Humvees have joined helicopters, airplanes, river rafts and mules as another interesting way to explore the Grand Canyon. Known as the oldest and largest sightseeing company in the world, Papillon Group is extending its services to include Buck Wild Hummer Tours with custom built Humvee excursions. After 50 plus years of serving the Grand Canyon, Jake Tomlin, President of Buck Wild Hummer Tours and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (subsidiaries of Papillon Group), wanted to offer service … [Read more...] about Humming Along the Rim with Buck Wild
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Economic Expansion Expected to Continue
Northern Arizona’s economy reflects strengths of the national economy, yet there are also some regional challenges. These issues were highlighted at a recent Northern Arizona Economic Development Roundtable led by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. Before the roundtable discussions began, economist Jim Rounds addressed the group. “There is a lot of consistency in the economic data, which seems to indicate the expansion will last a couple more years,” said Rounds, who … [Read more...] about Economic Expansion Expected to Continue
Flagstaff’s First Indoor Shooting Range Opens Friday
With the Coconino National Forest in fire restrictions that limit activity in the woods, Flagstaff’s first indoor shooting range, Timberline Firearms & Training, is welcoming sport shooting enthusiasts of all abilities. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official grand opening of the locally owned range late last month at the corner of Highway 89 and Copeland Lane, six miles north of the Flagstaff Mall. The 11,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is open every day and offers 12 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s First Indoor Shooting Range Opens Friday
Drones Earning their Space in the Sky
Chad de Alva of Lightforce Media, LLC has been working with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, for more than seven years. In that time, he has advocated for the industry and educated others, while piloting numerous projects for which drones and their payloads offer new, innovative and cost-saving solutions to a myriad of problems. Besides his company in Flagstaff, de Alva is a partner in Flagstaff-based 4 Corner Film Logistics, LLC, and also flies drones for other firms … [Read more...] about Drones Earning their Space in the Sky
Army Veteran Sharing His Love of Doughnuts with Flagstaff
Some things in life are irresistible. Take the doughnut, for example. A visit to Fractured Prune Doughnuts on East Piccadilly Road in Flagstaff’s Aspen Place will confirm this friendly addiction. Inside the kitchen area, colorful rows of toppings and glazes are at the ready to adorn hot, fresh cake doughnuts. Tempting and quirky combinations of glazes and toppings have catchy names, such as French Toast (maple glaze plus cinnamon sugar), Margarita (key lime glaze plus sea salt), … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Sharing His Love of Doughnuts with Flagstaff
Learning about Leadership from Stoics and Animals
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., has high standards. He strives for excellence in leadership and life. And wants to help others get there, too. “You can’t be a truly excellent, ethical leader without being an excellent, ethical person,” he says. “Work on making yourself an excellent person first.” His new book, “On Leadership and Life,” is an easy read – short chapters with memorable relatable stories – and covers potentially challenging concepts like the power of persuasion, conflict management and … [Read more...] about Learning about Leadership from Stoics and Animals
Social Media Experts Promote Video Marketing
One, one thousand… two, one thousand… three, one thousand: Time’s up. If you have not bonded with your audience in the first three seconds of social media viewing, you regrettably may have surrendered your immediate advantage to sway consumers’ hearts and minds. Local marketing experts recommend integrating video as your best play for attaining optimal impact on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and other web platforms. “Video is the easiest and most consumable type of content on … [Read more...] about Social Media Experts Promote Video Marketing
Creating the Environment to Deliver Healthcare Excellence
Florence Spyrow’s career has taken her from intensive care to extensive management. As the new interim president and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Spyrow is the first woman to head up NAH, one of Northern Arizona’s anchor organizations and top employers. NAH is the administrative and governing arm of health care facilities: Flagstaff Medical Center, Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare and Verde Valley Medical Center. Spyrow’s background in executive management and her … [Read more...] about Creating the Environment to Deliver Healthcare Excellence
Bad to the Bone
Bix’s Butcher Shop is not the kind of place a person can walk in and come out with a single T-bone steak. It is the type of place for people who realize that meat does not come from a Styrofoam package at the market, according to butcher Dan Bix. He deals with the whole animal. “We slaughter them. We hang them to dry age them. We process them to [the customer’s] specifications, like how many items per package, what size roast they want, we do everything for them.” He described himself … [Read more...] about Bad to the Bone
Born to Lead
When she was only five years old, Breanna Cornell was already dreaming of becoming a veterinarian. By age 12, her parents were fulfilling another dream of their daughter’s by sending her to space camp in Alabama. Cornell grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After a high school visit to Michigan Technological University, the young woman’s interests turned to wildlife biology and environmental engineering. It appeared to be in the cards early on for Cornell, now 25, to pursue a … [Read more...] about Born to Lead