Every business leader knows the importance of a good brand. In Flagstaff, “Dark Sky,” has evolved into a unique local brand. Currently, there are 18 corporations registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission in Coconino County using “Dark Sky” or “Dark Skies” in their name. These businesses span everything from construction contractors to aerial dance professionals. In light of its growing popularity, the Dark Sky brand deserves some examination. The phrase “Dark Sky” originates from … [Read more...] about Eyes on Dark Sky: Examining a Unique Flagstaff Brand
Economic Development Progress Continues on County Projects
This month, we are proud to share updates on several projects now coming to fruition. Each of these projects has potentially wide-ranging economic implications and will serve as catalysts for businesses and organizations to further define their business models and explore development opportunities. For-profits and non-profits alike can benefit from these projects and the resulting opportunities and resources they provide. Equitable Economic Recovery Plan Coconino County was recently … [Read more...] about Economic Development Progress Continues on County Projects
Highest Priced Home Sale in Flagstaff History
This is a year of monumental firsts in real estate and fourth quarter thus far has been no exception. On Oct. 20, a 7,420-square-foot home with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths sold for $5.7 million in Pine Canyon. This is the highest priced home sold in the history of Flagstaff. Prior to this sale, the highest priced home sold for $4.4 million in July 2020. Incredible to consider a $1.3 million, or 29%, difference between the first and second place most expensive homes, especially … [Read more...] about Highest Priced Home Sale in Flagstaff History
Are You a Happy Camper?
Most of us take our day-to-day experiences with a grain of salt. We don’t expect things to go too smoothly or we are disappointed, so why expect more? This article is about how to create the life you want. It takes planning, steadfast focus and self-reflection. A joyful life does not just happen, it is created! Focus on Being Your Authentic Self Take the time to sit down and look at your future goals. You could divide them into short-term and long-term goals. Now, look at the goals and see … [Read more...] about Are You a Happy Camper?
New Routes, Whiskey Turned Hand Sanitizer, Quality of Life
Despite the difficulties of promoting Flagstaff during the pandemic to potential visitors and businesses looking to relocate, Discover Flagstaff officials and economic vitality leaders had many successes to report during their Annual Marketing Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21. City of Flagstaff Economic Vitality Director Heidi Hansen stressed the fact that during the pandemic the Flagstaff Airport never shut down. “This was no easy task. There were several other smaller airports that lost … [Read more...] about New Routes, Whiskey Turned Hand Sanitizer, Quality of Life
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 her high-society life back East to the rugged and wild Southwest. By the way, it was a passage in the book about Carley warming her hands by the fire in Flagstaff’s Hotel Weatherford that inspired … [Read more...] about Grounded in a Calling Received in a Bathtub
Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Is it any wonder that people from all over the world draw, paint and shoot photographs of the natural beauty of Northern Arizona? Iron reds and oranges of sandstone contrast wonderfully with blue skies and green pine, juniper and sage. It is land that is rich in geological stories and steeped in a sacred importance to all of us who live here. Coconino Community College is located in the middle of the land’s magnificence. More than 20% of our students at the college are Native American, and … [Read more...] about Empowering the Native American Voice at CCC
Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Limited, or short-term, health insurance plans are an inexpensive alternative to a traditional major medical health plan and can be kept for up to three years. These plans are ideal for people who are generally healthy but make too much money to qualify for a subsidy under Obamacare. If you do not have serious pre-existing medical conditions and you don’t qualify for a tax credit under the Affordable Care Act to help pay those high monthly premiums, these options are much cheaper than an … [Read more...] about Considering Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Highlighting the Significance of December First
Human nature dictates the things that capture – and keep – our attention. If you send a survey out to 300 random people and ask them about the significance of Dec. 1, I can guarantee you most of them will not know. Unless something affects us directly, we tend to not pay attention. Admittedly, there is too much going on in every individual life that we can barely pay attention to what is right in front of us, let alone the significance of any random date on the calendar. After all, there … [Read more...] about Highlighting the Significance of December First
Lowell Observatory Reopening General Admission
Lowell Observatory will reopen general admission on Monday, Nov. 15, with new guest protocols to keep guests and staff safe from COVID-19. Guests will again be able to visit day or night to explore the historic campus, look through state-of-the-art telescopes, and learn about the stories of the stars and our place in the universe. This will conclude a period of 20 months during which the observatory has been closed or offered only limited programming because of COVID-19-related health … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Reopening General Admission