On a hot day in the Grand Canyon many years ago, Jim Bell was sitting under a tree watching a squirrel systematically defeat the food protection system he had positioned on a far branch of a tree. The animal easily passed through the barriers and proceeded to chew through the sack to the food. The incident inspired Bell to create the Ratsack Cache Storage Bag. Made of lightweight stainless steel mesh, it makes it nearly impossible for gnawing critters like mice, squirrel, raccoons and … [Read more...] about Armored Outdoor Gear Positioning for Growth
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Local real estate agent buys iconic Route 66 club
Since Labor Day weekend 2017, things have looked a bit dicey for the future of Flagstaff’s beloved Museum Club, a Route 66 icon for more than 80 years. The club, which is on the U.S. Register of Historic Places, was closed and put up for sale in September by the last owners, Mary Butwinick and Bret Rios. Good news for the historic roadhouse came recently in the form of Flagstaff resident Dru Douthit, who bought the club and became sole owner before the end of the year. An Arizona … [Read more...] about Local real estate agent buys iconic Route 66 club
Why Employees Love Working for Nestlé Purina
Almost anyone who has held down a job has found out that satisfaction with one’s workplace can make all the difference in motivation to get up and out the door each workday. Such may be the case for employees at Nestlé Purina PetCare. For the fifth year in a row, employees at Purina have rated it the best place to work, according to results from the 10th annual Employees’ Choice Award, a list created by Glassdoor, a fast-growing job site that honored the winners for 2018 in an announcement … [Read more...] about Why Employees Love Working for Nestlé Purina
War2In Transforming High-Tech Training into High-Paying Jobs
Earlier this year, it would have been difficult for Billy Steele and Ross Thomas, two students in the War2In program, to tell you exactly what a non-destructive testing (NDT) technician does. Now, after just a few months of intensive training in NDT methods, the two men have landed positions that will help finance the rest of their schooling in the program. War2In’s program taught Steele and Ross the basics of NDT testing, which uses a wide array of techniques to evaluate the properties of … [Read more...] about War2In Transforming High-Tech Training into High-Paying Jobs
Local Couple Building Business Out of Cabin Fever
Andy and Raana Grieder believe in play. That is why they opened Cabin Fever in Flagstaff, which gives kids and even adults the opportunity to have fun while getting a little exercise. They have created a space with a climbing wall, bouncy houses, an obstacle course, an indoor field to play sports and laser tag. Andy says they want parents to feel good about having their children go to Cabin Fever instead of sending them to a place with only arcade games. But, they have those, too! “I … [Read more...] about Local Couple Building Business Out of Cabin Fever
City Receiving Positive Feedback from Business Community
Mother Road Brewing Company is one of the businesses sharing information about its success with the Flagstaff City Council and thanking the city for its support. During a Flagstaff City Council Work Session on Nov. 28, Mother Road Brewing Company owner Michael Marquess reported that last year, the brewery made 4,400 barrels of beer. Soon, the business, which recently celebrated its sixth anniversary, will be on tap to brew 20,000 with the opening of a larger space. Mother Road is … [Read more...] about City Receiving Positive Feedback from Business Community
High-Fat Snack Company Dropping More FBombs
Ross and Kara Taylor, owners of local startup company Love You Foods, have signed a partnership agreement with a major investor, moved the business into a 5,600-square-foot facility in west Flagstaff, and are engaged in conversations with major retailers that are considering dropping the FBomb in their stores. The FBomb is a high-fat snack made from oils and fats found in foods like coconuts, avocados, olives and nuts. “In September, we were at a conference called KetoCon, a ketogenic … [Read more...] about High-Fat Snack Company Dropping More FBombs
Cliff Castle Expands Nonsmoking Area
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, AZ, is proud to announce the opening of their expanded non-smoking area. With 108 of the most popular slot machines, Cliff Castle Casino now has the largest non-smoking casino area in the state of Arizona. James Perry, Director of Marketing at Cliff Castle Hotel, said, “We are responding to our guests’ requests for a non-smoking slot area. This new section of the casino floor will connect directly to the new hotel, which will be entirely smoke free as … [Read more...] about Cliff Castle Expands Nonsmoking Area
CCC Supporting Community
The Coconino Community College Fourth Street campus is now being branded the Fourth Street Innovation Center to demonstrate CCC’s commitment to contemporary needs of career and technical education and to share innovative educational offerings on that campus. Additionally, the campus has a new lineup of courses to fill the roster and help students working on associate degrees to meet many of the general education criteria, including composition, math, social and behavioral sciences, arts and … [Read more...] about CCC Supporting Community
Pumpkin Power: Local Restaurateurs Spicing Up Holiday Menus
Local restaurateurs are spicing up holiday menus with the flavors of the seasons. Chefs are changing menus to include produce like pumpkin and squash that can be sourced this time of the year and add spices like cinnamon, cardamom and even green chile and mesquite. “Chefs get excited when there’s a change in the seasons,” said Chef-owner Scott Heinonen of The Cottage in Flagstaff. “It happens naturally with chefs when the leaves start falling, and it gets colder. You have a whole new … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Power: Local Restaurateurs Spicing Up Holiday Menus