Category: Business

Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) business plan program will begin on Jan. 10

The next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) business plan program will begin on Jan. 10. Basic Business Empowerment is a business development plan training program for Coconino County residents designed to help them gain confidence and information from trainers and…

Bilingual position available at Kinsey Elementary’s Parent Resource Center

FLAGSTAFF — Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. | Parenting Arizona is seeking an employee bilingual in Spanish/English to facilitate parenting classes and maintain the Parent Resource Center at Kinsey Elementary, Flagstaff. “This position will facilitate a school-based family resource center, empowering…

Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present business evaluation event on Nov. 30

FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present a business evaluation program with the Small Business Development Center from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Come join us at The Market of Dreams where…

Basic Business Empowerment entrepreneurship course continues through Nov. 22

FLAGSTAFF — The next Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) program, a classroom-based business development course, will begin at 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (1 block East of 4th St.,…

ECONA: A Labor Force on the Move

A century ago, the economic corridor in Northern Arizona was primarily made up of smaller economies – very separate and very different. Flagstaff was all about forestry; cattle dominated in Williams; and Winslow was created for the railroad (in fact,…

Goodwill: The Fresh Start Re-Entry Program

Click here for the entire newsletter Greetings! The process of leaving jail or prison can be difficult – particularly for those who have completed a lengthy sentence. They face challenges in obtaining a job, a place to live, or even…

Deadline nears to get your advertising orders in for the November-December AmigosNAZ print edition

Hello everyone, Time to reserve your advertising space for the November-December AmigosNAZ print edition. We are accepting advertisements for full-page, half-page, quarter-page and business card-size advertisements, all in color, with advertisements appearing in our e-newsletter and daily on our website,…

ECONA: Sunnyside’s Market of Dreams

Entrepreneurship is rarely easy, and the challenges multiply for micro-business ventures that often don’t have access to traditional capital or a storefront where they can offer their goods and services. That’s why ECONA has always been supportive of those organizations…

Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ

The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a growing number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ…

Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ now available throughout the region

The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…

Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘LinkedIn Tips & Tricks’ on Sept. 21

FLAGSTAFF —  Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “LinkedIn Tips & Tricks” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Joe Bodin of Reliable Web Designs. Are you taking advantage of the top professional social media network?  LinkedIn has a wealth…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Hub Appeal Rejected by Board of Adjustment Share Our Voting Video! Get Your Yard Signs for Local Ballot Initiatives Flagstaffelection.com: Your One-Stop-Shop for Local Election Information  

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 16

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Board of Adjustment to Hear Hub Case Tomorrow Thorpe Park Work Yard Future Agenda Item Request at Council Tonight Get Your Yard Signs for Local Ballot Initiatives Flagstaffelection.com: Your One-Stop-Shop for Local Election Information Seeking…

City of Flagstaff reports Hopi Tribe Lawsuit dismissed

FLAGSTAFF — The lawsuit involving snowmaking filed by the Hopi Tribe against the City of Flagstaff was dismissed by the Coconino County Superior Court on Friday, August 12, 2016. Originally filed in 2011, all three claims in the Hopi Tribe’s…

Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Your Authentic Social Presence’ on Sept. 8

R.S.V.P. today for “Your Authentic Social Presence” with Mike Russell  during the next Flagstaff Communicator’s monthly luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Russell, who manages the social media accounts for…

AmigosNAZ to publish Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition

  FLAGSTAFF — AmigosNAZ is accepting advertising orders and local community news for its Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition. While many think of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) as a time to attend cultural celebrations, it is also…

KNAU update for Aug. 5

Carbon Offsets Could Help Fund Forest Restoration in Northern Arizona Arizona’s Largest Health Care System Reports 2 Cyber-Attacks Earth Notes: For Parking, There’s No Free Pass ‘Killing the Colorado’ Doc Examines the Human Causes Behind the Western Water Crisis U.S.…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 2

Click here to see the latest newsletter. F3 Candidate Forum a Great Success! Miss the Forum? Check Out Our Election Website with Information on the Candidates Meet Candidates for NAU “Community Liaison” Position – Thursday, 8/4 Participate in High Occupancy Housing Conversation…

Award Presented to Janet Regner, Coconino County’s director of Community Services

COCONINO COUNTY — Janet Regner, Community Service Director for Coconino County, was one of four individuals statewide who received the 2016 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award, presented each year to public servants who have worked tirelessly to serve the public interest. Zimmerman, Gabrielle…

Community Invited to Meet the Final Candidates for the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs on Aug. 4

FLAGSTAFF — Meet the finalists for the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs, also known as the “Neighborhood Liaison,” on August 4, 2016. The meet and greet will be held at the High Country Conference Center (201…

Flagstaff Communicators presents ‘Your Digital Presence’ with Sublime Dzine on Aug. 11

R.S.V.P. Today for “Your Digital Presence — From SEO to Social Media and Everything in Between” with Nick Allen of Sublime Dzine Digital Design Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation Thursday, August 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr.…

CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…

City Sales Tax Payments Continue to Remit Through the City of Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff continues to process City sales tax returns and tax licenses until further notice. This notification affects businesses covered by the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licensing and reporting through the City of Flagstaff. In June 2016,…

Coconino Community College District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman…

Commentary: Flagstaff: Up and Coming, But Not Stressed

According to two recent website articles, Flagstaff is both the number one “up and coming” city in the United State – and apparently is totally chill about it. The articles, featured in the financial planning website SmartAsset.com and the brand new travel…

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…