If we ever fly together, you may notice that I’m often seated in the exit row. If not, I’m assessing just who is and judging whether those individuals are the jump-into-action types, capable of figuring out the door and strong enough to get it out of the way. If you happen to be in that row and are not feeling up to the task or even mildly interested in hearing the flight attendant review your role, please change seats with me! It may comfort you to know, I’ve got this covered. I will have … [Read more...] about Plan Your Exit Row Strategy
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Electric Auto Parts Plant Chooses Flagstaff
UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, a leading supplier of precision extruded aluminum automotive components and assemblies, will take over the former Walgreen’s distribution center in Flagstaff as a new plant that will manufacture parts for electric vehicles. The expansion of the company, based in Ludington, Michigan, is anticipated to bring 120 high-paying jobs to the region in the next year, and 350 within five years, according to Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) … [Read more...] about Electric Auto Parts Plant Chooses Flagstaff
SenesTech Announces $3.95 Million Direct Offering of Stock Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary, next generation technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with several institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 1,975,000 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $3.95 million, in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The offering is … [Read more...] about SenesTech Announces $3.95 Million Direct Offering of Stock Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
Small nonfarm businesses in all 15 Arizona counties and neighboring counties in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Jan. 1, 2021. Primary Arizona counties: … [Read more...] about Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
Dressing the Downtown with a Wee Bit of Fabric
There is a new shop in town, and when you visit, you will be inspired to grab some needle and thread. The doors at Wee Scotty Sewing and Craft Boutique on North Leroux Street opened in early February and the place has rapidly become a creative center. Wee Scotty owner Lynne Gallagher has dipped her toes into every part of the fashion industry, from product development to costume design, dressing actors in numerous theatrical productions and musicians in touring rock bands. At the new … [Read more...] about Dressing the Downtown with a Wee Bit of Fabric
Living and Promoting Adventure
Working at the historic El Tovar Hotel on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and eventually heading downhill to Phantom Ranch to work for six years was the plan Romy Murphy had for making it to the top. Now, claiming two titles, general manager of Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon and president of the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce, Murphy says working at Phantom Ranch taught her some good lessons. “Besides being an amazing place to work, I learned a lot of great stuff at Phantom Ranch as … [Read more...] about Living and Promoting Adventure
Businesses Welcoming Upcoming Wranglers Season
Prescott Valley businesses are anticipating a boost as the Northern Arizona Wranglers take to the field for eight home games in the downtown area. The first game is scheduled against the Arizona Rattlers in Prescott Valley on Sunday, May 16. Marnie Uhl, president of Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the impact could be great. The Findlay Toyota Center has seen recent professional teams play in its arena – the NAZ Suns and the Arizona Sundogs. “It’s a huge impact when a team is playing … [Read more...] about Businesses Welcoming Upcoming Wranglers Season
Mental Toughness Finds a Way Out of the Jungle
If Maui were a woman, she would look like Amanda Eller. At a lean 5-foot-7 and donning a long, breezy, tangerine-colored dress, Amanda seemed to float, not walk, down the main street of Makawao. Her delicate golden leaf earrings dangled and shimmered against her long smooth, shiny, dark brown hair. Tan, fit and self-assured, Amanda is a calm, poised vision of tropical health. If there is such a thing as an old soul, that would be Amanda, wise, yet youthful. From my perspective, she is the human … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness Finds a Way Out of the Jungle
Teen Builds Business Out of Chocolate
When you have been the Flagstaff High School student body president, captain of the football and track teams, and a part of the school’s Governing Board, it’s not surprising that you would be in a business management position at age 19. For Grand Canyon Chocolate Factory Co-owner and Manager Tyler Stickler, starting a business and running it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “I just wasn’t interested in going to college after high school,” said Stickler. “Then, my dad had this epiphany … [Read more...] about Teen Builds Business Out of Chocolate
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines. The following changes are reflected in a new Executive Order from Governor Ducey: For businesses, physical distancing and mask protocols will … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
