Mission Bank, a locally owned community bank headquartered in Kingman, AZ with branch offices in Kingman and Bullhead City, and lending offices in Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City has been named “BEST BANK 2022 for the state of Arizona by Newsweek magazine. Mission Bank, which currently … [Read more...] about Mission Bank Named BEST BANK 2022 by Newsweek Magazine
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Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
With the holiday season upon us, many merchants and customers alike are watching the supply chain backlog at the Southern California ports. Up and down the coastline, the view includes large numbers of container ships facing delays in unloading. The Western hemisphere’s two largest shipping … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
Exploring the Potential of ‘Lived Experience’ Data
When Adam Stepanovic worked as a data scientist in big tech in Northern California, he saw a problem with the way data collected by these companies was – and wasn’t – used. On the one hand was the wealth of information collected, analyzed and segmented to target end users, insights basically … [Read more...] about Exploring the Potential of ‘Lived Experience’ Data
Making Holiday Magic with the Polar Express
Going to work in places where he could play is what Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel General Manager Jeff D’Arpa had in mind while growing up, and that’s exactly what happened. With ski resorts, national parks, hotels and now the Polar Express and Grand Canyon Railway in his professional queue, … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Magic with the Polar Express
Rejoicing in the Gift of Participation
Jessica’s joy says it all: “I am a skier! Now I can ski with my family!” Jessica, 27, was born with a rare genetic condition known as COACH, which stands for cerebellar vermis aplasia, oligophrenia, congenital ataxia, coloboma and hepatic fibrosis. Only a few thousand people in the country are … [Read more...] about Rejoicing in the Gift of Participation
World Traveler Making Flagstaff Home for Seniors
What do you do when a king cobra strolls into your yard and steals your chicken? Well, according to The Bluffs of Flagstaff Senior Living Executive Director Janet Mars, who once lived in Nigeria, West Africa, you chase it. “I was totally oblivious to the danger, but I do believe the snake was … [Read more...] about World Traveler Making Flagstaff Home for Seniors
Route 66 Icon Changes Hands
When Albert (Al) Chatinsky drove his son, Steve, up to Flagstaff in the spring of 1976 from their home in Tucson, he was in search of a four-season town to start a new outdoor recreational business. Originally from a suburb of Minneapolis, the Chatinsky family had moved to Tucson when Steve was … [Read more...] about Route 66 Icon Changes Hands
Kinney Construction Promotes from Within
Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) has announced the promotions of Dan Flint to senior project manager, Ron Lusk to senior superintendent and Francois Badenhorst to senior superintendent and safety liaison. The company says Flint, Lusk and Badenhorst all have been integral members of the KCS … [Read more...] about Kinney Construction Promotes from Within
Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
Three experts from different backgrounds and organizations spoke on a panel called Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses in Your Community at the Arizona Association for Economic Development Fall Forum. Although panelists Alika Kumar, Carlos Velasco and Melody Lewis represented diverse communities, … [Read more...] about Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
Eyes on Dark Sky: Examining a Unique Flagstaff Brand
Every business leader knows the importance of a good brand. In Flagstaff, “Dark Sky,” has evolved into a unique local brand. Currently, there are 18 corporations registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission in Coconino County using “Dark Sky” or “Dark Skies” in their name. These businesses … [Read more...] about Eyes on Dark Sky: Examining a Unique Flagstaff Brand
