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Ross Shaefer

Executive Director Flagstaff Shelter Services, Inc.

From the US and Arizona Chambers

Housing Shortages and its Effect on Business

Untapped Potential in AZ

How Childcare impacts Arizona's Workforce Productivity and the State Economy

Flagstaff Young Professionals

Serving the Community

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Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

EVENTS

BUSINESS INFLUENCERS Thank you for your leadership.

Greater Flagstaff Chamber/ Nackard Pepsi 2022 Independence Day Parade

Monday, July 4, 2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Ribbon Cutting Dentists of Flagstaff

Friday July 8, 2022 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 4620 N Hwy 89 Ste 1 Flagstaff, AZ 86004

New Member Connection

Wednesday July 13, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chamber Boardroom 101 W Rt. 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Desert Financial Credit Union

Friday July 15, 2022 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM 4620 N Hwy 89 Ste 2 Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Flagstaff Young Professionals Community Service: Adopt an Avenue Trash Pick-up

Saturday July 16, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Corner of N. Kendrick St and Columbus Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening The Bluffs of Flagstaff

Thursday July 21, 2022 3:30 PM 3100 E Butler Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening Empire Title Agency

Thursday July 28, 2022 11:00 AM 403 N WC Riles st Ste 1 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Good Morning FlagstaffPower Networking Breakfast Little America Hotel

Thursday September 16, 2022 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM 2515 E Butler Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86004

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LEADERSHIP @7000ft: ROSS SHAEFER, FLAGSTAFF SHELTER SERVICES INC.

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HOUSING SHORTAGES AND ITS EFFECT ON BUSINESS

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CHILDCARE & ARIZONA'S WORKFORCE PRODUCTIVITY

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CHAMBER LEADERSHIP

Thank you to all of our event sponsors, participants and the people of Flagstaff for making this year’s parade a safe and successful celebration Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

OFFICERS

Chair: Misti Warner Warner's Nursery & Landscaping Co. Vice Chair: Guillermo Cortes Shephard-Wesnitzer, Inc. Vice Chair: Bonnie Bouschet Flagstaff Mall Randon Cupp Foothills Bank Immediate Past Chair: Clay McCauslin Great Circle Media/ KAFF

DIRECTORS

Monica Attridge Hozhoni Foundation Colleen Brady Arizona Daily Sun Walter Crutchfield Vintage Partners Trent Olson Flagstaff Nissan Subaru Cecily Maniaci Toasted Owl Tyler Mark Wespac Construction

Palmer Nackard Nackard Companies Fred Reese Little America Hotel

Brenda Carter APS

Flo Spyrow Northern Arizona Healthcare Kelly Tulloss Sutcliffe Floral

Jeff Springborn Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Emily Giralt, MBA Benefit & Financial Strategies Stephen Thompson Glazer Hammond, PLLC

EX-OFFICIO

Dr. Colleen Smith President, Coconino Community College Josh Maher Community Relations Associate NAU

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From the US Chamber of Commerce

AMERICA NEEDS MORE HOUSES

The shortage is caused by a combination of zoning and financing rules and supply-chain constraints.

Suzanne P. Clark, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Brian Deese Director, White House National Economic Council

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merica faces a housing shortfall. For too long, supply simply hasn’t kept up with demand or household formation. Fewer new homes were built in the decade following the 2008-09 financial crisis than in any decade since the 1960s. Estimates vary, but the U.S. needs at least 1.5 million more homes.

Congress and state lawmakers can encourage such reforms as well.

Second, address other constraints to the production of housing across the country, from rising material costs to labor supply challenges.

Helping to alleviate supply-chain challenges and attract more workers into the building trades will help us turn the record number of housing units currently under construction into homes where Americans can live.

