UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, a leading supplier of precision extruded aluminum automotive components and assemblies, will take over the former Walgreen’s distribution center in Flagstaff for a new plant that will manufacture parts for electric vehicles. The expansion of the company, based in Ludington, MI, is anticipated to bring 120 high-paying jobs to the region […]
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Northern Arizona in winter has a lot going for it. The skiing and snowplay. The striking vistas of white-capped mountain peaks against a brilliant blue sky. The beer. Actually, we enjoy our locally made potent potables all year long, but February is a special time as the state celebrates Arizona Beer Week, extended for a […]
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As we celebrate a new year and look forward to the recovery of our local economy, I wanted to take a moment to welcome the new members of ECoNA’s Executive Board. These individuals represent the education, government and private business sectors and we look forward to their leadership and input. Joining our Executive Board this […]
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A commercial kitchen that until recently was the catering arm of Thornager’s on Kiltie Lane is finding a new life as an affordable testing ground for food entrepreneurs who do not have access to a fully-stocked professional cookery. After 30-plus years in catering, including three decades as the owner of Thornager’s, Karen Sorensen was ready to hang […]
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After a stop-and-start process over the past few months capped by a feverish few days of negotiations, Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus package on Monday. It’s a sprawling piece of legislation that covers a second round of direct stimulus payments to individuals, expanding unemployment benefits, and extending certain types of tax relief for the […]
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