While it’s true that much of our society is rooted in the digital realm, printed business cards still pack a powerful punch. Before you dismiss the effectiveness of a good business card, here are several reasons why it’s important to always keep yours on hand. People can be forgetful. Have you ever left a business or networking function and realized you forgot the name of someone with whom you had a conversation? You wouldn’t be the only one. This can be awkward, especially if you … [Read more...] about Putting Your Business Cards to Good Use
Landscape Hotel Designed to Float Among the Red Rocks
North America’s first “landscape hotel” is now underway with site work and construction amidst the red rocks of Sedona, offering a new way for travelers to embrace sustainable tourism in scenic Northern Arizona. A groundbreaking ceremony last month by Sedona-based developer Two Sister Bosses and the City of Sedona has set the stage for Ambiente to take shape. Plans for the hotel feature 40 cube-shaped, luxury guest Atriums elevated above the ground by steel piers and encased in bronze glass … [Read more...] about Landscape Hotel Designed to Float Among the Red Rocks
PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery
It is always fun when you know someone who “knows someone,” and PJ Connolly has known and worked for a lot of famous someones in Flagstaff and the Four Corners region. That is because it is the nature of the entertainment industry and his business, Locations Southwest and Production Services (LSW). Whether it is a commercial for Ford Motor Company, a feature film like Guardians of the Galaxy, or special projects like Will Smith celebrating his 50th birthday by bungee jumping out of a … [Read more...] about PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery
Harnessing the Superpower of Visibility
Leading up to the annual Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, the town is truly overrun by triathletes. These swimmers, cyclists and runners do not need to don a t-shirt or tattoo that says they are elite athletes – although some of them do. Everything about them already shouts, “I’m a superior human specimen.” It is in their walk, their confidence, their gear, their clothes, their shoulders, their friends, their vitamin drinks…there is no mistaking what they are about. In business, it … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Superpower of Visibility
Beaming with Support
Flagstaff Bone and Joint, Loven Contracting, JP Morgan Chase and construction trade partners gathered for a beam-signing ceremony to celebrate the halfway mark of the new surgical center at 501 N. Switzer Canyon Dr. The Oct. 17 event commemorated the construction milestone of the new 9,000-square-foot ambulatory surgical center. “Our investment in this project reinforces our commitment to transform the delivery of quality health care for our patients,” said Flagstaff Bone and Joint Senior … [Read more...] about Beaming with Support
Village of Oak Creek Attorney is Praised for Volunteer Efforts
Village of Oak Creek attorney Elizabeth McFarland is devoted to her community. Her volunteer efforts include serving on the Northern Arizona Healthcare Board of Directors and the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona Board of Advisors. During the 19th Annual Spirit of Sedona awards luncheon on Sept. 5 at the Enchantment Resort, McFarland was recognized as the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona Volunteer of the Year. “Why I volunteer is because it is a win-win-win life strategy,” … [Read more...] about Village of Oak Creek Attorney is Praised for Volunteer Efforts
Local Walmart Store Feeds Food Banks
The Westside Walmart in Flagstaff is serious about fighting hunger in its neighborhood. The store and its associates are just finishing up a five-month campaign, “Fight Hunger Spark Change,” and were able to provide 35,994 meals for the local food banks, according to Jennifer Foster, the store’s manager. Along with Walmart’s partner, Sam’s Club, they teamed up with Feeding America, and were able to get the community involved by featuring items as “hunger fighters” for the duration of the … [Read more...] about Local Walmart Store Feeds Food Banks
Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Can you believe it is already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Each year seems to go faster than the year before; it is just crazy! And we all know the holidays can be busy with fun, food, family, friends and the joys and stress that come with the season. And, as much as each of us wants to purchase gifts for those we love, the idea of doing so can be overwhelming. Am I getting something they will love and use? Do I have time to shop? What is my budget? These questions … [Read more...] about Considering Massage Gift Cards During the Holiday Season
Learning More About Flagstaff’s Climate Action Plan
Hello, Northern Arizona! This month marks the one year anniversary of adoption of the City of Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Shortly after I became mayor, the council voted to create a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and “identify actions that will save money, protect community assets and ensure quality of life amidst change.” The plan was developed through the course of a year and involved extensive outreach to the community. The result is a roadmap that reflects … [Read more...] about Learning More About Flagstaff’s Climate Action Plan
CCC Responding to Hospitality Industry Training Needs
A newly hired employee, wanting to excel in a job she’s never done before, needs to calculate how many supplies will be needed until the next delivery. A clerk needs to know how to help a guest have a positive, memorable experience. A manager needs to reduce turnover and help the business train and retain the workforce. Sometimes, businesses need to help train employees already on the job to improve skills quickly, and Coconino Community College is developing a non-credit program to … [Read more...] about CCC Responding to Hospitality Industry Training Needs