Friday marks 19 years since the United States suffered the most devastating terrorist attack in our history, an event that still has ramifications in our country and around the world. One of the enduring lessons of 9/11, however, is that despite the horrible losses of that day and its lingering impact on our national psyche, […]
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As we head into this holiday weekend, I want to congratulate the organizers of two of the biggest events on the Flagstaff calendar for their ingenuity in bringing us virtual versions of these annual celebrations. For fans of the Coconino County Fair, it’s not easy to capture the sounds, smells and thrills of the Fair, […]
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School is back in session in northern Arizona, although it looks unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, with most K-12 school systems opting for virtual classes at least for the first quarter of the school year because of coronavirus. #1 Benchmarks. One of the big statistical indicators for whether a school district is ready to […]
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The Office of Governor Doug Ducey and Local First Arizona Foundation are launching a Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program today to distribute $10 million to businesses who have had to shutter their doors during the pandemic. The foundation, which has already distributed more than $2 million in grants to small businesses across the state, began accepting […]
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Even before the coronavirus, brick-and-mortar retailers and service providers faced challenges. E-commerce has put pressure on the sector for years. The pandemic, along with its related economic fallout, just accelerated the issue for many traditional stores. The result is that many have gone into Chapter 11 and may not be coming back. Which is why it’s […]
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