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By The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

BECAUSE A

HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE AND A

THRIVING COMMUNITY ARE INSEPARABLE

JENN & JEFF HARTIN

Owners of Agassiz Landscape Group LLC

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CHAMBER EVENT RECAP It has been a busy month at the Chamber with hosting Good Morning Flagstaff, Business Advocacy Division meeting with Coconino County Attorney William Ring, Achieve 60AZ Community Conversation, and our Business After 5 Mixer!

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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

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Chair Brenda Hazlett APS

Monica Attridge Hozhoni Foundation Doug Bonate BBVA Compass Bank

1st Vice Chair Mark Love Massage Envy

Guillermo Cortes Shephard-Wesnitzer, Inc.

2nd Vice Chair Joe Pozar, Jr. Joy Cone Co.

Walter Crutchfield Vintage Partners

3rd Vice Chair Clay McCauslin KAFF/KMGN Radio Treasurer Jennifer Nordstrom Nordstrom & Associates PC Immediate Past Chairman Randon Cupp Foothills Bank Ex-Officio Colonel Ray Garcia Camp Navajo Joanne Keene Northern Arizona University Dr. Colleen Smith Coconino Community College

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Mark Harris Terry Marxen Chevrolet Cadillac Jacquie Kellogg West USA Realty Cecily Maniaci Toasted Owl Pete Muscarella Straightline Builders Patrick Nackard Nackard Companies Fred Reese Little America Lindie Rodgers Superior Propane Richard Sanchez State Farm Insurance Cassity Smith Flagstaff Young Professionals Flo Spyrow Northern Arizona Healthcare John Stigmon ECoNA Steve Thompson Colliers International Kelly Tulloss Sutcliffe Floral Bryce Warren Twin Arrows Casino Resort

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VIEW FROM THE CHAMBER PRESIDENT’S DESK BUSINESS INFLUENCERS For many years I have sat on the statewide Career and Technical Education Quality Skills Commission which has been a total joy since the Greater Flagstaff Chamber is dedicated to educational access & basic skills attainment so our local youth are employable in career paths they choose. Students who choose CTE classes are passionate about that area of study and have higher percentages of graduation rates.

In Flagstaff, CTE choices, automotive, digital design, engineering, accounting, for example, give youth basic skills that transfer into the needs of our local businesses.

I asked David Bolger, Corporate Education Consulting, Inc. to guest write my column this month.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEVELOPS GREAT STUDENT OUTCOMES The Arizona Department of Education Career and Technical Education Quality Skills Commission (“the Commission”) welcomes two new co-chairs this year: newly elected AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman and Mark Dobbins, retired SUMCO Senior Vice-President and former chairman of AZ Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

About the Commission: In 2007, new state and federal legislation required that students completing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs approved by state boards of education pass an industry-validated assessment of skills taught in these programs. Rather than respond to the mandate with an “off-the-shelf” test, the Arizona Skill Standards Assessment System was built in Arizona “from the ground up.”

At the apex of this system is the Arizona CTE Quality Skills Commission, which involves the Arizona Department of Education/CTE and Corporate Education Consulting, Inc. and major Arizona businesses, economic, workforce, public policy leaders, and chambers of commerce.

Julie Pastrick President + CEO

industry-validated assessment and credentialing in 56 out of 68 specific career fields. The graduation rate (98%) and placement rate (75% in postsecondary education, job training, military, or employment) are just two indicators of the success of this initiative.

Additionally, Arizona employers have told us that while an employee's proven technical skills are essential, they are not enough. Since a successful worker must also have the ability to communicate, collaborate, and demonstrate critical thinking and a work ethic that supports the goals and culture of the organization, Arizona has adopted a set of nine standards for the Arizona Professional Workplace Skills reviewed and developed by local district and regional CTE programs.

Because the identification and assessment of skills are not static endeavors, the work of the Commission is on-going, and the active participation of leaders in every key economic sector in Arizona is key to the success of this work and to our state’s economic future.

The Commission presides over the standards and assessment process and provides validation of the System to employers and stakeholders.

This far-reaching undertaking places Arizona as a national leader in industry-validated technical and professional workplace skills identification and assessment. The Commission’s work, based on Arizona labor market data and approved by the State Board of Education/CTE, has resulted in the

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They develop long term relationships with people who want to be serious about matching their life and legacy decisions with the dollars they have to allocate to those objectives. The two biggest issues Huntley sees are that a lot of people are not prepared for retirement, or they do not know where to leave their wealth. Meet with Taylor & Huntley to create your financial plan. You can find more information on their website at www.thfinancialgroup.com.

