Before we enter 2013 with all our good intentions of losing weight, saving money and being a better friend, the historic Weatherford Hotel offers a guilt-free good time to ring in the New Year with the famous Pine Cone Drop! Like a giant holiday ornament, the six-foot tall, 70-pound, LED-lighted northland New Year’s Eve symbol is suspended from the top of the Weatherford Hotel in downtown Flagstaff as the countdown clock ticks away. “It’s become a uniquely Flagstaff good time as thousands … [Read more...] about Great Pine Cone Ready for Ringing in New Year
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Former Flagstaff Mayor Lands New Job
Sara Presler, JD has been named CEO/Executive Director of the Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) and Medical Society Business Services. The appointment, which was made by MCMS’ Board of Directors, will begin in December 2012. Founded in 1892, the Maricopa County Medical Society is a not-for-profit, voluntary association for physicians committed to promoting excellence in the quality of care and the health of the community, and to present and serve its members by acting as a strong, … [Read more...] about Former Flagstaff Mayor Lands New Job
Lowell Announcing New Collections Center
Lowell Observatory recently announced plans for a new Library and Collections Center that will house the Observatory's extensive historical collections and provide much needed library and office space for its growing science and support staff. To make this critical facility a reality, a public capital campaign was launched this month. More than $2 million of the $3 million campaign target has already been raised. Included in this goal is an endowment to support the maintenance and repair of the … [Read more...] about Lowell Announcing New Collections Center
Navajo Nation Gaming Ent. to get New CEO
Bob Winter, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) Chief Executive Officer (CEO),is announcing he will resign from his position effective January 1, 2013. NNGE Chief Financial Officer Derrick Watchman will be named CEO by the NNGE Board of Directors upon Winter’s transition. Winter, who has served as CEO since May 2007, decided to leave his position as CEO for the NNGE in order to concentrate his efforts on completing the development and opening of the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Gaming Ent. to get New CEO
CVB Hiring Heidi Hansen as New Director
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitor's Bureau is hiring Heidi Hansen to be the department's new director. She will be responsible for the overall operation of the CVB and its $1.6 million budget. City management screened and interviewed numerous talented candidates during the search process which also included an opportunity for the hospitality industry, tourism commission and interested community leaders to meet and offer feedback on the finalists. Heidi’s extensive experience within the … [Read more...] about CVB Hiring Heidi Hansen as New Director
New Plastic Surgeon Joining PSNA
Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona, including Stephen F. Lex M.D. and Jack Quigley M.D., has recently welcomed a new surgeon to its practice. Adam Boettcher, M.D., joined the practice from Grand Rapids, Mich. where he was completing his residency at the Michigan State University combined plastic surgery program – one of the top clinical training programs in the country for integrated-model plastic surgery. Dr. Boettcher told Flagstaff Business News that both the town of Flagstaff and … [Read more...] about New Plastic Surgeon Joining PSNA
Birch Street Deli Under New Ownership
Marcus and Cynthia Fullen are the new owners of the Birch Street Deli. They will be adding their own touches to this Flagstaff icon, including breads and pastries from the Village Baker and locally made tortillas from the Tortilla Lady. “We think people will especially enjoy our signature Roquefort salad dressing, along with our New Orleans-style seafood mix as a salad or sandwich,” he said. Many familiar favorites will remain on the menu with new health-conscious selections added. The … [Read more...] about Birch Street Deli Under New Ownership
Grand Canyon Celebrating New Facilities
On Wednesday, September 12, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of several new park facilities intended to promote healthy outdoor activity in the park and to increase visitor access to the South Rim by means other than automobile. At 10 a.m., Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga will host a ribbon cutting at the new trailhead and parking lot located on the Kaibab National Forest at the north end of the gateway community of Tusayan, Arizona. The parking lot’s 100 new spaces … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Celebrating New Facilities
New Sightseeing Opportunity near Page
The Papillon/Grand Canyon Scenic Group is giving dventurers the opportunity to literally stand atop Tower Butte, the incredible sandstone pinnacle that rises 5,000 feet above sea level, located in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park near Page, Ariz. The duration is approximately 35 to 40 minutes, priced at $199 per person for guests originating out of Page. Tour packages with private 9-passenger Cessna Caravan aircraft are available daily from Las Vegas and Grand Canyon National Park. … [Read more...] about New Sightseeing Opportunity near Page
New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., just celebrated his one-month anniversary as the new dean of the Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dean Van Slyke believes the college should develop existing partnerships between the business community and the college and work on creating more connections. “I want the Franke College of Business to be thought of as the hub of the business community in this region,” said Van Slyke. “I want people to think of the college when they think of … [Read more...] about New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
