North America’s first “landscape hotel” is now underway with site work and construction amidst the red rocks of Sedona, offering a new way for travelers to embrace sustainable tourism in scenic Northern Arizona. A groundbreaking ceremony last month by Sedona-based developer Two Sister Bosses and … [Read more...] about Landscape Hotel Designed to Float Among the Red Rocks
PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery
It is always fun when you know someone who “knows someone,” and PJ Connolly has known and worked for a lot of famous someones in Flagstaff and the Four Corners region. That is because it is the nature of the entertainment industry and his business, Locations Southwest and Production Services … [Read more...] about PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery
Harnessing the Superpower of Visibility
Leading up to the annual Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, the town is truly overrun by triathletes. These swimmers, cyclists and runners do not need to don a t-shirt or tattoo that says they are elite athletes – although some of them do. Everything about them already shouts, “I’m a … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Superpower of Visibility
Beaming with Support
Flagstaff Bone and Joint, Loven Contracting, JP Morgan Chase and construction trade partners gathered for a beam-signing ceremony to celebrate the halfway mark of the new surgical center at 501 N. Switzer Canyon Dr. The Oct. 17 event commemorated the construction milestone of the new … [Read more...] about Beaming with Support
Village of Oak Creek Attorney is Praised for Volunteer Efforts
Village of Oak Creek attorney Elizabeth McFarland is devoted to her community. Her volunteer efforts include serving on the Northern Arizona Healthcare Board of Directors and the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona Board of Advisors. During the 19th Annual Spirit of Sedona awards luncheon on … [Read more...] about Village of Oak Creek Attorney is Praised for Volunteer Efforts
Local Walmart Store Feeds Food Banks
The Westside Walmart in Flagstaff is serious about fighting hunger in its neighborhood. The store and its associates are just finishing up a five-month campaign, “Fight Hunger Spark Change,” and were able to provide 35,994 meals for the local food banks, according to Jennifer Foster, the store’s … [Read more...] about Local Walmart Store Feeds Food Banks
Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Can you believe it is already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Each year seems to go faster than the year before; it is just crazy! And we all know the holidays can be busy with fun, food, family, friends and the joys and stress that come with the season. And, as much as each … [Read more...] about Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Learning More About Flagstaff’s Climate Action Plan
Hello, Northern Arizona! This month marks the one year anniversary of adoption of the City of Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Shortly after I became mayor, the council voted to create a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and “identify actions that will save money, protect … [Read more...] about Learning More About Flagstaff’s Climate Action Plan
CCC Responding to Hospitality Industry Training Needs
A newly hired employee, wanting to excel in a job she’s never done before, needs to calculate how many supplies will be needed until the next delivery. A clerk needs to know how to help a guest have a positive, memorable experience. A manager needs to reduce turnover and help the business … [Read more...] about CCC Responding to Hospitality Industry Training Needs
Arizona Music Pro Serving Music Scene for 25 Years
We were starry-eyed 20-somethings when we opened Arizona Music Pro,” said Meg Roederer from the full-service musical instrument company in downtown Flagstaff. “We had the entrepreneurial spirit. And here we are 25 years later – we are so grateful.” In 1994, Lance and Meg Roederer opened Arizona … [Read more...] about Arizona Music Pro Serving Music Scene for 25 Years