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Supercharge Your Small Business Growth with Smart Acquisitions In the quest for growth, small business owners and entrepreneurs often focus on organic strategies like marketing, sales, and product development. But there’s another powerful strategy that can catapult your business to the next level—acquisitions. This article will walk you through the ins and outs of business…

Innovative Hiring Strategies for Small Businesses Securing the right talent is crucial for growth, especially for small businesses facing unique recruitment challenges. The hiring landscape is constantly changing, requiring small business owners to be flexible and adopt innovative recruitment strategies to stay competitive. Leveraging social media and advanced technologies in recruitment can significantly enhance a…

Important Updates on the City of Flagstaff’s 2024 Water & Sewer Fee Hikes In the May 2024 issue of the Chamber’s @7000 feet magazine we shared our concerns about the city’s water, sewer and reclaimed water rate hikes being proposed to Flagstaff’s Mayor & Council. We also shared our ongoing advocacy work on this issue…

Update on the City’s New Water and Wastewater Fee Hikes The City of Flagstaff Mayor & Council will formalize the city’s water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utility rate hikes with two public hearings on Tuesday, June 17, and Tuesday, July 2, 2024.  City staff and the city’s rate consultant had proposed a 15% per year…

Flagstaff Airport to Offer Nonstop Service to LAX Beginning This Fall American Airlines will add nonstop seasonal service between Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this fall. Starting on October 12, the service will operate on Saturdays using a CRJ700 aircraft. “The addition of the LAX route offers more choices for…

Understanding the Complex Role of HR in Today’s Workplace In today’s workplace, human resource officers play a crucial but complex role. They are the guardians of corporate values, the go-betweens for employees and employers, and the bringers of both discipline and development. Bearing this responsibility is challenging and often misunderstood, given the many boundaries HR…

How to Verify the Accuracy of an Applicant’s Resume 75% of hiring managers have encountered lies on resumes, posing a challenge to the trustworthiness of applicant qualifications. Pruning outdated or irrelevant job experiences from resumes can help applicants highlight their most recent and pertinent skills. Checking for employment gaps can uncover important character traits or…