The shortfall of affordable housing hurts America’s businesses and the broader economy by preventing workers from living in areas with economic opportunities but high housing costs. Employers are forced to operate below their potential because Third, make it easier for developers to finance they can’t attract or retain workers. new housing, especially housing that One study estimated that this is affordable to low- and middle“Housing costs also income families. To start, Democrats misallocation could cost up to 2% of gross domestic product, or more than play a major role in and Republicans in Congress have $400 billion a year in lost economic supported the creation and expansion inflation, making output. Housing costs also play a of federal tax credits—like the lowup the largest major role in inflation, making up the income housing tax credit and the component of the largest component of the consumer neighborhood homes tax credit— consumer price price index. which are projected to enable the index.” construction or rehabilitation of nearly While the two of us don’t agree one million affordable homes. Congress on every issue, we agree that the should enact and expand these credits shortfall is longstanding and must be addressed. without delay. At the same time the administration The good news is that there are proven ways that announces changes Monday to federal financing the administration, Congress, state and local for affordable-housing development to address key governments, and the private sector can work market gaps and ensure these programs work more together to build and preserve enough homes to efficiently. end the housing shortfall in America. Here are three: While recent home price increases have created First, encourage the elimination of unnecessary wealth and financial stability for millions of American barriers to housing production. For decades, families, for too many others, affording a place to exclusionary zoning laws—like minimum lot live has become a source of stress and instability, sizes, mandatory parking requirements and holding back economic growth and exacerbating prohibitions on multifamily housing—have inflated inflation. By addressing these issues and the costs and locked families out of areas with more regulatory barriers that impede the construction opportunities. This year, the administration of new affordable homes, we can help bring down released three funding applications for competitive costs for families and speed economic growth. grant programs totaling nearly $6 billion that reward jurisdictions for land-use policies that promote This commentary originally appeared in the Wall density and rural main-street revitalization.

Street Journal May 16, 2022 print edition.

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From the Arizona Chamber of Commerce

AS DEVELOPERS STRUGGLE TO KEEP PACE WITH ARIZONA HOUSING DEMAND, ADVOCATES SEEK SOLUTIONS

Taylor Hersch, Arizona Chamber of Commerce

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he Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA) has launched a new program called Arizona Housing for All, which will address the regulatory issues at the local, state, and federal levels to combat the supply and demand issues that are driving up rental prices.

Arizona’s population grew by 100,000 last year, or about 300 new residents per day, putting the total population at more than 7.7 million. This surge in growth was also accompanied by a surge in housing costs. In the Phoenix metropolitan area the median price of a home went up 27% over the previous year.

The sustained growth has caused a housing shortage that is contributing to an increase in the cost of living. The Arizona Department of Housing estimates that 250,000 new housing units (homes and apartments) need to be built in order to put downward pressure on housing costs.

Not only does the construction of new housing units contribute to the economy through jobs, and new sales tax revenue from materials and other construction inputs, but the operation of apartment complexes in the state brings in about $3 billion in revenue annually. The 817,600 apartment residents in the state contribute $66.8 billion to the economy annually, $6.8 billion of which is in taxes.

To keep pace with the steady rate of incoming residents, however, 17,000 new apartments are needed annually.

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or businesses looking to come to the Valley, housing is starting to factor into their decision.

In North Phoenix, more than 600 homes are being planned on a 70-acre site near the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Co. to accommodate the first wave of employees that will start onsite in 2024.

Developers throughout the state attempting to meet the housing demands of Arizona’s strong economy, have been dealing with regulatory issues that present a barrier to new construction.

According to We Are Apartments, a project of Image courtesy of: uschamber.com the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, Phoenix is the 14th hardest metropolitan area for developers to gain entry.

“If we don’t address the Arizona housing supply crisis by getting new projects approved by cities and towns, then there’s nowhere for rent to go but up,” Arizona Multihousing Association President and CEO Courtney LeVinus said. “Unfortunately, too many elected officials locally either want to kill new multifamily projects outright or mandate expensive additions. That puts residents who rent in a tough position — and risks the state’s economy.”

To address regulatory issues facing developers, the AMA is advocating for passage of HB 2674 at the state Legislature. The bill would create the Housing Supply Study Committee that will examine how to implement best practices and work with localities to improve the housing shortage statewide.

