Personal income in Arizona rose last year at a rate faster than nearly any state in the country, according to new estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. With a personal income growth rate of 8.4%, Arizona tied with Montana for the fastest rate of growth in personal income in … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads Nation In Personal Income Growth
Money
1.1 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven So Far Totaling Over $100 Billion
The U.S. Small Business Administration has already forgiven more than 1.1 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $100 billion, providing an extraordinary amount of critical relief to America’s small businesses just 3 months since the earliest PPP borrowers’ covered periods … [Read more...] about 1.1 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven So Far Totaling Over $100 Billion
New Report: Arizona Ranks Third For Economic Momentum
Arizona is ranked third best in the nation for economic momentum, based on a new report by State Policy Reports. The report ranks states’ economic momentum based on growth in personal income, employment and population. Arizona ranked in the top four for employment growth and population growth. … [Read more...] about New Report: Arizona Ranks Third For Economic Momentum
Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is … [Read more...] about Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
The Greater Goal: Quality of Life Positively Impacted by Tourism
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau is on a mission. A mission to increase the quality of life for every household in Flagstaff. Sound like a daunting task? Well, the effort needed to create this economic impact may not be easy, but the formula is simple: tourism = dollars. Dollars you … [Read more...] about The Greater Goal: Quality of Life Positively Impacted by Tourism
Do You Understand Your Emotions About Money?
If you’ve ever felt a rush of excitement at making a big purchase or experienced feelings of shame at making a financial mistake, you know that our relationship with money isn’t completely rational. For most people, money comes with a lot of emotional and psychological baggage that affects the … [Read more...] about Do You Understand Your Emotions About Money?
FALA Gala Friday
May 18 FALA Gala: Where Raising Money is an Art! The evening includes a silent auction and performances from the talented students of the Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy!Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Purchase online or through the FALA office at 928-779-7223. … [Read more...] about FALA Gala Friday
Bothands Breakfast Thursday
Apr. 17, Doors open at 7:30 a.m.and program begins promptly at 8:00 at the High Country Conference Center. The annual fundraising breakfast will raise money for Bothands and Sharon Manor. For information call (928) 214-7456 … [Read more...] about Bothands Breakfast Thursday
Evaluating the Swiss Connection on Northern AZ
Small town values and “standing firm” may be at the heart of doing business in Snowflake and other Mountain towns. But understanding the impact of financial and monetary decisions half a world away from Arizona is increasingly important, too. The ongoing debt crisis in Europe and the ripple effects … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Swiss Connection on Northern AZ
Traveling by Rail
With the increase in the price of gasoline and long waits in airline security lines, more and more people are taking the train. Many more passengers seem to be coming into Flagstaff, and they are spending money. Some visit our community and then travel on to other destinations like Los Angeles and … [Read more...] about Traveling by Rail
