BECAUSE A HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE AND A THRIVING COMMUNITY ARE INSEPARABLE
Ribbon Cutting: High Style Flagstaff
Saturday, April 1, 2023
12:00 PM
2559 E 7th Ave. Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Learn More...
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening: Creative Spirits
Friday, April 7, 2023
4:00 PM
13 N San Francisco Ste 104 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Learn More...
Flagstaff Young Professionals: Coffee Connection
Thursday, April 13, 2023
7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Campus Coffee Bean 1800 S Milton Rd Ste 24 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Learn More...
Business After 5 @ Westiside Veterinary Clinic
Thursday, April 20, 2023
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
800 Highland Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Learn More...
Ribbon Cutting and Anniversary: Flagstaff Skincare
Friday, April 28, 2023
2:30 PM
403 N WC St Riles Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Learn More...
2023 Flagstaff Chamber Coca-Cola Golf Classic
Friday, June 2, 2023
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club 3850 Lariat Loop Flagstaff, AZ 86005 Learn More...
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OFFICERS
CHAIR:
Misti Warner
Warner's Nursery & Landscaping Co.
VICE CHAIR: Guillermo Cortes Shephard-Wesnitzer, Inc.
VICE CHAIR: Bonnie Bouschet Flagstaff Mall
TREASURER: Randon Cupp Foothills Bank
FOUNDATION CHAIR
Clay McCauslin
Greater Circle Media/ KAFF
DIRECTORS
Brenda Carter APS
Bruce Sobczak
IML Containers Arizona
Cecily Maniaci
Toasted Owl
Colleen Brady
Arizona Daily Sun
Fred Reese
Little America Hotel
Jeff Springborn
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Kelly Tulloss Sutcliffe Floral
Monica Attridge Hozhoni Foundation
Palmer Nackard Nackard Companies
Stephen Thompson Glazer Hammond, PLLC
Steven Eiss
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Trent Olson
Flagstaff Nissan Subaru
Tyler Mark Wespac Construction
EX-OFFICIO
Josh Maher
Northern Arizona University
Dr. Eric Heiser President, Coconino Community College
The Chamber of Commerce. Because a great community needs great business.
Just a little off the topic, I remember sitting in a group meeting at the end of March and hearing a comment that March certainly wasn't "going out like a lamb". The proverbial phrase about the third month of the year states 'March Comes in like a Lion; Goes out like a Lamb'. Hmmm... and that was certainly true, there was no lamb in sight at the end of the snowy month! But, because of the wonderful snowy winter we now have the honor of seeing Upper Lake Mary and Lower Lake Mary full to the brim for the first time in probably a decade...or more. If you haven't driven out to see them flow, please think about it. It's a sight for sore eyes.
Today I wanted to sharpen the Chamber's brand focus so we all better understand why the Chamber is here. It's really simple: The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce exists to be the Catalyst for business growth; the trusted Convener and connector for the business realm and the community at large;and the Champion for a vibrant and strong community. We achieve that well stated purpose by working together to solve the challenges that business leaders encounter; by inspiring and connecting community leaders in support of businessfriendly initiatives and seeking out and raising up the next gen of local leadership in the Flagstaff Young Professionals Division. It all translates into our universally recognized unique and valuable role of helping businesses prosper and helping the Flagstaff community thrive.
That might sound like a mouth full but there are brand pillars which are unwavering foundational ideas and beliefs that guide our day-to-day decision-making to ensure that our brand stays its course. These reach across the entire Chamber industry nationwide.
• Depth of Knowledge Our experience and connections allow us to speak in an informed and confident manner on a wide array of relevant topics based on the longevity of the Chamber and nearly 1000 member investors.
• Unimpeachable Trust While we bring a clear pointof-view, we always present a complete and truthful perspective.
• Universal Respect We have earned our place in the community through years of consistent professional performance.
• Advocate for Business We are the people who make sure the needs, issues, and concerns of the business community are addressed.
• Pillar of the Community Everything we are and everything we do is in the service of a stronger community
Hopefully some of this resonates with you. It should help you value your investment in the Chamber community and help you grow your business together with all of the rest of the Chamber community! We are a proven hub of information within the business community and hopefully that translates into doing business with other member businesses and fosters a culture of small business collaboration in our community. Your voice is our voice. Your needs are our needs. Your success is our success. Thank you for your financial investment and engagement with the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. You are valued!
With gratitude,
President Chief Executive Officer Julie Pastrick President & CEO
On Wednesday, March 23, members of the Northern Arizona Manufacturing Partnership gathered at the Coco-Op workshare space for NAMP's 1st quarterly meeting. Organizations in attendance were Restoration Forest Products, Novakinetics, Rising Hy/Tortilla Lady, Mother Road Brewing Co. Canyon Coolers, IML Containers, Electric Torque Machine and Machine Solutions Inc.
Coco-Op Executive director Brent Barghahn gave a tour of the facility's co-working space which includes wood, ceramic, and metal shops, 3D printing, digital design equipment and a variety of other crafting tools.
Mother Road Brewing Company announced the opening of their additional brewing space that would allow the creation of innovative recipes while continuing to craft their standard line of favorites.
