Moonshot at NACET, the entrepreneur development program based at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make Flagstaff the first U.S. city to offer the AWS “CloudStart” program to startup businesses. AWS CloudStart, originally designed to assist entire countries in accelerating digital economies, provides a suite of services new businesses can deploy to reduce costs, drive efficiencies and increase innovation, said … [Read more...] about Amazon, NACET Collaboration Offering Businesses Digital Toolkit
Top Vote Getter Adam Shimoni and Minimum Wage Hike Moves Forward
The Coconino County Recorder’s Office is reporting more than 53% voter turnout for the November 2018 election. Adam Shimoni was the top vote getter in the race for Flagstaff City Council, followed by Austin Aslan and Paul Deasy. Regina Salas is within a dozen votes of Deasy, so the outcome is still uncertain, as provisional ballots are counted. The so-called Affordable Wages Act, Proposition 418, was defeated, which upholds the original hike in Flagstaff’s minimum wage. Proponents for the … [Read more...] about Top Vote Getter Adam Shimoni and Minimum Wage Hike Moves Forward
Finding Your Inner ‘Buddha’ Without Letting Your Freak Out
If you have not tried mountain biking lately, technological advances and beefy tires, combined with world-class trails, challenging knobs and hills, stunning views, Southwestern sunsets and colorful characters take this outdoor adventure to a whole new mesa in the red rock country. The Enchantment Resort, tucked into Boynton Canyon in west Sedona with access to more than 300 miles of Coconino National Forest trails, has been building its mountain bike program for the past eight years. … [Read more...] about Finding Your Inner ‘Buddha’ Without Letting Your Freak Out
Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
For most people, speaking in public can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Fear of public speaking is all in the mind. Here are some suggestions to work with your mind to ease the fear and deliver a better, more comfortable speech. Before the Talk Know your stuff. It’s much easier to be confident if you know what you are talking about. If you aren’t going to use technology, practice without technology. If you are going to use technology, practice with technology and without technology, … [Read more...] about Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
The Pantry Seeking Support from Business Community
The Pantry, an innovative food bank, recently opened its doors in fresh, remodeled space near Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue in Flagstaff. The food bank is different from others in that guests can shop aisles of food just like at a neighborhood grocery store. The new entity is helping clients formerly served by the now defunct People’s Pantry. Sandy Berry, who managed the People’s Pantry, has been named executive director of The Pantry, which welcomes all members of the community, regardless … [Read more...] about The Pantry Seeking Support from Business Community
Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of an issue that affects every community, and a time to commit to doing something to help support and heal victims—especially the youngest victims. While domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behavior that one person in a relationship uses to control the other, it’s not only those in the relationship who suffer. Children experience domestic violence by seeing it, hearing it and living in constant fear of … [Read more...] about Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence
Butcher Shop, Deli Finding New Home in Grand Canyon Café
The butcher shop, Proper Meats + Provisions, known for its efforts to use locally raised and pastured animals, has moved into the space previously occupied by Grand Canyon Café on historic Route 66. “It is a much better location for us in terms of space,” said Flagstaff restaurateur Paul Moir. “We had outgrown the southside location quite a while ago and this is just over double the size. We have more kitchen space, storage space, retail and seating space. The location is a bit more iconic, … [Read more...] about Butcher Shop, Deli Finding New Home in Grand Canyon Café
Nation’s Largest Solar Farm Being Considered for Northern Arizona
Solar energy developer and operator Clēnera and Babbitt Ranches are exploring the feasibility of a 3,500- to 7,000-acre solar farm on the CO Bar Ranch about 30 miles northwest of Flagstaff. The field of solar photovoltaic panels would be the largest such operation in the country, with a capacity of 400 to 1,000 MW, enough to power 90,000 to 230,000 homes, depending on the completed size of the project. Clēnera Director of Business Development Jared McKee says the company has submitted for an … [Read more...] about Nation’s Largest Solar Farm Being Considered for Northern Arizona
Making Cards Count
What a day,” Pete thought well into the third day of clouds and drizzle, “This can’t be Arizona”. Pete was having a bad week. “People say bad things happen in threes, well the washer won’t work, and the computer is infected, what will be number three?” thought Pete as he approached the mailbox. “What’s this? The return address looks familiar.” Pete opened the envelope and “Wow, a birthday card. I forgot my birthday was coming up,” thought Pete brightly. Have you ever received an unexpected … [Read more...] about Making Cards Count
Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Hello Flagstaff! Well, fall is here, with its cooler nights and changing leaves. It’s also election season. I want to take a minute to talk about something that gets lost in the clamor and energy of state and national politics: our local ballot initiatives. Down at the bottom of your ballot are a series of initiatives that aim to help make Flagstaff a better place to live and work. The cost of living is Flagstaff’s largest and most entrenched issue. We need to make sure that families, teachers, … [Read more...] about Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot