Business After 5 Networking Mixer @ Timberline Short Nine Golf & Events
Thursday, June 22, 2023 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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2023 Flagstaff Chamber Annual 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Jitters Lunchbox: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Friday, July 17, 2023 11:00 am
3504 E Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Learn More...
Arizona Complete Health: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Friday, July 28, 2023 2:30 pm
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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
Because the Greater Flag Chamber believes that a healthy business climate and a thriving community are inseparable, we ask you to play your part and please SHOP LOCAL! The most prosperous and inviting communities across our great land are those with many small locally owned businesses that give their communities a distinct character and flare. Sound like Flagstaff? Well it is! We’re fortunate that Flagstaff is one of them. For many years, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has supported and promoted SHOP LOCAL because we know that the lifeblood of our small business community relies on high volume of consumers taking advantage of the great products they provide. If you’re like me, you like choices and small businesses offer unique and diverse items that we really cannot find in other types of stores. You don’t have to leave Flagstaff to find top notch retailers, great deals and exceptional customer service!
When we Shop local, we are helping retailers that provide a valuable tax base for the government, and much needed jobs for local residents. In addition to providing a tax base for city services like street repairs, fire protection, trash collection, small businesses provide a tremendous amount of support to non-profits too so they can provide for those less fortunate. It’s obvious that everything we’re looking for cannot always be found in Flagstaff, but please before you go out of town or look online, look around and shop in your hometown first. There’s great value shopping here in your backyard. Shop Flagstaff first so your money stays LOCAL.
Now more than ever with labor rates rising, business needs to feel confident that they can make it and keep their doors open with a larger consumer base, not a smaller one. Keeping your dollars local will add to the prosperity of our community and our quality of life which we all enjoy. If you were to go to a community down South and do your shopping, you are elevating their economy. The Chamber
asks you to stay put and shop here to elevate our local economy. Lots of great local businesses cater to outdoor recreation gear, culinary delights, boutique style clothing and jewelry, beer and wine, river running, snowboarding, skiing, you name a retail need, we likely have an outlet in Flagstaff with those items.
So please LIVE LOCAL- LOVE LOCAL- SHOP LOCAL! WHY? Our Greater Flag Chamber motto states it the best: BECAUSE A HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE AND A THRIVING COMMUNITY ARE INSEPARABLE.
President Chief Executive Officer Julie Pastrick President & CEO
We ended the Culinary Skills for Success partnership between Little America and FHS/CHS at NAU's School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The high school youth got a first hand feel for what type of postsecondary education in culinary is offered at NAU and a talk about the types of jobs are available. These are pics of the last day at the NAU School of HRM through Dean Mark .
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce’s awardwinning initiative Skills for Workplace Success continues to bring classrooms and businesses together to expose students to potential careers in medicine, science, hotel and restaurant management, engineering, technology, photography, digital media, fashion design and merchandise, construction, finance, business management and more fields of work.
Business mentors visit classrooms and share real world experiences and cover topics such as:
• Challenges and opportunities in business operations and preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
• Resume building and writing, completing job applications, and improving interview skills
• Tours of business operations with hands-on learning from department managers
• Increasing students’ employability and job success
• Exploring job opportunities in the greater Flagstaff area
• Establishing classroom partnerships that pave the way to internships
It is with great pleasure that we welcome the newest partners in the Chamber's Green Business Certification program: Flagstaff Station Market Cafe, B3 Construction LLC, Mountain Sports Flagstaff.
The Green Business Certification is an initiative of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce supported by APS and Unisource Energy services that creates a standard in environmental stewardship by which northern Arizona businesses and non-profits can strive toward.
The Chamber believes that our business community can lead the way in sustainability and that by offering a certification process, accredited entities gain recognition for their efforts and have the opportunity to show the community their concern for the wellbeing of northern Arizona and the planet. Guidelines of the certification include measures and strategies to conserve water and energy, as well as reduce waste and carbon output.
Specific goals of the program include:
• Incentivizing sustainability through broadcasting the efforts of local businesses
• Developing attainable standards that businesses and non-profits can take actionable steps toward
• Partnering with business leaders to develop education programs that help businesses implement strategies to reduce waste and emissions, while conserving resources.
• Influencing local policy by leading a businessfirst movement that incentivizes self regulation of environmental strategies.
To learn more about the Green Business Certification program visit: https://www.flagstaffchamber.com/ green-business-certification/ and get started on the way
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona. Haynie & Company has earned 2023 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for Innovation, Work-life Balance, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership and Purpose & Values. Issued by Energage, the research company with more than 16 years of experience surveying over 27 million employees at 70,000 organizations, Top Workplaces awards are based solely on employee feedback.
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture.
Innovation
The Top Workplaces for Innovation award recognizes organizations that have created a culture where new ideas are encouraged, which helps employees to reach their full potential and benefits performance.
The Top Workplaces for WorkLife Flexibility award recognizes organizations that have built a culture that enables employees to meet the demands of their personal lives while maintaining high performance.
The Top Workplaces for Compensation & Benefits award celebrates organizations that provide packages their employees
believe are fair for the work being done and compared to others in the industry.
Leadership
The Top Workplaces for Leadership award celebrates organizational leaders who inspire confidence in employees and the company direction. They listen to what matters most to employees and use that insight in decision making.
The Top Workplaces for Purpose & Values award celebrates organizations that have successfully communicated the company mission and integrated those aspirations into the culture.
Learn more about Haynie & Company at www.HaynieCPAs.com.
The Bluffs of Flagstaff Senior Living has accomplished quite a bit since its Spring 2022 opening. The senior living community just won Best Assisted Living by Flagstaff Business News’ readers in 2022.
“We feel so honored to be voted as one of Flagstaff’s Best of Business for 2022, during our first year open!” shares Community Relations Director, Jana Carpenter. “Cheers to many more years of serving our senior community in our beautiful mountain town.”
Media members are welcome to coordinate a visit and interview. The Bluffs of Flagstaff offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy the 928 Steak House on-site, a beauty salon, bar and lounge, dog park, dog wash station, pet walking services, outpatient therapy, aquatic therapy, and monthly health seminars.
Independent living and assisted living residents enjoy no home maintenance in a lock-and-go lifestyle as well as high-end services, activities, social relationships, and large floor plans. Memory care residents benefit from the specialized programming in The Cottage with personalized care, passionate staff, and consistency in their day-to-day schedules.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (25 May, 2023) –Memorial Day weekend kicks off a summer filled with more than 80 FREE family-friendly activities in Downtown Flagstaff!! From beloved Movies on the Square, to our new Music on the Square - Downtown Flagstaff is the perfect spot to enjoy summer in Flagstaff. Terry Madeksza, Executive Director of the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance (FDBA) says, “We are excited to see the return of our favorite summer events, plus some new familyfriendly activities. We invite locals and visitors of all ages to join us, shop local and create some memorable experiences in the heart of Downtown Flagstaff!”
Music on the Square: May 26September 29, 2023: FREE
Join us for FREE concerts on the Square all summer long! Starting on Friday, May 26th, enjoy live music in Heritage Square every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Jam out to jazz, blues and funk from local bands from 5pm-7pm, every Thursday for Thursday Night Jazz. Enjoy Friday Night Concerts presented by Heritage Square Trust, in partnership with the FDBA every Friday night from 6pm-8pm. Grab some lunch and dine outdoors with live music in the Flagstaff sun from 12pm-2pm for Sundays on the Square. A full lineup for all summer concerts in Heritage Square can be found here!
Movies on the Square: May 27September 2, 2023: FREE
FREE and family friendly movies ALL summer long? That’s right! Every Saturday, starting on May 27, the FDBA produces Movies on the Square, presented by PNC Bank! Join us in Heritage Square - Flagstaff’s downtown living room for a FREE family-friendly evening to watch your favorite movies on our big screen! There will be live music and activities starting at 4pm, followed by the movie at dusk. Pick up dinner from your favorite downtown spot, or grab popcorn and treats from the FDBA concession stand for the best movie experience. Be sure to bring blankets, and meet us under the stars for movie night in Downtown Flagstaff! To see the 2023 full movie lineup and for additional information, click here!
Yoga on the Lawn: May 27September 30, 2023
Get moving this summer with Yoga on the Lawn, beginning on Saturday, May 27th! Enjoy yoga with Holly Zamora in beautiful Downtown
Flagstaff every Saturday at 9am on the County Courthouse Lawn (219 E. Cherry Ave). There is a $5 dollar drop in, and be sure to bring your own yoga mat and towel. No matter your experience, Yoga on the Lawn is fun fitness for all! For more information click here!
Spin on the Square: May 28August 27, 2023
Every Sunday, starting May 28, enjoy the sun and fresh air while getting your legs moving in Heritage Square! Athletic or not, all are welcome for Spin on the Square with The Box Studio! Don’t forget your sunblock, and join us from 9am-9:45am. Afterwards, enjoy brunch or coffee from a nearby Downtown business! To book your spot, click here!
