Flagstaff’s Lumberyard Brewing Co. recently toasted its success after winning a silver award at the 2025 World Beer Cup competition in Indianapolis. Lumberyard was recognized in May for its Railhead Red in the Extra Special Bitter Beer category. Railhead Red is known for its rich, red color with moderate hops and a full-bodied flavor. The name pays homage to Flagstaff’s railroad history. “We take immense pride in this recognition and are proud to represent Flagstaff and Arizona,” said Gene … [Read more...] about Local Brewers Boost Flagstaff as ‘Craft Beer City’
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Skincare Entrepreneur Embraces Regional Success, Personal Freedom
On a clear Arizona spring morning, Anita Marcus greets clients at her Sedona office like best friends. Surrounded by sleek, high-tech skin treatment machines, the cheerful blonde radiates confidence, competence and flawless skin, a walking advertisement for her LaserGirl business. “I love making people feel their best,” she said. “I love the magic of what the machines can accomplish. I love my clients.” With four locations – in Sedona, Flagstaff, Cottonwood and Prescott – Marcus is fast on … [Read more...] about Skincare Entrepreneur Embraces Regional Success, Personal Freedom
Overland Expo West Highlights Flagstaff as Premier Outdoor Destination
Overland Expo West, the highly-anticipated everything-you-need-for-the-outdoors tradeshow, returned to Fort Tuthill last month, attracting an estimated 28,000+ attendees. “Flagstaff offers a unique combination of accessibility, scenic beauty and proximity to iconic overland routes throughout the Southwest,” said Overland Expo Director of Marketing Alli Jackson. Campers, sleeping platforms, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motorcycles, suspensions, shock absorbers, tires, outdoor gear … [Read more...] about Overland Expo West Highlights Flagstaff as Premier Outdoor Destination
Staging Your Home: The Secret to a Faster, More Profitable Sale
The way your home looks when it hits the market can be the difference between a quick, hassle-free sale and a long, worrisome wait. One of the most effective yet often overlooked strategies to make a sale is staging your home. Flagstaff realtor Lori Anna Harrison, MBA, with Zion Realty, incorporates staging as part of her strategy when listing a home. She is currently working on staging the model homes at Woodshire on Oak, and says she believes it’s one of the most important things a seller … [Read more...] about Staging Your Home: The Secret to a Faster, More Profitable Sale
FireFlight Ready to Soar
As temperatures continue to heat up Arizona’s forested landscapes, FireFlight, an innovative tech startup specializing in wildfire risk management and artificial intelligence business solutions, is assessing homes, businesses and neighborhoods with the use of drones to create wildfire protection plans. Founder Ariel Strong, along with Creag Znetko and Jeff McCormick with the City of Flagstaff and Aspen Poturalski from Moonshot, celebrated the grand opening of FireFlight with a ribbon cutting … [Read more...] about FireFlight Ready to Soar
Sweet Ambitions: Tulio Crepes Owner Offers a Taste of Mexico
While looking for a job and going to school at Northern Arizona University (NAU), Ariana Landaverde felt she had one option: to open her own business. “When I decided to attend school here there weren’t that many jobs available, so with the support of my mom and boyfriend, I opened Tulio Crepes,” said Landaverde. “Since Flagstaff is a college town, I thought it would be good to offer a snack or dessert establishment.” Landaverde says it hasn’t been easy, but hard work is what defines her. “I … [Read more...] about Sweet Ambitions: Tulio Crepes Owner Offers a Taste of Mexico
Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
Following the rise in popularity of short-term rentals, communities across Yavapai County have targeted various legislative policies to restrict and limit the use of private property for short-term vacation rental purposes. In early May, the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS presented the results of an Economic Impact Study on Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Yavapai County. The purpose of the study, commissioned by the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS, examines the impact of STRs on … [Read more...] about Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
Banking on the Grand Canyon
Businesspeople, residents and local leaders gathered in Tusayan, Wednesday, May 21, to discuss the return of banking services to the Grand Canyon. Pinnacle Bank Regional President Greg Behn and other bank representatives hosted the gathering to explore banking options with the community, including opening a branch in the rural town near the South Rim and installing ATM Live services, which would allow customers to speak with a teller virtually. The initiative aims to improve financial … [Read more...] about Banking on the Grand Canyon
Do You Have a Blue Zone Career?
We hear so much about communities where people live long, healthy, happy lives. The world’s Blue Zones have been studied repeatedly with findings suggesting we eat more fish, walk and bike whenever we can and meditate a lot. But clearly, whether you are working fewer hours in Oslo or eating kimchee in Seoul, the kind of work you do also plays a role. In the article, “Life Expectancy by Profession,” Life Expectancy Calculator states that although there is no data to suggest definitively which … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Blue Zone Career?
Taawaiki Inn Welcomes Guests Into the Heart of Hopi Culture
Set against the vast backdrop of the high desert, Taawaiki Inn offers more than just a place to rest – it invites guests into the living traditions of the Hopi people. From the architecture and decor to future plans for cultural demonstrations and guided hikes, the inn offers a rare opportunity for visitors to experience Hopi culture in an intimate, authentic way. “Taawaiki” means “sunhouse” in the Hopi language, and the inn – adorned with Hopi artwork and built on land tied to historical … [Read more...] about Taawaiki Inn Welcomes Guests Into the Heart of Hopi Culture
