When traveling for business to Japan, it was difficult for Ross Taylor, who follows a high fat/low carb diet, to pack oils and nut butters. “You can find good veggies and proteins anywhere you travel, but it is difficult to find healthy fats,” said Ross, who traveled to Asia and other places when he worked for Southwest Windpower. “I bought mini Ziploc bags at Michael’s [craft store in Flagstaff] to hold oils and nut butters. But those would break, and I’d have to pack them inside Nalgene … [Read more...] about FBomb Brand Making an Impact
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Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Coconino County, Xanterra and retired Assistant City Manager Jim Wine were among the honorees at the inaugural Community IMPACT Awards Luncheon held by Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona (GINA) to celebrate its partners and team members who forward the group’s workforce development mission. Each of the seven recipients were congratulated by Jim Gibbons, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries International, who came to Flagstaff from Goodwill’s headquarters in Maryland to … [Read more...] about Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
The Affordable Care Act: A Look Back at the Impact of the Law
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and since then, nearly every aspect of health insurance has changed. Some of the changes have been very positive; others have not. I thought this would be a good time to evaluate those changes, both positive and negative. It is important to note that this is not political statement of support or criticism of the law. I have been helping businesses and individuals with health insurance for more than 20 years. The … [Read more...] about The Affordable Care Act: A Look Back at the Impact of the Law
The Economic Impact of Astronomy in Northern Arizona
Nestled in the pines and illuminated by celestial nightlights, Flagstaff has isolated itself from beaming billboards and glowing skyscrapers. This is because since its creation, the city has been a hub for people who see best in the dark: astronomers. The study of the universe has not only attracted prominent and renowned researchers to the mountain city, but has also led to the construction of several high-profile telescopes in the area, causing astronomy to have a significant economic … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of Astronomy in Northern Arizona
Measuring the Economic Impact of Catastrophic Wildfire
As many residents east of Flagstaff remain worried about flooding below the Schultz Fire burn area, they are joined by many other residents statewide who are waiting to determine what life will be like after the big one. In eastern Arizona, the Wallow Fire burned more than 500,000 acres. The short and long term impacts will ripple through local and statewide economies well after the last ember is out. Looking back at past fires in Arizona and New Mexico might help some people gauge Wallow’s … [Read more...] about Measuring the Economic Impact of Catastrophic Wildfire
The Economic Impact of Camping for Northern Arizona
It has been a busy July for campers in Northern Arizona. For the government, people and businesses of Flagstaff, camping means much more than sleeping bags and s’mores. In a city surrounded by the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, many stores are finding that the great outdoors is good business. The downtown Flagstaff store Peace Surplus receives a large piece of their profits from catering to the needs of campers, owner Steve Chatinsky said. “About 30 to 40 percent of our overall … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of Camping for Northern Arizona