First Friday Art Walk: Every FIRST Friday of the Month: FREE First Friday ArtWalk, presented by Desert Financial Credit Union and a partnership of FDBA and Creative Flagstaff, takes place on the first Friday of every month. From 5 p.m.- 9 p.m., art galleries and local businesses in historic
Image courtesy of downtownflagstaff.orgDowntown Flagstaff feature special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats, and much more! For each month’s listings, click here!
Kids Squared: June 6 - July 27, 2023: FREE
Are you looking for something fun and free to do with your kids this summer? From 10am-11am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on June 6th, join the FDBA and a variety of community partners for some fun in the sun in Heritage Square! For kids ages 4-9 (big and little siblings are welcome to join!) we will have hands-on, fun activities courtesy of local organizations, artists and other community partners. From crafts, outdoor education, book days, and yoga - Kids Squared is sure to be a fun time for all. To see the schedule for activities, click here!
Downtown Community Market: June 7 - July 26, 2023: FREE
Stroll through the Downtown Community Market every Wednesday from 4pm-8pm in June and July. In partnership with the Flagstaff Community Market and FDBA, enjoy a weekly market full of produce, arts, food trucks and more in the parking lot across Beaver Street from the Orpheum Theater (15 N. Beaver St.) For more information, click here.
For more information and updates about summer events in Downtown, head to our website https://downtownflagstaff.org/ events/summer-in-downtownflagstaff
The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance (FDBA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Historic Downtown Flagstaff. FDBA sponsors free family events to encourage visitation to our downtown businesses. Through these activities,
we add to the economic viability of the area, and the community in general. FDBA also advocates for important business issues, providing education to the public and a strong voice to our City regarding the health of our economy.
NAH’s pursuit to relocate the current Flagstaff Medical Center just north of Ft Tuthill is the result of years of analysis, deliberation and careful attention to both NAH’s and the community’s needs. The current campus is bisected by two public streets, preventing efficient delivery of care, and magnifying wayfinding confusion.
Five different master plan efforts over the last 20 years have not been able to overcome the challenges that our campus at 1200 N Beaver St presents. The NAH Board of Directors has voted 16 times to proceed with various stages of the project.
This project started with the aim of advancing NAH’s ability to provide world-class health care to the residents and visitors of northern Arizona. Leading up to and throughout the application process
Image courtesy of downtownflagstaff.orgwith the City of Flagstaff, NAH leaders have conducted hundreds of meetings with neighborhoods; education organizations; community groups; public services; local, state and regional governments; tribal representatives; national government officials and more.
Coming out of these meetings, multiple changes to the design of the overall Health and Wellness Village, as well as the hospital and ambulatory care center have been made. Given the importance of sustainability public meetings, NAH has made multiple additional commitments (at a cost of millions of dollars) to help the City of Flagstaff progress towards its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. schedules.
NAH was among the first to voluntarily sign onto the HHS Health Care Sector Climate Pledge (July 2022); committing to reduce organizational emissions by 50% by 2030, and achieve net-zero by 2050. The new hospital and ambulatory care center are significant components in NAH’s commitment to achieving these goals. The improved operational efficiencies of the new hospital could reduce helicopter-based deferrals in half, eliminating over 1,300 metric tons of CO2 per year.
Through this project, NAH will expedite solar panel construction — installing them on top of the
parking garage within 18 months of completion. Significant design efforts will result in the reduction of water consumption by at least 22 million gallons per year. All buildings will meet at least EnergyStar 75, contributing to a 45% reduction in energy use for the new facility, compared to the current FMC hospital performance. Natural gas consumption will be reduced by 78%, with the ambulatory care center being 100% electric. Nearly 4 million pounds of steel has been pulled out of the building design, eliminating over 4,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. Only 40% of the site is being developed, with more than 30% of the site remaining as undisturbed forest.
