Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Helping Residents on Taxes United Way of Northern Arizona and its community partners are once again helping our friends and neighbors save significantly on their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…
Dear Partners and Friends of CCC, It’s Scholarship Time! Coconino Community College Foundation Scholarship Applications are now open. Apply for the 2020-2021 academic school year now, before your opportunity melts away! Deadline for scholarship applications is Thursday, March 12, 2020…
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — The next Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings through May 12 through…
The Goodwill Virtual Job Fair Flagstaff, hosted by Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29.
Clearly COVID-19 will have a significant economic impact on Northern Arizona for years to come. NACOG EDC will host a Economic Recovery Summit with regional leaders to discuss what investments, economic development actions, and partnerships with the State and Federal leaders we can create now to mitigate the economic damage and accelerate the recovery.
FLAGSTAFF — Since 2007 Coconino County has been assisting eligible county residents with its Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training (www.coconino.az.gov/bbe<http://www.coconino.az.gov/bbe>) and Individual Development Accounts (IDA) match saving grants (www.coconino.az.gov/ida<http://www.coconino.az.gov/ida>) opportunity. The 9-week, summer 2020 BBE training (session 2) is scheduled…
LEARN TO:
Create a viable business plan and structure
Clearly define your product or service
Analyze your market and competitors
Develop your value proposition and pricing
Project costs, income, cash-flow, & profit/loss
By Coconino County COCONINO COUNTY — Volunteers needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. As a Volunteer you will: Help families gain free access to Tax Credits and keep more money in their pockets. Gain valuable experience—IRS…
Dear Friend, As many of you know, I’m entering into my last few weeks as head of the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona and, indeed, as a resident of this great state. Nov. 30th will be my official last day,…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Deputy Manager and Chief Financial Officer Mike Townsend has accepted the position of Administrator of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) for the State of Arizona. The PSPRS Board of Trustees voted to appoint Townsend…
FLAGSTAFF — Applications are now available for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program at Coconino Community College LSAMP is a National Science Foundation grant-funded program that provides free services to students that identify as an underrepresented minority…
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available PAGE — Basic Business Empowerment Business Plan Development Training will be held through Nov. 20 at Coconino Community College, Page Instructional Site, 475 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page.…
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) has notified 6,597 students and 319 staff members that personally identifiable information was released during a recent data security incident via the Pearson AIMSweb 1.0 platform – a system that FUSD no…
FLAGSTAFF — Eric Eikenberry uses his experience in higher education and the military to assist Arizona Army National Guard soldiers at Camp Navajo with employment, education and financial counseling. Eikenberry works for Citizen Soldier for Life (CSFL), a program that “prepares…
PAGE — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Career Services, in partnership with the Salt River Project, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) PERA Club and other community organizations, will provide re-employment services at the Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center. The center…
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s $215 million Fiscal Year 2020 budget during its public meeting June 25 This year’s County budget includes additional investments in capital financing, flood control and forest restoration. Some…
Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcast [Stitcher in Android and Podcast in IPhone]; all…
Dear friend and partner, There is still room to register for our Lunch & Learn in Tolleson on Wednesday, June 12. Register today: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/9yqnl6/ Additionally, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at…
Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week, and on an event taking place in Tolleson (registration is required). Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook,…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s voters (the electorate of Flagstaff) passed Proposition 414 (Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage Law), a voter initiative, with 54 percent of the vote in November 2016. Proposition 414 was amended by a supermajority of the Flagstaff…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Big Numbers from VITA 2019 Here’s some not-so-random numbers for you: 103 3,409 5,007,692 Every number has a story to tell, and these three – all from this year’s Volunteer Income Tax…
Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…
PHOENIX – The Office of the Governor, Helios Education Foundation, Pima Community College Foundation, and the Arizona Community Foundation have jointly awarded a $1,350,000 grant to create the Arizona Center for Student Success at the ten community colleges in the…
Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff-based JKC Inc. General Contractor has established a $1,000 scholarship at Coconino Community College for students wanting a career in the construction trades. “I think CCC is an integral part to the community,” said Jeff Knorr, president of JKC…
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the city of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the city’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The city is proposing an increase in primary…
