Thurs, May 13 Good Morning Flagstaff is a facilitated rapid networking event providing members with the opportunity to meet dozens of new prospects. Chamber members only, Pre-registration required by May 10th, $18/person. Visit www.flagstaffchamber.com or email Christine Pierce at [email protected] … [Read more...] about Good Morning Flagstaff
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Bookman’s Book Fair
Sat, 15 & Sun 16 Bookman's Book Fair 101 W. Route 66 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Starting in May Bookman's Entertainment Exchange will pitch a tent in Flagstaff Chamber’s parking lot between 10 am and 4 pm almost every Saturday and Sunday during the summer to purchase your gently used books, music and movies. A schedule of fair dates is below. Cash and store credit will be available. The buying fairs are being held as the store anticipates re-opening later this year. For more … [Read more...] about Bookman’s Book Fair
Flagstaff General Election Day
Tues, 18 Flagstaff General Election Day last day to return voted ballots in person. The last day to register to vote for the general election is May 18. For details on additional filing procedures and costs, please contact Margie Brown, Flagstaff City Clerk, 211 W. Aspen Avenue, (928) 779-7607. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff General Election Day
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Golf Tournament
Mon, 17 Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Golf Tournament Enjoy golf at Forest Highlands Meadow Course, one of the top rated courses in the state and in the United States. Registration includes a day of outstanding golf, networking, dinner reception, awards, and a commemorative quality jacket. Plus all proceeds go to support the Chamber's business advocacy efforts. For more information call 928-774-4505. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 13th Annual Golf Tournament
Flagstaff Business After Hours Mixer
Thurs, 27 Flagstaff Business After Hours Mixer The Arbors Condominiums, 1385 West University Avenue, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for our Business After 5 Mixer at The Arbors Condos. Connect with fellow members while you enjoy an evening in their wonderful location. Cost to attend is $7/members, $15/non-members one visit only. Payable at the door. No registration required. For more information call (928) 774-4505. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Business After Hours Mixer
Flagstaff Earth Day
Flagstaff Earth Day High Country Conference Center, 201 East Butler Avenue, 6 pm. The Keynote event, Harvesting Water and More to Turn “Wastes” into Resources: The Story of Rain Beer, Urban Drool Harvesting, Managing Mega-Cities Like Forests, and more is sponsored by the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Association of Environmental Education. Free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Earth Day
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
Student business incubation programs are in existence around the world and soon there will be such a program in Flagstaff! Schools such as Fudan University in Shanghai, China partner with incubators such as the Yangpu Science and Technology Center to foster the creation of companies around university- developed intellectual property. Springfield Community College in Springfield, Mass. has created a student incubation program involving students down to the middle school level to guide them … [Read more...] about From the Classroom to the Boardroom
Dining Secrets of Snowbowl
Many of us in Flagstaff are skiers or snowboarders and enjoy getting up to Arizona Snowbowl to get in some runs once in awhile. But did you know what goes on there so that you can get some nourishment into your body and a frosty beer now and then? I spoke with Dave Smith, Snowbowl’s director of sales and marketing, and Greg Klause, executive chef, about the numbers and facts about dining at Snowbowl. Approximately 3,000 meals are served per day at Snowbowl. This number can vary … [Read more...] about Dining Secrets of Snowbowl
Local Economy Boosted by Wine
A proven marketing model is helping the Verde Valley ride out the economic tide on a wave of wine. “We have seen the sales of wine at local vineyards double over previous years’ sales,” said Lana Tolleson, president/CEO of the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce. “No other business has achieved that kind of success.” “In a troubled economy, consumers start looking closer to home for their products. We see [the wine industry] as a magnet,” said Tom … [Read more...] about Local Economy Boosted by Wine
Flagstaff Business Rockin’ Local Manufacturing
Bruce Zinky operates a “cantankerously independent” manufacturing company in Flagstaff. He describes Zinky Electronics LLC as a “strange anomaly,” as compared to other Northern Arizona businesses. “Manufacturing and assembly are an anomaly in an area that has noted ‘tourism’ as the leading industry in recent years. Not putting the knock on tourism, but diversifying the economic mix is necessary to long-term growth … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Business Rockin’ Local Manufacturing