Sharks … in space. No, we’re not referring to the Sharknado movie where the ferocious fish manage to attack the space shuttle as it orbits around the earth. Nor is it a reference to the many studies done over the years about how the cycles of the moon affect shark attacks. In Flagstaff, Sharks … [Read more...] about Moonshot Hosts First Entrepreneur Pitch Contest Weekend
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New Year, New Car!
Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected moments. Sometimes they are small encounters, sometimes they are so much larger than one could fathom. Some call these moments fate or destiny. Flagstaff resident Meg Adakai calls her unexpected moment a true blessing. Adakai won … [Read more...] about New Year, New Car!
Armored Outdoor Gear Positioning for Growth
On a hot day in the Grand Canyon many years ago, Jim Bell was sitting under a tree watching a squirrel systematically defeat the food protection system he had positioned on a far branch of a tree. The animal easily passed through the barriers and proceeded to chew through the sack to the … [Read more...] about Armored Outdoor Gear Positioning for Growth
Local real estate agent buys iconic Route 66 club
Since Labor Day weekend 2017, things have looked a bit dicey for the future of Flagstaff’s beloved Museum Club, a Route 66 icon for more than 80 years. The club, which is on the U.S. Register of Historic Places, was closed and put up for sale in September by the last owners, Mary Butwinick and … [Read more...] about Local real estate agent buys iconic Route 66 club
Flagstaff Tackling Traffic Congestion
Anybody who has lived in Flagstaff for a while may well agree: driving on Milton Road during rush hour at the height of tourist season can be frustrating. The same may hold true on Highway 180 from Baderville into town during a holiday weekend in the winter when there is snow. The concerns have … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Tackling Traffic Congestion
Why Employees Love Working for Nestlé Purina
Almost anyone who has held down a job has found out that satisfaction with one’s workplace can make all the difference in motivation to get up and out the door each workday. Such may be the case for employees at Nestlé Purina PetCare. For the fifth year in a row, employees at Purina have rated … [Read more...] about Why Employees Love Working for Nestlé Purina
Expanded Air Service Taking Off
In the spring 2018, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport will begin offering non-stop American Airlines flights to and from both Los Angeles and Dallas. Los Angeles flights will start on May 5 and Dallas flights the following month, on June 7. Tickets for both are now on sale. American will use its current … [Read more...] about Expanded Air Service Taking Off
War2In Transforming High-Tech Training into High-Paying Jobs
Earlier this year, it would have been difficult for Billy Steele and Ross Thomas, two students in the War2In program, to tell you exactly what a non-destructive testing (NDT) technician does. Now, after just a few months of intensive training in NDT methods, the two men have landed positions that … [Read more...] about War2In Transforming High-Tech Training into High-Paying Jobs
Educators Comparing Mount Vesuvius Eruption with Northern Arizona’s Volcanic Activity
One of the most noted natural disasters in history was the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried and preserved the Roman city of Pompeii in volcanic ash and rock. Educators like Sari Custer, vice president of curiosity at the Arizona Science Center, compare the volcanic activity with geologic … [Read more...] about Educators Comparing Mount Vesuvius Eruption with Northern Arizona’s Volcanic Activity
Local Couple Building Business Out of Cabin Fever
Andy and Raana Grieder believe in play. That is why they opened Cabin Fever in Flagstaff, which gives kids and even adults the opportunity to have fun while getting a little exercise. They have created a space with a climbing wall, bouncy houses, an obstacle course, an indoor field to play sports … [Read more...] about Local Couple Building Business Out of Cabin Fever