What began as a golf cart taxi service that merely broke even has evolved into an award-winning and profitable guided tour adventure that invites Wild West bank robbers, pirates and ghosts along for the journey. And this has Puzzle Rides founder Katie Dufort thrilled. On Friday, Aug. 2, Dufort won … [Read more...] about Puzzle Rides Turns Sightseers into Wild West Crime Solvers and Pirates
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The concept of detecting a wildfire from space and extinguishing it with a squad of firefighting drones is gaining support. Snuffed, a 22-member team including engineers, astronomers and firefighters, successfully pitched its plan to representatives of the City of Flagstaff’s Economic Development … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs Launched
‘Miles for the Missing’ Virtual Race to Support Investigation Costs for Families
Hundreds of thousands of people go missing every year, often leaving loved ones with unanswered questions and broken hearts. However, the situation is especially dire among Indigenous women because many cases go unreported. The National Institute for Law and Justice (NILJ), a non-profit … [Read more...] about ‘Miles for the Missing’ Virtual Race to Support Investigation Costs for Families
Supporting Businesses through the Innovate Waste Challenge
Business and entrepreneurship are generators of exceptional creativity, ingenuity and effort. Historically, many of the great advances of our society have come from a combination of entrepreneurship and government working together to address common problems. It is with this in mind that the City … [Read more...] about Supporting Businesses through the Innovate Waste Challenge
Moonshot Welcomes Jeff Saville as Executive Director
Moonshot is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jeff Saville as the new executive director for the Flagstaff Campus, a move that marks a significant step in the organization’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Northern Arizona. With more than a decade of experience in … [Read more...] about Moonshot Welcomes Jeff Saville as Executive Director
Moonshot Invites Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
Moonshot is looking for the innovator or entrepreneur with the next great idea. The 2024 Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour – an entrepreneurship contest similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank” – starts this month in Wickenburg. Pitch contests are scheduled in 16 cities across the state, reaching Flagstaff May 3 and … [Read more...] about Moonshot Invites Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
New Small Business Reporting Rule Targets Small to Mid-Sized Companies.
Starting January 1, 2024, a significant change in financial reporting will impact small to mid-sized businesses in the United States. The new federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule, finalized by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in September 2022, is set to … [Read more...] about New Small Business Reporting Rule Targets Small to Mid-Sized Companies.
Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Moonshot, an entrepreneurial and workforce development non-profit organization, is unveiling its inaugural two-year campaign, aimed at advancing its mission to bolster startups and foster economic prosperity across rural Arizona and beyond. In 2017, Moonshot embarked on a profound rebranding … [Read more...] about Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Celebrating Amanda Kristinat’s Legacy on Flagstaff’s Start-Up Community
On behalf of the Moonshot organization and NACET community, I am deeply saddened to share the loss of our dear partner and friend, Amanda Kristinat. She wasn’t the kind of person who sought the spotlight; she allowed me to be that beacon. Amanda epitomized quiet strength, thriving in a supportive, … [Read more...] about Celebrating Amanda Kristinat’s Legacy on Flagstaff’s Start-Up Community
Entrepreneurial Spirits Rise with Moonshot Events
The post-COVID future of economic prosperity in rural Arizona is strong, poised and ready for lift-off, says Moonshot President and CEO Scott Hathcock. Evan and Kelly Anderson, founders of startup Drinking Horn Meadery, received the 2023 Shoemaker Award at Moonshot’s annual entrepreneurial awards … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial Spirits Rise with Moonshot Events
