Category: Business

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 7

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 7 Click here to see the latest newsletter. The Hub V.2 Site Plan Approved by City Staff Landmark Properties Threatens to Lawsuit Shop at Full Circle in June Light Saber Training with Darth Vader this Saturday!

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 17

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 17 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote Today on Prop 123 & 124!  F3 Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony this Saturday! City Public Works Yard Meeting Tomorrow, 5/18 Volunteer for Our Community…

Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Search Engine Optimization (SEO)’ on May 18

FLAGSTAFF —  Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “Facebook for Business” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Bret Carpenter of the Coconino SBDC. Are you confused about Facebook business pages? Do you want neat Tips & Tricks…

ECONA: Dave Dirksen Takes Reins at FUSD

When it was announced in late February that Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Hickman would be leaving before the end of the school year to accept a post in the Colorado Department of Education, the FUSD governing board quickly…

Free business mentoring every Friday

Free business mentoring is available every Friday from noon until 2 p.m., courtesy of the Coconino Small Business Development Center. Consulting is available on how to start a business, how to develop a business plan, how to obtain financial assistance,…

RSVP today for ‘Creating Visual Content’ on April 14 and Win a Free Lunch!

“Creating Visual Content” will be the topic of the next Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14th at The Oakmont in Flagstaff. Tim Fox of The Graphic Bean will present “Sharing Your Story with Compelling Video and Photos.” The session as part…

Flagstaff Communications to present ‘Content Writing — Writing for Readability’ on March 10

Flagstaff Communicators will present Content Writing — Writing for Readability” as part of its new monthly ‪#‎CommunicateU‬ education program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff. Starla Collins of Shooting Star Companies will provide information on creating…

NAU update for Feb. 19

Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 19: Cheng delivers message of achievement, aspiration at NAU campus forum Threat of cytomegalovirus far outweighs Zika risk Civil rights secret ingredient opened path to the middle class Ecuadorian grad student advances study and…

Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Selling Your Sizzle!’ on Feb. 11

FLAGSTAFF — “Selling Your Sizzle!” will be the topic of the next Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff. Marketing professional Terry Roberts will provide information…

Market of Dreams offers Christmas Eve Special

The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños is presenting a “Christmas Eve Special” with 20 percent off on every item in the store through 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. The market is a great place to find…

Basic Business Empowerment entrepreneurship course continues through Nov. 24

FLAGSTAFF — The next Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) program, a classroom-based business development course, will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 24, at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (1 block East…

Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal to be featured at monthly ‘3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams’ on Aug. 21

FLAGSTAFF — Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal will be featured at the 3rd Friday at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of…

Flagstaff honors Independence Day with annual parade

AmigosNAZ staff reports Local residents and visitors from around the state arrived early in Flagstaff to get a good vantage point for the annual 4th of July Parade held in downtown. A crowd estimated at 15,000 by some accounts lined…

Mercado de los Sueños getting ready for Mother’s Day

FLAGSTAFF — Children are invited to bring their piggy banks to the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to buy a unique gift for mom, organizers reported in a media release. “There are many possible gifts at a variety…

KSZN, Radio Sunnyside begins volunteer selection process

FLAGSTAFF — Community Radio station KSZN-Flagstaff 101.5 FM, Radio Sunnyside is selecting and training program hosts, organizers reported in a media release. The station is tentatively scheduled to go on the air in late May, organizers reported in a Facebook post.…

Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to hold official grand opening on March 28

FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc.’s Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will hold its official grand opening from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of the Cal-Ranch…

Guest commentary: Discussion to approve sale of South Beaver School to NAU set for March 11

Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. By Ricardo Guthrie Dear All:…

Summer job hunting season is almost here

From AmigosNAZ staff reports With March upon us it’s time to start thinking about the St. Patrick Day (March 17), the beginning of spring (March 20) and … the start in earnest of the search by youth for summer jobs.…

Festival of Dreams shows off new marketplace. Continues Feb. 22

Hover above for a larger image and description of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños reported a steady stream of visitors and customers during the opening weekend of the new…

Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to open on Feb. 20

Hover over image above to see a caption of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF —The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will hold its monthly Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20…

Bilingual commentary: Holiday Blessings Food Drive was a success!!