$48.9 million off-site transportation improvements, including:
• Widen Beulah Blvd from LakeMary Rd to JW Powell Blvd
• Re-align Mountain Dell Rd, forming a safe intersection with Beulah Blvd
• Improve eight additional intersections along Beulah Blvd
• Add a roundabout on the east side of the I-17 and JW Powell Blvd bridge
$12 million on-site transportation improvements, including:
• Re-align Purple Sage Rd, and improve the road and access to Getaway Trail
• Construct the east portion
Beulah Blvd)
• Grade Beulah Blvd and Purple Sage Rd for future I-17 underpass
$7 million
Photovoltaic panels on parking garage
$4.5 million
1⁄2 of capital costs for a new fire station (including land acquisition)
$2 million
685,000-gallon water storage tank
$2 million
Extend 16-inch water line for 9,125 linear feet
$1.3 million
Standard fire and police impact fees
The views expressed are those of the members of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and not necessarily those of the Chamber itself. If you would like to post your organization's news please visit https://business.flagstaffchamber. com/login
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FLAGSTAFF: YOUTH & TEEN SUMMER CAMPS
Monday, June 12 – Friday, July 21
7:30am – 5:30pm
Knoles Elementary School
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25TH ANNUAL RUN FOR LIFE
Saturday June 17
7:00am – 9:00am
Starting Line: Wheeler Park
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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WINE EDUCATION NIGHT
Sunday June 18 (ongoing each Sunday)
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Oeno Wine Lounge
22 E Birch St Ste 1
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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CREATE + CONNECT W/THREADED TOGETHER
June 21 (ongoing)
6pm – 9:30pm
Threaded Together
2710-2 N Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
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PAWS FOR THE PERFECT TASTE
Wednesday, June 25
5:30pm – 8pm
Warner's Landscape & Nursery Co.
1101 E. Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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A FLAG FOURTH
Tuesday, July 4 3:00pm – 5pm
Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tuthill County Park
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Updates: June 2023
Flagstaff, Arizona – On May 17th at approximately 11:50 pm, the Flagstaff Mayor & City Council voted 6-1 in favor of Northern Arizona Healthcare's rezoning the proposed site for our new hospital on Beulah Blvd. south of University Heights.
Mayor Becky Daggett and Councilmembers Deb Harris, Lori Matthews, Miranda Sweet, Khara House and Jim McCarthy voted for the proposal. Vice Mayor Austin Aslan voted against the rezoning request. The Chamber Board of Directors has supported NAH's plan to build a new hospital as part of a Health & Wellness Village for more than two years. As you have questions about this decision, please contact the Chamber's Senior Advisor for Public Policy, Joe Galli at jgalli@flagstaffchamber. com.
The America's Top Small Business Award (formerly Dream Big Awards) honors small business achievement and highlights contributions to America's economic growth. The initiative will recognize 10-15 eligible semifinalists in seven (7) regions in the country - each being named a "Top Small Business" in their region. Seven (7) finalists (one from each region) will then be selected, followed by one (1) finalist who will be named America's Top Small Business of the Year and awarded $25,000.
The 2023 America’s Top Small Business Awards are presented in partnership with Iron Mountain and Dell Technologies. If you’re a small business owner hoping to take your business to the next level, America’s Top Small Business is the perfect opportunity for you. Here are three reasons to apply for our awards program before the deadline on Friday, July 7, 2023
1) Get rewarded for your hard work and dedication: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is recognizing top businesses in seven regions across the U.S. — so no
matter what corner of the country you call home, you’ll have a chance to be recognized! One grand prize winner will receive the Small Business of the Year Award and a cash prize of $25K.
2) Connect with like-minded individuals: Regional finalists will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. this fall for an in-person event and celebration. You’ll have the chance to network with other small business owners and get insights from a team of business experts.
3) Elevate your brand: Highlight your business’ accomplishments and share your story with a wider audience. Regional finalists will receive an article on CO—, a free U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership, as well as a digital toolkit to help spread the word about their ATSB status with customers, fans, and social followers.
For more information on participating, please visit here: America's Top Small Business. Deadline to apply is July 7, 2023.
https://meteorcrater.com/
Meteor Crater is a place that needs little introduction. 50,000 years ago during the Pleistocene Epoch, a nickel-iron meteorite estimated at 160 ft across slammed into the earth 37 miles east of present day Flagstaff at 29,000 mph. The resulting impact released 10 megatons TNT of impact energy and left behind an impression 3900 feet in diameter and 560 feet deep, the best preserved
Q: How did you come to be in this profession?
Matt: After a lifetime in the tourism and hospitality industry, I was approached by a recruiter on LinkedIn who said “I have the perfect opportunity for you! Have you ever heard of Meteor Crater?” An interview process started that opened my eyes to the wonders of Meteor Crater, and the beauty of Flagstaff. It is the best decision I have ever made in my professional life.
Q: How long have you been in practice?
Matt: I have been at Meteor Crater for four years on September 17, 2023.
meteor crater on the planet. Today over a quarter million people a year visit Meteor Crater and stand in awe as they witness the power of the momentous event and the precarious balance that Earth exists in within the universe. Meteor Crater has long been a part of the northern Arizona landscape and is an important part of regional economy.
Q: Where do you see the biggest growth potential for your practice?