Restoration Forest Products, LLC formerly New Life Forest Products was awarded the Chamber's Green Business Certification for their focus on sustainability within their standard plant operations.
Restoration Forest Products partners with the U.S. Forest Service as part of their Four Forests Initiative which aims to mitigate the risk of catastrophic forest fires by collaborating with industry partners to thin atrisk forests.
The Northern Arizona Manufacturing Partnership is an initiative of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. The mission of NAMP is to direct policy in support of the manufacturing industry for betterment of the economy and workforce of northern Arizona.
Shift FLG Kitchen + Bar
Oeno Wine Lounge
Restoration Forest Products
Over the Rainbow Butterfly Garden
Aspen Communications, LLC
Yugo Flagstaff – Central
AVENUES OF THE WORLD
PRESENTS: VIKING CRUISE NIGHT
Wednesday, April 5 | 5pm – 8pm
Theatrikos Flagstaff
11 W Cherry Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
CREATE + CONNECT
Wednesday, April 5 | 5:30pm –
7:30pm
Ongoing (every Wednesday)
Threaded Together
2710-2 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Learn more
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS YOGA
Wednesday, April 5 | 5:30pm –
8pm
Yucca North
15 N WC Riles St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
2023 TILLMAN HONOR RUN
Saturday, April 8 | 9am – 1pm
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
2246 Fort Tuthill Lp
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
Learn more
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE MEAD HALL
Tuesday, April 11 | 6pm – 9:30pm
Drinking Horn Mead Hall
101 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS YOGA
Wednesday, April 12 | 5:30pm –8pm
Yucca North
15 N WC Riles St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
PRESENTING WITH CONFIDENCE W/ DIANNE WHITE
Thursday, April 13 | 11am – 12pm
NACET
2201 N Gemini Road | Accelerator Building Main Conference Room
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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ESTATE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION STRATEGIES
Friday, April 14 | 1pm – 2pm
The Bluffs of Flagstaff
3100 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Learn more
EASTON COLLECTION CENTER
TOUR
Friday, April 14 | 3pm – 4pm
MNA-Easton Collection Center
3100 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
NAU UNDERGRADUATE EXPO
Wednesday, April 19 – Friday, April 28 |
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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PATHWAYS TO RESEARCH SPEAKER SERIES
Thursday , April 25 | 6pm – 7pm
NAU Cline Library Assembly Hall
1001 Knoles Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
STOP SELF SABOTAGING FOR WOMEN
Saturday , April 29 | 1pm – 3pm
Northern Arizona Yoga Center 113 S San Francisco St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE MEAD HALL
Tuesday, May 9 | 6pm – 9:30pm
Drinking Horn Mead Hall 101 E Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn more
ARTX: ART + IDEAS EXPERIENCE
ARIZONA
Friday, May 26 – Saturday, May 27
Downtown and Southside Flagstaff
Learn more
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[Flagstaff, AZ] Liz Archuleta, highly accomplished and nationally recognized leader, and former Coconino County Supervisor who has been serving as a presidential appointee in the Biden-Harris Administration as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture senior leadership team, has been chosen to be the new President & CEO of United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA).
“We are thrilled to have such a highly respected and accomplished leader as Liz join us,” said UWNA Board President Mike Kelly. “Her ties to UWNA and commitment to our program of work go back to 1997. During that time, she’s championed many efforts at UWNA. She’s been a Board chair, led an annual campaign and a capital campaign, been the chair of the Summit Society, and spearheaded a special 50th anniversary drive to support the KinderCamp program.
In addition to her longstanding ties with UWNA, Kelly added, Archuleta also is an inspirational and innovative leader who brings an impressive network of local, state, and national connections to her new post.
Archuleta said she looks forward to advancing the work of UWNA,
which works with partners in Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties to improve lives and communities by investing in early childhood education, positive youth development, and helping families in times of crisis.
“Building upon the strong foundation through the work of the current President/CEO and Board of Directors, I envision a UWNA that continues to inspire new and current donors and volunteers to give by amplifying UWNA’s role as a community convener, a partner in community-based initiatives, and an agent of change,” said Archuleta, who will start her tenure on April 3.
Archuleta will succeed current President & CEO Carol Dykes, who plans to retire this spring after a 24year career at UWNA.
“Liz has always been an integral part
of United Way and an important partner as we work to step up for our communities and create lasting, positive change,” Dykes said. “I could not leave this organization in better hands.”
A fourth-generation resident, Archuleta became the first Latina elected to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors in 1996. During the 25 years she represented District 2, her leadership positioned the county to be a nationally recognized model of innovation, strong fiscal and budgetary management, justice reform, exemplary health and human services, and strong partnerships with rural and tribal communities.
In 2021, she was appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration to be the Director of the Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs, where she has been responsible for cultivating key relationships with elected officials, government leaders, private sector CEOs, national trade associations and nonprofits on behalf of U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Earlier in her career, Archuleta was an official at Northern Arizona University, where she founded and directed numerous multicultural and diversity initiatives and outreach programs.
The Greater Flagstaff Clamber congratulates Ms. Archuleta and wishes her great success with UWNA
(Scottsdale, AZ) The employee benefits consulting firm known as Fendley Benefits is changing its name to Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company. This change is effective February 15th. Fendley Benefits has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in September of 2021.
