Jessie Atencio, Interim Director of ADOSH, Mike Loven Founder and President of Loven Contracting, ICA Commissioners Scott P. LeMarr and Steven Krenzel Flagstaff’s own Loven Contracting, a Northern Arizona construction services firm since 1985, was recognized today as a VPP Star in the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health’s Voluntary Protection (VPP) program. Presenting the award were ICA Commissioners Scott P. LeMarr and Steven Krenzel, as well as Jessie Atencio, Interim … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Own Loven Contracting Receives Statewide Safety Award
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Starlite Shining at 60
According to the May 6, 1899 edition of the Coconino Sun, “Flagstaff needs a bowling alley.” Entrepreneurs would heed this advice and over the ensuing decades establish a number of different bowling alleys around Flagstaff. Only one of these – Starlite Lanes – remains today, and 2018 marks its 60th year in operation. Since buying Starlite seven and a half years ago, Ron Getto has made a number of significant changes to the operation, honoring the alley’s first six decades of business while … [Read more...] about Starlite Shining at 60
Nomads Global Lounge Offering International Vibe, Creative Comfort Food
Nomads Global Lounge started as a wine bar that also served beer and appetizers. “I pictured myself behind the bar polishing wine glasses,” said John McCulloch, owner with his wife, Lisa. But the eatery side of the business has quickly gained popularity. “You can’t take your foot off the gas… all of a sudden we’re doing a restaurant!” added the long-time Flagstaff resident who also owns the adjoining, historic Motel Du Beau and the Grand Canyon International Hostel, which leases space from the … [Read more...] about Nomads Global Lounge Offering International Vibe, Creative Comfort Food
Native American Entrepreneurs Receiving Support Through Business Incubator
The Native American Business Incubator Network helps those in the Four Corners region establish and build successful businesses. The program is for applicants who already own a business or those with an idea for a business who need assistance in launching it. If chosen, they can take advantage of the year-long program, a boot camp of sorts. They get their own professional business coach and all the advice they can absorb. “NABIN provides all the guidance you need to launch, build and … [Read more...] about Native American Entrepreneurs Receiving Support Through Business Incubator
Online Grocery Shopping Has Arrived
Extra busy? Too tired? Got family or pets demanding your undivided attention? Missing a key ingredient for that favorite recipe? Just need a little longer to finish that work-at-home gig? Or, just feel like relaxing at home when you ought to go out and buy groceries? Your Instacart personal shopper and home delivery person may not dress like Wonder Woman or Spiderman, but in your eyes he or she just might be forever immortalized as your favorite superhero. So blossoms hero worship as you … [Read more...] about Online Grocery Shopping Has Arrived
Local Chefs Re-imagining Girl Scout Cookies
Chefs from two of Flagstaff’s restaurants are joining chefs around the state in the Fifth Annual Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America and Lumberyard Brewing Company are using their know-how to re-imagine Girl Scout cookie flavors into custom desserts. The innovative taste treats are featured on menus from now until the end of the month, with a portion of the proceeds from each dessert sold directly supporting Girl Scouting in Arizona. “I’m very … [Read more...] about Local Chefs Re-imagining Girl Scout Cookies
Iconic Route 66 Dog Haus Still Taking it Easy
If the vibrant colors of the Dog Haus drive-though on East Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff seem friendly and familiar, it may be because they are the colors of ketchup and mustard. They are also the colors of another classic American fast-food empire, Der Wienerschnitzel, founded in 1961 in Los Angeles and specializing in hot dogs. The A-frame design and central drive-through slot are also inspired by the older hot dog joint. The Flagstaff version has a warning sign over the … [Read more...] about Iconic Route 66 Dog Haus Still Taking it Easy
Flagstaff Online Convenience Store
On-demand movies and TV shows, on-demand water heaters and on-demand Uber rides have benefited Flagstaff consumers in recent years. But now, Flagstaff consumers have access to a new spin on fast and convenient: on-demand consumables. goPuff, an online convenience store, recently opened a warehouse near Northern Arizona University campus and is delivering consumer packaged goods like grocery items, household essentials, office supplies and electronics at the same prices as convenience stores, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Online Convenience Store
Moonshot Hosts First Entrepreneur Pitch Contest Weekend
Sharks … in space. No, we’re not referring to the Sharknado movie where the ferocious fish manage to attack the space shuttle as it orbits around the earth. Nor is it a reference to the many studies done over the years about how the cycles of the moon affect shark attacks. In Flagstaff, Sharks in Space is a business start-up pitch competition hosted by Moonshot, the rebrand of the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (NACET). The inaugural contest promises to … [Read more...] about Moonshot Hosts First Entrepreneur Pitch Contest Weekend
New Year, New Car!
Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected moments. Sometimes they are small encounters, sometimes they are so much larger than one could fathom. Some call these moments fate or destiny. Flagstaff resident Meg Adakai calls her unexpected moment a true blessing. Adakai won a new 2018 Toyota Camry, just before her 30th birthday and Christmas, after buying a raffle ticket as part of Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation’s annual Turquoise Ball. All funds raised … [Read more...] about New Year, New Car!