At Warner’s Nursery, we love this time of year. It’s not quite spring and our home gardens are mostly just plans in our heads. We’ll put the vegetable patch here, we think. Maybe we’ll grow some wildflowers in that section by the front walk. And this is the year we are finally going to get some nice strawberries going. All these horticultural ambitions start with the humble yet utterly amazing seed, that tiny packet of potential that can turn bare earth into flowering bounty. With a little … [Read more...] about Seeding the Future
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Arizona’s Centennial
April 25 Celebration of Arizona's First 100 Years at the Olde Sedona Bar and Grill. There will be a lunch buffet with CharlesSchnudson presenting: “The 1912 Presidential Campaign.” The discussion will be followed by a discussion of “The Future of Education in Arizona” featuring Fred DuVal, Tom Chabin and Jim Ledbetter. RSVP by calling 928-203-5858 … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Centennial
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 manager, Economic Vitality Division, city of Flagstaff; Stacey Button, Flagstaff’s economic vitality director; Jennus L. Burton, vice president, finance and administration for Northern Arizona University; … [Read more...] about No. AZ’s Economic Future Topic at Capitol
Future of Navajo Generating Station Uncertain
The future of the Navajo Generating Station near Page, AZ. remains uncertain. The Interior Department has requested the U.S. Environmental Protection agency to put off a decision on pollution controls for the coal fired plant for at least six months. A decision by the EPA was expected this summer which likely would have required additional reductions of nitrogen oxide emissions. An official from the Interior Department says the office needs more time to study the impacts of requiring … [Read more...] about Future of Navajo Generating Station Uncertain
Building a Better Arizona One Community at a Time
An update on the Five Communities Project: 95 communities submitted letters of intent for the Five Communities Project. Chairman Lattie Coor calls the letters 'bold ideas' that will help people address some of the most challenging isssues that Arizona and the nation face in the 21st century-job creation, building a competitive education system, protecting our natural resource and increasing citizen involvement. This following story recently appeared in Flagstaff Business News. When Sonja … [Read more...] about Building a Better Arizona One Community at a Time
Securing Flagstaff’s Water Future
Flagstaff City Council narrowly approved a $1.8 million contract earlier this year to begin drilling six wells at a city-owned property – Red Gap Ranch – approximately 40 miles east of Flagstaff. The 8,500-acre property was acquired in 2004 through city bond money approved by voters with hopes of securing Flagstaff’s long-term water supply. Many believe this is good news for Flagstaff businesses and developers looking to the future. Brad Hill, Flagstaff’s water utilities manager, spoke … [Read more...] about Securing Flagstaff’s Water Future
Arizonans Uncertain About Future Healthcare Options
Healthcare is a significant part of the economy in Northern Arizona and one of the few areas with continued growth during the recent recession. But continuing uncertainties about Medicaid cuts are a big headache for local hospitals and health centers across the region. “None of the proposals look good,” said Bill Bradel, president and CEO of Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC), where 30 percent of patients are currently on Medicaid. Partly due to large numbers of small employers who don’t provide … [Read more...] about Arizonans Uncertain About Future Healthcare Options
Mapping the Course for the Future of AZ
Arizonans Invited to participate in new "Five Communities Project" The Center for the Future of Arizona has announced a new initiative, the "Five Communities Project," which will provide assistance to communities that wish to improve themselves through greater citizen involvement. CFA, a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization led by former Arizona State University President Lattie Coor, will work collaboratively with five communities to develop action plans to move the communities forward in … [Read more...] about Mapping the Course for the Future of AZ