By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. Our goal of feeding 10 Flagstaff Families has become a reality thanks to our incredible neighbors and neighborhood businesses! What a wonderful and unexpected treat this has been; to meet so many wonderful people with…

Finance / Finanzas: Medicare — Introduction

By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona This article offers an introduction to Medicare and is the first in a series of articles on this subject. What is Medicare: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for persons who are…

Finances / Finanzas: Social Security — Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Another important benefit offered by Social Security is Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as “SSI”. SSI, though administered by the Social Security Administration, is not funded by Social Security taxes…

Finances / Finanzas: Social Security: Retirement benefits – Part 2

By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona In this article I will continue our conversation regarding retirement benefits, describing retiring at full retirement age and delaying retirement to a later age. We have stated that full retirement age ranges…

Student housing project at Arrowhead Village put on hold, for now

Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — It was standing-room-only when the Flagstaff City Council held two days of public comment on the proposed student housing project on the current site of the Arrowhead Village Mobile…

Finances / Finanzas: Social Security: Retirement benefits – Part 1

By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Social Security provides several benefits, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits, among others. Regarding beneficiaries, some relatives of the eligible person (spouses, former spouses, children and even parents) could also…

Local / Locales

The City of Flagstaff has entered Stage 2 of Fire Restrictions, officials reported in a media release. As a result: No permits are issued for open burning within the City of Flagstaff; use of charcoal barbecue grills is prohibited throughout…

Local / Locales

Market on the Move, a program where community members can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $15 donation, is coming to Flagstaff on Wednesday, May 7 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. Community…

Arrowhead Village public meetings to be held April 21, 23

FLAGSTAFF — The first in a series of follow-up public meetings for the proposed student housing project at the Arrowhead Village trailer park in Flagstaff will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1175 W. Route…

Local / Locales

A group of Northern Arizona University researchers focused on sustainable practices, geography and earth sciences found something unexpected during their work in Central America: the effects of drug trafficking are leaving deep scars on a sensitive landscape. They call the…

Local / Locales

The City of Flagstaff reports that the Army Corps of Engineers has allocated $1.6 million for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. “We have worked tirelessly to secure funding for the Rio de Flag flood control project. Part of…

Flagstaff City Council to vote Oct. 1 on resolution supporting comprehensive immigration reform

By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will vote on Tuesday, Oct. 1 on a resolution supporting comprehensive immigration reform. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Nearly…

CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair draws crowd

Click on the image to see a slideshow from the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — The first impression that something was going on at the CollegeAmerica campus on east Route 66 were the two radio remote…

Local / Locales

Following a thorough review and input from community stakeholders, the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) will continue to offer dental clinic services for the public, Coconino County officials reported in a media release. The CCPHSD Dental Clinic offers…

Local / Locales

The Coconino County Public Health Services District will host Back to School Vaccination Clinics from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 14 at the Coconino Public Health Services District, 2625 No. King St., Flagstaff. All required vaccinations for…

Bilingual report: Latinos to play important role in state’s future

Improving student achievement, developing new leaders will be key to Arizona’s success By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ A vibrant Arizona of the future will require a strong investment in the state’s educational system. But party politics and a focus on…

Finance / Finanzas: Finding the right bank for personal banking

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) When searching for a bank to do their personal banking, many people find banks aren’t all that different from one another. Banks offer similar services, and many have similar rules and regulations with regards to…

Business / Negocios: How to start a small business

By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Starting their own a business is a dream for many men and women. Instead of reporting to a boss and following the particular hierarchy of a company, entrepreneurs can set their own rules and hours.…