Mountain Heart proudly announces its recent Accreditation and A+ ranking by the Greater Arizona Better Business Bureau. As a BBB Accredited Business, Mountain Heart is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace. Accreditation is voluntary and BBB Accredited Businesses must meet and maintain … [Read more...] about Mountain Heart Receives High Ranking from BBB
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Plans, Projects to Improve Skier Experience
Despite another unseasonably mild winter in Flagstaff, Arizona Snowbowl experienced one of its finest seasons ever for both visitation and length of ski season. Officials cite the availability of manmade snow as the primary contributor. With further expansion of these snowmaking efforts, coupled … [Read more...] about Plans, Projects to Improve Skier Experience
Local Business Models Include Community Involvement
Absolute Bikes rides on a business model that is heavily focused on community involvement. By utilizing their own talents and interests, the people at the popular bike shop leverage the time they spend volunteering into promoting cycling and their store and, at the same time, benefit the Northern … [Read more...] about Local Business Models Include Community Involvement
Continental Making Improvements for Residents, Community
For the Continental Country Club in east Flagstaff, community extends beyond the neighborhood. As the only public golf course in the city, the club wants to be a family-friendly hub for residents to dine, play and entertain. After the homeowner's association of Continental Country Club … [Read more...] about Continental Making Improvements for Residents, Community
Higher Paid Workers with Those Fries?
Public pressure for an increased minimum wage advanced last month, with a lawsuit filed in Maricopa County April 14 on behalf of the Flagstaff Living Wage Coalition and a nationwide Fight for $15 rally held April 15 at McDonald’s and other businesses in 230 larger cities. The lawsuit contests a … [Read more...] about Higher Paid Workers with Those Fries?
Flagstaff’s First Friday Artwalk
Join Flagstaff community members and visitors for the tradition of First Friday Artwalk downtown, held the first Friday of each month from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Businesses and art galleries open their doors to host a variety of artists' work. Musicians also meet downtown for the event. This month, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s First Friday Artwalk
Modern Vets Healing Pets with Ancient Needle Therapy
A golden beauty with a blond mane, Sonny is a stunning picture of health. Strong and smart, he has served in search and rescue missions for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. But about 18 months ago, this 20-year-old Arabian Quarter Horse began to limp. The condition did not improve with rest and … [Read more...] about Modern Vets Healing Pets with Ancient Needle Therapy
Flagstaff-Based Giftcard Zen Expanding with Phoenix Office
Just three years ago, entrepreneur Aaron Dragushan launched his newest business, Giftcard Zen – a website to buy and sell gift cards at a discounted rate – in the office of his Flagstaff home. Last March, Dragushan announced that his company was quickly growing and looking to nearly double in … [Read more...] about Flagstaff-Based Giftcard Zen Expanding with Phoenix Office
Market of Dreams Awakening to Promising Reality
Some dreams make no sense. Under dark of night and beneath closed eyes, apparently random events cascade in unintelligible, albeit entertaining, succession. On the other hand, there are wide-eyed dreams that, while brazenly imaginative, are coolly calculated and strategically executed – those of … [Read more...] about Market of Dreams Awakening to Promising Reality
The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster: Defining Your Ticket to Ride
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that dislike of roller coaster rides just may be genetic. Their study, which asked whether attitudes are learned or in-born revealed that dispositions about roller coasters (love them? or hate them?) were one of five attitudes showing the … [Read more...] about The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster: Defining Your Ticket to Ride