The 4th Annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Awards, sponsored by Quad Cities Business News, is expanding and increasing its impact with three award categories at this year’s High Tea celebration, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. “Our goal is to showcase excellence demonstrated by women leaders in the Quad Cities and to inspire all to achieve their potential,” said FBN Publisher Amy Bix. The ATHENA Awards is an international program that honors outstanding … [Read more...] about Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
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Native Air Expands Air Medical Services in Northern Arizona
Providing decades of service throughout the state of Arizona, Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, has announced a new Native Air emergency medical service located in Williams. Native Air 22 is designed to better serve residents and visitors of Coconino and Yavapai Counties and beyond. The Native Air team is positioned to provide the highest quality critical care whenever called upon, according to a news release. “Native Air 22 expands lifesaving care … [Read more...] about Native Air Expands Air Medical Services in Northern Arizona
A Lifeline to Recovery
Sometimes, life’s struggles can seem insurmountable. This is especially true when an individual is drowning in problems created by the ravages of addiction or mental illness. Help might seem just out of reach as families struggle to afford effective treatment for loved ones who are suffering. However, a private non-profit, Onlife Foundation, was founded in Flagstaff about a year ago to help soften this dilemma by raising funds and creating a network of partnerships that can provide innovative … [Read more...] about A Lifeline to Recovery
International Art Mentor Comes to Flagstaff for Mixed Media Painting Art Retreat
In a rare moment, and after waiting three years, mixed media painter Kellie Day is coming to Flagstaff to put on her first Mixed Media Painting Art Retreat since COVID began. Day mentors women all over the U.S. and Canada and encourages them to move past their fears and barriers to express their unique creative voices through her online course. “The beauty of painting in person with an artist that you love is that you get to experience the energy of being right there with all the materials … [Read more...] about International Art Mentor Comes to Flagstaff for Mixed Media Painting Art Retreat
Shelters Seeing Uptick in Pet Adoptions
Spring is a great time for new beginnings, and for thousands of homeless animals across the country, it may be just the right time to find loving, responsible forever families. That’s because the national 2023 Tour for Life event runs through April in collaboration with shelters and rescue partners in 66 cities and towns across 39 states. For example, four dogs are settling into a happy home life with families who have just adopted them. Lotus, a Basenji fox terrier mix; Poncho, a Bernese … [Read more...] about Shelters Seeing Uptick in Pet Adoptions
Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
Arizona Snowbowl is set to make history this month with its longest operating season ever. With 390 inches of snowfall this winter and the third snowiest ski season since 1991-92, Snowbowl will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April, for the first time. “This is an incredible milestone for skiers and snowboarders in Arizona,” said General Manager Rob Linde. “We’re extremely proud that we can provide our guests with the freedom to ski and offer 172 days of riding this … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Lowell Observatory, scientists and guests officially dedicated the Tombaugh Telescope during the fourth annual I Heart Pluto Festival, Feb. 18-20. Two pre-festival events – a Cheers to Pluto/Astronomy on Tap program at Mother Road Brewing Company and a Pluto Pub Crawl involving 10 bars and brewhouses – also received strong participation. The keynote Night of Discovery event at the Orpheum Theater featured Astronaut Nicole Stott and a space art display by the International Association of … [Read more...] about Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
There have never been more opportunities to be in the spotlight and get your message out there than now. Wouldn’t it be good to know that you are showing up as your best self, prepared to give a compelling interview? Publicist, author and media insider Joanne McCall offers tips for how to overcome fear, gain visibility and become a Media Darling on Zonie Living. Watch now at: … [Read more...] about Media Insider Teaches How to Be Your Best in an Interview
Two ATHENAs Rule
It was a packed house at the 2023 Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Optimum Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, one of Northern Arizona’s largest business events of the year. More than 525 people, including elected officials, businesspeople and non-profit leaders, attended the Feb. 10 event, which honored volunteers and winners of the prestigious ATHENA Awards. The room buzzed with energy in anticipation of the ATHENA announcement in which 18 women were successfully nominated, one of the … [Read more...] about Two ATHENAs Rule
Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery
She’s at it again, only this time, Toasted Owl restaurateur Cecily Maniaci has made her new culinary escapade a bit more down to earth with the recent opening of Plantasia Eatery. Featuring fine dining entrees clad with plant-based, vegan and vegetarian ingredients, Maniaci has a lot of healthy reasons for venturing into the health-based culinary arena, like diabetes and high blood pressure, which she battled for years. “I changed my diet about 19 months ago and it changed my life,” said … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery