BBVA Compass announced that banking veteran Mike Sventek has been named Flagstaff city president. From his Flagstaff home base, Sventek will lead the market’s Commercial Banking team to support continued growth and development in the area, while also acting as the bank’s representative for various … [Read more...] about New BBVA Compass City President Named
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FMC’s Free Diabetes Screening
Mar 22 Flagstaff Aquaplex 3-6p.m. In an effort to educate the community about the symptoms and risks associated with diabetes, Flagstaff Medical Center, North Country HealthCare, Northern Arizona University, Native Americans for Community Action, City of Flagstaff and the Coconino County … [Read more...] about FMC’s Free Diabetes Screening
NAU Graduates Pay High Price to Stay in Flag
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
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
