The engineering firm involved in such notable Northern Arizona projects as Timber Sky, The Village at Aspen Place, Ponderosa Trails, Flagstaff’s Southside Redevelopment, Winslow’s Downtown Revitalization Project, Coconino Community College Lone Tree campus and many other developments from Tusayan to Williams and across the state is celebrating 25 years in business. Mark and Lupe (Guadalupe) Woodson founded Woodson Engineering and Surveying in June 1994 after Mark worked for the City of … [Read more...] about Woodson Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Northern Arizona Communities
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Financial Investment Firm Giving Back to NAU Roots
A financial investment firm founded in 2013 by five Northern Arizona University graduates stays connected with the university by giving back with their time, talent and wealth. Southwest Wealth Strategies, located in Scottsdale, was founded by John Arnold, a 1999 graduate; Mark Asher, 1996; Ray Dimuzio, 1999; Chris Lanier, 2007; and Ben Miles, 2003. Arnold, Asher, Dimuzio and Lanier were active in the Delta Chi Fraternity while attending NAU. The firm recently hired another NAU alumnus as their … [Read more...] about Financial Investment Firm Giving Back to NAU Roots
Sisters Over-the-Top about Overland
Jessica Kirchner and Lindsey Hubley are the new owners of the very popular Overland Expo, a camping and exploring extravaganza for the outdoors man and woman. They are also no strangers to staging large events. While these sisters were growing up, their dad had an event promotion company. “We used to tear tickets at the gate. We did everything. We were slave labor. No kidding,” Kirchner said with a chuckle. Based in Indianapolis, the two grew up learning the family business from the ground up, … [Read more...] about Sisters Over-the-Top about Overland
Family Owned Title Company Celebrating 15 Years in Sedona
Pioneer Sedona branch manager Janet Gazda is a Northern Arizona native, albeit from Prescott, who initially dreamed of becoming a nurse. “Except, nursing involved blood. And the thought of blood makes me nauseous,” said Gazda who eventually set her sights on the (almost) bloodless real estate industry. She got her start in construction, overseeing a group that worked on stores and malls. That job led her to a position with the Association of REALTORS. “I had a feeling something was not right … [Read more...] about Family Owned Title Company Celebrating 15 Years in Sedona
‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Arizona Snowbowl’s “World’s Best Spring Break” campaign has resulted in 30 percent more visitation last month than in 2018’s previous record-setting March. Managers say the successful season and positive guest experiences are the result of efforts by dedicated employees like Truman Shoaff, Elise Dobberman and Jerry Baker. “My goal for every guest is to have the best day possible,” said Shoaff, an instructor who teaches lessons in the Adaptive Ski Program. “I love getting to know the … [Read more...] about ‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Gore’s Global Reach Touching Hearts at Home
It was 10 a.m. on a Monday morning and Irene Hernandez was still asleep. Her granddaughter phoned for help after failed attempts at rousing her. It had been three days since Hernandez had ankle surgery, but doctors discovered that was not the problem. Irene, at age 62, with no usual symptoms or conditions, had suffered a stroke. “We’ve long suspected that younger patients, who don’t have high cholesterol and hypertension, are having strokes because blood clots are reaching their brains through … [Read more...] about Gore’s Global Reach Touching Hearts at Home
APS Helping Customers Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise
Keeping cool in Arizona’s heat can be a challenge for some when it comes to paying their electric bill. To ease this concern, Arizona Public Service has kicked off 100 Days of Helping. “We want to raise awareness of all the assistance programs available to save our customers money once the summer heat starts affecting their energy bills,” said APS Community Affairs Manager Janet Dean. “During the 100 days leading up to June, we’re doing everything we can to make sure our customers know where … [Read more...] about APS Helping Customers Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise
Walgreens Helping Cancer PatientsFeel More Like Themselves
Sometimes, just summoning the courage to look in the mirror can be daunting. This can be especially true for patients diagnosed with cancer who are in the midst of treatments. Becky Halstead has experienced this challengeall too often. This local mother of five and small business owner has battled breast cancer twice: once in 2013 and again in 2018. “It’s a statistical anomaly. You just don’t get breast cancer twice,” said Halstead, 51, whose children range in age from 13 to 33. During … [Read more...] about Walgreens Helping Cancer PatientsFeel More Like Themselves
Lack of Sales Closing Flagstaff Scout Shop
The Flagstaff Scout Shop, Northern Arizona’s supplier of youth scouting gear, is closing down effective May 11. While this marks the end of the store located at 2224 East Cedar Avenue, Flagstaff Sports Exchange (19 West Aspen Avenue) will acquire most of the inventory and continue selling equipment ranging from uniforms and camping supplies to literature, patches and badges. The Flagstaff Scout Shop dates back years, when Flagstaff had its own locally operated Boy Scouts of America (BSA) … [Read more...] about Lack of Sales Closing Flagstaff Scout Shop
Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Coming together to sponsor and commemorate the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary Centennial celebration, Arizona Public Service (APS), Bank of America (BofA) and Teva have partnered with Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), to strengthen environmental, cultural, tribal, educational and conservation projects at the world-famous attraction. “This support makes it possible for us to protect the canyon’s unique resources while inspiring future generations to experience and connect with the Grand Canyon,” … [Read more...] about Canyon Receiving Grand Support