For 46 years, Macy’s European Coffeehouse & Bakery has stood as a beloved fixture on Flagstaff’s Southside, greeting locals and visitors with its familiar green-and-red façade, rich coffee aromas and a sense of welcome that feels increasingly rare. From morning cappuccinos and sticky-sweet buns to hearty lunches and dinners, the café has long served as a gathering place rooted in connection. Owner Tim Macy says the coffeehouse’s enduring appeal comes down to purpose. Created in the Spirit … [Read more...] about Welcome Home
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Built on Trust
Loven Contracting has quietly and consistently helped shape Arizona’s built environment, delivering civic, health care and historic preservation projects rooted in trust, safety and long-term relationships. Founded by Mike Loven, the company began with a straightforward mission: to deliver high-quality construction grounded in integrity, accountability and strong partnerships. “What began as a local firm has grown into a statewide contractor serving clients corner to corner across Arizona, … [Read more...] about Built on Trust
Prescott Valley Strengthens Manufacturing Base with New Economic Development Leadership
The Town of Prescott Valley is advancing a focused manufacturing growth strategy with the addition of Jamie Kerr to its economic development team. Kerr brings more than 30 years of experience in business and economic development, with a career largely dedicated to strengthening rural economies throughout Arizona. From 2018 to 2025, Kerr served as vice president of rural economic development for the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). In that role, he led statewide efforts to recruit, expand and … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Strengthens Manufacturing Base with New Economic Development Leadership
Keeping Trading Post Traditions Alive
For five decades, Winter Sun Trading Company has quietly anchored downtown Flagstaff as a place of healing, learning and connection. What began in 1976 as a modest trading company has grown into a nationally known destination for herbs, authentic Southwest art and ethnobotanical wisdom, while remaining deeply rooted in community. By mid-morning on a weekday, owner Phyllis Hogan is already fully engaged, moving between jars of herbs, handcrafted jewelry and customer consultations. An herbalist … [Read more...] about Keeping Trading Post Traditions Alive
Gore to Acquire Conformal Medical, Expanding its Presence in Endovascular Treatments
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Conformal Medical, Inc., an innovative medical device company developing the investigational CLAAS AcuFORM System, a next-generation left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) technology. The transaction is expected to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval. “The investigational CLAAS AcuFORM System represents the kind of transformative, science-driven innovation that reflects our long-term … [Read more...] about Gore to Acquire Conformal Medical, Expanding its Presence in Endovascular Treatments
Alpine Pizza Served Up Again in Historic McMillan Building
It was one of Flagstaff’s oldest pizza parlors operating in the oldest building downtown. Alpine Pizza, established by the Rich brothers in 1973, baked its pies for nearly a half century in the 1887 McMillan Building before closing a few years back. Now, what’s old is new again, with Alpine Pizza reopening as a new combo with its neighbor, The McMillan Bar and Kitchen. Scottsdale-based Genuine Concepts remodeled its McMillan Building space to connect The McMillan with the Alpine Pizza parlor. … [Read more...] about Alpine Pizza Served Up Again in Historic McMillan Building
Ready, Aim, Win
When Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly toured Timberline Firearms & Training earlier this year, he saw more than an impressive indoor shooting range. He saw a solution to a long-standing training challenge facing Northern Arizona law enforcement — one that would have cost millions to replicate from the ground up. For years, Flagstaff officers relied on an outdoor range tucked deep in the forest. Connolly described it as a site that required “dropping a pin to locate the facility in the … [Read more...] about Ready, Aim, Win
Sierra on 66 Adds Affordable Apartments at Timber Sky
Sierra on 66, a new affordable apartment development west of Woody Mountain Road, is putting a dent in Flagstaff’s housing shortage. The 221-unit apartment complex includes seven buildings on a 12-acre site at South Alvan Clark Boulevard and West Highway 66. It could accommodate more than 400 residents when fully occupied. The developer, Roers Cos. of Minnesota, built Sierra on 66 in a public-private partnership. Development costs for the three-story buildings totaled $93.7 million. The City … [Read more...] about Sierra on 66 Adds Affordable Apartments at Timber Sky
New Norterra Hotel Offers Flagstaff Businesses a Strategic Base Near Semiconductor Campus
Dignitaries recently gathered for the gala opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin in Norterra, just off Interstate 17 and Happy Valley. While this project sits in North Phoenix, it has a direct economic impact on Northern Arizona businesses and travelers – especially as Flagstaff companies increasingly engage with the expanding TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) semiconductor campus. For local manufacturers, engineers, consultants and supply-chain … [Read more...] about New Norterra Hotel Offers Flagstaff Businesses a Strategic Base Near Semiconductor Campus
Restoring the Forest Around Arizona Nordic Village Without Disrupting the Experience
Depending on the time of the year, visitors to Arizona Nordic Village might be gliding across snow-covered trails, hiking through tall ponderosa pines, attending a wedding or simply pausing to listen to the wind move through the forest. Just beyond those trails, a strategic forest restoration effort is underway – carefully planned so that the work meant to protect the forest does not detract from the very experience that draws people there. The Derffer Forest Restoration Project spans more … [Read more...] about Restoring the Forest Around Arizona Nordic Village Without Disrupting the Experience