“The purpose of this change is to streamline operations and to reflect the greater brand visibility of BCG for all our employee benefits activity in Arizona and beyond,” said Scott Wood, Managing Partner and Principal of BCG. “Nothing is changing in terms of the consulting and service team that supports our clients—other than the continued additional and growing resources they receive from BCG and Alera Group.”
Gregg Fendley, founder and President of Fendley Benefits, will have a new title as Senior Partner & Principal at BCG. The consulting and service teams will continue to operate from the BCG—Flagstaff office at 940 N. Switzer Canyon Dr, Suite 202, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, is a progressive and results-driven
employee benefits, retirement plan services and commercial property & casualty consulting and brokerage firm. We are committed to creating strategies and solutions that make life easier and better for companies and their HR teams by providing the best cost-effective benefits value for employers, employees and families, including retirement plan services, and providing risk management and insurance services to businesses. We do this through collaboration—with our clients, our own experienced team, and with other Alera Group firms across the nation. Alera Group is the nation’s 17th largest broker, providing powerful solutions in employee benefits, property & casualty, and wealth services for clients across the country.
For more information on BCG, call us at 480-515-5010, visit our website: benefitcommerce.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — At their February 6, 2023 special session, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan.
In the fall of 2022, the public was able to provide comment on the draft of the Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan, which were factored into the final draft. The plan’s table of contents include the
natural environment of the park, cultural resources and history, public use and facilities, and long-range planning. These topics address issues as varied as dark skies, weed control, emergency use, water conservation, preserving open spaces from damage, and preserving historic structures.
Jessica Simmons, Urban Wildlife Planner for Coconino County Parks and Recreation and author of the Fort Tuthill Management Plan said, “This plan will help CCPR manage Fort Tuthill appropriately as times change. This plan looks at recreation, trail management, events, open space vs. developed areas of the park, cultural resources, and much more. Looking into the future, the plan also addresses population growth, increasing development around the park, and climate change. This will be a useful tool to help manage and protect this wonderful, unique park and make it the best experience for our visitors as possible.”
Fort Tuthill County Park has many unique features which make it a community hub and visitation site. The Bike Park is a beloved recreation site for cyclists who enjoy the many features that are especially designed for bicycle practice. The park’s historic, military buildings support events, such as the Celtic Festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, Overland Expo, and the Coconino County Fair, which attract tens of thousands of visitors from Coconino County and beyond. The park also contains (continued)
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horse stables and an arena for equestrians. There are rentable indoor and outdoor spaces for community events, and there is even an archery range. Coconino County Parks and Recreation holds many programs at Fort Tuthill, from archery classes and guided hikes to culinary lessons in the winter. The Fort Tuthill County Park supports many kinds of recreation, entertainment, and opportunities for learning.
“Ft Tuthill is a gem of Coconino County. Our management plan ensures that we plan for its future for all to enjoy for years to come,” commented Supervisor for District 1, Patrice Horstman.
There are many partnerships that make Fort Tuthill a destination in Northern Arizona. Partnerships with concessionaires include the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course, Flagstaff Snow Park, the campground, and R Entertainment, which brings concerts and shows to the Amphitheater. The park supports an influx of visitation every winter for winter recreation, as well as those utilizing the campground and ramadas in the summer. Fort Tuthill is located near the busy Interstate 17, bringing visitors to and from such destinations as Sedona and Grand Canyon, or traveling to Flagstaff for snow play in the winters and to escape the summer heat. Fort Tuthill also supported the community during the wildfires and floods of 2022,
providing an emergency animal shelter space for community members that had to evacuate their homes. Flagstaff itself is growing, and with the increased population comes increased development, including a new medical center that will be constructed next to Fort Tuthill County Park. With so many events, programs, and community needs, from supporting the 40,000 attendees of the Coconino County Fair to the continued need for open spaces and conservation, it was necessary to ensure the park is managed well and with a vision for future generations.
Cynthia Nemeth, Parks and Recreation Director, said, “The Fort Tuthill Management Plan will guide Coconino County Parks and Recreation in serving the community by providing recreation, open space, conservation, and community opportunities at Fort Tuthill County Park. This plan allows us to adapt to changes and the needs of a growing community, whether visitors are visiting events like the County Fair or enjoying time in nature on the trails.”
Fort Tuthill County Park is the oldest of Coconino County’s parks and is a 621-acre, wooded park located 3 miles south of Flagstaff. It contains important open space in its ponderosa pine forest, which provides habitat, shelter, and forage for wildlife in the region. It is also one of 30 watchable wildlife viewing sites within 30 miles of Flagstaff. Visitors may enjoy the surrounding woodlands through the Fort Tuthill trail system, whether by walking, hiking, jogging, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or through equestrian use. Information about Fort Tuthill County Park and a link to the Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan may be found at www. coconino.az.gov/279/Fort- TuthillCounty-Park.
The park is located at 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86005, 928-679-8000. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the park and help keep it beautiful for future generations by remembering to Leave No Trace and to Recreate Responsibly.
image courtesy coconino.az.gov
The ASU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Pat Tillman Foundation, coordinates the annual Tillman Honor Runs around the U.S. each April to honor the legacy and impact of former Sun Devil and Army Ranger Pat Tillman. Join your Flagstaff community for a 4.2-mile fun run/walk hosted by the ASU Alumni Flagstaff Club and the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course. The 4.2mile race route represents the No. 42 Pat wore on his jersey as a Sun Devil scholar-athlete.
