The week of May 8 through May 12 is Economic Development Week, and in the Flagstaff area, it is an open invitation to the entire community to meet economic development professionals throughout Flagstaff to learn more about the dynamic work known as economic development. This effort is important … [Read more...] about Honoring Economic Development Week
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Two ATHENAs Rule
It was a packed house at the 2023 Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Optimum Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, one of Northern Arizona’s largest business events of the year. More than 525 people, including elected officials, businesspeople and non-profit leaders, attended the Feb. 10 event, … [Read more...] about Two ATHENAs Rule
Inventor’s HeetShield May Soon Protect Space Deliveries and Firefighters
Whatever NASA wants to deliver to a planet or a moon from space – whether it is medicine, robots, experiments or humans – HeetShield founder and CEO Steve Miller is engineering a protective thermal insulation product that can wrap around it. He is testing his science technologies material now in … [Read more...] about Inventor’s HeetShield May Soon Protect Space Deliveries and Firefighters
Looking Back on Accomplishments, Forward on Projects
I hope you all had an amazing 2021! It seems like yesterday our new Flagstaff City Council was sworn into office and I am very happy with what the city has accomplished over the last year. The city’s broadband investment has increased drastically, from $200,000 to $2.9 million in one year, and … [Read more...] about Looking Back on Accomplishments, Forward on Projects
Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
Three experts from different backgrounds and organizations spoke on a panel called Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses in Your Community at the Arizona Association for Economic Development Fall Forum. Although panelists Alika Kumar, Carlos Velasco and Melody Lewis represented diverse communities, … [Read more...] about Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
The summer of 2021 is leading the record books for businesses relocating to Arizona, including semiconductor manufacturers, electric car makers and many other tech companies. While most relocations and expansions are happening in the Valley, Northern Arizona is also attracting companies. In east … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
Big Land Sale, Big Plans
It is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One of the largest privately-owned parcels of land in Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and is scheduled to close this year. The sale, and the proposed ambitious, multi-use development of the 500-acre parcel of land, is big news for … [Read more...] about Big Land Sale, Big Plans
The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
One of the largest privately owned parcels of land in the cool pines of Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and scheduled to close this year. Located in Williams, just 30 minutes from Flagstaff in Coconino County, the 500 acres are owned by Valley entrepreneur Max Biegert, who spent 85 … [Read more...] about The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
Electric Auto Parts Plant Chooses Flagstaff
UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, a leading supplier of precision extruded aluminum automotive components and assemblies, will take over the former Walgreen’s distribution center in Flagstaff as a new plant that will manufacture parts for electric vehicles. The expansion of the company, based … [Read more...] about Electric Auto Parts Plant Chooses Flagstaff
ECoNA Receiving Vision Grant
The Arizona Commerce Authority is pleased to announce the five awardees of its Vision Grants, a reimbursable grant program designed to enhance the economic development infrastructure of rural regions around the state. The total grant amount of $250,000 will be allocated up to $50,000 each to the … [Read more...] about ECoNA Receiving Vision Grant
