Ross and Kara Taylor, owners of local startup company Love You Foods, have signed a partnership agreement with a major investor, moved the business into a 5,600-square-foot facility in west Flagstaff, and are engaged in conversations with major retailers that are considering dropping the FBomb in their stores. The FBomb is a high-fat snack made from oils and fats found in foods like coconuts, avocados, olives and nuts. “In September, we were at a conference called KetoCon, a ketogenic … [Read more...] about High-Fat Snack Company Dropping More FBombs
Cliff Castle Expands Nonsmoking Area
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, AZ, is proud to announce the opening of their expanded non-smoking area. With 108 of the most popular slot machines, Cliff Castle Casino now has the largest non-smoking casino area in the state of Arizona. James Perry, Director of Marketing at Cliff Castle Hotel, said, “We are responding to our guests’ requests for a non-smoking slot area. This new section of the casino floor will connect directly to the new hotel, which will be entirely smoke free as … [Read more...] about Cliff Castle Expands Nonsmoking Area
Learning About ParkFlag
ParkFlag is in the business of managing downtown and Southside’s limited parking resources and developing our parking supply. With the need expanded as a result of increased spill-over parking in the Southside, the implementation of a comprehensive parking management plan ends a nearly 25 year debate about how to solve the parking issues in downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Created as a “special revenue fund,” the program, as developed by city staff with a broad group of stakeholders, … [Read more...] about Learning About ParkFlag
Addressing Climate Change Locally
Hello Flagstaff! I do hope you’re all enjoying this lovely autumn as we gear up for the holiday season. As I write this, it is another clear warm day, and I’m trying to remember the last time we had any rain. It’s been a while. I have been following the news of the California wildfires closely. Forty-two are dead, ranging in ages from 14 to 100. Almost 9,000 homes were burned. The economic impact will be in the billions. The effects won’t only be felt in the wine industry. Tourism and … [Read more...] about Addressing Climate Change Locally
Tapping into the Power of Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity is a popular term in the business world and in our culture. It’s often equated with success in the workplace. Incorporating diversity into our lives is so important there is even a national “Celebrate Diversity Month” (in April) to focus attention on the value of diversity. But is diversity alone enough to make a business succeed? As a consultant working with businesses, I can tell you that having diversity in the workplace is not enough. While diversity provides a well of potential … [Read more...] about Tapping into the Power of Diversity in the Workplace
Invest in Flagstaff, Invest in Yourself
Elevation. Crisp mountain air. Seasons – you got all four. Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. All the usual components of a typical great place to live. Flagstaff has a small town feel with big city perks: some of the most exceptional educational institutions that Arizona has to offer are right here in Flag. No need to relocate in a big city for the best education. With a rich and diverse cultural population, filled with mixes of both vibrant youth to steady and strong … [Read more...] about Invest in Flagstaff, Invest in Yourself
What is it Like to Have a Hearing Loss?
As an audiologist, I see hearing impaired individuals every day. One of the most rewarding activities of my job is to teach the family members what it is like to have a hearing loss and how to better communicate with hearing impaired people. What can the hearing impaired person hear? I think that understanding what a person really can and can’t hear is the key to successfully living with or working with a hearing impaired person. It is crucial to understand what can change the … [Read more...] about What is it Like to Have a Hearing Loss?
Caring for Your Christmas Tree
Very soon, families throughout our nation will be digging out the ornaments, testing the lights and finding that perfect angel or star to top off their tree for the holiday season. Warner’s Nursery will be getting its shipment of cut trees on Nov. 20 (the Monday before Thanksgiving). We already have a good selection of live potted evergreens in stock as another option for your holiday decorating this year. In addition to providing you with an excellent selection of Christmas trees, we also … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Christmas Tree
How to Aid Your Aging Parents: Guidelines for Coping
The aging of your parents is inevitable, but your ability to aid in the process isn’t so restricted. As our parents age and our lives get busier, our intrinsic sense of duty to care for our parents grows exponentially. The good news is, by taking a few simple yet significant steps, you can greatly lighten the load and effectively handle any concerns that may arise as time goes on. Helping Your Parents Retain Control Respect your parents’ need to make their own decisions and remain in … [Read more...] about How to Aid Your Aging Parents: Guidelines for Coping
Treating Diabetes through Rehabilitation
For many, a healthy diet and regular exercise are self-prescribed ways to feel better. But for people with diabetes, diet and exercise often are medically recommended to help treat the disease. Diabetes is a disorder where either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells in the body do not recognize the insulin. To understand diabetes, you first need to understand the role of insulin in your body. When you eat, your body turns your food into sugar, also called glucose. At that … [Read more...] about Treating Diabetes through Rehabilitation