Runs are open to all ages and all participants will receive a medal and a race shirt highlighting this year’s Pat’s Run theme, “Pushing Limits.” Pat Tillman was known for pushing limits – on the field, in the classroom, and throughout his life. By registering for a local run, you'll be raising funds for the Pat Tillman Foundation's Tillman Scholars program, which helps our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses achieve their dream education.
Flagstaff, Arizona. Lancaster Leadership, the renowned leadership development and management consulting firm, announces the Group Coaching Intensive of Spring 2023 to be held remotely/online. February-June 2023, leaders of leaders are invited to discover their next leadership breakthrough with the Change Makers Series. Throughout the 5-month event, participants will participate in five 2-hour group coaching sessions, complete the Change Style Indicator assessment, and have a one-on-one coaching session with Julie (+ a few extras) and will be with dynamic, intentional individuals who are also inspired to learn, grow, and thrive. In its newest session, this season’s event will focus on topics such as succession planning, being a coach to your team, creating a culture of trust & high morale, exemplary customer service & emotional intelligence, and meeting effectiveness.
Guided by Director & Master Coach, Julie Lancaster, participants of these exclusive & intimate cohorts get these results: authentic connection & engagement with leaders in other industries & organizations, and structured time for reflection and future-focused strategy. The Spring Group Coaching Intensive of 2023 provides the opportunity for leaders to create clear goals and strategies to reach them. The sessions presented by Lancaster Leadership will spark personal and professional growth and passion for attendees. The Group Coaching Intensive: “For Leaders of Leaders” takes place remotely/online.
What: Tillman Honor Run – Flagstaff, AZ
When: April 8, 2023 beginning at 9 a.m.
Where: Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course Fort Tuthill
Who: Hosted by the ASU Alumni Flagstaff Club and Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
All Tillman Honor Run locations can be viewed here: https://alumni.asu.edu/events/tillman-honor-runs. To register for your local run, visit the race sign up website, click on “+Show event details,” and find your local run.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www. lancasterleadership.com/summit-group- coaching/. For all other inquiries, contact: office@lancasterleadership. com.
On the first Sunday of each month the AZ Daily Sun runs a feature highlighting Chamber members. Check out April's AZ Daily sun Member Spotlights and remember to support local business!
If you are in northern Arizona, you might be dreaming of summer as you watch the snow fall today. Here is something to look forward to:
We are thrilled to announce MNA's biggest fundraising event of the year, the Party on the Plateau, on June 3!
Kick off your summer with an outdoor dinner, live music and entertainment, and a paddle raise under a tent next to the Rio de Flag canyon on MNA's beautiful campus.
Tickets will be available starting April 15, and a formal invitation will follow. In the meantime, we hope you will save the date for this new and festive event in support of the museum.
Victor and Joseph Varela of Hal’s Lock Shop have been working in the locksmith �eld for a combined total of 30+ years! The Varela's are dependable with their vast knowledge and expertise. Whether you're locked out of your car, need the locks on your house changed, or the keys to your o�ce are hard to turn, call Hals! No need to make an appointment for the following day, most all the time they o�er same day service because customer service is what they do best. Hals Lock Shop guarantees you will be satis�ed with the professionalism performed by their technicians both out in the �eld, and in their shop.
(928) 774-5951
https://halslockshop.com/
University Auto Repair opened its doors in 1981 on West Route 66 as a 4 bay shop. It then moved to its current state of the art location on S Woodlands Village Blvd in 1991. University Auto Repair as been a staple in the Flagsta� community serving Flagsta� and its residents’ and companies’ auto and �eet repair needs since then. University Auto Repair strives to provide outstanding customer service along with quality repairs all performed by highly experienced and currently ASE certi�ed technicians.
1864 Woodlands Village Blvd
(928) 779-3144
https://universityautoflagstaff.com/
Does your organization have news to get out to the Chamber community? As part of member benefits you can post your news updates on www.flagstaffchamber. com. To get started click the link. If you need help getting your update posted please reach out to Jake Warren at jwarren@flagstaffchamber.com
SuperTree Services of Flagsta�, Arizona has been helping homeowners and businesses care for their land and trees for more than 19 years. Family-owned and operated by Larry and Barbara Phillips, their team of professionals has extensive tree knowledge, experience and the most up-to-date technical resources to handle the varied needs of any property, including yours. Their Certi�ed Arborist are especially dedicated to protecting your property from wild�re and teaching you the bene�ts of taking property-saving preventive measures to survive the ravages of thereof.
(928) 526-2287
https://flagstafftreeservices.com/
Barn Bros buys & sells everything! Whether you want to sell a few items or a full estate, they do it all. Or if you simply want to shop what they buy, check out their warehouse for the best deals in town Basically, anything you would �nd at a house or estate, they sell it! Barn Bro’s does estate liquidation so they are always cleaning out full houses of stu� and everything is sold at amazing prices in their warehouse. They are like a thrift store but better because we they buy all of their inventory, thats part of why Barn Bro’s is rated one of the best used furniture stores in Flagsta�.
