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Why Employees Love Working for Nestlé Purina

By FBN on January 3, 2018 in Business

Almost anyone who has held down a job has found out that satisfaction with one’s workplace can make all the difference in motivation to get up and out the door each workday. Such may be the case for employees at Nestlé Purina PetCare. For the fifth year in a row, employees at Purina have rated […]

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My Employees Don’t Like Me

By FBN on November 28, 2017 in Columnists

One of my former students came back to Flagstaff for homecoming weekend. She stopped by my office to let me know how things were going since she had graduated. She asked if I had any advice for two issues she was having. One was that she wasn’t learning new things as fast as she wanted. […]

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Coconino County Meeting Needs of Employees, Employers

By FBN on May 17, 2017 in Columnists

Coconino County takes great pride in many successes: we attract and host visitors from all over the world who visit our unique landscapes and enjoy the spectacular natural wonders. We are home to a diverse and highly skilled workforce — our workers and their employers are the drivers of our economy. The county plays a […]

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FBN SPOTLIGHT

July 6, 2019

Flying High

Leonardo Da Vinci was quoted as saying, “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skywards.” Holding one of the highest pilot certifications, Craig Sanderson spread his wings upward to serve as director of operations for Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines and mayor of the small but bustling town of Tusayan. Sanderson acquired the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification at 28 years old. It is one of the most advanced certifications a pilot can obtain and necessary for any pilot wanting to fly commercial airliners, which was Sanderson’s intention. However, he had a change of plans. “I learned early on that flying commercial airlines was not my cup of tea,” said Sanderson, who flew commercial airline flights for more than a year. “I’d rather fly over beautiful areas such as Lake Powell, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon.” So, that is what he did. “My first job was flying scenic flights for Skywest Airlines based out of Page. The sights are so amazing and I loved sharing that view with people.

COLUMNISTS

July 6, 2019

Helping Businesses Bridge the Digital Divide

Bridging the digital divide can be a difficult enterprise as technology takes on an increasingly larger role in developing job skills, small business operation and finding meaningful work. Luckily, the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is partnering with major companies like Google to help bridge the gap between technical skills and diverse populations.

July 6, 2019

Understanding the Value of Protecting, Conserving Public Lands

Hello, all! I hope everyone is enjoying summer up here in beautiful Northern Arizona.

July 6, 2019

OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses

OneAZ Credit Union is continuing its long-standing tradition of contributing to Arizona’s economy through new partnerships with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight, each designed to bring more awareness to the power of keeping money local. “The more dollars staying in the state, the more prosperous our economy becomes.

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