Mission Bank, a locally owned community bank headquartered in Kingman, AZ with branch offices in Kingman and Bullhead City, and lending offices in Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City has been named “BEST BANK 2022 for the state of Arizona by Newsweek magazine. Mission Bank, which currently operates with $196 million in assets, was formed in mid 2000 by a group of local business persons. A locally owned and managed community bank, their primary goal is to provide their customers with the … [Read more...] about Mission Bank Named BEST BANK 2022 by Newsweek Magazine
Dutch Bros Flagstaff and Prescott to Support Local Food Banks
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Dec. 8, 2021) – Dutch Bros locations in Flagstaff and Prescott will be donating $1 from every drink sold on Saturday, Dec. 11 to the Flagstaff Family Food Center and Yavapai Food Bank. “We’re so excited to partner with our community to raise money for the Flagstaff Family Food Bank and Yavapai Food Bank,” said Michael Cruz, local operator of Dutch Bros Flagstaff. “Any way we can support our community is a win!” When: Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Dutch Bros locations in … [Read more...] about Dutch Bros Flagstaff and Prescott to Support Local Food Banks
Flagstaff’s Holiday Magic
Flagstaff is designated as Arizona’s Winter Wonderland, featuring the state’s tallest snow-capped mountain and the grandest snow-covered meadows with the world’s largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest…with, you guessed it: tree limbs that lightly bounce with limbs laden with snow. Experience Flagstaff’s holiday season of wonderful events, amazing activities and spectacular snow play opportunities to create magical memories and fun family traditions. Eight Merriest Experiences: Joyful … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Holiday Magic
Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
With the holiday season upon us, many merchants and customers alike are watching the supply chain backlog at the Southern California ports. Up and down the coastline, the view includes large numbers of container ships facing delays in unloading. The Western hemisphere’s two largest shipping container ports are Los Angeles and Long Beach, each about an eight-hour drive from Flagstaff. The supply chain problems are not a new issue, according to Edmund Bushman, chair of the Yavapai Community … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Challenges Creating Unique Holiday Shopping Environment
Exploring the Potential of ‘Lived Experience’ Data
When Adam Stepanovic worked as a data scientist in big tech in Northern California, he saw a problem with the way data collected by these companies was – and wasn’t – used. On the one hand was the wealth of information collected, analyzed and segmented to target end users, insights basically aggregated for “marketing and manipulation,” as Stepanovic put it. Meanwhile, a lot of actionable data was left out – information that, with a user’s consent, could be employed to benefit both … [Read more...] about Exploring the Potential of ‘Lived Experience’ Data
Winterizing Your RV or Boat
With Flagstaff’s early winter temperatures still fairly warm, there may still be time to doublecheck your winterizing skills. Review these 12 easy steps to make sure your RV and/or boat is prepared and protected. RVs and boats should be drained of fresh water. Grey and black water holding tanks should be dumped as well. RV antifreeze needs to be applied to the entire fresh water system. Add two to three gallons of RV antifreeze to the freshwater holding tank. You can buy antifreeze at … [Read more...] about Winterizing Your RV or Boat
Favorite Immune Boosting Tips
In the midst of a pandemic, it is officially cold and flu season. No matter how careful you may be in taking the universal precautions to try and prevent illness, viruses happen and will always do what they do: mutate. It is important to not live in fear, as fear promotes and attracts more of what you focus on: more fear. Instead of living in fear, be in a state of knowing. Obviously, it is important to follow basic guidelines of being as careful as you can, washing your hands frequently, … [Read more...] about Favorite Immune Boosting Tips
Honoring the Holidays Through Grief
Twinkling lights, festive treats, family gatherings…they say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No day is easy when we are grieving the loss of a loved one, but the holidays can be especially difficult for some of us. A season that is supposed to be filled with joy can seem overwhelming when we are missing someone special in our lives. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the loss and sense of isolation may be heightened. There are some things we may do to help ourselves and those close … [Read more...] about Honoring the Holidays Through Grief
Series Presenting Opportunities and Hope for Homebuyers
The housing market in Flagstaff is “anemically undersupplied,” says Zion Realty’s Lori Anna Harrison; yet, demand is higher than ever. The unprecedented rise in prices has some wondering whether there hope on the horizon for new homebuyers; are there opportunities for sellers who want to trade up but ponder where to move next; and, is this a good time to invest in rental property or space for an Airbnb? Harrison says the answer to all of these questions is “Yes.” “Lately, there has been an … [Read more...] about Series Presenting Opportunities and Hope for Homebuyers
Making Holiday Magic with the Polar Express
Going to work in places where he could play is what Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel General Manager Jeff D’Arpa had in mind while growing up, and that’s exactly what happened. With ski resorts, national parks, hotels and now the Polar Express and Grand Canyon Railway in his professional queue, D’Arpa has completed 25 years with the Xanterra Travel Collection. In his new position as Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel General Manager, D’Arpa oversees 280 to 340 employees and said, “The team I … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Magic with the Polar Express