We were starry-eyed 20-somethings when we opened Arizona Music Pro,” said Meg Roederer from the full-service musical instrument company in downtown Flagstaff. “We had the entrepreneurial spirit. And here we are 25 years later – we are so grateful.” In 1994, Lance and Meg Roederer opened Arizona Music Pro (AMP) shortly after they both graduated from Northern Arizona University. Each brought different strengths to the business: Lance possessed the music background and business experience while … [Read more...] about Arizona Music Pro Serving Music Scene for 25 Years
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Dan Kasprzyk, Russ Yelton, Drinking Horn Meadery Honored in Moonshot Awards
Dan Kasprzyk, founder of startups Symple Surgical and Poba Medical, received the Carolyn Shoemaker Award at the first Moonshot Entrepreneur Awards, presented by Moonshot at NACET, the region’s entrepreneurial development program. The Shoemaker Award was created to honor entrepreneurs who have graduated from the Moonshot program at NACET and gone on to establish businesses in the greater Flagstaff area that hire local employees. The recipient is chosen by a panel made up of members of the … [Read more...] about Dan Kasprzyk, Russ Yelton, Drinking Horn Meadery Honored in Moonshot Awards
Leaders Don’t Waffle When Waffles aren’t the Right Decision
If you’ve ever gone to lunch with someone who couldn’t decide what to order, you know the pain of indecision. While you, everyone else at the table and the server are quietly on standby, that individual is thoughtfully considering whether it’s a quinoa-bowl kind of day or a full-on loaded burger event. President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is … [Read more...] about Leaders Don’t Waffle When Waffles aren’t the Right Decision
Arizona Nordic Village Discounting Season Passes
Bucking the trend of the ski industry, Arizona Nordic Village has lowered its prices for 2019-20 season passes in an effort to invite more participation and improve accessibility to the sport, with preseason passes dipping even lower. General Manager Evan Reimondo says price cuts have been made across all season pass categories, but the most significant slashes have occurred in the “Couples” and “Family Pass” options. “I want to lower the hurdle for families to cross-country ski. It’s such a … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Discounting Season Passes
FLG Terroir Recognized for Wine Excellence
Wine Spectator 2019 Restaurant Awards recently honored FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro for its outstanding wine program with the prestigious Best of Award of Excellence designation. For the second year running, the Flagstaff bistro is recognized among winners from all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers. “I feel honored to be part of that community that takes pride in wine selection,” said FLG Terroir General Manager and Wine Director Frederic Andrew Wojtkielewicz in an … [Read more...] about FLG Terroir Recognized for Wine Excellence
Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition
Cleaning hotel rooms, working at the front desk and serving as a hostess and cashier is not typical for most nine-year old girls, but for Ann Serna, it was a way of life and perhaps the boost that landed her in the role she has today as owner and general manager of the Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel. “My father, Franz Rutter, worked for Fred Harvey in Chicago and was responsible for turning six restaurants around so they were profitable,” said Serna. “They were impressed with his work and in 1968, … [Read more...] about Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition
Clear Cut for Title Agency
Real estate professionals and members of the Flagstaff business community gathered to celebrate the newly established Clear Title Agency of Flagstaff Thursday, Sept. 26. The branch, at 513 N. Beaver St., positions the locally owned title and escrow company to better serve clients in Northern Arizona. Rhett Rucker and Bobbie Acklin play key leadership roles as vice presidents of the company. “Their addition to the Clear Title family brings with it a wealth of knowledge about the Coconino … [Read more...] about Clear Cut for Title Agency
Prescott Ebike Adding Zip to Downtown
On the heels of visioning and marketing efforts aimed at bringing new life and energy to downtown Prescott, Tony Carcoba has rolled in with his electric bike business with encouragement from city leaders and local businesses. Tony Carcoba, 43, opened Prescott Ebike Rentals and Tours on July 4, with a Prescott Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on the lot next to the Chamber office with a silver bike trailer and an orange tarp. For $25 an hour or $40 for two hours, riders can rent … [Read more...] about Prescott Ebike Adding Zip to Downtown
Green Builder Kinney Construction Celebrating 20 Years
Kinney Construction Services, Inc. is celebrating its 20th year as a business. In two decades, the Flagstaff company has grown to employ more than 70 people and has completed over eight LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects. Under the leadership of Tim Kinney, a graduate of the College of Engineering at Northern Arizona University, the award-winning firm performs work nationwide. As one of the first LEED Accredited Professionals in Northern Arizona, Kinney led his … [Read more...] about Green Builder Kinney Construction Celebrating 20 Years
Author Becomes a Millionaire While Researching Others
Three years ago, Ann Marie Sabath was teaching a training program for young professionals who had been in their careers for one year. As an international consultant in her business, “At Ease Inc.,” she helps business people climb what she calls “the slippery ladder of success.” On this day, her workshop participants were singled out by their managers as leaders-in-the-making. Sabath asked the group what personal goals they had accomplished since starting work full-time. One said he bought a … [Read more...] about Author Becomes a Millionaire While Researching Others