2451 E 2nd Ave Flagstaff AZ 86004
https://thebarnbros.com/
JB Restoration is a full-service restoration company that is readily available to serve you should disaster strike your home. From major disasters to minor repairs, they can handle it all. JB Restoration specializes in water damages, smoke damage, and mold remediation and is certi�ed for water damage in structural drying, and microbial growth. They are prepared to handle your insurance claim or direct without insurance, whatever the case may be. Owner, Jose Benavidez dedicates his business to providing services in the homeowner’s time of need.
(928) 814-6809
Moonshot is an Arizona-based, 22 year-old 501c3 non-pro�t organization whose mission is to help subject matter experts bring products and services to market and help cities develop entrepreneurial eco-systems that create jobs. They believe that the best products aren’t dreamed up by the business class but rather the scientists, engineers, technologists, designers, and dreamers who bear the type of innovation that truly changes the world.Moonshot believes that while we can't all be astronauts, we can all be moonshot-thinking pioneers.
2225 Gemini Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86001
https://www.moonshotaz.com/
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BECAUSE A HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE AND A THRIVING COMMUNITY ARE INSEPARABLE
Did you know, the Chamber has a Business Advocacy DIvision (BAD)? The Chamber's BAD is made up of volunteer member investors in various business backgrounds including retail, bankers, construction management, engineers, our utility partner, health and wellness and more.
The Business Advocacy Division meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 AM to hear presentations from local, state and elected officials and government staff on items important to the business community's prosperity. Please feel free to email Joe Galli, senior Advisor, Public Policy at jgalli@flagstaffchamber.com if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.
As your business advocate, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber interacts directly with Flagstaff's mayor and council, Coconino County, our state representatives and out U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senators. We focus on needs of one business at a time, or needs of an entire sector. We work hard for you while you are hard at work by advocating for sound rules, regulations and policies that help your business succeed. Your success is our success. Your voice is our voice.
Our goal is to provide a healthy business climate which we believe creates a vibrant community for all. We do this through one of our core values which is representing the interests of your business before government entities. As a strong voice for rules, policies and regulations that help you succeed, we recognize and thank you for your membership investment since we are private sector funded one business at a time!
Here are some of the recent and current issues we are engaged in on your behalf.
What are we working on at the Chamber at the City level? Through research and in-depth conversations the Business Advocacy Division takes a position of
support or opposition for business.
• Promoting sound local development policies including expediting & streamlined permitting processes
• Revising & updating the Sign Code
• Creating a NEW "property care ordinance"
• Organizing the community's Regional Planning Effort
• Working on NAH's plans for new hospital construction
• Advocating for a lower stormwater rate hike (win!)
What has been a Chamber focus at the Arizona legislature?
• $8.9M appropriation to the City of Flagstaff for postfire flood mitigation needs
• Research and development tax credits
• Appropriations for statewide infrastructure improvements
• $14M appropriation to Lowell Observatory for the Astronomy Discovery Center
• Further reduction of business property assessment ratio
• Income tax credits for small businesses impacted by higher local wage mandates
What's the Chamber focused on with the U.S. congress?
• FTC Rule on non-compete agreements
• Streamlined permitting processes for business growth
• Federal infrastructure appropriations inc. $40+M in defense appropriations for Camp Navajo improvements leading to economic development opportunities.
700 E Route 66, Williams, AZ | canyoncoasteradventure.com
The Canyon Coaster Adventure Park will be celebrating its one year of operation on April, 8 2023. The Adventure Park is owned and operated by two families from Big Bear Lake, Ca. Scott and Louise Towsly, and Bruce and Kim Voigt. The Voigt’s own two adventure parks in Big Bear Lake, that provide snow tubing, water slide, alpine slide, and a mountain coaster. The Mountain Coaster in Big Bear Lake is co-owned with the Towsly’s.
Both families determined that they wanted to expand their operation to someplace outside California, and finally settled on Williams AZ. They felt that Williams AZ mirrored the climate and elevation of Big Bear Lake and felt an Adventure Park would complement the opportunities offered by the Grand Canyon Railroad, Bearizona Wildlife Park, and the town of Williams Route 66.
After securing some land on the east end of Williams on Route 66, an 18 month multi-faceted construction project ensued to build a state of the art facility. The Canyon Coaster Adventure Park currently consists of a Snow Tube/ Summer Tubing Hill, and a Wiegand Mountain Coaster, and a 16,000 sq ft. building. The Snow Tube hill operates in the winter, and it does not need natural snow to open. On the south side of the hill, there are 4 huge mounted snowmaking machines that are capable of nightly producing an incredible amount of snow. Guests do not have to walk up the hill, instead they have two “magic carpets” used to transport them to the top with park provided tubes.
The Mountain Coaster, which allows guests to control their speed, climbs 600’ to the top and it comes spiraling down to the base, but
before it completes its route, it completely circles the base area building – a first in the world of mountain coasters. The two story building houses a grab n’ go food service, a bar, a huge deck with fire pits, tickets and 23 large screen TV’s. Some of these TV’s provide live feeds of the activities taking place on the mountain, so families can enjoy watching if they are not participants.
