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Shark Tank Winners

Shooting for the Moon

By FBN on March 13, 2019 in Business

It is an entertaining business model that has drawn many admirers – a panel of business experts who listen to pitches from budding entrepreneurs, invest in projects and offer marketing tips. Case in point, the popular Shark Tank reality TV program on ABC that has attracted an increasing number of viewers since it premiered in […]

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Moonshot Reaches Beyond Northern Arizona

By FBN on March 5, 2019 in Business

The concept of a launchpad for a moonshot took hold of the nation’s consciousness in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy declared that the United States would focus its energy on sending American astronauts into space with the goal of successfully landing on the moon. Flagstaff played an important role in launching this dream, serving […]

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Amazon, NACET Collaboration Offering Businesses Digital Toolkit

By FBN on November 7, 2018 in Business

Moonshot at NACET, the entrepreneur development program based at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make Flagstaff the first U.S. city to offer the AWS “CloudStart” program to startup businesses. AWS CloudStart, originally designed to assist entire countries in accelerating digital economies, provides a suite […]

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FBN SPOTLIGHT

November 6, 2019

PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery

It is always fun when you know someone who “knows someone,” and PJ Connolly has known and worked for a lot of famous someones in Flagstaff and the Four Corners region. That is because it is the nature of the entertainment industry and his business, Locations Southwest and Production Services (LSW). Whether it is a commercial for Ford Motor Company, a feature film like Guardians of the Galaxy, or special projects like Will Smith celebrating his 50th birthday by bungee jumping out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon, Connolly is Northern Arizona’s liaison for location scouting, production management and film equipment rental. “A part of what we do is help with logistics, planning, procuring permits and line production – making sure a film project runs smoothly and under budget,” said Connolly, who has been a location scout for 20 years. “Some projects require setting up an infrastructure such as building a road for big film crews then returning the land to its natural state.” Connolly said, “You can always find a pretty place to photograph or film, but the question is, can you get permission to bring in a crew of 300 or more. We help with logistics, planning procuring permits and line production, even lodging, supplies, extra crew, traffic control and more.” Sometimes, Connolly will spend a whole year scouting for a project. He also has one of the largest collections of Southwest location images in the world. With a strong background in filming in rural remote locations, LSW specializes in feature films, commercials, television, print advertising and IMAX.

COLUMNISTS

November 6, 2019

Decorating Your Tree Like a Pro

One of the joys of the season for many of us is finding the perfect Christmas tree and decorating it as the centerpiece of our home. From selecting your tree, to attaching lights, to adding baubles and finally the topper, each step is vital to creating your holiday masterpiece.

November 6, 2019

Empowering Your Immune System During Cold and Flu season

Autumn is upon us. In this changing weather, with the prevalence of colds, flus and other infections, we look to immune supportive botanicals, supplements, as well as lifestyle and dietary tweaks to help.

November 6, 2019

Quitting is Winning

The Great American Smoke Out is Nov. 21, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

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