People contract dump trucks for many jobs, including hauling, dumping, and moving material on construction sites. You can own a dump truck and offer your services to different businesses. However, it’s essential to understand some things first. Check out this guide on what to know before becoming a dump truck owner and operator. Required Certifications You need the required certifications to become a dump truck owner and operator. You must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). There are … [Read more...] about What To Know Before Becoming a Dump Truck Owner and Operator
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Next Generation Tools Battling Pandemic Impact
As the highly contagious omicron variant is outpacing the delta strain in Arizona, one of Arizona’s leading infectious disease scientists says the endgame for human coronaviruses in the past has been to become more contagious but make us less sick. Thus, the evolutionary character of COVID-19, together with “next generation” tools, have scientists optimistic that we are better able to treat the disease and guard against severe illness than ever before. “One of the great next generation … [Read more...] about Next Generation Tools Battling Pandemic Impact
Minimizing Workplace Drama in the New Year
While skiing at Alta Ski Area, Shasheen Shah found himself caught in a small avalanche caused by a skier-released snowslide that funneled through the chute he had just skied. “I never saw it coming. It launched over the rockface and landed on me like wet concrete. Within seconds, it felt like I was buried alive and then swept me down the slope. I was disoriented. I didn’t know which way was up or down. I didn’t have light and I couldn’t breathe. Panic.” In his new book, “The Kid and the King: … [Read more...] about Minimizing Workplace Drama in the New Year
Joyce Reid Delivers Customized Surprises
Imagine getting a gift basket delivered that takes your breath away. That is Joyce Reid’s goal. Reid is a very successful businesswoman based in Flagstaff, but is somewhat of a secret because her business is online. She owns and operates Creative Gifts to Go LLC, which is a national corporate and personal gift service. Packages include holiday presents, house-warming gifts, teddy bears and Maple Ridge Farms corporate gifts. Most of the gifts are sold and delivered throughout the United … [Read more...] about Joyce Reid Delivers Customized Surprises
A New Year Focusing on Joy, Bliss, Abundance
Long-time Flagstaff State Farm Agent Melissa Cripps realizes she has been in transition for a while. The deaths of her parents and brother-in-law, her completion of the Master of Music in Cello Performance program at Northern Arizona University and a trip with her sister to Scotland are a few of the momentous events that have occurred in recent years that have taught her valuable lessons about finding bliss and creating magic. After 32 years as a community leader in business and the arts, … [Read more...] about A New Year Focusing on Joy, Bliss, Abundance
Sugar High
Making candy every day of the week, the chocolatiers and candymakers of the Sweet Shoppe Candy Store in historic downtown Flagstaff are mixing, melting and pouring 40 pounds of caramel, brittle, toffee and fudge at a time. But the 2021 holiday season had them spinning, dipping and sprinkling at a pace that would impress Santa’s elves, just to keep up with orders. “Our e-commerce site went live two weeks before Christmas and we’ve been shipping gift baskets and packages all over the country,” … [Read more...] about Sugar High
Making the Holidays Even Sweeter
Jennifer Rolley and her team of chocolatiers and candymakers at the Sweet Shoppe Candy Store in Flagstaff's historic downtown district are cooking up fudge, caramel apples, brittle and all-things peppermint the old-fashioned way to make the holiday season so sweet, memorable, personal and full of love. Meet Jennifer on Zonie Living and see just how amazing these holiday favorites are, baked with creativity, quality and some surprising ingredients. There's still time to place your order!!! Also, … [Read more...] about Making the Holidays Even Sweeter
Dutch Bros Raises $17,000+ for Local Food Banks
Dutch Bros in Flagstaff and Prescott partnered with customers to raise $17,656 for the Flagstaff Family Food Center and Yavapai Food Bank. $1 from every drink sold on Dec. 11, plus an additional contribution from the Dutch Bros Foundation, was donated to the organization to support their mission. “We’re so grateful for all of the customers who came out and supported the Flagstaff Family Food Bank and Yavapai Food Bank,” said Michael Cruz, operator of Dutch Bros Flagstaff. “We’re honored to … [Read more...] about Dutch Bros Raises $17,000+ for Local Food Banks
Mission Bank Named BEST BANK 2022 by Newsweek Magazine
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 operates with $196 million in assets, was formed in mid 2000 by a group of local business persons. A locally owned and managed community bank, their primary goal is to provide their customers with the … [Read more...] about Mission Bank Named BEST BANK 2022 by Newsweek Magazine
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 container ports are Los Angeles and Long Beach, each about an eight-hour drive from Flagstaff. The supply chain problems are not a new issue, according to Edmund Bushman, chair of the Yavapai Community … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
