Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional $1 million for a statewide program aimed at helping Arizona restaurants and other dining establishments expand outdoor seating and limit the spread of COVID-19. “Restaurants throughout the state have expanded outdoor dining to welcome more customers while limiting the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “We want to make sure more of our hard-working local restaurants have the opportunity to do the same. Today’s funding will help restaurants … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Funding To Help Restaurants Expand Outdoor Seating
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Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
The Governor's Office announced on Thursday that the process has begun to distribute $370 million in federal CARES Act funds to public and charter schools in the state.The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program, a form of COVID relief funding, has allocated a total of $716 million toward Arizona K-12 schools.The program was first announced as part of the Arizona: Open for Learning Plan. The plan is meant to improve school budget stability, increase funding for students utilizing virtual … [Read more...] about Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
Opportunity for Funding Nonprofit Organizations, Page/Lake Powell, Tuba City, Williams
The annual competitive grants process for the communities of Northern Arizona facilitated by the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff will provide financial support to worthy projects and programs serving residents of Williams, Page/Lake Powell and Tuba City. The online grant application is now open at azfoundation.org/grants. Completed applications must be submitted before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27 to be considered. Nonprofit organizations, public schools, municipal agencies and … [Read more...] about Opportunity for Funding Nonprofit Organizations, Page/Lake Powell, Tuba City, Williams
Funding a Business Acquisition
WCI Brokers is the largest full service business brokerage firm in Northern Arizona. As business brokers, we have facilitated over 500 business acquisitions in Northern Arizona over the past 15 years. This article is one of a series of articles written by our professionals at WCI Brokers on topics important to business owners. Funding a Purchase The funding of a business acquisition is an important component in the decision-making process of both buyers and sellers. Given that … [Read more...] about Funding a Business Acquisition
Lowell Observatory’s Expanding Universe
It's not only with the new Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) that operations are getting bigger at Lowell Observatory. They've also been hiring new staff, revamping the website and expanding outreach activities. A lot of the money to fund the upswing in research activity at the observatory has come through the hard work of its research astronomers, explains Development Manager Rusty Tweed. The funding that those astronomers bring in via research grants form a crucial part of the observatory’s … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory’s Expanding Universe
B of A Granting $10K to Local Agency
BOTHANDS, Inc., a HUD-approved nonprofit counseling agency, today announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to provide direct housing counseling and education services to local families across northern Arizona. Through ongoing counseling programs BOTHANDS helps first-time homebuyers prepare for homeownership and navigate the home-purchase process. The agency also continues to provide foreclosure mitigation counseling … [Read more...] about B of A Granting $10K to Local Agency
Diane Lenz Running for County Supervisor
Today Diane Lenz announced her candidacy for Coconino County Supervisor, District 1. Current Supervisor, Carl Taylor is retiring. District 1 includes Flagstaff downtown (north of Rt. 66) and neighborhoods west and northwest of Flagstaff, (e.g., Boulder Point, Equestrian Estates, Cheshire, Baderville), Tusayan, Fredonia, Kaibab Estates West and Supai. A resident of Coconino County since 1980, Ms. Lenz and her family lived for many years in the rural County outside of Flagstaff. They … [Read more...] about Diane Lenz Running for County Supervisor
State Offering Flood Prevention Funding
Properties impacted by flooding downstream of the Schultz Fire burn area, may see the benefits from state financial assistance. Governor Jan Brewer today announced plans to allocate $305,000 to Coconino County to aid in its recovery from flood damage caused by the Schultz Fire of June 2010, as well as to mitigate future flood damage to the community. “Coconino County is facing a dire situation as a result of last June’s wildfire,” said Governor Brewer. “The condition of the land impacted by … [Read more...] about State Offering Flood Prevention Funding
Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Pulliam Airport is one of five statewide airport improvement projects being funded by $21 million. Four airports will receive funds for one project; Flagstaff will get funding for two. The State Transportation Board has given final approval of the funding. $392,045 will go toward phase one construction of an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. $65,242 will toward phase two of the facility. The projects are funded through a combination of federal and state funding, and from … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Moving Toward Semi-Public University
Northern Arizona University is reinventing itself as a semi-public institution amid record enrollment increases and diminishing state support, President John Haeger said during a public forum at the High Country Conference Center. More than 200 people attended the event to hear the president address how the university will mitigate the $30 million cut for FY2012, with nearly 700 more participants tuning in via live web stream. The president said university budget reduction strategies … [Read more...] about Moving Toward Semi-Public University
