SenesTech, a leader in technology for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, is celebrating the registration approval from New York state for the marketing and sale of ContraPest. As a result of the anticipated demand for the product to control rat infestations, the Flagstaff company is ramping up manufacturing capabilities. SenesTech’s existing manufacturing capacity, estimated at 300,000 liters per year, is expected to double under current expansion plans. SenesTech, … [Read more...] about New York State Approval is Major Step For SenesTech
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A Love Note to Locals: Downtown Businesses Want You Back
The gentle glow from romantic lampposts softens the transition to night, exotic fragrances waft from charming spaces, tantalizing meals are awaiting your delight in artfully adorned settings and cozy fireplaces are burning for you, the local. Flagstaff’s downtown businesses love you, have always loved you and they want you back. For more than 25 years, there has been a consistent effort by downtown businesses to create the setting that attracts both tourists and locals. It has paid off, but … [Read more...] about A Love Note to Locals: Downtown Businesses Want You Back
Sweet: Local Restaurants Serving Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Desserts
Lumberyard Brewery, Silver Pine Restaurant raising money for local troops If you are one of those who celebrates Girl Scout Cookie season, you may be thrilled to know local chefs and former Girl Scouts are incorporating Trefoil shortbread cookies and Samoas into their dessert menus. Winnie Hanseth of Lumberyard Brewery and Vanessa Ronspies of Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America Hotel are joining nearly two dozen chefs in Arizona and participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert … [Read more...] about Sweet: Local Restaurants Serving Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Desserts
Real Estate Industry Responding to Flagstaff’s Strong Rental Market
Increasing student population, housing market collapse, growing trend are contributing to demand Homes with million-dollar views from McMillan Mesa will soon be available for rent. Scottsdale-based Cavan Companies is building 23 single-story homes and expects to have them market-ready by the end of next month. But they will not be for sale. “We are pleased to enter the Flagstaff rental market with the Bungalows on Pine Cliff,” said Dave Cavan, founder and chairman of Cavan Companies. “Our … [Read more...] about Real Estate Industry Responding to Flagstaff’s Strong Rental Market
Food Truck Industry Growing
Mike Godina ventured into food trucks four years ago, and by all measures, has cooked up something special. His GringoDillas, co-owned with Eldan Zvida, was voted among the top three Arizona food trucks in 2014 and Best of Flagstaff for 2016 and 2017. GringoDillas Food Truck offers choices such as gourmet quesadillas, hot dogs, tacos, BBQ sliders, hot dog burritos and French fry baskets priced at $10 or less. Food sales at its location behind 7 Aspen Street are not allowed during the day. … [Read more...] about Food Truck Industry Growing
Culinary Duos Making Valentine’s Celebrations Sweet, Savory
Husband and wife culinary teams are behind innovative ideas at three relatively-new Flagstaff restaurants. Gastronomic power couples are not new to Flagstaff restaurants (think Frank and Nancy Branham at Cottage Place or Paul and Laura Moir of SLO Restaurant Concepts, which includes Brix, Criollo and Proper Meats). But curious common denominators between these three pairs are that the female is the pastry chef, and the gent works in the savory end of the kitchen. Each couple brings high-caliber … [Read more...] about Culinary Duos Making Valentine’s Celebrations Sweet, Savory
Local Author Addresses Racial Inequality in Latest Novel
Flagstaff author Eugene (Gene) Munger recently released his sixth book. In his new novel, “Greyhound North,” Munger utilizes his experience as a Shell Oil executive to tell a story about racial inequality. When Munger was transferred as a white District Sales Manager to the South Chicago territory in the mid-1970s, his eyes were opened to the realities of segregation and racial prejudice. The novel, although based on the romance of a 15-year-old white boy and a young African-American girl, … [Read more...] about Local Author Addresses Racial Inequality in Latest Novel
Accomplished Surgeon Retires After Nearly Three Decades
Growing up in rural Michigan, Donald Hales, M.D., was thrilled to be teaching and practicing medicine at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center. After earning his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University, Hales chose the West Coast and a big city to pursue his career in orthopedic surgery. It was a dream come true, yet he longed to live in a more rural setting like where he grew up. Fortunately, at the same time he was considering relocating to a smaller … [Read more...] about Accomplished Surgeon Retires After Nearly Three Decades
SenesTech Hires Dr. Sandra Alcaraz to Promote Regulatory Approval
SenesTech, Inc., a developer of novel proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, is hiring Dr. Sandra Alcaraz as vice president, regulatory affairs. The company also is providing further details on its international expansion strategy. Dr. Alcaraz is experienced in biological sciences, international regulatory affairs and the development and marketing of disruptive technologies and novel products. Dr. Alcaraz has a special expertise in launching … [Read more...] about SenesTech Hires Dr. Sandra Alcaraz to Promote Regulatory Approval
More Than Five Feet of New Snow at Arizona Nordic Village
Arizona Nordic Village groomers worked day and night trying to keep up with the five to six feet of snow that a series of January storms brought to the ski area in a matter of days. All core trails are open Thursday through Sunday for classic cross-country skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. The ski area also offers free family movies on Friday evenings in the new Nature Discovery Yurt. FBN Courtesy photo … [Read more...] about More Than Five Feet of New Snow at Arizona Nordic Village