It was not exactly an arranged marriage for Robin and Pragna Prema, but it was close. Their uncles exchanged photos of the two, which they shared with the young people. Robin saw Pragna’s photo and liked what he saw. “She was very cute,” he said. Pragna noticed Robin’s photo was … [Read more...] about The Premas: Extreme Entrepreneurs
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Enjoying Math, Tax Preparation and Life
It is that time of year when Jeff Augenstein is crazy busy doing taxes for his customers. Even now in his hand, he is holding tax information from a Hong Kong corporation with business interests in the United States. “We do about 2,500 tax returns a year,” he said. “I have clients from all over the … [Read more...] about Enjoying Math, Tax Preparation and Life
Andrea Lebelle Finding Perfect Fit
After being unable to find jeans that fit, 15-year-old Andrea Lebelle turned to her friend and said, “Someone should open a store for real women!” Someone did. “I didn’t know it would be me,” she said with a chuckle. Now, 20 years later, the business is the Flagstaff Jean Company and … [Read more...] about Andrea Lebelle Finding Perfect Fit
Choosing Flagstaff for Business and Family
This month, Benefit Logic, Inc. is poised to celebrate its 15th year in business. That makes owner Ed Gussio pause for a moment to reflect on the past and future of his independent insurance agency that specializes in health insurance. “I guess you can say we are preparing ourselves for another 15 … [Read more...] about Choosing Flagstaff for Business and Family
Audiologist Grounded in Helping People
Dr. Karon Lynn thought she would become an Air Force pilot. After all, she spent her youth in the Civil Air Patrol in Louisiana, flying planes on search and rescue missions. She loved all the dials, equipment and technology that go along with piloting a plane. So, she said, it was all the … [Read more...] about Audiologist Grounded in Helping People
Local Doc Opens Door to House Calls
When Dr. Neal Mogk began practicing medicine more than 25 years ago, his mission was to help people and take care of his patients. But, through the years, the practice of medicine has changed. Now, instead of devoting his time to his patients, he has mountains of paperwork at the end of the day … [Read more...] about Local Doc Opens Door to House Calls
President – Leading from the Heart
Growing up as a cost-conscious child, Leah Bornstein, Ph.D., learned to cut paper napkins in half to make them last twice as long. It is a lesson she called on when Coconino Community College was studying efficiencies and ways to cut money from the budget. Bathroom paper towels were replaced with … [Read more...] about President – Leading from the Heart
Williams Saddlery Offering ‘Real Deal’
It has happened more than once. Someone sees a person with a gun entering DeBerge Saddlery and Western Wear and calls police. “They come and tell me they know what happened, but they want to come check on me anyway,” said the store’s owner, Tamera Bloomberg. “I appreciate that.” “But,” … [Read more...] about Williams Saddlery Offering ‘Real Deal’
Ohly Introduces Flagstaff to Mountain Dog
There is a bright new lunch spot in downtown. Look for it under the red umbrella outside the Route 66 Mini Market on Birch and San Francisco streets where you will find owner Mick Ohly serving up hot dogs at Mountain Dog. Opened on June 5 to serve the diverse population and food preferences … [Read more...] about Ohly Introduces Flagstaff to Mountain Dog
Embracing the Unexpected
Rhonda Brose has a lot of experience being one of the guys. That experience has served her well, both professionally and personally. As chief executive officer of Four Corners Environmental, Brose has a background of digging in the dirt. “Basically, I love being in nature and geology. I call … [Read more...] about Embracing the Unexpected