Though no one to date has proclaimed a distinct haute couture for Flagstaff, Cristy Auble of Cristy Lee Designs may have pinned it on the button with her High Boho Classic Clothing. Incorporating a blend of denim, Arizona cotton, linen, corduroy, hand-painting intertwined with her memories from old classic movies, Auble says she hopes to bring back classy, loose-fitting fashions with a “hippy frill.” The term “Boho” is short for bohemian and typifies a style of dress inspired by the … [Read more...] about Cristy Auble Designs New Business During Pandemic
New Lift, New Season, New Standard
Arizona Snowbowl is planning to start the 2020-21 season with the highly anticipated state-of-the-art Arizona Gondola, its new high-speed lift, which is the longest, highest and most advanced lift in the state. The Arizona Gondola will run as a combination detachable chairlift and gondola. Each eight-person cabin will be interspersed with two six-person chairs through the upcoming ski season. The Arizona Gondola will transport guests up 2,000 vertical feet in just seven minutes, less than half … [Read more...] about New Lift, New Season, New Standard
New Book Encourages Thinking, Acting, Living Wisely
As businesses bob and weave through the punches of the pandemic – shutting down, reopening, cutting hours, laying off workers, rehiring, repositioning, changing the way they reach and serve customers, and wondering about the survivability of their operation or industry – it is not surprising many people are feeling overwhelmed. Business coach and author Cristina DiGiacomo suggests we take a moment to look back, way back in some cases, to the teachings of philosophers like Aristotle, Socrates, … [Read more...] about New Book Encourages Thinking, Acting, Living Wisely
Crushing It
In just 10 years, the Southwest Wine Center (SWC), owned and operated by Yavapai College in Clarksdale, has grown from a raggedy one-acre field to what is now a groomed 13-acre vineyard that offers a comprehensive, hands-on educational experience in all aspects of the winemaking business. Even better, it has positioned the SWC as a premier fully functioning and profitable business within the college. This year, the SWC produced 2,400 gallons – 1,000 cases of award-winning wine in 13 … [Read more...] about Crushing It
Disinfecting Support for the Navajo Nation
Hitting with a vengeance, COVID-19 made its first frightening appearance on the Navajo Nation in mid-March and quickly grew in magnitude, as limited health facilities on the reservation shifted into high gear and were rapidly overwhelmed. With a population of 173,667, according to the 2010 census, the Navajo Nation spans 27,000 square miles in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The largest and most populated reservation in the country saw an infection rate of coronavirus spiking in May … [Read more...] about Disinfecting Support for the Navajo Nation
Northern Arizona Surgeons Leading Region in Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements
The introduction of an innovative precision surgical procedure – OMNIBotics – has put the Surgery Center, located at Flagstaff Bone & Joint offices, at the forefront of total personalized knee replacement surgery in Northern Arizona. Defined, OMNIBotics is a robotic-assisted state-of-the-art surgical platform that combines specialized tools and patented technology with robotics so that skilled surgeons can place and fit joint implants with much greater accuracy than was possible in … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Surgeons Leading Region in Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Donates to Flagstaff High School’s Athletic Department
As a proud supporter of local student sports, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics donated $1,500 to the Flagstaff High School Athletic Department. Each year, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics matches the fees collected during an annual sports physical event hosted for local high school student athletes. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was canceled. Although 2020 would have marked the 8th consecutive year Northern Arizona Orthopaedics held an annual sports clinic with a matched … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Donates to Flagstaff High School’s Athletic Department
Weatherford Hotel Greets Holiday Season with Irish Coffee Bar and Great Pinecone
The historic Weatherford Hotel in downtown Flagstaff has experienced gun fights, the 1918 flu, world wars, bankruptcies, hauntings, floods and fires throughout the last 120 years, and its owners say the three-story Moenkopi sandstone Victorian building will survive the coronavirus pandemic, too. “The Weatherford Hotel stands as a tribute to its early 1900s turn-of-the-century heyday,” said co-owner Henry Taylor. “Its very essence is resilience and timeless elegance, and COVID-19 will not … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Greets Holiday Season with Irish Coffee Bar and Great Pinecone
Grateful to be Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
The picture of elegance and grace under pressure, restaurateur Lisa Dahl extends warmth and affection as she greets guests, friends and culinary fans. While many of us might be rattled planning for just one gourmet turkey dinner, Dahl remains poised, calm and smiling as she oversees preparations for several hundred. “Thanksgiving is always my favorite holiday, but I’m scared to death because I don’t know how to order,” she said earlier this fall, subconsciously holding the permanently injured … [Read more...] about Grateful to be Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
Marketing During the Pandemic
Social media professionals say businesses that have been effectively employing web marketing and communications have benefited from the pandemic lockdown’s 20 to 30% jump in online consumption. “Businesses large and small with internet and social media presence have reaped the rewards of gaining more exposure during COVID-19,” said Northern AZ Social Owner and Marketing Strategist Donna Werking. “Communication with consumers has been critical, and there has been a bigger push for businesses … [Read more...] about Marketing During the Pandemic