In our last column, Scott Hathcock addressed the phenomenal growth of Moonshot programming across the state. He also announced my appointment as the new executive director for the NACET campus. My love affair with Flagstaff began in 2015 when I relocated with a former employer to be the director … [Read more...] about New NACET Flagstaff Leader Planning Campus Tours, Community Events
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Bear-Resistant Container Lands REI Deal for Local Entrepreneur
An inventor and avid backpacker working with the entrepreneurial program Moonshot at NACET has landed two major distribution deals for her next-generation bear-resistant food container, including one with outdoor recreation powerhouse REI. Holly Jaleski, of Flagstaff, said the inspiration for … [Read more...] about Bear-Resistant Container Lands REI Deal for Local Entrepreneur
Growing Businesses in Flagstaff
The Flagstaff City Council adopted a few new programs to help the businesses in Flagstaff during the summer of 2020. This is a celebration of two of the programs and the two Flagstaff businesses on their way to growing in Flagstaff, making the world a better place with a little encouragement from … [Read more...] about Growing Businesses in Flagstaff
Picture Perfect Pitch
Moonshot at NACET, which for 20 years has used in-person mentoring, pitch contests and conferences to inspire and mentor budding entrepreneurs in Flagstaff and beyond, is now pivoting to provide that guidance and support in the era of social distancing. The non-profit is launching Mission Control … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect Pitch
Exploring Opportunities, Events for Business Start-Ups
Start-ups are new businesses that come from a person’s idea, drive, inspiration and courage. They are an engine for individual success, and they create new jobs and new products and services that enrich daily life. Start-ups, in many ways, embody the pioneer spirit of America. They are about … [Read more...] about Exploring Opportunities, Events for Business Start-Ups
Moonshot Mentors Bringing Expertise to Local Startups
One manufactures the next generation of outdoor gear to protect camping and backpacking provisions from being ransacked by rodents, birds and other critters. Another is a band of self-described “renegade recyclers” addressing the problems of plastic waste products. A third is giving the time-honored … [Read more...] about Moonshot Mentors Bringing Expertise to Local Startups
Moonshot Reaches Beyond Northern Arizona
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 … [Read more...] about Moonshot Reaches Beyond Northern Arizona
Moonshot Hosts 2nd Annual Pioneer Pitch Contest Weekend
Shark Tank-Style Competition Being Held February 22-24 Moonshot at NACET will host its second annual competition for innovators with “moonshot” ideas needing support - or businesses wanting to expand an existing innovative idea - during its second Pioneer Pitch event the weekend of Feb. 22 – … [Read more...] about Moonshot Hosts 2nd Annual Pioneer Pitch Contest Weekend
War2In Inspection Training Program Graduating from Moonshot
War2In, the innovative training program that certifies veterans and others in the lucrative field of non-destructive testing (NDT), is graduating from the Moonshot at NACET program this year and relocating to a facility in Bellemont. War2In – the name is a shortening of “Warrior To Inspector” – … [Read more...] about War2In Inspection Training Program Graduating from Moonshot
Symple Surgical Graduating from Moonshot at NACET with Honors
Symple Surgical, Inc. is graduating from the Moonshot at NACET entrepreneurial program and relocating to Flagstaff Airport Airpark. The medical device company, which has been a client of both the city’s business incubator and accelerator programs since 2015, will quadruple the size of its office and … [Read more...] about Symple Surgical Graduating from Moonshot at NACET with Honors