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UNTAPPED POTENTIAL IN AZ

HOW CHILDCARE IMPACTS ARIZONA'S WORKFORCE PRODUCTIVITY AND THE STATE ECONOMY Excerpted from the US Chamber Foundation

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childcare options, many Arizonans will be forced to exit the workforce, which has negative financial he U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation impact for their household and the state’s economy. has always seen childcare as a two-generation Our report estimates how often parents are missing workforce issue: essential to support the work or educational opportunities because of workforce of today and vital to develop our workforce insufficient childcare. With that information in hand, of tomorrow. we model the financial impact to the Arizona economy to understand the untapped economic potential due Before the COVID-19 public health crisis, access to childcare breakdowns. The results highlight the to affordable, quality childcare was hard to comeby challenges facing families with young for working parents trying to enter, children and clearly show the need “Finding and affording re-enter, or stay in the workforce. for flexible access to high-quality, childcare will become The pandemic exacerbated the an even larger issue for affordable care. It is essential that any existing issues in America’s childcare proposed solution be developed by parents who are eager system and created an impossible to enter the workforce.” and tailored to the unique needs and situation for parents, employers, and distinct challenges of each community, childcare providers. Working parents and directly address the issues of struggled to balance home childcare and work as access, affordability, and quality. childcare providers fought to stay open and serve their communities, leaving employers wondering how and when their employees with children can return to work.

The first five years of life are critical for children to build a strong foundation upon which future learning is built, yet currently supply cannot meet demand— a problem that existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has only become more severe as a result. The challenges we face are persistent and complex but solvable, and the business community must be part of that solution.

As a result of these challenges, a stronger understanding of how childcare breakdowns impact working parents, their employers, and the state economy was necessary. The Chamber Foundation partnered with the Arizona Chamber on this report to better understand the unique needs of working parents in Arizona and examine the current childcare landscape.

Arizona is one of the ten fastest growing states in the nation and is positioned to emerge from the pandemic with a strong and vibrant economy. However, as the population increases, finding and affording childcare will become an even larger issue for parents who are eager to enter the workforce. Without suitable 8

Progress is being made in Arizona, and the Chamber Foundation is committed to supporting these positive steps forward. To do so, partnerships between early education advocates and the business community are vital to ensure that Arizona’s children, families, businesses, and economy are strong. The persistent childcare challenges will not be fixed overnight, and they won’t be remedied by a single sector. It is our hope that this report and the data it presents provide a better understanding of the challenges being faced and create opportunities for partners to discover the solutions.

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Survey Results

e surveyed parents with children under the age of six to gauge how childcare issues impacted their lives across employment and education. Survey respondents are reflective of Arizona’s racialdemographics and are distributed across the socioeconomic spectrum. We also captured the decisions parents make regarding childcare arrangements—who they selected as providers and why. Stakeholders need to know the motivations behind parents selecting childcare providers so they can better align their efforts toward effective solutions.

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Conclusions and Implications

ecently, Governor Doug Ducey and the Department of Economic Security (DES) announced the state’s Back to Work Program, which is meant to help Arizonans transition back to work after pandemic-related unemployment.

This program helps unemployed individuals rejoin the workforce and provides support to individuals pursuing adult education programs as well as those in need of childcare services.

Key Findings

Current Childcare Dynamics, knowing how childcare is currently organized and the resources parents rely on for care is vital to understanding the impact that childcare issues have on the economy.

To gain a complete picture, parents responded to questions about their current childcare arrangements.

• Parents, stepparents, or guardians provide at least some childcare for most households (73%).

• Parents primarily pick their childcare provider based on affordability and personal preferences.

• When it comes to cost, families pay an average of $581 per month for childcare, although costs can vary dramatically by provider type and household income.

• Sixty-six percent of families pay for childcare out of their personal budget, with only 6% receiving state childcare provider assistance

With the newly announced $9 million of additional aid delegated to childcare providers throughout the state, as well as the $88 million allocated for the childcare network, Arizona households have strong support to ensure improvement in childcare. With one of the most vibrant populations in the nation coupled with a diverse economy, Arizona can certainly achieve its goal of bringing Arizonans back to the workforce. Arizona’s Back to Work Program provides a variety of workforce services and childcare assistance programs. One of those services is the Arizona Child Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment Grant Program (CCWRR). This program is an example of the innovative and important methods that can be implemented to alleviate Arizona’s childcare problem. However, in order to fully bring back Arizona’s workforce, it will require the governments, businesses, childcare providers, and community organizations across the state to effectively collaborate. The fact that the companies who do provide childcare benefits generally offer the benefits their employees desire is promising, because it demonstrates that Arizona employers are in tune with what their workforce needs.

