The lively real estate market and lifestyle/work environment changes resulting from the pandemic may leave some feeling like life is a deck of cards thrown into the air. For those people and anyone else needing support with relocating, Two Men and a Truck (TMT) is ready to help sort out the chaos by making moving easier. With growth and expansion occurring in the professional moving industry, a franchise operation of the moving company opened in East Flagstaff this spring. “We are … [Read more...] about Helping People on the Move
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Jeweler Kari Rauch Designs with Nature
Cactus skeletons, rattlesnake skin and shed lizard scales may seem unusual in the context of high-end jewelry, but for Sedona jeweler Kari Rauch of KD Steele Designs, they are the bedrock of her designs. Since moving to Sedona in 2005, Rauch has found her niche featuring one-of-a-kind pendants, rings, bracelets and beaded treasures. Her process both maintains and refreshes the spirit of the area, reflecting the contemporary Southwestern aesthetic. “The patterns I come across on my daily … [Read more...] about Jeweler Kari Rauch Designs with Nature
Toasted Owl Restaurateur Opening Plantasia in The Cottage
Cecily Maniaci got her taste for the food business early in life. She grew up in Tusayan’s Yippee-Ei-O! Steakhouse, owned by her family. Now, the owner of two Flagstaff restaurants, The Toasted Owl Café and The Toasted Owl East Side, is opening a third in Phoenix this fall. She’s also engaging in a new restaurant concept. The plant-based Plantasia is expected to take root this summer in the building that previously housed The Cottage. “It’s going to be a fun restaurant with plants on all the … [Read more...] about Toasted Owl Restaurateur Opening Plantasia in The Cottage
Highgate Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening
Highgate Senior Living at Flagstaff is open and serving residents. The new senior living facility celebrated its grand opening March 3, with an evening of tours and a lavish spread for its 160 guests and community leaders. “We were so excited to have such a successful grand opening,” said Highgate Senior Living at Flagstaff Executive Director Leslie Blum. “We welcomed in many of our community partners that we’ve been building relationships with for the past two years. These partnerships … [Read more...] about Highgate Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening
Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
In the last two years, Rachel Duncan was a bridesmaid at five weddings and Laura Hicks had her own wedding. While considering the age-old problem of what to do with post-wedding decorations, the two best friends created Something Borrowed: Wedding and Event Rentals. “Laura had purchased a lot of items for her ceremony and many of our friends stated they had no idea with to do with all the leftover wedding items,” said Duncan. The two also noticed wedding rental companies were … [Read more...] about Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
‘Keep Laughing as Loud as Possible’
Problem solving is what you would expect on any given day in business. But some problems are outrageous and require an equally outrageous response. And that’s why I love the memory of Gilbert Gottfried. When my public relations business was starting out and I was young and enthusiastic and didn’t think about things like dangerous weather events, I was hired to plan a holiday celebration in which major donors of a non-profit organization would be invited to a field transformed to look and feel … [Read more...] about ‘Keep Laughing as Loud as Possible’
FBN, City of Flagstaff Partner to Strengthen Workforce
In an effort to support local businesses and combat the labor shortage, Flagstaff Business News is launching a new employment section beginning this month, “Good Business Requires Good People,” sponsored by FlagstaffCityCareers.com. Flagstaff businesses will receive 50% off the cost of their employment ads in this section, as a result of the city’s sponsorship. “The concept was created to bring much-needed assistance to Flagstaff businesses in their recruiting efforts,” said FBN Publisher Amy … [Read more...] about FBN, City of Flagstaff Partner to Strengthen Workforce
Hungry for Plant-Based Options?
Toasted Owl restaurateur Cecily Maniaci is featuring an all plant-based menu in her newest restaurant, Plantasia, opening soon in Flagstaff. Vegan options will include Jonathan Netzky’s NexVeg product. Read more at FlagstaffBusinessNewsPlantasia Also hear from Jonathan about the regional foods and spices included in NexVeg, a product used in restaurants all over Flagstaff and beyond that doesn’t try to imitate meat, visit ZonieLivingNexVeg … [Read more...] about Hungry for Plant-Based Options?
Blazin’ M Ranch Builds on Entertainment
Several hundred people, including a lot of youngsters, attended the soft opening of the recently completed “Be Wild Family Fun Park” addition at the popular Blazin’ M Ranch Wild West dinner theater in Cottonwood. Owners Ryan and Leila Glass purchased the property more than a year ago from longtime owner Lory Mabery and her family. Expansion involved developing acreage on the east side of the property to include activities such as a nine-hole putt-putt golf course, a rock-climbing wall, a … [Read more...] about Blazin’ M Ranch Builds on Entertainment
Driving Habits To Avoid To Keep From Getting in Trouble
When drivers are comfortable on the road, they may fall into hazardous driving habits, which can lead to a crash, a traffic violation, or excessive wear and tear on your car. Here are some of the top driving habits to avoid to keep from getting in trouble. Driving Distracted When you're driving, it's critical to stay focused on the road to minimize distractions, as distracted drivers are more likely to cause accidents. Eating, thinking, and texting are just a few driving distractions that can … [Read more...] about Driving Habits To Avoid To Keep From Getting in Trouble