In a move to reshape the economic landscape for small businesses across Northern Arizona, Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz), Moonshot AZ, and Local First Arizona have united to expand access to capital. This collaborative effort is part of a broader initiative launched by the State of Arizona, aiming … [Read more...] about Partnership Expands Access to Capital for Northern Arizona’s Emerging Small Businesses
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Grounded in a Calling Received in a Bathtub
There’s an old Western romance novel, “Call of the Canyon,” by cowboy author Zane Grey. It is set in Arizona’s Northland in the 1920s, featuring Oak Creek Canyon and the high desert terrain surrounding Flagstaff and Sedona. Stunning, glamorous Carley Burch is the heroine who follows her fiancé from … [Read more...] about Grounded in a Calling Received in a Bathtub
APS is Committed to Flagstaff’s Dark Sky Initiative
At APS, keeping the lights on is a top priority, and has been for more than 130 years. At the same time, being a champion of Flagstaff’s Dark Sky initiative means that APS pays careful consideration to the type of APS-owned lighting fixtures installed in streets in communities with dark-sky … [Read more...] about APS is Committed to Flagstaff’s Dark Sky Initiative
Are People with HIV More at Risk for COVID?
About 40 years ago, a new illness appeared, and because it was spreading like wildfire through the male gay community, it was dubbed the “gay cancer.” As the pandemic took life after life, the medical/scientific communities fought to understand it and how to stop it. After countless hours of … [Read more...] about Are People with HIV More at Risk for COVID?
Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
Lowell Observatory’s vision for its education program is bold and simple: to be the premier public astronomy destination in the world. The observatory took a critical step toward achieving that goal on Saturday, June 26, by breaking ground on a 40,000-square-foot, $37.5-million discovery center. The … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
Sedona Film Festival Inspires, Entertains, Touches Lives, Attracts Thousands
The entertainment industry brings us beauty, makes us think and laugh, and touches our hearts. The 27th Sedona International Film Festival, June 12-20, did just that with more than 180 films, from documentaries to feature films and animated shorts, and special celebrity appearances and … [Read more...] about Sedona Film Festival Inspires, Entertains, Touches Lives, Attracts Thousands
Big Land Sale, Big Plans
It is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One of the largest privately-owned parcels of land in Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and is scheduled to close this year. The sale, and the proposed ambitious, multi-use development of the 500-acre parcel of land, is big news for … [Read more...] about Big Land Sale, Big Plans
The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
One of the largest privately owned parcels of land in the cool pines of Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and scheduled to close this year. Located in Williams, just 30 minutes from Flagstaff in Coconino County, the 500 acres are owned by Valley entrepreneur Max Biegert, who spent 85 … [Read more...] about The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
Sound Check
The sound of music and dancing is returning to Northern Arizona, although some events may have capacity limits. Charly’s Pub and Grill in downtown Flagstaff has brought back Monday Night Blues from 6:30-9 p.m. The Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Bellemont has a blues jam every other Saturday from 1-4 … [Read more...] about Sound Check
Electric Auto Parts Plant Chooses Flagstaff
UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, a leading supplier of precision extruded aluminum automotive components and assemblies, will take over the former Walgreen’s distribution center in Flagstaff as a new plant that will manufacture parts for electric vehicles. The expansion of the company, based … [Read more...] about Electric Auto Parts Plant Chooses Flagstaff