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LEADERSHIP @ 7000FT

Ross Shaefer Executive Director Flagstaff Shelter Services, Inc. How did you come to be in this profession?

growth potential for your practice?

My mother was born into homelessness, as an adult she started a nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. My childhood summers and weekends were spent helping. Really, I just played with the other kids there, I never understood when it was time to leave, why I would go home and those kids could not. I guess you could say its in my blood.

The answer to homelessness is painfully simple. It is housing. Certainly, it takes supportive services, but once we have someone with lease in hand – everything gets easier. Life looks clearer when you have somewhere to sleep. And I know it is difficult in Flagstaff because of affordability, but when our community works together, we can solve big problems.

How long have you been in practice?

What has been your biggest workplace thrill or accomplishment?

I have been serving people experienceing homelessness in some capacity since I was 12 years old.

Professionally, I've been at it for close to 20 years Where do you see the biggest 10

The days that we get people housed are the best. We have so many hard and gut-wrenching days in this work, when we get to be a small part of someone’s journey home, it’s the best feeling in the

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world. The day we closed on the The Crown was incredible. It took so much work to get there, and when the documents were signed and keys were in hand – we knew we could move 58 vulnerable households home.

How do your services enrich the quality of life for your patients and community?

Humans need shelter and housing, regardless of the worst things they have ever done. People need a roof over their head regardless of their physical or behavioral health.

We cannot begin to talk about true healthcare, or the health of our community, without addressing someone’s housing status.

What’s worse to you than failure?

For me, it is to look the other way.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your profession?

You can give everything you’ve got to the people you serve and some days it won’t be enough. You can fight as hard as you can with every ounce you’ve got, and people will still say its not enough without the slightest understanding of what it takes to show up. Do not let anyone take your shine. It is yours and you cannot continue without it.

What do you do for fun?

I love to hang with my kids and dog, music, hike, and anything on the river. And Tower Station.

What inspires you?

The team at Flagstaff Shelter Services (past and present) are incredible. When the rest of the world was quarantining, these essential folks showed up to work in congregate conditions, running hotels, and giving humane care to hundreds of people in need. They weren’t seen as heroes to the broader public, but they are in fact heroes and inspire me daily.

What about Flagstaff makes it the best place for you to live?

smart, diverse and passionate people who want to be on a team that puts other people first.

What is more important for you today than 10 years ago?

I am often floored by the generosity and passion of Flagstaff residents. So many times over the past few years we have found ourselves with big challenges and needs, and the people of Flagstaff have stepped up. It truly is unlike any where else that I have lived or worked. It’s a small town with a huge heart for people.

Boundaries. I have a 9 and a 6 year old son. They are my world. I am grateful that they get to see their Mom hustle for other human beings but I recognize that sometimes I have a hard time turning the work off. I don’t want to bring all the hard stuff home to them.

To what do you attribute your business success?

Everything I do in my job must be in pursuit of housing. Not sheltering, or keeping people stuck in a system of care, but true housing

Partners. I do nothing on an island.

I have surrounded myself with

My number one rule when striving to be greater is…

permanency. I don’t want to waste resources on anything different SO while we must have emergency shelter options, we must always be working to keep housing as the top goal.

In 10 years, I hope to be...

I would love to say I wish I could work myself out of job. But the truth is, a healthy community needs access to shelter in an emergency. More than anything, I hope to be working in a system where we can get people in and out of homelessness without lengthy stays. I know we can do it; we just can’t look the other way.

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BUSINESS ADVOCACY Arizona Legislative Session Wrap-Up 2022 Our Arizona Chamber Executives (ACE) lobbying efforts paid off in spades this year for Arizona businesses at the State Capitol in Phoenix. The House and Senate passed an $18B budget with the largest expansion of school vouchers and water infrastructure key targets for new spending. Up to $1B will be authorized to be spent specifically on improving Arizona’s water supply through the state’s water agency WIFA or Water Infrastructure Finance Authority. Water reliability is key to continued economic expansion and growth in the southwest, particularly during a challenging period of drought.

Additionally, our ACE agenda included the continued reduction of the commercial property tax assessment ratio. Already on its way to 16% from 18% in previous years, the Legislature passed and Governor Ducey signed a bill expanding that reduction into the future, ultimately taking the ratio down to 15% - a huge win for commercial property owners and businesses who lease space, either retail or office.

