It probably happened around Valentine’s Day in first grade for many of us – we became more aware of the people in our world – our family and our classroom – and we were prompted to send them a nice card, a valentine. For Relationship Marketing Specialist Janice Porter, every day is Valentine’s Day. … [Read more...] about Building, Maintaining Business Relationships through Connections
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Robyn Burtell Makes Sweet Gifts with Flagstaff Fruit Creations
Some might say that meeting new friends when you’re out cycling is a blessing, but when you find a friend and a future business mentor, well, Robyn Burtell might call that one sweet deal. Riding their bikes along the rugged trails around Kingman, her former home, Flagstaff Fruit Creations owner … [Read more...] about Robyn Burtell Makes Sweet Gifts with Flagstaff Fruit Creations
New Life, Fresh Touches, Positive Outlook Revitalizing Prescott Mall
Chris Lupo, owner of Pine Ridge Marketplace, says he is bringing the mall (formerly known as Prescott Gateway Mall) back to life. Now, his mission is to fill it up. Moving in that direction, he says an art gallery has moved in, a tea shop will soon follow, and Black and White Cafe is expected to … [Read more...] about New Life, Fresh Touches, Positive Outlook Revitalizing Prescott Mall
Steve Holmes Marks a Half Century of Building Flagstaff, Strengthening Community
Longtime Flagstaff businessman Martin Zanzucchi remembers the day Steve Holmes first rolled into Flagstaff. “He and another guy [Ed Duley] pulled into a gas station looking for directions to the football field. I looked at these two giants on motorcycles wondering what they were doing here. They had … [Read more...] about Steve Holmes Marks a Half Century of Building Flagstaff, Strengthening Community
FBN Welcomes Linda Thein
Linda Thein’s colorful multi-media and advertising career has led her from billboards to airwaves, into film studios and casinos, through valleys and over mountains. Today, she is the advertising manager for both the Flagstaff Business News and Quad Cities Business News. “While buying ads for the … [Read more...] about FBN Welcomes Linda Thein
Have Kindness, Ambition, Integrity Swiftly Moved into the Spotlight?
Never before have we seen Americans voting with their fashionable pocketbooks like we are witnessing today. And, from marketers to politicians, artists to athletes, we should all be taking notice if we hope to gracefully step into financial and public favor with this beautiful S-curve that promotes … [Read more...] about Have Kindness, Ambition, Integrity Swiftly Moved into the Spotlight?
Financial Institution President Marks 40 Years at Credit Union
For longtime Flagstaff resident Jennifer Harris, a serendipitous opportunity that came along when she was a senior at Coconino High School led to a career that has so far lasted 40 years and landed her as president and CEO at Coconino Federal Credit Union. “If you had enough credits, you went to … [Read more...] about Financial Institution President Marks 40 Years at Credit Union
Rolling into the New Year
On the road back home from Montana, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski of Cottonwood had a revelation. “We should start a business manufacturing these travel trailers,” said Ruth Ellen to her husband, referencing the camper Tim built from scratch that was rolling behind them in tow. “It got such rave … [Read more...] about Rolling into the New Year
Buckle Up for 2024: Artificial Intelligence is Vastly Accelerating Small Business Efficiency
Wrapped in soft throws and sipping warm lattes, five women business owners gathered on overstuffed couches in a Charleston, South Carolina, beach house in October to mastermind strategies for overcoming challenges and positioning themselves for 2024. Their expertise spanned real estate, finance, … [Read more...] about Buckle Up for 2024: Artificial Intelligence is Vastly Accelerating Small Business Efficiency
Run Flagstaff Ranked Among Nation’s Top Running Stores
Flagstaff has a growing reputation as an elite running community, so it should be no surprise it has one of the nation’s top running stores. The Run Industry Association honored Run Flagstaff as a Top 50 Running Store at an industry event in Austin, Texas, in late November. Close to 500 stores were … [Read more...] about Run Flagstaff Ranked Among Nation’s Top Running Stores