Winter fog hovers over the deck outside. A fire is lit and stacked logs crackle and pop as the hostess puts out a cheese, fruit and cracker tray on a side table. Four wine glasses stand ready to receive intoxicating treats from the bottle she presents. The hostess turns the distinctive gold label so her guests can read, “Carlson Creek, 2018 Rule of Three, Red Blend, Arizona,” a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes that defines the style of Cotes du Rhone wine. Her hospitality sets … [Read more...] about Seasonal Sipping
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Busy as a Beekeeper
Buzzing from one side of Flagstaff to another, including parts of Sedona, Bellemont, Winslow and even Payson, Sweet Sting Honey Owner Adam Arp is one busy beekeeper. Growing up and working alongside his father’s accomplished 30-plus-year business, Mountain Top Honey, Arp’s beehives are transported from one site to another depending on several factors. “I start the hives in lower elevations and move to higher altitudes to follow different blooms,” said Arp. “It’s all contingent on the time … [Read more...] about Busy as a Beekeeper
Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
As the national worker shortage is mirrored in Arizona, many employers are wondering how they can attract good people. Charn McAllister, a management professor at Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, says the pandemic delivered a one-two punch. “The losses suffered by most people reminded them of their own mortality and they had time on their hands to think about what mattered to them.” McAllister sees more employees who want to work for organizations doing good in … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
Changes Ahead for Flagstaff Dispensary
The menu summons visions of tantalizing treats: Banana Hammock, French Cookies, White Dream, Caramel Nips, Jilly Bean, Charged Blackberry Gummies, Bubba Cheese and Dragon Fruit. No, this is not a restaurant menu, but rather, a tiny portion of a very comprehensive list of products offered for sale at Noble Herb, formerly Greenhouse of Flagstaff, a leading local dispensary offering a vast selection of cannabis products for medical and recreational use. Established in 2013 by brothers Ryan … [Read more...] about Changes Ahead for Flagstaff Dispensary
Study Promotes Flagstaff Among Top Cities for Restaurant Workers
The Flagstaff metropolitan area ranks second for U.S. metros that provide restaurant workers with the best opportunity for healthy wages, an abundance of jobs and a more affordable cost of living, according to a recent study by moveBuddha.com. The study ranks all U.S. metros to find the best conditions for working in a restaurant as a cook, server or host. The team at moveBuddha.com, which conducted the study, used data for the Flagstaff Metro Area that includes all of Coconino County. The … [Read more...] about Study Promotes Flagstaff Among Top Cities for Restaurant Workers
Northern Arizona Business News Vodcast About to Launch
Business news seekers soon will be able to watch a fresh new program designed specifically for Northern Arizona, created to inform, engage and inspire. Zonie Living: Business, Adventure and Leadership is a television show or vodcast (video podcast) that will expand on Flagstaff Business News feature stories and take viewers right to the scene, whether it’s inside a local inventor’s workshop, outside for the view on little-known trails or alongside seasoned professionals for a dose of some … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Business News Vodcast About to Launch
Keeping Cars Running
Surging prices for new and used cars and diminished supplies of critical parts caused by the global microchip shortage have caused drivers to rethink auto maintenance and purchases. Joshua “J.D.” Davis, manager of one of Prescott’s largest full-service maintenance shops, has firm ideas about how vehicle owners need to keep their cars running at minimum expense and maximum efficiency. The 42-year-old Prescott native has been involved and educated in auto maintenance and repairs since he was … [Read more...] about Keeping Cars Running
Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Event planners are busier than ever and, not surprisingly, smaller weddings have taken the lead, especially in Northern Arizona. “We’ve had a lot of micro-weddings of 50 people or less since March this year,” said Nancy Bewley, owner of Prescott-based Luella House Weddings and the soon-to-open historic Willow Creek Inn. “I think it’s because small weddings make sense to people right now. People can spread out and the couple can have those who are most dear and closest to them attend, plus the … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Bear-Resistant Container Lands REI Deal for Local Entrepreneur
An inventor and avid backpacker working with the entrepreneurial program Moonshot at NACET has landed two major distribution deals for her next-generation bear-resistant food container, including one with outdoor recreation powerhouse REI. Holly Jaleski, of Flagstaff, said the inspiration for Grubcan came to her while she was out on the trail. “My husband and I were hiking out at the beginning of a week-long backpacking trip in Yosemite when the bear-resistant canister I was carrying in my … [Read more...] about Bear-Resistant Container Lands REI Deal for Local Entrepreneur
Warming Altitudes with Cajun Spice
Bridging the culinary gap between New Orleans and Flagstaff is the goal of Altitudes Bar & Grill Chef Eddie Bibb, whose hope is to bring his version of Cajun Creole cuisine to Northern Arizona “one dish at a time.” “Eddie has become a part of our family,” said Altitudes Bar & Grill owner Lynda Fleischer. “He was a valued return customer and would hang out with us and always talk about his mama and the times he spent helping her prepare meals. Then, we found out about his amazing … [Read more...] about Warming Altitudes with Cajun Spice