For most college students, graduation day brings a sigh of relief. After years of late night study sessions, assignment deadlines and challenging professors, graduation day means freedom from classrooms and the start of the next chapter of their lives. Or does it? For some recent graduates, … [Read more...] about NAU Graduates Pay High Price to Stay in Flag
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Rich Bowen Heading ECoNA
An Update to last month's article on ECoNA. NAU's Rich Bowen is on executive loan from Northern Arizona University and will head up the group. He tells FBN his job position will be reevaluated annually, to see if his expertise is best served with ECoNA, or on campus. Bowen says he looks forward … [Read more...] about Rich Bowen Heading ECoNA
Business Women Honored
Flagstaff Business News congratulates this year's Athena Award winners. The Flagstaff Chamber has sponsored the ATHENAs for more than two decades. The awards honor local businesswomen who serve the community and assist other women in the attainment of their goals. The chamber recently began … [Read more...] about Business Women Honored
Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
(Governor Jan Brewer's speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon. Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who … [Read more...] about Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
Students Thriving in NAU’s Acclaimed MBA Program
The master’s in business administration (MBA) program at Northern Arizona University was recently listed among the best business programs in the nation in the Princeton Review’s 2010 edition of its book, The Best 301 Business Schools. NAU students and instructors say those involved in … [Read more...] about Students Thriving in NAU’s Acclaimed MBA Program
Flagstaff Businesses Continuing to Give
This time of year, many folks think about giving food, toys or clothing to those less fortunate. That makes this the season of giving, a time many nonprofits and charitable organizations rely on to stay afloat the whole year. In these hard economic times, the generosity of businesses … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Businesses Continuing to Give
Businessman Paying Close Attention to Customer Service
Nearly 34 years ago, at the request of his father and with some borrowed tools in hand, Loren Vickers installed his first set of garage doors. “I think it took me two days and I made about 50 bucks for the two days of work,” said Loren. Shortly after that fateful experience, … [Read more...] about Businessman Paying Close Attention to Customer Service
Economists – Slow Recovery
While it is a difficult time financially for many people, the hardships during this economic period are not unusual. That was part of the consensus among economists during the recent Flagstaff Economic Outlook Conference. The annual conference was sponsored by Chase, Northern … [Read more...] about Economists – Slow Recovery
NAU Students Follow Their Hearts to Restaurant Ownership
She’s clearly a young woman on a mission: “I want 15 stores by the time I’m 30,” said restaurant owner and Northern Arizona University (NAU) junior, Chelsea Hulina. How can she pull off school and work? “Time management is key. I outsource responsibilities to … [Read more...] about NAU Students Follow Their Hearts to Restaurant Ownership
Scrutinizing Ethics and Teaching Methods in B-Schools
American business schools did not always enjoy the reputation that they have today. The first business programs were founded in the late 1800s, but many people (including the self-taught Andrew Carnegie) scoffed at the idea of a university degree to train people in business. In creating the … [Read more...] about Scrutinizing Ethics and Teaching Methods in B-Schools