Wildland Fire Leadworker Mark Brehl says it is his boots. Skyler Lofgren, Wildland Fire Supervisor, says it is a cell phone. For some of their co-workers, it might be anything from a two-week supply of socks and underwear to a Moleskin notebook, chapstick, or a really good book. These are just a few … [Read more...] about Fire Sales in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
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WWII Hero Recalling Battle of the Bulge
While America celebrated Independence Day this month, World War II Army Veteran Mac McElfresh says there is no country like this one. “Times change but values don’t. “We’ve got a great country and we need to take care of her.” At 95 years old, McElfresh is 75 percent deaf from a mine explosion … [Read more...] about WWII Hero Recalling Battle of the Bulge
Veterans Speak Out on VA Healthcare Service
The Graphic Bean is a veteran-owned business that produces creative design solutions for Northern Arizona companies and non-profit organizations. “The reason The Graphic Bean exists is because of my injury. I went through VA rehab and was retrained. I was able to start the Graphic Bean because of my … [Read more...] about Veterans Speak Out on VA Healthcare Service
Woodson Engineering Celebrating 20 Years
The walls and tables inside Woodson Engineering & Surveying on North Elden Street are covered with large technical drawings, evidence of the scope of the many planning and engineering projects the company has tackled in Northern Arizona and throughout the Southwest Through the years, more … [Read more...] about Woodson Engineering Celebrating 20 Years
Realtor Joining Great Home Giveaway
Georgina Dalton of RELATES Group, a real estate team within Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is one of hundreds of real estate agents across the country who have invested in “The Great Home Giveaway” sweepstakes that will allow local area citizens to enter for a chance to win one of 16 … [Read more...] about Realtor Joining Great Home Giveaway
Lola’s Transitions from Urban Chic to Casual
Pouring your heart and soul into a business, only to watch it grow more slowly than you had hoped, can be a disheartening experience. Overcoming disappointment and revamping a “concept before its time” from niche to broader market takes recognition, persistence and courage. That strength and … [Read more...] about Lola’s Transitions from Urban Chic to Casual
Glamping – Catering to a New Breed of Campers
Glamping has gone mainstream, according to a recent CNN Money Report and the hot trend in travel has found its way to Northern Arizona. Glamping – or glamorous camping – was born from the “Out of Africa,” Edwardian-style safari where canvas tents were decked out with mahogany writing desks, … [Read more...] about Glamping – Catering to a New Breed of Campers
Arizona Tourism Soaring to New Heights
Space Shuttle Endeavor Commander Mark Kelly would have liked to have been the first person to walk on Mars. But during his career as a NASA astronaut, he has had no shortage of amazing experiences, including launching into space, which he shared with a Flagstaff audience on Saturday, June 7. “It … [Read more...] about Arizona Tourism Soaring to New Heights
Repurposing Water for Vineyards
Ever wonder if water used by households and businesses can be treated and re-purposed for other uses? For some answers, you can join a field trip on Wednesday, July 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Cottonwood and Clarkdale, sponsored by the Verde River Basin Partnership.The field trip will meet … [Read more...] about Repurposing Water for Vineyards
Las Vegas Triathlon Under Flagstaff Ownership
The Las Vegas Triathlon is now under new local ownership. Flagstaff resident Ken Kotalik recently acquired the Las Vegas Race. “I look forward to having Northern Arizona athletes attending,” he said in a statement to Flagstaff Business News. This year is the 17th annual Las Vegas race and it will be … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Triathlon Under Flagstaff Ownership