Like Mariah Carey, Bonnie Westwater doesn’t want a lot for Christmas, either, at least not in the Flagstaff landfill. Westwater is the outreach education coordinator for The Azulita Project, a non-profit organization focused on reducing single-use plastic usage, such as cups and water bottles that get used once and tossed. In the wake of large zero-waste events this year, such as the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival celebration in April, a Flagstaff Festival of Science event in September and … [Read more...] about Asking for Nothing
Winter has Arrived at Arizona Snowbowl
On the western slope of Mount Humphreys, Arizona’s highest point and most recognizable geologic feature on the San Francisco Peaks, the Arizona Snowbowl team – along with skiers and snowboarders from around the state and beyond – have embraced the start of another winter season at Snowbowl. Arizona Snowbowl opened the 2023/2024 winter season on Friday morning, Nov. 17, with celebratory cheers on the Grand Canyon Express Chairlift and the Little Spruce Conveyor, offering access to four … [Read more...] about Winter has Arrived at Arizona Snowbowl
Collaborating to Face Northern Arizona Hospitality Industry Challenges
A combined meetup of two local hospitality organizations recently convened at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. Members of the Northern Arizona Lodging, Tourism, & Restaurant Association and the Southwest Region of Asian American Hotel Owners Association joined forces to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss the challenges facing the Northern Arizona hospitality industry. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is the largest hotel owners association in the nation. The AAHOA Town … [Read more...] about Collaborating to Face Northern Arizona Hospitality Industry Challenges
NAU $2 Billion Master Plan Approved
Northern Arizona University intends to add up to 1,200 beds of on-campus housing, build three parking garages and expand the library under a 10-year plan recently approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. The Sustainable Smart Campus Master Plan is a flexible framework for NAU’s future infrastructure. It includes projects totaling more than $2 billion. The plan identifies planned renovations of 23 existing buildings. Those renovations would consume about one-third of the $2 billion in potential … [Read more...] about NAU $2 Billion Master Plan Approved
Women Wranglers Lead the Mule Pack at the Grand Canyon
The mules at the Xanterra Travel Collection Grand Canyon South Rim Mule Operations are trained for a women’s touch, because all of the trail guide wranglers at the Grand Canyon are women. Although it hasn’t been documented, this might be historic. “As far as I know, it’s the first time for an all-woman trail guide team of wranglers. It’s very unique,” said Grand Canyon South Rim Mule Operations Manager John Berry. “It’s also the first time I’ve been a boss of an all-woman trail guide … [Read more...] about Women Wranglers Lead the Mule Pack at the Grand Canyon
Great Pinecone to Shine with Holiday Spirit and Tradition at Weatherford Hotel
Glowing in the evenings like a festive holiday ornament, the Weatherford Hotel’s legendary Great Pinecone is in position and serving as a vision of hope, peace and prosperity above Flagstaff’s historic downtown district this holiday season. The storied Victorian hotel will host three Pinecone lowerings on New Year’s Eve, along with the grand VIP Golden Ticket evening event, where revelers will usher in the New Year in style. “This is our favorite time of year,” said Weatherford Hotel co-owner … [Read more...] about Great Pinecone to Shine with Holiday Spirit and Tradition at Weatherford Hotel
New Small Business Reporting Rule Targets Small to Mid-Sized Companies.
Starting January 1, 2024, a significant change in financial reporting will impact small to mid-sized businesses in the United States. The new federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule, finalized by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in September 2022, is set to implement Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The BOI Reporting Rule is a serious new obligation that impacts almost all small and mid-sized for-profit businesses,” said attorney … [Read more...] about New Small Business Reporting Rule Targets Small to Mid-Sized Companies.
Raising Arizona Grass Raised Beef the Old-Fashioned Way
Traditional cattle ranching in Arizona hasn’t changed much in the last century or so for some like Arizona Grass Raised Beef owner Tim Petersen. True Western ranching includes cowboys, ranch hands and farm workers who still ride horses, put in long days of hard work and raise cows on the rich native grasses. Spending an average of 13- to 14-hour workdays, Petersen is a modern man guided by yesterday’s practices. “I’m a third-generation meat cutter born in Chicago but raised from a toddler on … [Read more...] about Raising Arizona Grass Raised Beef the Old-Fashioned Way
ATHENA Award Nominations Being Accepted by Flagstaff Chamber
For more than three decades, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber has chosen to invest in the spirit of the ATHENA Leadership Awards as a way of recognizing female leaders that might otherwise go unnoticed for the passion and dedication they bring to the workplace and the community. The ATHENA is an international award with a mission to support, develop and honor female leaders, inspire females to achieve their full potential and create balance in leadership. Each year, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of … [Read more...] about ATHENA Award Nominations Being Accepted by Flagstaff Chamber
Managing Stress, Staying Healthy, Boosting Energy through the Holiday Season
While earning her degree in journalism and public relations at Arizona State University, Roberta Hughes took a yoga class to fill a mandatory requirement for physical education. Each time she met up with friends afterward, they noticed a distinct serenity about her. Today, this queen of calm teaches people all over the country how to reduce the impact of stress, soothe their central nervous system, increase their energy and boost their immune system with her wellness programs that include yoga, … [Read more...] about Managing Stress, Staying Healthy, Boosting Energy through the Holiday Season