Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.9%, down from 10.7% in July and lower than the U.S. overall rate of 8.4%. During August, the private sector in Arizona recorded a gain of 30,400 jobs, which is … [Read more...] about Arizona Adds Nearly 80,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.9%
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Work in Forests Teaches Life Lessons
For many, life skills just can’t be taught in the classroom.For those people, life lessons are best learned hiking through our National Forests, state and federal parks and across Coconino County, engaged in projects aimed at deterring devastating wildfires while improving our native plant and … [Read more...] about Work in Forests Teaches Life Lessons
Street Maintenance Beginning in Flagstaff
Paving work on the City’s annual street maintenance program is scheduled to begin today, May 30, 2012. Streets scheduled for re-paving include: East Old Route 66 from Country Club Drive to Mall Way, Butler Avenue from Continental Drive to Sky View Street, and Fourth Street from Cedar Avenue to … [Read more...] about Street Maintenance Beginning in Flagstaff
Is There an App for Getting My Life Back?
A recent article in The Atlantic states that nearly half of Facebook users aged 18-34 check their Facebook just minutes after waking up; 28 percent even before getting out of bed. An informal survey with my university students finds that it’s the last thing many of them do at night before going to … [Read more...] about Is There an App for Getting My Life Back?
Flagstaff Business News recently asked Holly Nester of Personal Care Physical Therapy to be our Spotlight. After a decade in practice, Nester serves many types of people with varying types of ailments. She also travels to businesses in the region to improve occupational safety and help people … [Read more...] about
Local Groups Alleviating Unemployment Concerns
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its unemployment figures for the nation for the month of February. The January numbers showed 8.3 percent of Americans were out of work. The State of Arizona’s most recent figures are from December, and show 8.7 percent of our residents are … [Read more...] about Local Groups Alleviating Unemployment Concerns
Flagstaff Mayor Forging New Career Path
Sara Presler's enthusiasm for her new job as general counsel for Southwest Windpower is palpable. Seeing Flagstaff's mayor in her bright new office space after touring the facility, the move seems like an ideal match. After meeting with other companies and corporations to explore her next career … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mayor Forging New Career Path
Congresswoman Giffords Resigning from Congress
Arizona's Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords announced today that she is retiring from Congress so she can continue her rehabilitation work. Gifford was shot in the head a little more than a year ago during her public appearance with constituents in Tucson. Giffords is expected to turn in her … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Giffords Resigning from Congress
AZ Energy Audit Program Extended
APS and SRP have extended their offer to save Arizona residents money by offering an energy audit for only $99 (regularly $299) through 2012. This offer is available to all APS and SRP customers statewide. “Energy efficiency upgrades are so affordable right now with the current offers … [Read more...] about AZ Energy Audit Program Extended
Lowell Observatory’s Expanding Universe
It's not only with the new Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) that operations are getting bigger at Lowell Observatory. They've also been hiring new staff, revamping the website and expanding outreach activities. A lot of the money to fund the upswing in research activity at the observatory has come … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory’s Expanding Universe
