That Flagstaff is a major hub for the arts and sciences in Northern Arizona is no secret. But the sheer size of this sector’s impact on our local economy might come as a surprise to you. Five years ago, a study by Americans for the Arts, a leading national non-profit arts organization, concluded that the […]
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According to a recently released report by the Kauffman Foundation, Arizona has become one of the nation’s hubs of entrepreneurial activity, and is one of the top five large states for starting a business. The foundation’s Kauffman Index of Startup Activity ranks Arizona number 4 of the 25 largest states compared to number 6 last […]
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Recently, we shared with you a video spotlighting local achievements in Northern Arizona’s bioscience sector, recognizing those businesses and nonprofits contributing to Arizona’s growing reputation as a hub of enterprise and innovation in this sector. There are many entities facilitating the headway we are making. From the City of Flagstaff incubator and accelerator to NACET’s […]
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Arizona Forward, a coalition of business and civic leaders committed to both environmental sustainability and economic vitality in the state, are hosting a discussion on the Grand Canyon next week featuring renowned artist Bruce Aiken. The Grand Canyon: Then & Now gives Aiken’s unique perspective on the recent history of the Grand Canyon, which he […]
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A report from the Manufacturer’s Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) recently projected overall growth in the manufacturing sector for this year, and accelerated gains in 2018. That’s exciting news, particularly for our manufacturing-rich region, where we produce everything from biomedical supplies to ice cream cones to aerospace components. But MAPI’s optimistic view is also […]
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