One manufactures the next generation of outdoor gear to protect camping and backpacking provisions from being ransacked by rodents, birds and other critters. Another is a band of self-described “renegade recyclers” addressing the problems of plastic waste products. A third is giving the time-honored task of tutoring a facelift with technology. While the products and services provided by these companies are quite different, they have some notable similarities.They are Flagstaff-based … [Read more...] about Moonshot Mentors Bringing Expertise to Local Startups
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McCullough Insurance Honors One Hundred Years Serving Northern Arizona
In 1919, T.E. McCullough opened his insurance business in the building that now houses Babbitt’s Backcountry Outfitters on the corner of Aspen Avenue and San Francisco Street. Fast-forward a century, McCullough Insurance, also known now as NFP Flagstaff, continues to serve the community. In honor of its 100th anniversary, the family business is hosting the McCullough Centennial Open House Celebration, from 3-6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at the office, located at 420 N. Humphreys. “The business … [Read more...] about McCullough Insurance Honors One Hundred Years Serving Northern Arizona
Ping Pong and Other Camera-Ready Tips
For $16.99, Amazon will sell you a set of four ping pong paddles and six ping pong balls. If you knew that an investment of roughly $17 could make the difference in a lasting impression, would you pay the price? Sometimes, that’s all it takes. In the waterways of the Gulf Islands off Vancouver Island, there are a number of marinas. Most are full of character and characters. Some are memorably scary in terms of how many long-legged spiders share the shower with you, but one particular … [Read more...] about Ping Pong and Other Camera-Ready Tips
Flagstaff’s Craft Brew Scene
Did you that know in 2018, Flagstaff received a commendation by Arizona Governor Ducey recognizing it as a leading Craft Beer City? Flagstaff is home to craft breweries that support key economic development sectors with a commitment to their craft, providing world-class brews both locally and throughout the world. Flagstaff is a craft beer hub of the Southwest that beckons locals and visitors to taste award-winning ales, while breweries receive recognition and honors regularly from the World … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Craft Brew Scene
Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
“I started with an office as big as this desk,” said Christina Talley with a smile. She sat at an expansive executive desk in her corner office that overlooks Flagstaff from San Francisco Street and Dale. Last December, the CPA moved her business, Christina R. Talley CPA PLLC, into the two-story building that the firm purchased. “I started in Kingman with a laptop, a portable printer and a cell phone.” Talley’s passion for excellent service has fueled the growth of her business from a … [Read more...] about Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
Everything Has a Life: Knowing When to Leave What was Once Good
Waterbeds. These were pretty “far out” in the ‘70s. By the late 1980s, one in every four or five mattresses sold in the United States was a waterbed. But almost as fast you could say “Tempur-Pedic,” waterbeds in the ‘90s floated out of sight, man. And this is why your dream job may eventually keep you up at night. Everything has a life. If you think of yourself as a product, let’s say a fax machine, it’s easy to understand why your first week, month, even years on the job were amazing. You … [Read more...] about Everything Has a Life: Knowing When to Leave What was Once Good
Keeping the Northland Floored
She has survived economic downturns, barroom brawl-type fights in her showroom and 25 years in her male-dominated industry. Heather Cunningham says the experience has made her a strong woman. Cunningham and her husband, Michael, moved to Flagstaff from Akron, Ohio, to be entrepreneurs. They bought a family-owned business, Carpets of Dalton, and then completely overhauled the store and built a loyal clientele. “We had no interest in flooring,” she said. “We wanted a business to run and this one … [Read more...] about Keeping the Northland Floored
Keeping Guns Out of the Woods
Six months ago, the idea of picking up a pistol and learning to shoot it made Flagstaff resident Julie Street nervous. Today, Street is so skilled and comfortable with the pistol as her preferred firearm that she has participated in competitive shooting events with the Flagstaff Action Shooters group. It is handy for Street that her new love for the pistol can be nurtured just down the street from her home at the year-old Timberline Firearms & Training facility. Outfitted with electronic … [Read more...] about Keeping Guns Out of the Woods
Dog Haus Unleashed
One of Flagstaff’s favorite comfort foods recently became even easier to find. The Route 66 Dog Haus has gone mobile. The trailer addition will offer the same popular fare as the restaurant, from the fried bologna sandwiches to the breakfast burritos. Named Dog Haus II, it will not be hard to spot, because it is painted the same red and yellow as the restaurant itself. Bill Unkovich bought the brick and mortar business about two years ago and decided to take it in a new direction. “The … [Read more...] about Dog Haus Unleashed
Award-Winning Remodeling Franchise Gives Kitchens a Fresh Look
Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen remodeling franchise, has awarded Flagstaff franchise owners Andy and Laura Leigh Mathis the Project of the Year Award. The couple is pleased with the honor. “It gives us a pat on the back and the recognition that we are doing a good job,” said Andy. The winning home was built in 1960 and the owners, Jessica and Dan Kitterman, had lived in it for about 10 years when they decided to replace their kitchen countertops. After they were installed, the couple … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Remodeling Franchise Gives Kitchens a Fresh Look