Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Get Informed Tonight: Final Vote on Prop 414 Amendment (3/21) Tonight: Rezoning Schultz Creek Trailhead as Open Space Get Involved: Social Justice Committee Meeting this Thursday 3/23 Mary Sojourner Reading to Benefit…
Category: Business
As Arizonans Move Their Money to Local Banks, Local Market Share of Deposits Rises by Nearly 25%
FLAGSTAFF — There is a new mantra in money management, and it’s “Move Your Money.” Arizona businesses and individuals are joining the trend in transferring their savings and financing to locally headquartered banks and institutions that are rooted in the…
March 30 — County Supervisor hosts “Grappling with Gridlock” Community Forum
COCONINO COUNTY — “Grappling with Gridlock,” from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar-Chase Auditorium. Participation is limited to the first 100 people who register online at https://gridlock.eventbrite.com. Doors open at 5:30…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 14
Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Get Informed Update: Council Takes First Step to Amend Prop 414 Update: Zoning Code Amendments Update: Reclaimed Water Rates & Tiered Commercial Rates Get Involved: Next Social Justice Committee Meeting, 3/23…
Public Comment Sought for Blueprint 2040 Regional Transportation Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is taking public comment on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update, Blueprint 2040. The 60-day public comment period runs through March 28, 2017. Comments received during this time will be responded to in the final…
Mayor Evans Announces Flagstaff Community Policy Trust
FLAGSTAFF — Organized in 2017, by City of Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans, the Flagstaff Community Policy Trust (the Trust) is designed to build a foundation of expertise and experience that will benefit present and future Flagstaff leaders, as well as other…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council work session on March 14
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meetings. March 14, 2017 City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. March 14, 2017 Special Council Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m. March 21, 2017 City Council Draft Agenda …
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…
Flagstaff City Council Announces Josh Copley Will Continue As City Manager
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has announced that City Manager Josh Copley will continue as the Flagstaff City Manager for another year. The City Manager is the Chief Executive of the City of Flagstaff and reports directly to the Flagstaff…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on March 7
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. March 7, 2017 — Regular City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m. More City of Flagstaff News: Funds for Social Services Applications for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 funding cycle…
City of Flagstaff Council announces 2017-2019 goals
FLAGSTAFF — At the Flagstaff City Council retreats in January 2017, the Council created new goals for the 2017-2019 calendar years. The goals ranged in categories from Economic Development, to Personnel, to Social Justice and Climate Change, these goals create…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños announces upcoming events
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños has announced a series of upcoming events including: March 8 — Farm Fresh Produce the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. March 9 — Sunnyside Neighborhood…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of March 2
Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also…
March 9 — Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Speed Networking’
View this email in your browser Speed Networking Identify new business alliances, synergies, career opportunities and more. Join us this Thursday at Thursday, March 9th from 11:15 to 1:00pm Attend a fun, organized event with a guaranteed method of meeting new…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 28
Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Support “Ban the Box” – Fair Chances for Workers with Records (Council Discussion Tonight, 2/28) Get Informed Council to Discuss Water Rates Tonight (2/28) Council Scheduled to Vote on Minimum…
Flagstaff City Council to receive legal advice on Feb. 28 to a potential amendment to Chapter 15-01 minimum wage
FLAGSTAFF — On November 8, 2016 the Minimum Wage Act also known as Prop 414 was approved by the voters. On November 28, 2016 Prop 414 was proclaimed law by the Mayor and became Chapter 15-01 of the Flagstaff City Code.…
STEM City has a half-time Executive Director position available
FLAGSTAFF — STEM City has a half-time Executive Director position available Please distribute this application widely. The application is due February 27th by 5 pm. Please download the application information here.
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future: The Hub Case Heard in Superior Court at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-mail Dear Friends and Supporters, This is a reminder that the first court case in the appeal of The Hub is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 23 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Please see the…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Feb. 23
Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 21
Click here for the latest newsletter. Get Involved: F3 Social Justice Committee Meeting, 2/23 “This Community” Page Launched: Find Social Justice, Environmental, and Activism Events All in One Place Get Informed City Council Rejects Special Election Request Inside F3: Seeking New…
Flagstaff City Hall Closed Feb. 20 in honor of President’s Day
FLAGSTAFF — City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 in honor of President’s Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21 with regular hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 14
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Tonight at Council: Oppose a Special Election (2/14) Get Involved Social Justice Committee Meeting, 2/23 Inside F3: Seeking New Board Members
City of Flagstaff reports on agendas for Flagstaff City Council meetings on Feb. 14, 16
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meetings. February 16, 2017 City Council Budget Retreat February 14, 2017 City Council Special Meeting February 14, 2017 City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) More…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 7
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Weigh In On a Special Election to Amend Prop 414 Get Involved: Beer & Gear to Benefit F3, 2/10 “We Are Them and They Are Us: Taking the High Road to Social…
City Council Minimum Wage Special Meeting Scheduled Tuesday, February 14
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 6pm for a Special Meeting to consider potential options regarding the minimum wage. The public is invited to attend this, and all City Council meetings, and are…
KNAU update for Feb. 3
Earth Notes: Controlling Kochia in the West Study: Managed Wildfires a Mixed Success for Ponderosa Pine Forests Application Period Set For GC River Trip Permits Arizona Sends Out 580,000 Incorrect Tax Forms Satellites Reveal Shrinking Water, Bare Shorelines in Lower…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on Feb. 7
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting at 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. City Council Regular Meeting More City of Flagstaff News: City Council Minimum Wage Special Meeting Scheduled Tuesday,…
