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Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field

By Stacey Wittig on December 9, 2011 in Local News

Should municipal governments offer tax breaks to some? Recently, the Flagstaff City Council turned down a tax incentive proposal for a local car dealer. Scott Baugh, who owns Planet Nissan Subaru Jeep, would have received a four-year tax rebate in exchange for bringing a Chrysler-Dodge dealership back to Flagstaff. Flagstaff Business News asked some experts […]

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December 4, 2019

Grand Canyon Saddle Maker Enjoying the Ride

Across from the Xanterra South Rim is a mule barn sitting on an inconspicuous lot at the Grand Canyon Village. The historic building was a blacksmith’s shop. Inside, the old wooden floors show their age, while the aroma of worked leather and mules give away its purpose. This is Joe Marshall’s territory: the Saddle Maker’s shop. Neatly arranged are leather straps and scraps, saddles, tools, machinery, a bottle of soda and a bag of chips. Like a Western Santa in his workshop, Marshall joyfully makes and repairs saddles, chaps, holsters, britches and “anything leather,” for Xanterra’s mule operations. Marshall has been a saddle maker for more than 50 years and claims, “I’m probably one of the luckiest people on this property here. I’m doing what I love to do.” All the tools and equipment in his shop belong to him.

COLUMNISTS

December 5, 2019

Skating at the Station

Bundle up and grab the mittens to experience Skate at the Station in the heart of historic downtown at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Free for all to enjoy, Skate at the Station opens at noon on Saturday, Dec.

December 4, 2019

Healing, Growing through Outings in Nature

The prescriptive use of adventure experiences by health professionals has shown to result in significant improvements in the regulation of emotions and behavior. Numerous studies point to the many benefits of outdoor experiences including self-disclosure and awareness and enhanced attention span and problem-solving skills, as well as many brain functions important in the acquisition of a balanced life.

December 4, 2019

Three Ways to Help Women Succeed in Business

Women-owned businesses are increasing in numbers in Arizona and across the nation. According to a 2018 report by SCORE, women-owned businesses make up 39% of small businesses across the nation and employ nearly nine million people.

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