Matt: Flagstaff has such a wonderful history of science and space Travelers just do not know about it. With millions of people traveling to the Grand Canyon every year we can establish Flagstaff as a premiere destination for astrotourism and bring more visitors to out town.
that are associated with Meteor Crater, like geology and astronomy, and share it with students and children of all ages across NorthernArizona. We hope to fuel their passion for science and help them find their way to a career path that would allow them to pursue those dreams.
Q: How do your services enrich the quality of life the community?
Q: What has been your biggest workplace thrill or accomplishment?
Matt: The biggest thrill has been the establishment of the Meteor Crater Educational Foundation. Through this 501c3 non-profit entity we are going to share the various sciences
Matt: Nearly everyone you meet in Northern Arizona has a passion for science of some sort. By opening the Planet Science store in Flagstaff, Meteor Crater has created a hub for those interests. We have created a store front for fossils, telescopes, NASA items, and even fun sci-fi items. In Planet Science and at Meteor Crater, you can now take
those hobbies and live and feed them. This is especially true for kids and families who can do things together.
Q: What’s worse to you than failure?
Matt: I hate seeing people gifted with amazing talent and abilities not pursuing them. Every success story is infused with failure and trouble. But perseverance and a sheer willingness to succeed brings dreams to fruition. And too many people just give up. Give up on life.
Q: From whom do you seek business advice?
Matt: In this arena, Drew Barringer has been a beacon. His wisdom, knowledge, and friendship were invaluable.
Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your profession?
Matt: Have fun! Science is fun and we learn so much about who we are and the world around u s. That same wonderment we had as a child laying in the grass and looking at the stars, or collecting rocks in our yard, is the same joy and fun we should carry into this profession.
Q: How would you describe your personal brand? Please explain how you drive your brand in daily business.
Matt: My brand is all about growth. Pushing ourselves to learn more, do more, and be the best version of ourselves we can be. On a daily basis I challenge myself to learn and evolve. Not to be stagnant. And then I look for staff and peers who
have maybe stopped at obstacles or not happy on their journey, and I encourage them. Point out their talents and try and remind them how much they have to offer.
Q: What do you do for fun?
Matt: I am a bad golfer who really loves playing though. I have a love for music and for art. And I love to cook!
Q: If you could have one super power what would it be? Tell us why that ranks #1.
Matt: My superpower would be the power to heal. I lost some loved ones too early and unexpectedly, and it was an incredibly helpless feeling to be able to do nothing.
Q: What inspires you?
Matt: Laughter. I love seeing people have fun and express joy. When people are laughing they are bonding with each other, they are forgetting about burden and just being alive. It kicks my happiness up to the highest level when I hear people laugh.
Q: What about Flagstaff makes it the best place for you to live?
Matt: Hands down the people. I moved from Florida, where I lived in places like West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando. And there was this feeling of social classes and division. When I came to Flagstaff I was immediately welcomed and engaged by the people here. When I go to the restaurants and stores, I can not tell the difference between the wealthy executives and the working man. Everyone is the
same and treated the same. This town cares about who you are as a person not what you do or have. It I the quintessential American hometown. I love it.
Q: To what do you attribute your business success?
Matt: My mother. She was a single Mom raising 8 boys by herself. And although we were in poverty, she instilled in us the belief we could do anything. The belief that we were not limited by our surroundings and that we could accomplish anything. I always just expected I wouldbe successful because of that confidence she gave me.
Q: What is more important for you today than 10 years ago?
Matt: Life. As I reach this age and point in my life, you start to value how lucky you are just to get up every day and see the mountain and the trees. The smell of hot coffee and the smile and embrace of people you love. Its all a gift.
Q: My number one rule when striving to be greater is…
Matt: Believe in your talent and do not compare yourself to others. Be you and put your own handprint on life. It is yours after all.
Q: In 10 years, I hope to be...
Matt: Retired and feeling a great sense of accomplishment. Fulfilled with what I have accomplished as a member of this community and what I was able to accomplish at Meteor Crater. Oh! And fulfilled that my golf game by then is much better than it is today!
A lot of people are curious about hypnosis and how it works. Hypnotherapy is highly effective for people who are ready to change, but are stuck in patterns of behavior that they can’t get out of by themselves.
They are stuck in those patterns for a reason. Although they want to change consciously, their unconscious prevents that change for some reason. There is a conflict between their conscious wants and desires and their unconscious attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs.
Your unconscious mind gives you the invisible roots of your conscious thoughts, habitual thinking, and habitual behavior.
To create lasting change, old patterns of thought, belief, attitude, & behavior need to be interrupted. During hypnosis, the unconscious is open and receptive to accept suggestions which seed in fresh attitudes and ideas to resolve conflicts between your conscious wants and desires and your unconscious beliefs.
