The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is back in full force through March 2, 2025, as more than 7,500 girls in 90-plus communities across Central and Northern Arizona from Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) embrace their entrepreneurial spirit with timeless Girl Scout Cookie flavors that make a lasting impact, as funds raised stay 100% local. “Girl Scout Cookie season and the community’s support of the program are life-changing for local girls, directly supporting Arizona Cactus-Pine … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Cookie Season Empowering Local Girls Through Entrepreneurship
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Goettl’s Provides Vital Heating, Cooling Through Good Neighbor Initiative
Financial difficulties, perhaps coupled with medical challenges, can throw an individual or family into a state of panic. These hardships would be even more daunting for concerned parties if they resulted in inadequate heating or cooling of their home. Stepping in to help is Goettl’s High Desert Mechanical, a well-regarded business providing HVAC and plumbing services in the Camp Verde area since 1987. The Goettl family developed the Good Neighbor Initiative (GNI) program three years ago as a … [Read more...] about Goettl’s Provides Vital Heating, Cooling Through Good Neighbor Initiative
Marine Offers Free Self- Defense Classes to Empower Women Against Violence
The unfortunate reality of random violence is real, and according to Marine Bill Watson, women are prime targets. Harnessing modalities that have been proven to work, Watson believes his calling is to teach women how to be safe, cognizant of danger and if needed, how to defend themselves. Using props such as soccer balls, kicking shields and boxing gloves for women to practice striking accuracy, Watson’s weekly self-defense sessions are free and open to any woman who wants to attend. “My … [Read more...] about Marine Offers Free Self- Defense Classes to Empower Women Against Violence
Amber Godina Creates a Taste of France Inside a Purple Caboose in Clarkdale
From writing articles about food for Noise Magazine and working for Trattoria Lastrada in Bonita, California, Violette’s Bakery Café owner Amber Godina has been well trained on how to butter up her customers. This Clarkdale pastry chef is pleasing the palates of residents all around the Verde Valley as well as visitors from as far away as Europe by selling her French delights out of a train caboose-turned-cafe. Stirring up an eclectic menu of pastries, quiche, paninis, cookies, sandwiches and … [Read more...] about Amber Godina Creates a Taste of France Inside a Purple Caboose in Clarkdale
Clear Title Repeats Honor as One of the Best Places to Work
Clear Title Agency of Arizona has been included on the 2024 Best Places to Work list by the Phoenix Business Journal. Clear Title Agency, which offers commercial and residential title and escrow services, has been named to the journal’s Best Places to Work list 15 times and also on the list of Arizona’s Largest Title Companies and Arizona’s Largest Corporate Philanthropist, dating back to 2013. Among other top workplace awards the company has achieved, Clear Title has been named a Top … [Read more...] about Clear Title Repeats Honor as One of the Best Places to Work
Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Silver Airstream trailers are unmistakable symbols of America’s wanderlust, traveling the nation’s roads and nesting in campgrounds since the 1930s. The iconic American brand with tens of thousands of shiny aluminum trailers still on the move has gained popularity in recent decades with their retro design and reputation for long-haul reliability. Indeed, your uncle’s “silver bullet” trailer is now a hip home on wheels. This has spawned a niche business for Flagstaff Airstream Renovations LLC, … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Keeping Your Spirit Young
When Ronda Beaman, Ph.D., learned about the science of neoteny – the phenomenon where an organism retains juvenile characteristics into adulthood – she was inspired to write the book, “You Only Live Young Twice” and create the TEDx Talk, “Die Young as Late as Possible,” suggesting that most of us age ourselves from the inside out. Dr. Beaman is the creative force behind much of PEAK Learning, an international research and consulting firm based in San Luis Obispo, California. She also is a … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Spirit Young
Quality Connections Marks 25 Years with Major Expansion to Page
When Quality Connections (QC) began 25 years ago, it had a simple but powerful mission: to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and success. This month, QC will celebrate its silver anniversary not with a party, but by expanding its impact in Northern Arizona. The organization is taking over the operation of the Helping Hands Agency, a consortium of eight group homes and an adult day program in Page. The move more than doubles the scale of QC’s services, said Armando … [Read more...] about Quality Connections Marks 25 Years with Major Expansion to Page
Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
"Moonshot, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, is preparing for its 6th Annual Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour. The state-wide event will expand to 20 stops across rural Arizona, offering entrepreneurs the chance to present their innovative ideas and compete for local prizes. For the first time, it will include bilingual resources and mentorship opportunities to better serve Arizona’s diverse communities. "The Pitch Tour is a tremendous rally point … [Read more...] about Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
Snowbowl Celebrates New Aspen Chairlift, Expands Beginner Area
With the snip of the scissors, Mountain Operations Director Dale Haglin officially opened the new fixed-grip quad Aspen Chairlift, Saturday, Dec. 21, just in time for the holiday rush. The modern lift serves four new beginner-friendly trails within the Forest Service-permitted ski area, provides shorter ride times and more than doubles the previous uphill capacity. “This investment demonstrates our ongoing dedication to making skiing accessible and enjoyable for newcomers and families,” said … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Celebrates New Aspen Chairlift, Expands Beginner Area