Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. At Flagstaff's American Legion, Veteran Day ceremonies will begin at 11:00 and be followed by the Ladies Auxiliary Sponsored luncheon. On Veterans Day, Monday, there will be a Monday Night Football and steak event at the VFW. Membership to the VFW is not required to attend. $8.00 … [Read more...] about Veteran’s Day Activities
Celebrating High Altitude Training
Robin Lyon is busy preparing for this month’s Half Ironman World Championships in Las Vegas. She made the cut after placing first overall in the 28th Annual Mountain Man Olympic Distance Triathlon. The event was held on the last day of the Summer Olympic Games, where conversations about training in Flagstaff enjoyed a world stage. Many people are just hearing about the benefits of training in this Northern Arizona mountain town, something Robin Lyon has known about for years. “Training in … [Read more...] about Celebrating High Altitude Training
Flagstaff Gaining Strength as Shopping Hub
When locals heard Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was moving into the historic armory building on Milton Road and Clay Avenue, many wondered if the cow artwork would be painted over. Now that the grocer is open for business, fans of the giant bovine are pleased that it remains, overlooking the city's busy thoroughfare. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage chose this latest store location after careful research, said Nancy Flynn, the company's director of marketing. "Flagstaff is a maturing … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Gaining Strength as Shopping Hub
Celebrating a Local Staple
For Jon Schulman, relaxing is overrated. He would rather be overseeing operations at his restaurant, Buster’s, or along the water’s edge at Oak Creek, fly fishing rod in hand. His choices seem to be working out well. It has been 30 years since Schulman and several partners started Buster’s Restaurant and Bar. The partners have gone their separate ways, but Schulman persists, serving up fresh Flagstaff favorites seven days a week. It’s tough work, running a restaurant. Especially when … [Read more...] about Celebrating a Local Staple
Understanding Website Traffic
July 18th, 6:00 p.m. at Kickstand Kafé This discussion will be all about reviewing your website statistics to see how well your online marketing is going. This is one of the most under used benefits of having a website. No other form of marketing can give you so much information like: how many visitors have you had, how many pages have they looked at, where did they find you, what search words did they use to find you... We will be looking at a number of webstat programs that are standard on … [Read more...] about Understanding Website Traffic
Flagstaff’s New Mayor Ready for Action
As Mayor-elect Jerry Nabours prepares to be sworn into office later this month, his to-do list is growing longer with every passing moment. Just 10 days after the general election, he is outfitted with a city-issued smartphone that is helping him gain the upper hand on his quickly expanding list of meetings and appearances. At our meeting at a local coffee shop, Nabours listened graciously and intently when approached by supporters and constituents. Already, he seems comfortable in his new … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s New Mayor Ready for Action
Egypt – the Magic of the Nile
While the fact that Egypt had been in the news ever since the Revolution in January 2011 had me a bit concerned, I jumped at the chance to visit this fascinating country when an opportunity came up last September. I was looking forward to experiencing the sights without the typical hordes of travelers crowding the Egyptian Museum and the temples and tombs. I'm happy to report that there were more visitors than expected. In 2010, around 14.7 million tourists visited Egypt, generating around $12.5 … [Read more...] about Egypt – the Magic of the Nile
July 4th Parade
July 4 The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce hosts the city's most attended event. This year, the parade will feature the Navajo Code Talkers. The first ever Downtown Mile race will be sponsored by Team Run Flagstaff. The parade begins at 9:00 in downtown Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about July 4th Parade
Sedona Resort Completing $25 Million Renovation
It's easy to understand Myra DeGersdorff's enthusiasm about upgrades at Enchantment Resort and Spa. As general manager of the property, nestled among Sedona's breathtaking red rocks, $25 million can go a long way in creating magnificence. DeGersdorff has been in the business for three decades and calls this the best renovation she has ever seen. "It is something you would expect if you were in New York, L.A., or even South Beach, " she said, describing improvements at the high end resort. … [Read more...] about Sedona Resort Completing $25 Million Renovation
Flagstaff Man Wins Economic Development Award
Brandon Kavanagh, a partner with Mangum, Wells, Stoops & Warden in Flagstaff, has been named Member of the Year by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). Kavanagh was recognized for his contributions to one of AAED’s focus areas: education. In 2011 he led the rejuvenation of the Northern Arizona Committee, Advocacy – by lending his expertise to spreading the word about AAED’s legislative mission to the organization’s members in Northern Arizona. He also serves on AAED’s … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Man Wins Economic Development Award