We also achieved a long-sought victory with the passage of an Arizona film tax credit. The Greater Flagstaff Chamber has been a proponent for many years of establishing a film credit to compete with neighboring states New Mexico and Utah who attract large film production with their tax credits. Under the new Arizona law, movies primarily filmed in Arizona or use of in-state production studios would be eligible for up to $25M in tax credits.

Other legislative wins for business this session in Phoenix include reforms to the state’s Workers’ Compensation re: injuries, the establishment of a State Broadband Office under the Arizona Commerce Authority, and additional depreciation for personal property in certain subclasses, and uniform depreciation schedules for business moving forward.

We were successful in halting legislative attempts to penalize business owners who required a vaccine of employees, and attempts to make employers civilly liable for health issues related to employee vaccinations.

Join Us for the Environmental Sustainability Summit – Brought to you by the Arizona Manufacturers Council On 28 & 29 July 2022 join the Greater Flagstaff Chamber and the Arizona Manufacturers Council in Flagstaff at High Country Conference Center for the annual summit related to business and the environment. Join our best industry experts on mining and industrial project management, energy sustainability, securing Arizona’s water future, research and AgTech, and more!

For more information on this event, please contact the Chamber at info@flagstaffchamber.com

GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

Northern Arizona businesses and non-profits leading the way toward a greener tomorrow

Supported by: Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

Here’s how to do it: •Follow the link or scan the code & head over to our website •Download the certification checklist •Follow and check off the steps in the process •Submit the form and $25

Here’s what you get: •A strorefront & web decal to display at your place of business •Your organization’s name listed on the Chamber’s website on the accredited list of Green Businesses •Recognition in our bi-monthly newsletter, @7000ft magazine & social media channels.

MEMBER NEWS MIKE LOVEN TRANSITIONS TO CEO OF LOVEN CONTRACTING, JON HANSEN, P.E., NAMED AS PRESIDENT OF 36-YEAR-OLD FLAGSTAFF FIRM.

bers in the field - reinforcing the core philosophies that make us successful.”

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Long-Time Leader With A Newly Expanded Role Loven Contracting’s newly named President, Jon Hansen, P.E., is a known and respected member of the Loven Contracting team. Most recently Vice President and leader of Loven Contracting’s Healthcare Construction Division, Jon has been instrumental in the firm’s growth and expertise in delivering the most technically demanding healthcare and energy infrastructure projects. As President, he will focus on operational excellence and the future growth of Loven Contracting. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to lead our diverse and energetic team,” says Jon, “I have a deep respect for what Mike has built, and this transition will provide Loven Contracting with the additional leadership horsepower necessary to build future success for our clients and employees.”

Beyond Mike’s many tanJon Hansen, P.E. President gible accomplishments, he has fostered an employeeoriented culture of excellence across all aspects of Loven Contracting operations. “Early identification of talented personnel and trade partners has enabled us to build a team that is laser-focused on client results,” says Mike. “Loven Contracting personnel have the tools and opportunities they need to grow their careers, which translates into employee retention and consistent best-quality project delivery.”

Jon Hansen, P.E. is a lifetime Arizona resident who settled in Flagstaff with his family after receiving his Civil Engineering degree from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, Jon supports the Loven Contracting commitment to the community through his volunteer work on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff.

oven Contracting is proud to announce that founder Mike Loven has transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer and that Vice President Jon Hansen, P.E., has assumed the role of company President. From a Two-Man Start-Up To Respected Southwest Regional Contractor Mike Loven founded Loven Contracting in 1985 as a two-person operation. Thirty-six years later, the Flagstaff, AZ-headquartered general contracting firm services clients across the southwest in a wide range of industry sectors. Mike’s lifelong focus on ethical standards and highquality construction methods has been the key to building the firm’s long-term client relationships and outstanding reputation for project delivery and process.

As CEO, Mike will continue to provide primary leadership in implementing the firm’s construction standards and the VPP Star Safety Program – the highest level of workplace safety certification available. “I will also focus on client relationships and solidifying a 36-year legacy of quality project delivery,” said Mike.

