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Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy

August 9, 2023 By FBN

It’s a niche Flagstaff industry that does much of its work navigating the Colorado River rapids of Grand Canyon. The outdoor-adventure outfitters who guide 20,000 passengers annually through the canyon’s whitewater turbulence also generate hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars for Flagstaff’s economy. Discover Flagstaff Director Trace Ward says Grand Canyon is the number one driver of visitors to Northern Arizona. “With this comes a tapestry of services and activities … [Read more...] about Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy

Filed Under: Business, Local News, Sedona, Tourism, Williams, Winslow Tagged With: Colorado River, grand canyon, Grand Canyon River Outfitters, Lake Powell, National Park Service

A Match Made for Hollywood

September 1, 2021 By FBN

Making movies and commercials is not for the physically or mentally weak, says Sedona-based freelance production manager, producer and assistant director Margaret Knight. “Every job is different,” said Knight. “The film business is a formula, and when the formula works, it flows – and it’s a great sensation to be a part of it. As in anything, when you feel the energy and synchronicity, it gives you a satisfying, rewarding, why-you-do-this-for-a-living kind of feeling.” Once Knight is … [Read more...] about A Match Made for Hollywood

Filed Under: Business, Sedona Tagged With: Business, Business Woman of the Month, director, film, film producer, Lake Powell, Margaret Knight, movie, producer, production manager, Sedona, Women In Business

Lake Powell Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary

March 12, 2013 By techsuperadmin

There is no place in the world like Lake Powell. Construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, which backs up Lake Powell, began in late 1956. On March 13, 1963, the river diversion plugging operation had progressed to the point where additional water impoundment in Lake Powell could be made. The adjustable control gates in the left tunnel were partially closed to allow passage of only 1,000 cubic feet of water per second through the dam to commence filling of Lake Powell as the waters began to … [Read more...] about Lake Powell Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary

Filed Under: Tourism Tagged With: Lake Powell, year anniversary

Community Profile – Tom Ramsey

May 16, 2010 By Stephanie Balzer

Tom Ramsey was a small-town Yuma boy who grew up working for his father’s lumber company when he received football scholarships to the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. He chose NAU and moved to Flagstaff in 1969 to study physical education and industrial arts. After playing professional football for the Kansas City Chiefs and then one year with the World Football League before the league fold- ed in 1975, Ramsey moved back to Flagstaff to work in the construction … [Read more...] about Community Profile – Tom Ramsey

Filed Under: Community Profile Tagged With: Business, company, Flagstaff, football, Hank, Holly, home, hopi reservations, Kansas City, kansas city chiefs, Lake Powell, northern arizona university, Ramsey, Ramsey Construction, Tom Ramsey, Tom Ramsey Construction, Van Dyk, world football league, Yuma

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