The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in the workplace can identify local role models they can talk to, observe in action and learn from. “Leaders become mentors for others and impact future growth,” said 2022 ATHENA recipient executive … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Theresa Bierer
Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
With the holiday season upon us, many merchants and customers alike are watching the supply chain backlog at the Southern California ports. Up and down the coastline, the view includes large numbers of container ships facing delays in unloading. The Western hemisphere’s two largest shipping container ports are Los Angeles and Long Beach, each about an eight-hour drive from Flagstaff. The supply chain problems are not a new issue, according to Edmund Bushman, chair of the Yavapai Community … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
As the national worker shortage is mirrored in Arizona, many employers are wondering how they can attract good people. Charn McAllister, a management professor at Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, says the pandemic delivered a one-two punch. “The losses suffered by most people reminded them of their own mortality and they had time on their hands to think about what mattered to them.” McAllister sees more employees who want to work for organizations doing good in … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
The summer of 2021 is leading the record books for businesses relocating to Arizona, including semiconductor manufacturers, electric car makers and many other tech companies. While most relocations and expansions are happening in the Valley, Northern Arizona is also attracting companies. In east Flagstaff, the large former Walgreens distribution is being remodeled by UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries. The company specializes in electric car components for manufacturers including Tesla and … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
Newly Elected Council Members Focused on Business Community
As newly elected members of the Flagstaff City Council prepare to be sworn in this month, business owners are curious to learn what the future may bring. One of the biggest questions is the impact of Proposition 418; its defeat last month means Flagstaff’s minimum wage will rise to $15.50 by January 2021, or $2.00 above the state’s rate. At the start of 2019, the rate will reach $11.00. More than half of Flagstaff’s voters upheld the 2016 citizen’s initiative Proposition 416, … [Read more...] about Newly Elected Council Members Focused on Business Community
Historically Low Interest Rates Fueling Refinances
Kathleen Ganley knows an opportunity when she sees one, which is why she is refinancing her west Flagstaff home. The assistant professor of physical therapy purchased her Ponderosa Trails house five years ago, putting 20 percent down. By refinancing her 5.75 percent interest rate to 4.625 percent, she expects to pocket a lot of money. Ganley has another idea for saving on her mortgage: maintaining her current monthly payment even though her new payment will be lower. “I … [Read more...] about Historically Low Interest Rates Fueling Refinances
Firefighter Hopeful His Story Can Save Lives
When Pat Burns set out for a jog with his wife, Anita, the last thing the 41-year-old Flagstaff area firefighter expected was a full-blown heart attack. His strong stomach pains and nausea brought him to his knees on the road in Doney Park. Anita flagged a motorist and called 911. A sheriff’s deputy was driving by and Burns got into his patrol car, baffled by his growing discomfort. He knew the route the fire department would choose and asked the deputy to drive in that direction. His wife ran … [Read more...] about Firefighter Hopeful His Story Can Save Lives
