Her goal was to start a business in Flagstaff that specializes in offering services to people with disabilities. She didn’t plan on a pandemic breaking out in the middle of her planning. Regardless, Jen Green-Vance, president and CEO of Strides 2 Thrive and Elevated Shredding, met with the folks … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Business Lauded for Success Story
Larry Hendricks
CCC Students Gain Experience Building While Helping Habitat for Humanity
Circular saws whir and cut. Nail guns go “PSHHT!” Sawdust floats in the air. Safety glasses hang firmly in place, and all conversations are yelled. “Nail it there,” bellows Carrie Oakason over the noise. She’s a student in Coconino Community College’s Construction Technology Management program … [Read more...] about CCC Students Gain Experience Building While Helping Habitat for Humanity
CCC Brings Back Caregiver Program to Meet Community Need
The definition of a caregiver: A skilled helping hand in moments of need for daily living – for the elderly, for the sick, for the disabled. With new assisted-living facilities slated to come online in the near future, and with several already in operation, the need for certified caregivers in … [Read more...] about CCC Brings Back Caregiver Program to Meet Community Need
Supporting Local Businesses Through Training, Resources
The experience was like trying to grab a small sip from a firehose at full blast. That is how officials at the Coconino Small Business Development Center at Coconino Community College describe the situation they faced with limited staff when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down business across the … [Read more...] about Supporting Local Businesses Through Training, Resources
