Much like relationships, the wedding industry can be fickle, strongly influenced by economic ups and downs. In recent years, the wedding industry, like many others, has been hit hard by the recession. Factors such as high unemployment rates, coupled with increased debt for many, has resulted in smaller wedding budgets or postponed nuptials all together. Analysts predict that while this billion-dollar industry may not experience the huge rebound wedding specialists are hoping for, a small … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Becoming the Hot Spot for Tying the Knot
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Securing Flagstaff’s Water Future
Flagstaff City Council narrowly approved a $1.8 million contract earlier this year to begin drilling six wells at a city-owned property – Red Gap Ranch – approximately 40 miles east of Flagstaff. The 8,500-acre property was acquired in 2004 through city bond money approved by voters with hopes of securing Flagstaff’s long-term water supply. Many believe this is good news for Flagstaff businesses and developers looking to the future. Brad Hill, Flagstaff’s water utilities manager, spoke … [Read more...] about Securing Flagstaff’s Water Future
Businessman’s Ambitious Plan Taking Root
Imagine for a moment biting into a fresh, sweet strawberry on a snowy, winter day. Now imagine this strawberry was picked only a day ago and comes from a Northern Arizona Farm. Impossible, you say. Strawberries can’t be grown in the winter here. Yes, they can. If all goes according to plan, Flagstaff residents will be able to enjoy those strawberries, leafy vegetables and more, when Ron Brewster opens his Green Sky Farm at Red Gap Ranch. This farm will be contained in greenhouses where … [Read more...] about Businessman’s Ambitious Plan Taking Root
Rural Williams May See Renewable Energy Project
Plans for a wind farm near Williams are moving forward with an agreement between NextEra Energy Resources and Arizona Public Service. “We signed a long-term power purchase lease with NextEra Energy Resources on July 22,” said Steve Gotfried, spokesman for Arizona Public Service. “What will come next will be development and building the Perrin Ranch Wind Energy Center about 13 miles north of Williams.” He said it will be a 99 megawatt wind farm with 62 … [Read more...] about Rural Williams May See Renewable Energy Project