Excerpted from U.S. Chamber Foundation keynote address by Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
There’s no question that empowering women to participate in their local, national, and global economies can have a positive overall impact. Statistics show that greater equality in education, workforce opportunities, and entrepreneurship can lead to improved business outcomes and stronger, more inclusive economic growth.
While the movement for economic equality among the genres has made great strides in recent years, there’s still more that can be done by business leaders and the government to further empower women in the United States. Carolyn Cawley, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Ramin Toloui, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, gave a keynote address at the 13th Annual International Women’s Day Forum that discussed the pathways to advancing women’s economic empowerment and the impact such actions will have on the future of the country.
As the country faces a massive labor shortage, female participation in the workforce has plummeted to levels not seen in several decades, according to Cawley.
“We have 3 million fewer people working today than we did three years ago,” Cawley said. “Women's participation in the workforce hasn't been this low since the ‘70s, [and] 1 million women are missing from our labor force today compared to before the pandemic.
“[That’s] something we've got to improve if we're going to have a full pandemic recovery, a full economic recovery,” she added.
To get more women into the workforce, Cawley believes in harnessing the power of business and working together to strengthen communities nationwide by promoting full and equal participation.
“We're in the business of communities. [This] can mean a community by geography, or… a community of people or… of shared interests,” said Cawley. “We know that every single one of those communities is better when women are stronger, and they're extended every opportunity for education and learning and the opportunity to seek financial freedom. For a lot of women and girls around the world, the opportunity to even dream about those things.”
In the face of COVID-19, statistics show that women were disproportionately affected by its impact, with many forced to put their educations or careers on pause to fulfill a caregiver role.
“The ILO (International Labour Organization) estimates that COVID has forced 2 million women globally to drop out of the labor force to meet caregivers and other immediate family needs,” Toloui said. “UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) estimates that 11 million girls whose schooling was disrupted by the pandemic may never return to school.”
Women aren’t just impacted disproportionately by the pandemic — they also face disproportionate impacts of climate change, conflict displacement, and migration, according to Toloui.
“The reality is that globally, women are far less likely to enjoy economic security than men, which further supports the need for such a global strategy,” Toloui said.
To advance women’s participation in the workforce, many strategies have been implemented worldwide.
One such strategy is the U.S. Strategy on Global Woman’s Economic Security, which was hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This strategy mobilizes 14 federal departments and agencies to advance a vision in which women and girls around the world in all their diversity can fully, meaningfully, and equally contribute to and benefit from economic growth and global prosperity,” Toloui shared.
Another program, led by Toloui, is the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ POWER (Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise) initiative.
“Our objective is to connect the U.S. private sector with women entrepreneurs and business leaders abroad to facilitate partnerships that advance climate innovation, strengthen supply chains, support small and mediumsized enterprises, increase digital and financial inclusion, and expand access to technology,” Toloui said.
These programs, among others, are creating equal opportunities for women and positively impacting their workforce participation; however, their effectiveness relies heavily on women supporting women.
“The long-term effectiveness of efforts to empower women economically depends on the existence of strong, active professional female networks,” Toloui said. “POWER helps to establish those networks to support women in expanding their businesses and overcoming barriers.”
On February 10, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce presented the 2023 ATHENA Award at the Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony. The ATHENA Award has been one of the Flagstaff Chamber's most valued initiatives with the goal of advancing female leadership within the buisness and non-profit sectors of northern Arizona.
It is with great honor that we recognize Women's History Month and the many remarkable female professionals in the community as well.
2023 ATHENA AWARD: Private Sector Recipient Dr. Jenny Siess Westside Veterinary Clinic 2023 ATHENA AWARD: Non-Profit/Public Sector Recipient Ross Shaefer Flagstaff Shelter Services
On March 30th, the Flagstaff Young Professionals held the first of their Professional Development Events of the year. Professional Development Events match community leaders and aspiring professionals together as an opportunity to learn from a mentor first-hand experience.
In recognition of the National Women's History Month, the panel of the event was chosen to feature notable female leaders from northern Arizona's business and non-profit/public sectors. Guest mentors included 2023 ATHENA Award recipients Jenny Siess, DVM/Owner of Westside Veterinary Clinic and Ross Shaefer, Executive Director of Flagstaff Shelter Services. Also featured were Katie Wittekind, Facilitator, Coach, Strategist, & Writer for Lancaster Leadership; Heather Dalmolin, CEO & General Manager of Mountain Line and Terry Madeksza, Executive Director or Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance—all nominees for this year's ATHENA Award.
Part of the mission of FYP is to build relationships between current and future leaders. By bringing together aspiring female professionals with those who have charted the course, FYP will help ensure that emerging female professionals will long have a place at the forefront of northern Arizona's business community.
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Architectural & Environmental Associates, Inc. AEA
(928) 214-0005
Website
"AEA personnel are experienced and certified in numerous key indoor air quality and environmental design and construction related areas. AEA is experienced and has set the bar high for quality workmanship and expertise, honest representation and contract work as well as speedy and quick response to meet client needs."
Ski Haus
801 North Humphreys
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-7671
Website
"Here at the Haus we are a full-on Board and Ski shop, carrying top brands. All feet are different, and boots need special love when being fitted to that beautiful foot of yours. So stop in and ask an expert, we will get you set up and do our very best to get you the most amazing deal out there."
Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff
225 N Leroux St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 526-1956
Website
"ACF of Flagstaff is a public, nonprofit foundation that builds endowment to support vital community programs in education, healthcare, social services, arts, environment & youth."
Aspen Communications, LLC
3885 E Industrial Dr. Ste. B Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 774-0992
Website
"Aspen Communications LLC, dba Aspen Engineering & Contracting was established in 1999. As a premier design/ build communications, audio/visual and security infrastructure company that provides real world solutions to the commercial and federal sector.."
Fremont Station
555 W Forest Meadows St.. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 433-3075
Website
"Fremont Station is an allnew apartment community with luxury flats & townhome apartments in Flagstaff, AZ We offer resort-style amenities for students of Northern Arizona University and are located near the NAU campus. ."
Northern Arizona Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance
(855) 629-2321
Website
"The Northern Arizona Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance (NAZADA) was initially formed in 2017 as the Flagstaff Alzheimer’s Coalition by a group of Flagstaff professionals who share a passion for caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We represent healthcare and community service organizations throughout Northern Arizona as well as family members who have cared for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias."
State Farm - Brandon Redfern
2677 E 7th Avenue, Ste. 3 Flagstaff, AZ
(928) 864-9996
Website
"We are an insurance agency that specializes in P&C, Life and Health and I am also a registered representative who helps with investments and retirement planning. We are licensed to help with your insurance needs anywhere in Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, including auto, home insurance, renters insurance,
condo, business, pet and life insurance!"
Sound Bites Grill
101 North State Route 89A
Ste F29
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 282-2713
Website
"Sound Bites ''Grill'' is open Wed-Sun and serves fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, and all-natural & organic healthy choices. Everything is made in-house, and our staff is professionally trained. Sound Bites ''Celebrity Showroom'' has live entertainment while you have dinner, cocktails, wine, or tapas, all in our celebrity showroom with world class performances."
HK Concrete Design
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 699-9817
Website
"Looking for someone to tackle that decorative concrete job? HK Concrete Design is the best in Flagstaff, offering clients professional, affordable, dependable decorative concrete solutions since 2016"
Inkslinger Custom Prints
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 890-8664
Website
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 856-2667
Website
"Our goal is to ensure your trip is a reflection of your needs + wants and ultimate vision with your expert plan and personal touches that resonate with you and your group. Planning for travel doesn’t have to be difficult and with DK Vacations, our teams are ready to make that dream vacation a fun and relaxing reality."
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
700 E Route 66
Williams, AZ 86046
(928) 707-7729
Website
"Canyon Coaster Adventure Park is nestled in the heart of beautiful Williams, Arizona. Canyon Coaster- Enjoy mountain scenery on your way up, then you control the speed down a mile-long track! Summer Mountain Tubing-Enjoy the thrill of snow tubing without the snow! Winter Snow TubingWith the help of our 4 state of the art snow makers, we guarantee snow from midNovember until Easter!
Kurt Wildermuth, Writer
(928) 814-8405
Website
Folkers Mobile Veterinary Services
(928) 486-1483
Website
"Veterinary care you can count on! Dr. Folkers understands the concerns of modern-day pet owners and strives to offer the gold standard of care in Northern Arizona. At Folkers Mobile Vet, we pride ourselves on our client experience and our offering of premier medical care for the animals of this community. Local mobile veterinarian with a focus on preventative medicine."
Compass Family Journeys, LLC
809 W Riordan Rd
Ste 100-506
Flagstaff A, AZ 86001
(401) 326-4769
Website
"Compass helps build families through the help of third-party reproduction. This includes family building options of egg donation and gestational surrogacy by helping to navigate these journeys. Whether looking to start your journey as an intended parent, gestational surrogate, or egg donor, we would love to hear from you!"
CMT Technical Services
2355 N. Steves Blvd. Ste B
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 607-3330
Website
"We are ''the'' full-service company. CMT Technical Services has been serving geotechnical, environmental, construction, development,
and material needs since 1978. Our environmental staff perform air sampling, materials (asbestos) surveys, soil sampling, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments. CMT has an on-site laboratory and pricing that distinguishes us from our competitors."
Flagstaff Skincare
403 N. WC Riles
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 220-7905
Website
"Flagstaff Skincare is Northern Arizona's leading destination for all your skin care goals, facials, gentle hair removal and lash lifts and tints. We offer customized body waxing, lash lifting treatments, Rhonda Allison and iSclinical facials, chemical peels, and microneedling. We love keeping you glowing by providing you with services your skin loves; clear complexion, silky smooth, confident, and beautiful."
824 W Rte. 66 Unit B1 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 440-3810
Website
Your new favorite burger joint, located under The Standard Apartments off of Route 66! Proud supplier of the NFL
Business for Water Stewardship
(480) 259-9453
Website
"Business for Water Stewardship, a program of the Bonneville Environmental
Foundation, helps businesses work collaboratively with community and policy stakeholders to advance solutions that ensure people, economies, and ecosystems have enough clean water to flourish."
