FIBA Aug. 13. The topic discussed at August's meeting will be the nonprofit sector. Russ Yelton of NACET, Carol Bousquet of SEDI, and Scott Neuman of Coconino County will discuss working with nonprofits. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance
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FIBA Networking Event
Dec. 15 The Annual Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance Holiday Showcase will be held at the Green Room. The event is free to FIBA members and the public. Additional information is available at flagstaffiba.com … [Read more...] about FIBA Networking Event
GOP and Democrats at Odds Over Redistricting
Proposed Congressional Map is Fatally Flawed and a Partisan Giveaway to Democrats --Governor calls process Botched Governor Jan Brewer today blasted a new Arizona congressional map preliminarily adopted this week by the Independent Redistricting Commission. “The IRC proposal is simply gerrymandering at its worst,” said Governor Brewer. “This unaccountable, unelected Commission has misused its authority to draw a congressional map that is every Democrat’s dream. In doing so, … [Read more...] about GOP and Democrats at Odds Over Redistricting
Rural Arizona Seeking Autonomy in Redistricting
The political landscape of Northern Arizona could change drastically as soon as November of this year, when the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) announces its final plans for the redrawing of both Arizona’s legislative districts and U.S. Congressional district boundaries. And to meet the requirements of the Arizona constitution, the city of Flagstaff may have to be divided. Tasked with redrawing intrastate political boundaries following the release of census results, the IRC … [Read more...] about Rural Arizona Seeking Autonomy in Redistricting
Flag 40 Encouraging Redistricting Participation
Redistricting is the redrawing of legislative and congressional district lines following the decennial U.S. Census. The lines are redrawn so that districts are of very nearly equal population as required by the Arizona and United States Constitutions. There are 435 members of congress whose districts are apportioned among the states by population. Arizona currently has eight members of congress. Census data from 2010 tells us that America is growing in the South and West and shrinking in the … [Read more...] about Flag 40 Encouraging Redistricting Participation
Better Buzz for Your Business
July 12 The Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance (FIBA) is hosting a panel discussion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will be held at 204 C East Route 66 . Bring ideas about your business and current PR and marketing methods. Learn how to create street buzz and getting information out about specials and events. $10, free for FIBA members. … [Read more...] about Better Buzz for Your Business