeton Review’s 2010 edition of its book, The Best 301 Business Schools. NAU students and instructors say those involved in … [Read more...] about Students Thriving in NAU’s Acclaimed MBA Program
Social Media Shaping Election Landscape
Over the last several years, Americans have consumed social media applications at a record pace and are allocating more and more of their waking hours on sites like Facebook and Twitter. “When it comes to election cycles, they’re spending increased amounts of time using social … [Read more...] about Social Media Shaping Election Landscape
