Southwest Windpower, the world’s leading producer of small-scale wind generators for electricity generation announced today that it has hired Flagstaff Mayor Sara Presler as General Counsel. “As we grow through the development of business alliances and international expansion we now have sufficient needs for legal support to justify bringing much of our legal work […]
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Job Opening + Chamber News
The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce announces an immediate full time opening in membership sales and retention. Successful candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills; proven track record of sales success; is goal and success driven; is able to work in a fast paced environment. Minor special event & business services coordination is also required. […]
Machine Solutions Entering into Partnership with Forsyth Capital
Flagstaff-based Machine Solutions has entered into a partnership with Forsyth Capital. A news release was issued today announcing the partnership. “Machine Solutions’ leading technology, global reach and management team make it an ideal opportunity for Forsyth Capital in our core sector of capital equipment,” explained Ryan Gable, managing director and co‐founder of Forsyth Capital. “We […]
Purina Unveiling Solar Array in Flagstaff
Flagstaff’s Nestlé Purina PetCare facility unveiled a 427 kilowatt solar array today, atop the Eastside manufacturing facility. Plant Manager Bill Calloway tells Flagstaff Business News the solar photovoltaic electric system is the largest project of its kind to be installed in a private enterprise in Northern Arizona. The 1,900 panels will leverage the region’s 300 […]
Governor Names Board of Commerce Authority
Governor Jan Brewer today announced the selection of 17 of Arizona’s premier business leaders to serve as members of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Board of Directors. The Commerce Authority, established with the passage of the Arizona Competitiveness Package earlier this year, is playing a critical role in the state’s recruitment and retention of quality […]
SCA Helping Disaster Victims
It’s been an active year for disaster relief, and SCA has been on scene at the country’s most significant natural disaster of the year: the Alabama tornados. About 300 people were killed when tornados ripped through the south nearly two months ago. As communities continue work on cleanup and rebuilding, SCA has been helping with […]
Lean Manufacturing Seminar
June 16 Lunch Seminar 11:30-1:00 at NACET, 2225 N. Gemini Dr. Richard Baron will present the seminar, focusing on techniques designed to eliminate waste and streamline processes. The no cost event will will include a live simulation of lean manufacturing.
Motor Excellence Expanding in Flagstaff
When Motor Excellence, an innovative clean technology company in Flagstaff designing high efficiency electric motors, received a $962,000 grant from the 21st Century Grant Program coordinated by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) in 2009, it hired five new workers the next day. The grant program is designed to utilize federal stimulus funds to invest in and […]