“This transition will enable more in-person service for our clients and increased time with our team mem-

Mike Loven, Chief Executive Officer

Mike Loven has deep roots in Northern Arizona and is a life-long philanthropist in local communities. He is currently President of the Board of Directors of the Coconino County Industrial Development Authority and on the Board of Directors for both the Raymond Foundation and the Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance.

Does your organization have news that you would like to get out to the Flagstaff Chamber community? Please reach out to jwarren@flagstaffchamber.com

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FLAGSTAFF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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lagstaff Young Professionals (FYP) is a Chamber initiative that serves local leaders between the ages of 21 and 39 years old. Its purpose is to engage individuals who want to develop and advance their careers, make a positive impact on our community, and to boost their leadership potential on boards and commissions. FYP strives to bring young professionals together to connect, create community, and thrive through career development, and relationship building.

One of the most important aspects of FYP's mission is community service. By making our town a better place to live, a holistic approach is taken to the health of the community, leading to increased opportunities and benefits for all. By serving the community FYP stands behind the Chamber's creed that a healthy business climate and a thriving community are intrinsically tied.

Service projects that the Young Professionals are engaged in include fund raisers for local charities such as their past work with the Coconino Humane Society

and recent efforts with the Family Food Center where they helped distribute 50+ food boxes and packed 100+ dry good bags.

Another project that FYP has been engaged in is the adoption of Columbia Avenue. Adopt an Avenue is a part of the City of Flagstaff's Community Stewardship program for citizens to get involved in to keep our city beautiful. The Flagstaff Young Professionals have adopted Columbia Avenue for the past three years, keeping this stretch of Flagstaff an aesthetic component of the downtown area. Their next Adoptan-Avenue cleanup is coming up on Saturday, July 16th. All are welcome to come out and lend a hand.

FYP's goal is to create a business community that enables young professionals to stay, live and work in Flagstaff. This means providing professional development opportunities, creating network potential and serving the community. We are fortunate to have a committed and enthusiastic group of young individuals that are working toward a better future for Northern Arizona.

Adopt and Avenue trash pick-up

Saturday, July 16th 10am—12am Corner of Kendrick St and Columbia Ave. (park on N.Kendrick St west of Mama Burger) gloves and trash bags provided

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hamber Bizz Buzz highlights local business and non-profit leaders and the story behind their ventures. Airing Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:05 AM on KAFF Legends, 93.5FM, shows can also be found on our website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Click the links below each show or scan the code to tune in and start listening and consider following Bizz Buzz on your favorite podcast app to stay up to date on the latest shows.

QC OFFICE - QUALITY CONNECTIONS

FIREHOUSE SUBS

Logan Harding, Owner The treatments and therapies offered at Equilibrium can transition one to a better quality of life. Services include ketamine therapy to address depression, anxiety and PTSD, propofol therapy, a novel approach to addressing chronic headaches and sleep disorders, as well as vitamin infusions for improved energy levels, recovery and general wellbeing.

Armando Bernasconi, Founder Since 1999 QC has been helping individuals with disabilities become independent, productive members of the community by providing them with employment opportunities, job training, and practical life learning programs. Helping put people to work isn't just great for the individuals who benefit, it's also great for the community.

Michelle Shrader, Owner Not simply a great business model serving a delicious sandwich, Firehouse Subs is committed to giving back to the community. The Firehouse Public Safety Foundation to date has contributed $67.5 million to equipment, training and support for first responders across the country. Learn more about Firehouse Subs in this episode.

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MOZELLE'S DOWNTOWN BAKERY

FORESITE LEARNING CENTER

YOUR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

Andrea Knott, Owner Mozelle's Downtown Bakery was named after co-owner Andrea Knott's grandmother. Mozelle's started out seven years ago in a 300 square foot location on Aspen before moving to their current location in Heritage Square. Mozelle's takes great pride in making their cookies, cakes and other decadent baked goods from scratch. For more on all things sweet, tune in to this episode of Bizz Buzz

Beth Frost, Director/Owner Foresite Learning Center opened in 1993 and has since been offering an individual-based, Arizona Early Learning Standard curriculum to children ages 2-16. Foresite was able to keep their doors open throughout the COVID pandemic and offer children the ability to keep up on their educational journey.

Tune in to learn more about this remarkeable learning center.

