Cecily Maniaci got her taste for the food business early in life. She grew up in Tusayan’s Yippee-Ei-O! Steakhouse, owned by her family. Now, the owner of two Flagstaff restaurants, The Toasted Owl Café and The Toasted Owl East Side, is opening a third in Phoenix this fall. She’s also engaging in a … [Read more...] about Toasted Owl Restaurateur Opening Plantasia in The Cottage
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Field Day Helps Recruit Foresters
There are a lot of easy ways to apply for jobs these days, but sometimes taking the hard road just might be the best road, especially in the forest restoration industry. In an effort to procure prospective personnel and meet employers in the forestry industry, Ironwood Forestry and The Practicing … [Read more...] about Field Day Helps Recruit Foresters
Big Bottling in Camp Verde
Now that Verde Valley has been designated an American Viticulture Area (AVA), the Town of Camp Verde has racked up another achievement: Bottling more than 150 different wines, more than any other Arizona municipality. Town of Camp Verde Economic Development Specialist Crisi Clark has validated … [Read more...] about Big Bottling in Camp Verde
Highgate Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening
Highgate Senior Living at Flagstaff is open and serving residents. The new senior living facility celebrated its grand opening March 3, with an evening of tours and a lavish spread for its 160 guests and community leaders. “We were so excited to have such a successful grand opening,” said … [Read more...] about Highgate Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening
Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
In the last two years, Rachel Duncan was a bridesmaid at five weddings and Laura Hicks had her own wedding. While considering the age-old problem of what to do with post-wedding decorations, the two best friends created Something Borrowed: Wedding and Event Rentals. “Laura had purchased a lot of … [Read more...] about Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
Capturing ‘A Night in Flagstaff’ with Non-Fungible Tokens
Flagstaff is the first and only destination in the country to enter the non-fungible tokens market with the original NFT collection, “A Night in Flagstaff.” The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, a non-profit organization in collaboration with Discover Flagstaff, is featuring “70 images for $700 each … [Read more...] about Capturing ‘A Night in Flagstaff’ with Non-Fungible Tokens
‘Keep Laughing as Loud as Possible’
Problem solving is what you would expect on any given day in business. But some problems are outrageous and require an equally outrageous response. And that’s why I love the memory of Gilbert Gottfried. When my public relations business was starting out and I was young and enthusiastic and didn’t … [Read more...] about ‘Keep Laughing as Loud as Possible’
Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue Serves as a Hub of Hope
Anyone involved with animal rescues knows that networking is absolutely crucial to getting the animals what they need, where and when they need it. These networks, like many-spoked wheels, need a central hub to keep them connected and spinning in harmony. Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) is … [Read more...] about Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue Serves as a Hub of Hope
APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
As utilities face severe weather, the reduction of coal-fired power plants, increasing costs of oil and gas, aging power grids, wildfires, threats of cybersecurity interference and concern that hydro turbines at Lake Powell and Lake Mead may not being able to produce enough power for clients in the … [Read more...] about APS Meeting Challenges, Encouraging Energy Conservation
Arizona Rangers Carrying on Legacy to Keep the Community Safe
Badged and uniformed in black cowboy hats and boots, Arizona Rangers are present at a great number of public events locally and statewide, often performing duties such as managing the traffic flow at concerts and festivals, connecting military veterans with services and delivering holiday gifts … [Read more...] about Arizona Rangers Carrying on Legacy to Keep the Community Safe
