In terms of local efforts to improve the economic environment at large, a number of events have occurred in the community during the last few months. Before jumping into the details, here is a little overview of how Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) works in Flagstaff. The City of … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in the World of Business Retention and Expansion?
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Personal Training Entrepreneurs Flexing their Business Expansion Muscles
Some clients have lost well over 100 pounds, some are no longer on blood pressure medicine, and some have experienced greater success in their professional lives after achieving nutrition, weight and fitness goals. Positive stories of personal achievement and healthy lifestyle changes abound in … [Read more...] about Personal Training Entrepreneurs Flexing their Business Expansion Muscles
Managed Solution Announces Expansion to Arizona
Managed Solution is excited to announce their recent expansion to Arizona, servicing clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and the surrounding areas. Managed Solution, a top 1% global Microsoft partner, is the premier provider of technology solutions and IT support services and recognized as the … [Read more...] about Managed Solution Announces Expansion to Arizona
Ski Haus Celebrating Expansion
Ski Haus has seen many changes since its first season in 1988. Over the past three years, it has gone from a small ski rental store into a full lines winter retailer. In 2009, when the current owner, Lee Cowan, purchased the store, there were no retail brands and no presence in winter sports. They … [Read more...] about Ski Haus Celebrating Expansion
No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
Members of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) visited the State Capitol to meet with legislators regarding the future of economic development in Arizona. Among those in attendance representing northern Arizona were: (l-r) John Saltonstall, business retention and expansion … [Read more...] about No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
Lack of Pre-Developed Land Thwarting Relocation
Businesses looking to relocate to Flagstaff cannot find developed land that adequately meets their needs. “We are seeing interests out of California. One of the challenges right out of the gate is that we don’t have enough pre-developed land for them,” said Rich Bowen, president and CEO of Economic … [Read more...] about Lack of Pre-Developed Land Thwarting Relocation
Expansion of Solar Industry in Arizona
Governor Jan Brewer is announcing expansion of First Solar Manufacturing Company. Headquartered in Tempe, the company will expand its presence in Arizona with a 135-acre technology campus in Mesa. Their initial investment totals $300 million and is expected to create 600 quality jobs – with the … [Read more...] about Expansion of Solar Industry in Arizona
Rich Bowen Heading ECoNA
An Update to last month's article on ECoNA. NAU's Rich Bowen is on executive loan from Northern Arizona University and will head up the group. He tells FBN his job position will be reevaluated annually, to see if his expertise is best served with ECoNA, or on campus. Bowen says he looks forward … [Read more...] about Rich Bowen Heading ECoNA
Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
(Governor Jan Brewer's speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon. Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who … [Read more...] about Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
Beer Lovers Choose Cans and Keep Microbreweries Hopping
The original concept about beers in cans was ‘cheap, watered-down rice beer,’ right?” said Grand Canyon Brewing Company owner John Peasley, smiling in his Williams, Ariz. brewery. “Colorado beer manufacturer Oskar Blues turned that around; those guys only … [Read more...] about Beer Lovers Choose Cans and Keep Microbreweries Hopping
