There’s no doubt, a new generation of jumping, flipping, twirling athletes has been inspired by the Tokyo Olympics. And locally, Momentum Aerial offers a launching pad into graceful, thrilling movement with a recreational sport that requires a great deal of confidence in the forces of physics. Momentum Aerial is a school and manifestation of the collective dream of two Flagstaff women, housed in three warehouse bays and stretching across 5,400 square feet in east Flagstaff. It is here that … [Read more...] about Aerial Arts School Continues to Gain Momentum
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Altitudes Improves, Beautifies Patio
Pandemic or not, Altitudes Bar & Grill customers can enjoy a more comfortable and beautiful patio, thanks to the state’s Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program and more than a dozen young artists. In early 2021, the State of Arizona created a $4 million fund to assist bars and restaurants with the infrastructure they need to expand their premises. Businesses could apply for up to $10,000 to cover expenses such as outdoor furniture and patio heaters. “Improving outdoor seating for … [Read more...] about Altitudes Improves, Beautifies Patio
Governor Ducey Cuts Taxes For Arizona Small Businesses
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation that further reduces and streamlines taxes while protecting small businesses from the threat of a 77 percent tax increase.“This tax cut will keep Arizona competitive for small businesses already operating here and new businesses flocking here every day,” Governor Ducey said. “After a year as tough as the last, we should not be raising taxes on our small businesses — we should be cutting their taxes. That’s exactly what Senate Bill 1783 does. Arizona … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Cuts Taxes For Arizona Small Businesses
Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
The summer of 2021 is leading the record books for businesses relocating to Arizona, including semiconductor manufacturers, electric car makers and many other tech companies. While most relocations and expansions are happening in the Valley, Northern Arizona is also attracting companies. In east Flagstaff, the large former Walgreens distribution is being remodeled by UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries. The company specializes in electric car components for manufacturers including Tesla and … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
Life’s ‘Best Used By’ Date is Now
Humans are creative and resourceful, but sometimes it takes a transformative event to get us motivated. In the new movie “Grace and Grit,” featured at the Sedona International Film Festival, filmmaker Sebastian Siegel and spirituality guru and former U.S. presidential candidate Marianne Williamson visited Sedona to discuss how deeply focused people can become when death is staring them down. The movie is an adaptation from Ken Wilber’s book with the same name. His wife, Treya Killam … [Read more...] about Life’s ‘Best Used By’ Date is Now
Face Forward
Many of us wouldn’t know the difference between an aesthetician and an esthetician, but there is a clear distinction, and Allure Aesthetics AZ owner Taylor Moody is eager to explain. As Lead Master Aesthetician, Moody stated that aesthetics specializes in medical skin treatments and estheticians are more holistic, performing mostly cleansing and cleaning procedures. “At Allure Aesthetics AZ, skin is our passion, specifically mine,” said Moody. “No matter what your skin condition – rosacea, … [Read more...] about Face Forward
Growth Continues for Flagstaff Airport
At the beginning of 2020, things were looking promising for Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. It had just come off its best ever year, with a historic 124,000 enplanements in 2019, about 50,000 more than in any previous year. Then the pandemic hit and as the country shut down, the numbers plummeted. Instead of planning for new flights, the airport was looking for ways to assist businesses operating in the terminal. Now as people feel free to move about the country again, Airport Director Barney … [Read more...] about Growth Continues for Flagstaff Airport
Pandemic Boosts Need for RV, Boat Storage
Industry experts will be gathering for the Toy Storage Nation Executive Workshop in San Francisco this summer to discuss the meteoric rise in boat and RV sales punctuated by the pandemic; the explosive and continued demand for large self-storage facilities; and how investors, developers and entrepreneurs can move forward wisely in this expanding industry. Workshop host Toy Storage Nation, a new start-up within the Hayworth Group of companies, is rapidly becoming the voice of the RV, boat and … [Read more...] about Pandemic Boosts Need for RV, Boat Storage
Big Land Sale, Big Plans
It is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One of the largest privately-owned parcels of land in Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and is scheduled to close this year. The sale, and the proposed ambitious, multi-use development of the 500-acre parcel of land, is big news for the Old West town of Williams, 30 minutes west of Flagstaff. The prime parcel is located downtown at Interstate 40 and Grand Canyon Blvd., and offers views of Bill Williams Mountain, the 35-acre … [Read more...] about Big Land Sale, Big Plans
First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Flagstaff on June 4th
Flagstaff (June 1, 2021) - ArtWalkFLG Presented by Nature Exposed Photography and produced by the Flagstaff Arts Council and the Downtown Business Alliance, will be returning to Downtown Flagstaff on the First Friday of the month starting June 4th, 2021. The in-person ArtWalk will continue to showcase arts and culture downtown with many accounts offering unique experiences within their locations. Similar to before the pandemic, the event will run from 6-9 pm with all businesses following CDC … [Read more...] about First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Flagstaff on June 4th