Mark Dessauer is the owner of New Pathways Hypnotherapy, and provides a solution-oriented approach to each client. After a career in teaching at the high school level, Mark knew there was still more he could do to influence people positively, so he embarked on a career in Hypnotherapy.
Hypnotherapy is different from cognitive behavioral therapy because you don’t need to talk on and on about your problem or your background in depth. Cognitive-behavioral therapy targets your conscious mind. Mark use hypnotic suggestions to target your unconscious mind.
Hypnotherapy supports your mental health, emotional health, and physical health.
Hypnotherapy:
1. Discourages ambivalence, insecurity, and self-doubt
2. Encourages determination, self-trust, and resiliency
3. Promotes treatment gains and enhances treatment effectiveness
4. Can be combined with practically any aspect of other treatments
Sessions can be done online through zoom or in person in the downtown Flagstaff office. Mark can be reached at (928) 600-980 or mvdessauer@gmail.com.
New Pathways Hypnotherapy
114 N San Francisco St Ste. 6 Flagstaff AZ 86001 (928) 600-4980
https://newpathwayshypnotherapy.com/
Flagstaff Young Professionals is proudly supported by
Palmer Nackard Owner, Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Flagsta
Bonnie Bouschet General Manager, Flagsta Mall
Brenda Carter Relationship Manager, APS
Tyler Mark Division Manager, Wespac Construction, Inc.
Cecily Maniaci Owner,Toasted Owl, Grand Canyon Spirits, Plantasia
Flagsta Young Professionals is proudly supported by
Tortilla Lady / RisingHy
(928) 214-0005
2114 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Website
"Tortilla Lady is a tortilla factory established in 2002 in Flagstaff, Arizona. We pride ourselves for utilizing the highest quality ingredients to produce the best tasting and healthiest tortillas on the market.."
Plantasia: Plant-Based Eatery
126 W. Cottage Ave
Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 440-4902
Website
"Plantasia is a new plantbased, vegan restaurant that serves healthy food, roasted or steamed, with no oil, just vegetables. They offer meat-alternative options including Flagstaff-based NexVeg products. Located in the previous location of The Cottage, Plantasia is a fun restaurant with plants on all the walls and artificial grass floor covering."
Ridge Athletics
2412 N. 3rd St, Ste. C
Flagstaff AZ 86004
(928) 699-0071
Website
"Ridge was created as a way to offer something different and new to the Flagstaff
community and is very different from your standard physical therapy practice. We strive to create a sustainable model fit for athletes, which require much more intention than traditional rehabilitation models."
Panda Express - East 4565 E Marketplace Dr. Flagstaff AZ 86004
(928) 352-8366
Website
"On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S. Familyowned and operated since 1983, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, like The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp."
Flagstaff Moving Company, LLC
1425 W Forest Meadows St. Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 853-6515
Website
"Flagstaff Moving Company is a locally owned and operated, full service moving company. Servicing all of Arizona since 2012. We offer moving services such as local move, rental load/unload, packing assistance, and long distance moves. Anything you've got, we can take!"
Real Estate
323 S River Run, Suite 2 Flagstaff AZ 86001 (855) 629-2321
Website
"Recognized. Respected. Recommended. Full service top producing Real Estate team handling selling and purchasing residential, commercial properties, and land in Northern Arizona for over 30 years!"
Sobo Associates LLC (804) 625-8852
Website
"Our consulting services include workforce training design and facilitation, organizational development solutions, project planning and implementation, grant writing and manufacturing process development. We can provide expertise to assess, analyze and advise to create strategic plans and solutions."
Exec Rides AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
(928) 282-RIDE (7433)
Website
"At ExecRidesAz, we understand you work hard and play hard. Let us help seal the deal with Professional drivers in Luxurious vehicles. Back to work? No problem.
Sit back and focus on your day ahead while we get you safely and soundly to the office or airport. You work hard for what you have, why not refresh yourself even while doing business."
Arizona Game and Fish Department-Flagstaff Region II
3500 S. Lake Mary Road Flagstaff AZ 86005 (928) 774-5045
Website
"The Arizona Game and Fish Department Flagstaff Region II is a state agency of Arizona. The agency is tasked with conserving, enhancing, and restoring Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and habitats through protection and management programs."
Cinder Hills Kennel
11110 Townsend Winona Rd. Flagstaff AZ 86001 (928) 526-3812
Website
"Cinder Hills Kennels is Flagstaff's first and finest boarding facility and has been proudly serving pet parents since 1972. Did you know that there wasn't another facility built in Flagstaff until 1983? That means Cinder Hills has over a decade more experience in the Flagstaff area!"