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at 6 p.m.,…
Hello, There’s some good news for our small businesses in northern Arizona and around the state that I’m pleased to share with you today. The Arizona Commerce Authority is offering to reimburse businesses up to 75 percent of…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Community Development Director. The City Manager’s Office received a number of applications for the position and have…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 2, 2019 is the big day! #AZGivesDay April 2, 2019 is a big day — save the date! We’ll be participating in #AZGivesDay, a 24-hour day of statewide giving, and would appreciate…
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — The next Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesday evenings, May 14th through July 30th,…
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts – all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection). Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién…
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College FREE ED Talks Series: Flagstaff Economic Vitality Division Update, will feature Trace Ward, Heidi Hansen, Dave McIntire, Barney Helmick and Gail Jackson at 6 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 in room B34 at the CCC…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UWNA Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown United Way of Northern Arizona has established a special fund to benefit federal workers, contractors and others being impacted by the ongoing partial shutdown…
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics we addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts). Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene Finances: Now & in the Future AARP…
FLAGSTAFF — Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $12 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Greetings! I hope you and your nearest and dearest are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to reach out to you personally to ask for your support to sustain the Dolly Parton…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Beginning Dec. 1, Arizona motorists expecting vehicle registration renewals will see a new Public Safety Fee. The fee was established by state law to support public safety and Highway Patrol operations. The fee goes…
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 November 16, 2018 District 2 Update Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition Come to the Plaza University Safeway on Saturday Nov. 17 to “Stuff…
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is offering remote office hours for taxpayers seeking help with their property tax bills. From Oct. 1 – Oct. 30, the Treasurer’s Office will be providing services at the Flagstaff Mall in partnership…
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is…
FLAGSTAFF — Local First Arizona has just released the first edition of the Flagstaff Small Wonders map, a pocket-sized guide featuring over 25 local restaurants, galleries, boutiques, venues, and experiences located in Flagstaff, Williams, and Winslow. All of the businesses included…
AARP Arizona to present ‘Be The Difference / Sé La Diferencia’ Social Security programs Sept. 25 in Nogales, Sept. 26 in Tucson and Oct. 3 in Yuma. See below for more information: 9/25 / Nogales / Mariposa Comm. Health Ctr.: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/sbqj1v/…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject of our radio program on Sept. 12 is: “EDUCATION – Student Loan Debt, FAFSA, Scholarships” You can can here the program on Facebook HERE Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook,…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Clinic is providing free backpacks to students that come in for back-to-school immunizations or sports physicals while supplies last. Appointments are available at the CCPHSD Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff Monday…
Dear friend and partner, saludos! Please know that our radio program will no longer air on Saturdays; it will now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm. The subject on Thursday’s show will be: VETERANS – Community Support Training. Catch the programs also…
Deadline: August 27, 2018 The LNESC National Office would like your help identifying outstanding Latino high school juniors and seniors for the 2018 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar (WLYS). This year’s seminar will be held from September 26, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in Washington,…
FLAGSTAFF — School is just around the corner and so is the Teacher Supply Drive presented by Suddenlink. You can drop off supplies at either Walmart on August 10th, 11th & 12th! #SchoolSupplies #FUSD1 Please assist our teachers by donating new and needed…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Caregivers: Prepare to Care” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Evelyn Kerley Little said it was a “grueling” 10 weeks, but she made it. And now she’s certified to handle the payroll needs of the roofing business she and her husband run. “I do my…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing…
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Office of Labor Standards will be hosting community trainings on minimum wage standards. Trainings will focus on tipped employee regulations or records retention as it pertains to the Flagstaff minimum wage law. Trainings will be…
Community Banking Month highlights contributions to Arizona’s local economy this April FLAGSTAFF — April is known as Community Banking Month, an annual month-long celebration of community banks across the nation. Local First Arizona is celebrating by sharing stories of those…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: LIFESTYLE: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “VA: History, Benefits, Resources.” Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FILING TAXES 101 Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…
