For those who know Flagstaff’s reputation as a friendly city, it is unsurprising that the mountain town’s Airbnb hosts rank No. 3 in the nation for the highest percentage of Superhosts. Superhosts are rated by Airbnb guests as extraordinarily welcoming and experienced at making visitors feel like they belong. According to recent Airbnb indicators, Flagstaff is the third most hospitable city in the United States. With 55% of total Airbnb hosts holding Superhost status, Flagstaff is in the top … [Read more...] about Superhosts Make Flagstaff One of the Most Hospitable Cities
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Computer Experts Warn Users About Increase in Scams
Information Technology expert Robert Moses says many of his customers are concerned about computer scams, and according to the Better Business Bureau, they have good reason to be on high alert. Scamming is a $10 billion industry, and the BBB reports online scams rose 87% from 2015 to 2022. Moses, the owner of Idea Karma LLC in Chino Valley, wants to make computer users aware of scams so they recognize suspicious activity when they see it. He says a lot of online pop-up advertisements are … [Read more...] about Computer Experts Warn Users About Increase in Scams
Sedona Chamber Honors Lisa Dahl for Lifetime Achievement
When Lisa Dahl began opening restaurants 27 years ago, she never envisioned having a family of more than 350 employees and being one of Sedona’s largest employers. “I consider it an honor and am humbled by the responsibility that affects the lives of so many in our community,” she said to more than 200 people at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce’s International Women’s Day Luncheon, Wednesday, March 8, where she received the Women’s Lifetime Achievement Leadership Award. Dahl is the executive … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Honors Lisa Dahl for Lifetime Achievement
Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Maintaining the vision that “anything is possible with the right amount of education and determination,” Theara Founder and CEO Renee Rosales has set out to build a better way for the neurodiverse (ND). “Neurodiversity is the belief that neurological disabilities and differences are not the result of faulty biology but rather the result of natural neurological variation,” Rosales said. “Conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder … [Read more...] about Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Painting a Picture of Health
If you were to paint a picture of your health right now, would you put a fuzzy cloud of purple over your head or maybe a circle of red dots around your face? Would you see lines of magenta in your throat, splashes of yellow in your heart or blue squiggles in your abdomen? Katie Beecher might. Katie is a licensed professional counselor and medical and emotional intuitive with more than 30 years’ experience as a healer. Strongly influenced by the work of psychologist and founder of analytical … [Read more...] about Painting a Picture of Health
Hydrating with Vitamins, Therapy Cocktails
Stating that Flagstaff is seeing an influx of strong wellness brands, Danielle Withycombe, one of the owners of the new Hydrate IV Bar, says she is thrilled to be among like-minded companies. “Now, more than ever, people are actively looking for ways to increase their health and wellness. Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round, which makes it a perfect fit for our newest spa location,” she said. The franchise provides vitamin injections, signature IV therapy cocktails and NAD+ … [Read more...] about Hydrating with Vitamins, Therapy Cocktails
Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
The 4th Annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Awards, sponsored by Quad Cities Business News, is expanding and increasing its impact with three award categories at this year’s High Tea celebration, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. “Our goal is to showcase excellence demonstrated by women leaders in the Quad Cities and to inspire all to achieve their potential,” said FBN Publisher Amy Bix. The ATHENA Awards is an international program that honors outstanding … [Read more...] about Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
Honoring Economic Development Week
The week of May 8 through May 12 is Economic Development Week, and in the Flagstaff area, it is an open invitation to the entire community to meet economic development professionals throughout Flagstaff to learn more about the dynamic work known as economic development. This effort is important because everyone participates in the economy, whether they think about it or not, and because the collection of behaviors and actions of one person has far-reaching impacts, including a local, national … [Read more...] about Honoring Economic Development Week
Native Air Expands Air Medical Services in Northern Arizona
Providing decades of service throughout the state of Arizona, Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, has announced a new Native Air emergency medical service located in Williams. Native Air 22 is designed to better serve residents and visitors of Coconino and Yavapai Counties and beyond. The Native Air team is positioned to provide the highest quality critical care whenever called upon, according to a news release. “Native Air 22 expands lifesaving care … [Read more...] about Native Air Expands Air Medical Services in Northern Arizona
A Lifeline to Recovery
Sometimes, life’s struggles can seem insurmountable. This is especially true when an individual is drowning in problems created by the ravages of addiction or mental illness. Help might seem just out of reach as families struggle to afford effective treatment for loved ones who are suffering. However, a private non-profit, Onlife Foundation, was founded in Flagstaff about a year ago to help soften this dilemma by raising funds and creating a network of partnerships that can provide innovative … [Read more...] about A Lifeline to Recovery