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Cheryl Pahl, Owner In this informative episode, get informed on topics that every small business should be aware of, notably the Employee Retention and R&D tax credits, which make it easier for businesses who are challenged with staffing issues to find relief. Cheryl Pahl of Your Investment Solutions discusses these as well the myriad services offered to help their clients succeed.

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SATCHMO'S/ ROADSIDE GRILL

Jamie Thoasand, Owner Satchmo's has been serving delicious cajun and BBQ fare to Flagstaff for the past 11 years. OwnerJamie Thoasand grew up in a big Italian family with cooking as a focal point of life and thus Satchmo's was born.

Tune in to learn about this key stop on the Flag foodie circuit as well as upcoming hotspot, Roadside Grill, Jamie's food truck at Mother Road Brewery.

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THE LITE CO.

Stacy McSwain, Owner Located on 4th Street, the Lite Company is a Flagstaff home furnishings institution. The Lite Company's showroom floor represents the full spectrum of styles built to suit the needs of the Flagstaff community. The Lite Co. also offers custom design alongside in-home consultation and to match any creative vision.

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EVERY MEMBER COUNTS New Chamber Members Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, P.L.L.C.

123 N. San Francisco St. Ste# 300 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-1478 Website

KVNA AM/FM & KQST Radio Stations 1800 S. Milton Road, Ste# 105 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 821-5179 Website

ROX Media, LLC

130 N Granite St Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 350-8006 Website

NextCare Urgent Care

Drinking Horn

506 N. Grant St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-1049 Website

1000 N Humphreys Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-3844 Website

Skysbright Realty

Broaddus Properties Group Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 606-6749 Website

South 49 Construction Inc.

725 Kiowa Flagstaff, AZ 86005 (928) 310-0994 Website

Buck and Birdie Media Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (602) 492-4006 Website

14005 Old Route 66 Bldg 43 Bellemont, AZ 86015 (843) 974-5751 Website

Jen Nordstrom Accounting

Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 864-6335 Website

Renewal by Andersen Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (219) 615-1313 Website

NAMI Flagstaff

P.O. Box 30673 Flagstaff, AZ 86003 (928) 666-0118 Website

Bartlett Roofing

Flagstaff AZ, 86001 (602) 536-5427 Website

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320 N Leroux St. Ste. C Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 864-8088 Website

Firehouse Subs

2619 S. Woodlands Village Blvd.

Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 266-0010 Website

1300 S Milton Unit 115 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-6011 Website

Wallick and Volk Mortgage Bankers West Side 824 W Rte. 66 Ste. A3.

Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 556-0600 Website

Your CBD Store

1420 E Route 66 Ste 103 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 328-1370 Website

Castle Rock Hotel 1313 S Milton Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 853-8288 Website

Member Anniversaries Heart and Soul Sanctuary

Kuttz Enterprises

Squirrel's Nut Butter 506 N Grant St Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Website

Whole Hearted Healing

320 North Leroux St Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-1201 Website

Bath Tune-Up Flagstaff

3939 N Geneva Circle Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 310-8555 Website

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Flagstaff Bone and Joint

525 N Switzer Canyon Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 773-2280 Website

AAEC – Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center

315 E Mulberry Dr Pheonix, AZ 86012 (602) 297-8500 Website

Compass Point Accounting, PLLC 2821 N. 4th St Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 266-1982 Website

Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff 301 S. Paseo del Flag Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 266-0489 Website

Bankers Real Estate

Fantastic Sams

1233 South Plaza Way Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-7279 Website

Health Choice

The Crown Railroad Cafe 3300 E. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 592-5476 Website

1300 S Yale Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 233-8667 Website

106 S. 9th St Williams, AZ 86046 (928) 635-4404 Website

Heinfeld, Meech & Co., P.C.

Williams Rotary Club 321 E. Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046 (928) 542-9699 Website

751 East Pine Knoll Drive Ste. 1201 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-4201 Website

Jackson Associates

1120 W. University Ave., Ste. 100 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-4579 Website

Arizona Mountain Inn 4200 Lake Mary Road Flagstaff, AZ 86005 (928) 774-8959 Website

Frederick Fisher Jewelers Flagstaff Mall

Thank you Smith Architects, Inc., for 30 years of Chamber membership

4650 N. US Highway 89, #G-8 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 526-6516 Website

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