910 S Milton Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 249-8018
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"Close to Campus. Far From Ordinary. Yugo Flagstaff
Central is redefining the college lifestyle. Boutique in its design and individual in its intent, living here means you’re set up to excel in your studies, your passions, and your relationships. Approach everyday experiences as a worldly adventurer."
7 E Aspen Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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"We’d love to see you at Cafe Stella for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We are a casual scratch Italian kitchen serving up pasta that is made in house, unique delicious family recipes, bakery items, espresso and coffee."
3000 N Fourth St. Flagstaff AZ 86004
(928) 212-8073
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"Are you looking for a rewarding career with great pay and benefits? Trucking could be an excellent option for you. Professional drivers can earn more than $72,000 a year* and a shortage of qualified truckers means that many companies compete to give the best pay and benefits."
77 W Forest Avenue Ste 301 Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 635-7307
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"Cancer & Blood Specialists of Arizona is a communitybased Medical OncologyHematology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Surgery practice providing treatment for patients diagnosed with all types of cancer and blood disorders."
Ecollectix Coins and Collectibles
123 W Birch Street #105 Flagstaff AZ 86001
(845) 242-6507
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"Bringing Nostalgia Home. Since 2018, Ecollectix's goal is to help people learn about what they have. We bring a comprehensive structure to understanding collectibles value while determining what makes items more or less valuable and why. From dolls to dollars and everything in between, Ecollectix is here for all of your needs!"
Coco-op
1155 W Kaibab Ln
Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 351-7071
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"Our 5000 square foot membership-based workshop is Flagstaff's hub for maker innovation, art creation, and hands-on self reliance. Curious about the space? We offer guided tours and open houses every Sunday from 2pm - 4pm.
Whether you're curious about a membership, or just passing through, all are welcome! No RSVP is necessary- just stop on by!"
Green Horizon Productions LLC
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 228-4336
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"Why Hello! We are Tyler and Dani, Northern Arizona filmmakers, dog parents and mediocre hikers. Tyler has dedicated himself to learning everything possible about creating the best audiovisual experience for our clients. He loves the science of film and the beauty that technology can help us create."
1515 E Cedar Avenue Unit
A-5 Flagstaff AZ 86004 (928) 266-1984
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"Guiding Veterans Home Since 1972. Supporting America’s Military Veterans and their families with a comprehensive approach to housing, health, and employment that helps them achieve self-sufficiency and reach their full potential. Reach out to us today!"
1100 N San Francisco St, Suite B Flagstaff AZ 86001 (928) 779-7851
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"We recognize the importance of a patientcentered medical experience. It’s a privilege to serve the community of Flagstaff by providing quality women’s
health care through sound advice and responsible diagnoses and procedures. Our Mission is to elevate the quality of our patients’ lives using evidenced based expertise and compassionate care."
2355 E Camelback Rd Suite 501 Scottsdale AZ 85255 (602) 603-8641
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"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."
601 E. Picadilly Drive Ste 75 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (480) 332-3462
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"AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families — with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment."
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 202-7979
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"Since 2015, our mission has remained the same - to provide unparalleled service and allow our work to exceed all expectations of professionalism, integrity, and effectiveness. From the smallest and easiest job to the most strenuous, we make sure that we're not finished until the satisfaction of our customers is met."
2708 N. 4th Street Ste. D3 Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 525-4685
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"Reconnect Integrative Services promotes self-healing through detection and correction of signaling disruption in the nervous system. NIS uses assessment and muscle testing to determine disruptions and offer solutions for problems such as chronic pain acute pain, stress, fatigue and digestive issues. These services are offered as part of a health and wellness practice."
Hillyard Inc.
2377 N Steves Blvd
Flagstaff AZ 86004
(928) 386-5593
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"Founded in 1907, Hillyard is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and hygiene solutions. Helping our customers deliver clean, safe, healthy facilities is our purpose, passion and focus. It's what we do. It's everything we do-every day!"
Ylem Distilling LLC
21311 E Butler Ave. Bldg. B Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 221-0997
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"Located in beautiful Flagstaff AZ at 7000ft, we are a craft distillery producing hand crafted spirits. What started out as an idea has turned into a reality for three guys with beards. We plan to make an assortment of spirits as time moves along . Stay tuned as we embark on this journey!"
Strongbow Strategies
114 N San Francisco St Ste 100
Flagstaff AZ 86001 (505) 225-8299 X 100
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"Strongbow Strategies, LLC is a premier SBA certified individually owned 8(a) company, Native American Women Owned Small Business, SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and an Indian
Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). We provide responsive, agile and customer focused solutions that enable our government, tribal and commercial clients to meet their management and technical challenges."
