A national wakeup call and a culture shift in higher education form the backdrop for a new Northern Arizona University initiative that seeks to boost the effectiveness of first-year courses. Professor Michelle Miller, incoming chair of psychology and a prominent voice in course redesign, is … [Read more...] about NAU Supporting First-Year Learning Initiative
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Traditional Roofing was started about a decade ago by Matt Behmer. Despite challenges related to the recession, Behmer's company has experienced success in part because of a strong work ethic. Traditional Roofing has also been supported by local contractors who are committed to using Flagstaff … [Read more...] about
National Chains Employing Local Contractors
Local contractors have not been overlooked by national chains. In fact, qualified Northern Arizona construction companies are doing business all over the state and throughout the United States for nationally recognized companies. Bed, Bath & Beyond, PETCO, TJ Max, Wal-Mart, IHOP and KFC are just … [Read more...] about National Chains Employing Local Contractors
U of A President to Head Fiesta Bowl
Dr. Robert Shelton Resigns as UA President to Lead Fiesta Bowl The Fiesta Bowl is looking to the former university president to aid in repairing its tattered reputation. Shelton, who is a physicist by training, has been U of A President for nearly five years. Governor Jan Brewer's … [Read more...] about U of A President to Head Fiesta Bowl
County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year
Coconino County Career Center Director Carol Curtis is being recognized with the Workforce Practitioner of the Year award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). Curtis was honored by the AAED at their annual conference in Prescott, Arizona. Curtis has worked for … [Read more...] about County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year
Longtime Flagstaff Business owner Julie Sullivan is a graphic designer and marketer, who has nearly three decades working with other businesses and nonprofits. In this FBN Web Exclusive, the owner of Luckygirl Productions, says businesses need to understand branding on a deeper level, a process … [Read more...] about
Revolutionary Road for Rangelands
We often take the landscapes around us and those who manage them for granted. But as resources become scarcer, they become more valued. Hence, the growing interest in Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES). PES offers financial incentives to farmers or landowners to manage their land to provide an … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Road for Rangelands
New Business Displaying at Art Walk
Flagstaff business owners Maureen Adras and Leslie Jackson will display some of their works at the First Friday Artwalk. The owners of BoldCow make recycling furniture into an art form. The one-of-a-kind furniture is taken through many stages before it is considered ready for sale. Jackson and … [Read more...] about New Business Displaying at Art Walk
Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
After last month’s groundbreaking at Twin Arrows Casino, Northern Arizonans hope to be put to work on the $150 million construction project. “Hopefully, work will be awarded to local contractors, but it is really up to the construction manager’s or owner’s discretion,” said Kim Brewster of Northern … [Read more...] about Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
The partners of Peak Engineering, Inc. in Flagstaff are celebrating their one year anniversary. Julie Leid, Anne Dunno and Tom Smith left other engineering jobs to start a new firm during the recession. The partners are reporting a successful first year and have hired their first … [Read more...] about Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success