Sipping boutique blends in the tasting room at Cornville’s Page Springs Cellars and mulling over what to sample next, it is easy to grasp the magnetism of Arizona’s wine industry for the 70 percent of visitors who average $71 on food and merchandise and spend $70 more to walk away with 3.3 bottles of the red, white or sweet. Equally intriguing is the industry’s $37.6 million in direct, indirect and induced economic contribution, $5.9 million in indirect business taxes, 265 direct jobs and 140 … [Read more...] about Arizona Winemakers Boost Agriculture and Tourism
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Flagstaff Forty Honors Former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO
Flagstaff Forty Honors former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO August 13, 2014 - Flagstaff Forty honored Robert Millis during its annual meeting in June recognizing his five years of service as Executive Director. Following an exemplary career as the Director of Lowell Observatory, Millis served as a volunteer executive for Flagstaff Forty since 2009. During his tenure he lead the organizations’ successful effort on legislative redistricting and the strategic emphasis on STEM education. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Forty Honors Former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO
Bioscience Firm Striving to Change the World One Rat at a Time
SenesTech, a Flagstaff biotechnology company specializing in rodent fertility control, says it is changing the world. “We can and we are changing the world here in Arizona,” announced Joan Koerber-Walker, CEO of Arizona BioIndustry Association to an audience at High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff last month. SenesTech and Arizona Bio are part of a biotech community that promotes life science business in Arizona. The audience, including Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives … [Read more...] about Bioscience Firm Striving to Change the World One Rat at a Time
Local Veteran Returning From Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Marc Hunter says that this is not only a new chapter in his life, it is a whole new book. Hunter, 30, is about to become a father for the first time and is opening a new business within the next few months. In addition, he has just returned from UCLA where he attended and graduated from the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities, better known as EBV. The program provides free training to vets in entrepreneurship and small business management. A Flagstaff resident, … [Read more...] about Local Veteran Returning From Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Fire Sales in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
Wildland Fire Leadworker Mark Brehl says it is his boots. Skyler Lofgren, Wildland Fire Supervisor, says it is a cell phone. For some of their co-workers, it might be anything from a two-week supply of socks and underwear to a Moleskin notebook, chapstick, or a really good book. These are just a few of the responses from Flagstaff firefighters to the following question: When a catastrophic fire hits and you know you will be away from home from a while, what is the one thing you do not want to be … [Read more...] about Fire Sales in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
WWII Hero Recalling Battle of the Bulge
While America celebrated Independence Day this month, World War II Army Veteran Mac McElfresh says there is no country like this one. “Times change but values don’t. “We’ve got a great country and we need to take care of her.” At 95 years old, McElfresh is 75 percent deaf from a mine explosion that also destroyed his lower right leg, and 100 percent patriotic. Shrapnel remains in his right eyelid. “See that?” he asked with a grin, pointing just above his upper eyelashes. “That’s my German … [Read more...] about WWII Hero Recalling Battle of the Bulge
Veterans Speak Out on VA Healthcare Service
The Graphic Bean is a veteran-owned business that produces creative design solutions for Northern Arizona companies and non-profit organizations. “The reason The Graphic Bean exists is because of my injury. I went through VA rehab and was retrained. I was able to start the Graphic Bean because of my disability,” said owner and lead designer Tim Fox. However, last October, Fox had to step aside from work obligations for several weeks to have reconstructive ankle surgery for his service-connected … [Read more...] about Veterans Speak Out on VA Healthcare Service
Woodson Engineering Celebrating 20 Years
The walls and tables inside Woodson Engineering & Surveying on North Elden Street are covered with large technical drawings, evidence of the scope of the many planning and engineering projects the company has tackled in Northern Arizona and throughout the Southwest Through the years, more than 500 clients have come to Woodson Engineering for help. A few jobs have included Ponderosa Trails, a 350-acre planned residential community; A-1 Ranches, a rural 33-lot subdivision on 92 acres; a … [Read more...] about Woodson Engineering Celebrating 20 Years
Realtor Joining Great Home Giveaway
Georgina Dalton of RELATES Group, a real estate team within Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is one of hundreds of real estate agents across the country who have invested in “The Great Home Giveaway” sweepstakes that will allow local area citizens to enter for a chance to win one of 16 $10,000 down payments, and one $100,000 grand prize to be used towards the purchase of their new home. All current home seekers can register to win by entering their information on Dalton’s website … [Read more...] about Realtor Joining Great Home Giveaway
Lola’s Transitions from Urban Chic to Casual
Pouring your heart and soul into a business, only to watch it grow more slowly than you had hoped, can be a disheartening experience. Overcoming disappointment and revamping a “concept before its time” from niche to broader market takes recognition, persistence and courage. That strength and resolve flow as smoothly as fine wine from restaurateurs Glenn and Julia Menein. The couple, owners of the new Lola’s Hot Kitchen, revamped their 19-month-old upscale restaurant at 1850 N. Fort Valley … [Read more...] about Lola’s Transitions from Urban Chic to Casual