Flagstaff Local is an ongoing community movement encouraging and celebrating residents that choose to support Flagstaff and shop, volunteer, be eco-friendly, donate, support education, mentor and vote. Flagstaff residents accomplish great things every single day. Take the pledge by signing up at flagstafflocal.com. It’s simple! Log in to flagstafflocal.com. Enter information: first and last name, email address, password. Hit return – process completed. After you take the … [Read more...] about Supporting the Community with Flagstaff Local Actions
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April 19 5:30 p.m. Join other technology minded Flagstaff residents who get together every month to share the latest news and happenings in social and technology. This month’s host is Fizz Bath Shop at http://www.fizzbathshop.com. For more info search #FlagUp on Twitter. … [Read more...] about FlagUp
Flagstaff Business News caught up with Sarah Guida Steen recently, to learn more about Guida Woodworks Inc. of Flagstaff. She described the business itself and what the future may hold for the company. Guida Steen says locals can buy quality products directly from them which is a method of keeping consumer costs lower. FBN: How did you decide to work for Guida Woodworks? Guida Steen: Guida Woodworks, Inc. is my families business. My father Joe Guida started the company in Southern … [Read more...] about
Arizona’s Hunting Season Creating Economic Influx
Web Exclusive: Flagstaff Business News interview with Chris Williams. Hunting season is underway in Northern Arizona. FBN had the opportunity to speak with Chris Williams, owner of Trapper's Den in Lakeside. He's lived in the area for about 30 years, working in the taxidermy trade since before then. Williams describes the economic impact of hunting as a big deal for Northern Arizona. FBN: How did your career in taxidermy begin? Williams: 30 years ago I moved up here and went to work … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hunting Season Creating Economic Influx
International Tourists Hungry For Route 66 Nostalgia
The Eaglerider store on west Route 66 has not been open long – but their Harley Davidson motorcycle rentals have bookings months in advance. A Harley rider for 33 years, store manager Jim Enenkel has been running things there for just a few months – and has come in handy that he is originally from Germany. Enenkel says that around 40 percent of his customers are from Europe – particularly Germans, a percentage that is growing. Many of his one-day rental customers take a Harley day trip on an … [Read more...] about International Tourists Hungry For Route 66 Nostalgia
FBN Spotlight
FBN recently spoke with Jenn Jones, owner of Madame 2 Sew in Flagstaff's Southside. She wants women to change the way they shop by looking to their closet before going out and making new purchases. The alterations and clothing boutique is a relatively new store model for Flagstaff which encourages sustainability and smart purchase choices. FBN: Why did you decide to open your business? Jones: We like to encourage the community to shop their closets. Instead of tossing a … [Read more...] about FBN Spotlight
Bearizona Welcomes First Cub
Bearizona is proud to announce the arrival of the first cub ever to be born at Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williams, AZ. He was named "Doc" in honor of Doc Casey, CEO Sean Casey’s father. "Doc" was born in the middle of January (as was Sean’s dad) and removed from the den on February 28, 2011. He will join another cub that was rescued from Missouri earlier this month and they will play together all summer in Fort Bearizona (the walking portion of the park). Currently, Doc and his buddy the … [Read more...] about Bearizona Welcomes First Cub
Spotlight: First Chair Rentals
Flagstaff Business News is spotlighting First Chair Rentals on North Humphreys Street and owner Robbie Kerr. FBN: What made you decide to open this type of business? I can't really say I made the decision to open a ski and snowboard rental shop, that credit goes to Brady Black and Craig Culler of Moenkopi River Works. It was more of a decision on how to utilize the building that is zoned residential and commercial. They decided to open the shop and asked if I wanted in. After a summer of … [Read more...] about Spotlight: First Chair Rentals