StretchLab
601 E. Picadilly Drive Ste 75 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 377-1191
Website
"StretchLab is a unique wellness concept, offering customized assisted-stretch sessions. No two bodies are the same and no two stretches at StretchLab are the same. One-on-one stretching is about identifying tightness and imbalances in your body and customizing a stretch routine that is just for you."
New Trail Books, LLC
601 E. Picadilly Drive Ste 75 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (480) 332-3462
Website
Yogaert
3 East Aspen Ave. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 440-3230
Website
"Located in historic downtown Flagstaff, Yogaert combines delicious frozen yogurt with a local artisan shop. Come enjoy frozen yogurt and add yummy custom toppings as you wish. Yogaert - where frozen yogurt combines with art in a fun setting that seeks to support local artists and community groups alike.
"Curriculum design; marketing communications copywriting, creative concepts and strategies, ghostwriting."
817 N Humphreys St.
Bear Paw Comforts
928) 235-8090
Website
Outback Steakhouse
2600 E. Lucky Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 774-7630
Website
Moonshot at NACET
2225 N. Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 213-9234
Website
Barn Bros
2451 E 2nd Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 421-1095
Website
Northern Arizona University Career Development
115 S Beaver Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 523-1087
Website Mountain Mojo Group Marketing Solutions
2201 N Gemini Dr. Ste. 118
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 440-5301
Website
Arizona Route 66 RV
11840 W. Route 66 Ste. A
Bellemont, AZ 86015
(928) 226-7624
Website Essential Magazines
(928) 699-5927
Website
Lucy's Burgers Flagstaff Mall
4650 N US 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 440-3281
Website
ZANI Cards and Gifts
107 W Phoenix Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-9469
Website
New Pathways Hypnotherapy
114 N San Francisco St Ste.6 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 600-4980
Website
Oasis Senior Advisors of Northern Arizona
(928) 278-3899
Website
The Urban Shave
824 W Route 66 Ste. A4
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 266-0103
Website
Justin Bemis - RE/MAX Fine Properties
319 Regent St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 300-1080
Website
Maggie's Hospice and Palliative Care
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 438-8500
Website
Hals Lock Shop
1800 E. Rte 66 Ste. A Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 774-5951
Website
High Caliber Construction
5200 E Cortland Blvd Ste D6 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-2156
Website
One of One Barber Lounge
2614 N Steves Blvd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 440-3615
Website
Northern Arizona Home Health
1501 S Yale St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-2238
Website
Flagstaff Elks Lodge #499
2101 N San Francisco St.
F:agstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-6271
Website
Next Step Prosthetics
123 W Birch Ave Ste 100
F:agstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 772-5777
Website
NFP
420 N. Humphreys St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-3345
Website
Aspen Financial Strategies, LLC
1503 S Yale St Ste. 100
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 637-6446
Website
Canyon Country Tours
(928) 707-1926
Website
Town Square Publications, LLC
1-847-427-4905
Website
Aspen Financial Strategies, LLC
1503 S Yale St Ste. 100 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 637-6446
Website
Golden Ticket Homes, LLC
2205 E 7th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 351-1105
Website
NAU Lumberjack Sports Properties
1705 S San Francisco St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 250-1249
Website
JB Restoration LLC
(928) 814-6809
Website
Lake Mary Country Store
8510 Lake Mary Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 774-1742
Website
University Auto Repair
1864 S Woodlands Village Blvd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-3144
Website
Miramonte Homes
102 S. Mike's Pike
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-0028
Website
Grand Canyon
Expeditions
6900 Townsend Winona Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 544-2691
Website
Pine Canyon
1201 E. John Wesley
Powell Blvd.
Dr. Gowey, NMD
3011 N. West St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8793
Website
Bryon Middlebrook, P.C.
308 W C Riles Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928) 774-1433
Website
KickStand Kafe
719 N. Humphreys St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-5393
Website Speedi Car Wash & Fuel
915 S. Milton Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-7746
Website
Rodeway InnDowntown
122 W. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5081
Website
Flagstaff Figure Skating
Club Website Homeowners Association Management Company
523 N. Beaver St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 214-0901
Website
Altitudes Bar & Grill
2 S. Beaver St., Suite 200
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 214-8218
Website
Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona, Inc.
2304 N 3rd St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-7456
Website
Realty Executives of Flagstaff
15 E. Cherry Avenue Ste 101
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-9300
Website Outdoors Unlimited 6900 Townsend Winona Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(800) 637-7238
Website
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 779-5700
Website
Hatch River Expeditions
5348 E. Burris Lane
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-4700
Website
Flagstaff Face & Body
530 E. Picadilly Dr. Ste 105
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 226-9355
Website
Peak Family Dental Care
750 N. Kendrick, Suite 100
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 440-8856
Website
Mammoth
1802 W. Kaibab Lane Ste 110
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 714-0003
Website
Supertree Services, LLC
(928) 526-2287
Website
Montessori Schools of Flagstaff
2025 N. East Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-1212
Website
Campus Coffee Bean
1800 S. Milton Road, Ste 24 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 556-0660
Website
Prent Corporation
1400 W. Forest Meadows
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 556-9990
Website
Flagstaff Chevrolet
1118 W. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-2794
Website
Sizzler Steak, Seafood, Salad - Milton
2105 S. Milton Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-3267
Website
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Ribbon Cutting: Arizona Community Foundation
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