From weather balloons to backpacks, shower curtains to parachutes, and awnings to space suits, the world needs people who can sew. Aerospace and hospitality industries, the U.S. military and outdoor furniture companies are among those seeking a workforce with sewing skills, and Moonshot at NACET’s … [Read more...] about Tailoring a Winslow-Based Workforce for Industrial Sewing Needs
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Mother-Daughter Duo Bridging Generation Gap for Non-Profit Success
After 11 years and more than 100 clients, Cindy May Marketing is now a family affair, operated as a partnership between the namesake of the company and her daughter, Breece May Callahan. It is a dream come true for the founder, who imagined being able to name her daughter as successor to the … [Read more...] about Mother-Daughter Duo Bridging Generation Gap for Non-Profit Success
Bespoke Inn Flagstaff Captures Local Character
For those who noticed that sunflower yellow and white has replaced the taupe and lavender color scheme of the Inn at 410 that formerly occupied one of Flagstaff’s grandest historic homes since 1991, here’s a peek inside the new Bespoke Inn. “We’re 100% Flagstaff,” said Samantha White of Bespoke … [Read more...] about Bespoke Inn Flagstaff Captures Local Character
Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Bluegrass is on fire, says Flagstaff Roots and Boots Music Camp founder Julie Sullivan, and it’s lighting up the nation. “Everyone wants to know how to play it. It’s very accessible and people can identify with the music and the instruments. We’ll hear, ‘I have a banjo that was my dad’s.’ Or, they … [Read more...] about Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
The man who took us “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom,” now sends us to “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future.” Business and thought leader extraordinaire Ed Hajim, a financier and entrepreneur who went from … [Read more...] about Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Every astronaut who walked on the Moon trained at several sites across Northern Arizona, including Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding National Forest Service lands. Thanks to an effort spearheaded by local historian Ben Carver and National Park Service archaeologist Ian Hough, a group of these … [Read more...] about New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation. “My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
We like to tell ourselves we can do anything if we just put our mind to it, but I’d like to encourage all to acknowledge when we are in a game we can’t win, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing it! Growing up in Phoenix, balmy summertime evenings were meant for Kick the Can, Tag, Red Rover and any … [Read more...] about Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
NAU Launces New Recycling Program
The first wave of Northern Arizona University’s new recycling program has flowed onto campus: blue recycling bins with a white recycling symbol and brown bins with a landfill symbol. They started showing up during the first week of Earth Month in April, and are already in place at the Du Bois … [Read more...] about NAU Launces New Recycling Program