There is so much to be said about knowing yourself. What do you care about? What interests you? What are your talents? What makes your heart skip a beat? Knowing and honoring your authentic self sets you up for a lifetime of fulfillment and helps you steer away from pain. John Mellencamp says, “You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.” And we should listen to John, even though he smokes and rides a motorcycle without a helmet sometimes, because falling for anything in … [Read more...] about Appreciating the Value of Knowing Yourself
Business
Cristy Auble Designs New Business During Pandemic
Though no one to date has proclaimed a distinct haute couture for Flagstaff, Cristy Auble of Cristy Lee Designs may have pinned it on the button with her High Boho Classic Clothing. Incorporating a blend of denim, Arizona cotton, linen, corduroy, hand-painting intertwined with her memories from old classic movies, Auble says she hopes to bring back classy, loose-fitting fashions with a “hippy frill.” The term “Boho” is short for bohemian and typifies a style of dress inspired by the … [Read more...] about Cristy Auble Designs New Business During Pandemic
New Lift, New Season, New Standard
Arizona Snowbowl is planning to start the 2020-21 season with the highly anticipated state-of-the-art Arizona Gondola, its new high-speed lift, which is the longest, highest and most advanced lift in the state. The Arizona Gondola will run as a combination detachable chairlift and gondola. Each eight-person cabin will be interspersed with two six-person chairs through the upcoming ski season. The Arizona Gondola will transport guests up 2,000 vertical feet in just seven minutes, less than half … [Read more...] about New Lift, New Season, New Standard
New Book Encourages Thinking, Acting, Living Wisely
As businesses bob and weave through the punches of the pandemic – shutting down, reopening, cutting hours, laying off workers, rehiring, repositioning, changing the way they reach and serve customers, and wondering about the survivability of their operation or industry – it is not surprising many people are feeling overwhelmed. Business coach and author Cristina DiGiacomo suggests we take a moment to look back, way back in some cases, to the teachings of philosophers like Aristotle, Socrates, … [Read more...] about New Book Encourages Thinking, Acting, Living Wisely
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Donates to Flagstaff High School’s Athletic Department
As a proud supporter of local student sports, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics donated $1,500 to the Flagstaff High School Athletic Department. Each year, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics matches the fees collected during an annual sports physical event hosted for local high school student athletes. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was canceled. Although 2020 would have marked the 8th consecutive year Northern Arizona Orthopaedics held an annual sports clinic with a matched … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Donates to Flagstaff High School’s Athletic Department
Weatherford Hotel Greets Holiday Season with Irish Coffee Bar and Great Pinecone
The historic Weatherford Hotel in downtown Flagstaff has experienced gun fights, the 1918 flu, world wars, bankruptcies, hauntings, floods and fires throughout the last 120 years, and its owners say the three-story Moenkopi sandstone Victorian building will survive the coronavirus pandemic, too. “The Weatherford Hotel stands as a tribute to its early 1900s turn-of-the-century heyday,” said co-owner Henry Taylor. “Its very essence is resilience and timeless elegance, and COVID-19 will not … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Greets Holiday Season with Irish Coffee Bar and Great Pinecone
Grateful to be Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
The picture of elegance and grace under pressure, restaurateur Lisa Dahl extends warmth and affection as she greets guests, friends and culinary fans. While many of us might be rattled planning for just one gourmet turkey dinner, Dahl remains poised, calm and smiling as she oversees preparations for several hundred. “Thanksgiving is always my favorite holiday, but I’m scared to death because I don’t know how to order,” she said earlier this fall, subconsciously holding the permanently injured … [Read more...] about Grateful to be Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
Marketing During the Pandemic
Social media professionals say businesses that have been effectively employing web marketing and communications have benefited from the pandemic lockdown’s 20 to 30% jump in online consumption. “Businesses large and small with internet and social media presence have reaped the rewards of gaining more exposure during COVID-19,” said Northern AZ Social Owner and Marketing Strategist Donna Werking. “Communication with consumers has been critical, and there has been a bigger push for businesses … [Read more...] about Marketing During the Pandemic
BBB Pacific Southwest Announces Greater Arizona’s 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named six winning companies for their 2020 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics for Greater Arizona, sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The distinguished award raises awareness in marketplace ethics and honors businesses that operate with integrity. Exemplary businesses have displayed an outstanding level of ethics throughout a challenging year. BBB proudly announces the following businesses as winners of this year’s prestigious … [Read more...] about BBB Pacific Southwest Announces Greater Arizona’s 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Local Highgate Senior Living Community Opens New Information Center
Seniors and their loved ones of Flagstaff now have a great local resource for information on all aspects of senior living. Highgate Senior Living opened a premier information center for the Highgate of Flagstaff community. Highgate at Flagstaff Information Center opens at 617 North Humphreys Street, Suite 101 in Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Josh Bryant, Highgate Senior Living’s Community Relations Coordinator, is now available full time at Highgate’s new information center to answer questions … [Read more...] about Local Highgate Senior Living Community Opens New Information Center