Blueprint 2040 Regional Transportation Plan Public Comment Period Begins
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is taking public comment on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update, Blueprint 2040. The 60-day public comment period runs from January 27, 2017 to March 28, 2017. Comments received during this time will…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Jan. 25
Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Jan. 18
Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also…
Flagstaff Communicators to ring in the New Year with gathering on Jan. 12
Happy New Year! Let’s get to work! Join us for our first lunch/mixer of 2017 at Thursday, January 12th from 11:15 to 1:00pm Join the Flagstaff Communicators and take advantage of great business networking and referral opportunities. Flagstaff Communicators lunch…
Feb. 9 — Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Building Relationships: Making the most of your networking and generating referrals’
Flagstaff Communicators will present “Building Relationships: Making the most of your networking and generating referrals.” Join us next Thursday at Thursday, February 9th from 11:15 to 1:00pm Don’t miss Maximizing your Networking and Referrals with Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom.…
Basic Business Empowerment class begins Jan. 10
Coconino County Community Services will offer entrepreneur classes starting Jan.10, 2017 to assist future small business owners. The Community Services Basic Business Empowerment Program is a training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and provide growth tools for…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Jan. 4
Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also…
Local First Arizona Celebrates Buy Local Month
Local First Arizona (LFA) is reminding Arizonans about the impact they can make through Buy Local Month, LFA’s annual holiday campaign running from Black Friday (November 25, 2015) through January 1, 2017. Through the campaign, LFA aims to inform Arizonans…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Dec. 28
Click here for Coconino County Job Opportunities as of Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and…
City of Flagstaff reports Arizona Department of Revenue Transaction Privilege Tax Administration Begins Jan. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Beginning January 1, 2017, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) will be the single point of administration for all Transition Privilege Tax (TPT) activities in the State of Arizona. The City of Flagstaff is committed to assisting local taxpayers with…
Looking for holiday gifts? Support the Market of Dreams with this fantastic pottery – limited time only!
FLAGSTAFF — Looking for holiday gifts? Support the Market of Dreams with this fantastic pottery – limited time only! A local pottery artisan has donated a collection of handcrafted, one of a kind pottery to the Market of Dreams as a…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Dec. 14
Click here for Coconino County Job Opportunities as of Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and…
Master Recycler Program Created to Tackle Flagstaff Recycling Issues
FLAGSTAFF — Did you know Flagstaff residents and businesses are recycling only 14% of their waste? This is well below the national average of 34% and provides significant opportunity for improvement. Multiple barriers stand in the way of Flagstaff becoming a…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 7
Click here for the latest newsletter. F3 Social Justice Committee Kick-Off Meeting, 12/15 at 6 pm Your Help Needed: Our Year-End Fundraising Campaign is Underway! December is Buy Local Month Weigh in on F3’s Priorities for 2017 Flagstaff City Council…
Start Your Own Business!
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, but didn’t know where to start? Coconino County’s Basic Business Empowerment class guides aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of starting and maintaining their micro business, and even offers a program for…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Dec. 3
Click here for Coconino County Job Opportunities as of Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ on Dec. 28
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present its next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ event from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. The market is partnering with the Church for the Nations —…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present annual Holiday Mingle on Dec. 8
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present its annual Holiday Mingle from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Please join us in celebrating the holiday season and of this year’s accomplishments at…
Commentary: ECoNA — Giving Thanks
In this traditional time of giving thanks, I wanted to take a quick break from reporting on our region’s economic advancements and express my deep appreciation for the support you have shown me in my first six months as President…
Commentary: Goodwill NAZ Grateful for Our Partnerships
As we head into the holiday season, we often reflect on the abundance many of us enjoy – good food, a time to celebrate with family and friends, the opportunity to express our gratitude for the blessings in our lives.…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session on Monday, Nov. 28. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 Click here for 4 p.m. City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session agenda. Click here for the 4 p.m.…
Applications sought to fill CAVIAT Governing Board vacancies
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology (CAVIAT) Governing Board. Effective Jan. 2017, three seats will be vacant in three school districts –– one in Grand…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 14
County Draft Policy on Tiny Homes (Today, Tues, 11/15) Zoning Code Revisions: F3 Working Group Weigh in on F3’s Priorities for 2017 High Occupancy Housing Plan Open House this Thurs, 11/17 Local Election Results Our Office Has Moved! Click here to…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Nov. 10
Click here for Coconino County Job Opportunities as of Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 7
Vote Tomorrow! Get Out the Vote: Phone Bank Tonight (11/7) Timber Sky Subdivision Approved Our Office Has Moved! High Occupancy Housing Plan Open Houses Set for November Flagstaff Community Forum Surveys Please see the entire newsletter here
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…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Nov. 3
Click here for Coconino County Job Opportunities as of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in 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. 18
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present a business evaluation program with the Small Business Development Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Come join us at The Market of…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ on Nov. 23
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present its next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ event from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. The market is partnering with the Church for the Nations —…
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.,…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of Oct. 19
Click here for Coconino County Job Opportunities as of Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and…