In the May 16th, 2012, edition of Inc., Darren Dahl identified the 11 best business opportunities by industry, one of which is full service restaurants. Derrick Widmark and Paul Moir may not have read that article, but they are taking their restaurant experiences in Flagstaff and heading south to Tucson to open three new places. Moir is the owner of Criollo and Brix in Flagstaff, and he is opening a new restaurant in Tucson named "Proper" in the downtown area across the street from the Hotel … [Read more...] about Local Restauranteurs Heading South
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Little America’s Holiday Traditions Going Strong
Little America Hotel in Flagstaff began working on its Christmas spirit back in August, and they are still at it. For the 18th year in a row, the hotel is hosting a Holiday Lights event that has become a Flagstaff tradition. On Nov. 24, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a lucky “junior master of ceremonies,” chosen from FUSD, will be flipping on the one million lights they have been stringing since summer. The Holiday Lights event, which runs from 4-8 p.m., is free and open to the public. The … [Read more...] about Little America’s Holiday Traditions Going Strong
Flagstaff Dunkin’ Donuts Now Open
Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has opened its first Flagstaff restaurant on Milton Rd. “We’re excited to bring Dunkin’ Donuts to our fans in Flagstaff,” said franchisee Bert Haygena. “To have our signature coffee and donuts in Northern Arizona is something people have been clamoring for since Dunkin’ came to Arizona.” For millions of people, enjoying a cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and a donut or baked good is a daily ritual. Dunkin’ … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Dunkin’ Donuts Now Open
True Life Companies Acquiring Pine Canyon
The True Life Companies (TTLC), one of the country’s most respected strategic real estate investment and management firms, has accelerated its expansion into Arizona with the acquisition of The Pine Canyon Club and Residential Community, a 600+-acre, private, luxury golf course community in the high country of Flagstaff, Arizona. Headquartered in San Ramon, California with a regional office in Phoenix, TTLC completed the acquisition on November 2 capping a complex transaction that spanned well … [Read more...] about True Life Companies Acquiring Pine Canyon
Green Incubator Helping Navajo Startups
On a sunny fall day, Brett Isaac and his team of workers screw solar panels onto a large array at the Tolani Lake Enterprises building on the Navajo Nation. Isaac is the project manager for the Shonto Economic Development Corporation, a solar company on the Navajo Nation. He also is part of a team of business experts that is launching a Navajo business incubator project at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology in Flagstaff. The team will mentor Navajo … [Read more...] about Green Incubator Helping Navajo Startups
Stuff the Bus Saturday in Flagstaff
Help the Mountain Line and Mountain Lift teams “Stuff the Bus” for the eighth consecutive year this holiday season in gathering food and monetary donations for Northern Arizona Food Bank. A Mountain Line bus will be at the Walmart Supercenter on Huntington Dr. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 17 and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 18. NAIPTA staff will accept non-perishable food items, turkeys, or cash donations. Mountain Line and Mountain Lift staff … [Read more...] about Stuff the Bus Saturday in Flagstaff
Lowell Announcing New Collections Center
Lowell Observatory recently announced plans for a new Library and Collections Center that will house the Observatory's extensive historical collections and provide much needed library and office space for its growing science and support staff. To make this critical facility a reality, a public capital campaign was launched this month. More than $2 million of the $3 million campaign target has already been raised. Included in this goal is an endowment to support the maintenance and repair of the … [Read more...] about Lowell Announcing New Collections Center
Twin Arrows Casino Nearing Completion
The $175 million Twin Arrows, Casino Resort near Flagstaff is nearing completion. “Everything is on schedule to open late spring or early summer 2013,” said Raymond Etcitty, general counsel and acting COO of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise. Now, he says, it is just a matter of hiring and training the estimated 800 employees it will take to run it. The number of new jobs is a relief to the Navajo Nation, where unemployment is at 50 percent. It will also be a shot in the arm for job seekers … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Casino Nearing Completion
Cottage Place Supporting Food Center
Chef Frank Branham, owner of the Cottage Place restaurant in Flagstaff, is working to raise awareness and money for the Flagstaff Family Food Center. This Thursday night, Frank will offer a cooking demonstration of a gourmet meal at the Food Center in Flagstaff’s Sunnyside neighborhood. For a $30 ticket, participants will enjoy a gourmet meal, wine and a tour of the Flagstaff Family Food Center. As the winter season gets underway, organizers of the event want to increase awareness of the … [Read more...] about Cottage Place Supporting Food Center
Ski Haus Celebrating Expansion
Ski Haus has seen many changes since its first season in 1988. Over the past three years, it has gone from a small ski rental store into a full lines winter retailer. In 2009, when the current owner, Lee Cowan, purchased the store, there were no retail brands and no presence in winter sports. They only had a small fleet of rental skis and snowboards. That first season, Cowan decided to test the market. Five brands were brought in to cover a representation of what a winter sports enthusiast might … [Read more...] about Ski Haus Celebrating Expansion