Pohle EZGO Cushman
2355 N Steves Blvd
Flagstaff AZ 86001 (928) 220-7670
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"Pohle EZGO Cushman is the West's largest and friendliest dealer of golf carts, golf cars and neighborhood vehicles. Now Serving Flagstaff!! Offering new and certified, preowned inventory, service and accessories and parts."
Arizona AntiTrafficking Network
PO Box 1125 Mesa, AZ 85211 (623) 226-2894
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"The Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network is a collaboration of programs fighting the multi-dimensions of Human Trafficking. Our vision is to create an Arizona where no one is bought, sold or exploited."
First Things First
405 N. Beaver St. Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 637-0411
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"First Things First is
Arizona's early childhood agency, committed to the healthy development and learning of young children from birth to age 5. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our states young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond."
Real Mir LLC
Flagstaff AZ 86001
(928) 266-9828
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"We shall utilize the socalled fashion diagnosis approach to tailoring, to pinpoint the most suitable designs for style-conscious customers/ clients and assist them in making better stylistic decisions. Our mission is to stay eco-friendly, engage only the local workforce, and encourage creativity and self-expression while benefiting the city economically."
Affinity RV
3197 Willow Creek RD Prescott AZ 86301
(928) 445-7910
(800) 756-2007
Website
"No matter what kind of RV you might be in the market for, Affinity RV can provide you with an awesome selection with plenty of features to suit your every need. If you have any questions, you can always
Clearwater Systems
Member Since: 5/2/2022
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Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, P.L.L.C.
Member Since: 6/1/22
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Floral Arts Ltd. of Flagstaff
Member Since: 5/4/22
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KVNA AM/FM & KQST Radio Stations
Member Since: 6/8/22
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Mountain T's Member Since: 5/10/22
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NextCare Urgent Care
Member Since: 6/1/22
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Drinking Horn Meadery
Member Since: 6/22/22
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Theara Member Since: 5/16/22
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Winslow Guidance Associates Inc
Member Since: 5/4/2022
Website EIAG Member Since: 5/4/22
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Canyon Coolers Member Since: 5/3/22
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Allstate InsuranceKeith Majors
Member Since: 5/11/22
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Village Camp Flagstaff
Member Since: 6/1/22
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TCC Verizon Authorized Dealer Member Since: 5/17/22
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LEAP-Groove Mobile Studio Member Since: 5/24/22
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JnM Web Creations
Member Since: 5/27/22
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ROX Media, LLC Member Since: 6/8/22
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Your CBD Store Member Since: 6/10/22
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Renewal by Andersen Member Since: 6/10/22
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Jen Nordstrom Accounting Member Since: 6/10/22
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Broaddus Properties Group Member Since: 6/14/22
Website South 49 Construction Inc.
Member Since: 6/15/22
Website Kuttz Enterprises Member Since: 6/15/22
Website Castle Rock Hotel Member Since: 6/17/22
Website Proximity Primary Care, LLC Member Since: 6/17/22
Website Buck & Birdie Media Member Since: 6/23/22
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Spacetel LLC | Cricket Wireless Member Since: 6/29/22
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Cultivate Counseling
Member Since: 5/14/18
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Flagstaff Timeshare Rentals
Member Since: 5/8/18
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International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon
Member Since: 5/15/18
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Cancer Support
Community Arizona
Member Since: 5/31/18
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Aspen Financial Strategies, LLC
Member Since: 3/2/18
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NFP
Member Since: 5/20/18
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Kingsmark Kennels Member Since: 5/20/13
Website Miramonte Homes
Member Since: 5/1/13
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Niles Radio Member Since: 6/9/98
Website Hampton Inn & Suites Member Since: 5/18/98
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Stephens & Company PLLC Member Since: 6/1/93
Website Loren Vickers Overhead Door, Inc. Member Since: 6/1/93
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Elevated RealtySteven Scott
Member Since: 5/8/08
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Drury Inn & Suites
Flagstaff
Member Since: 6/16/08
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Academy Mortgage Member Since: 5/23/03
Website Exchange Club of Flagstaff
Member Since: 5/30/03
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Thank you Northern Arizona Signs for 20 years of Chamber Membership!Chamber Bizz Buzz highlights local business and non-profit leaders and the story behind their ventures. Airing Saturday mornings at 8:05 AM on KAFF Legends, 93.5FM, shows can also be found on flagstaffchamber.com, 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 business news.
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