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This month we are proud to spotlight Agassiz Landscape Group, who provide outdoor beauty in the Flagstaff community. The owners, Jeff and Jenn Hartin, tell what is so important for the company, and what led to their passion in landscaping. They pride them seleves on being an influential part of the community, and enjoy all of the outdoors Flagstaff has to offer.

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AGASSIZ LANDSCAPE GROUP, LLC WHY ARE YOU IN YOUR BUSINESS OR PROFESSION? There are so many days of the year you can be outside, enjoying Flagstaff’s climate and natural beauty. We enjoy creating spaces for this – extensions to your home, places for hospitality and fun and/or personal introspection and refreshment. Landscaping is an investment with large returns, both by increasing the value of your home and improving the quality of your life.

HOW LONG HAS YOUR COMPANY BEEN IN BUSINESS OR HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS PROFESSION? Jeff has been working in the landscaping/ nursery industry for nearly 30 years and took the ownership plunge forming Agassiz Landscape Group in 2002. Jenn has been in business management for a little over a decade.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST WORKPLACE THRILL OR ACCOMPLISHMENT? We like to give people a “second chance” by offering them a job when no one else would.

Several employees used that opportunity to change their life for the good and are now part of our leadership team. It’s inspiring to see their success – and an honor to have been a small part of it.

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH? IF SO, HOW? Jeff would have been a cowboy…only he’s not very good around horses.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT IN YOUR PROFESSION? Work hard in the field and learn as much as you can from those around you. Mastering a trade requires years of labor, so be patient.

Landscape construction involves attention to detail, leadership, creativity, math and engineering, and lots of skills that you can

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only learn by doing. It takes dedication and commitment to become a foreman or manager, when you can then pass along all the expertise you have gained to the next generation.

had several, but none really rise to the top as the “worse”. Failures are opportunities to learn and do better next time. In the midst of a letdown, we’ve learned to be honest with our clients and do all we can to make it right.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND? All of us at Agassiz Landscape Group are truly committed to service and integrity. We’ve been in business in Flagstaff for 17 years and will be here for many more to come. We do what we say we’re going to do, and we always strive to make our clients thrilled with their new or remodeled outdoor living space.

WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU TODAY THAN IT WAS 10 YEARS AGO? Health and wellness are things we don’t take for granted anymore. So much of what we love to do depends on us being strong and healthy, so we are doing a better job of taking care of ourselves now than we did when we were younger.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN? We enjoy camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, and hanging out on our patio, playing darts and barbecuing. Jeff also enjoys vegetable gardening and beer brewing, and has recently planted a vineyard. Jenn likes cooking with all the organic veggies and meat he provides through his efforts and loves to spend time with our adult children and friends.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? We believe that God wants us all to become the best versions of ourselves and that inspires us to do our best, every day. From how we treat our employees to what we do for our customers by creating beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces, we try to offer our best effort and attitude.

MY NUMBER ONE RULE WHEN STRIVING TO BE GREATER IS? We believe it is important to be patient and forgiving with people. Everybody makes mistakes: us, our employees, our clients. We do better when we offer forgiveness, learn how the problem occurred and move forward.

WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO BE IN 10 YEARS? Sipping a glass of Hartin-made wine, from our vineyard on our patio, playing darts with our kids (and hopefully grandkids!).

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE AND STAY IN FLAGSTAFF? Community! After living in Flag for thirty years, it’s hard to go anywhere and not see people you know. It’s good to be a part of that. We’ve been to a number of really cool places, but it’s wonderful when you’re driving home to round that bend and see the Peaks. It always makes us happy to know we’re almost home.

WHAT IS WORSE THAN FAILURE? We wish we could say we don’t fail, but, even with our best efforts, failures happen. We’ve

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THE ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 – 2018 “Highlights” of Northern Arizona University’s Academic Year 2017-2018 Economic Contribution Study • NAU’s Economic Contribution to the State $2.64 billion in economic activity, over 24,000 jobs

• NAU’s Economic Contribution to Yuma County $21 million in economic activity, over 200 jobs

• NAU’s Economic Contribution to Coconino County $1.96 billion in economic activity, over 19,500 jobs

• NAU’s Economic Contribution to All Other Counties $111 million in economic activity, over 900 jobs

• NAU’s Economic Contribution to Maricopa County $189 million in economic activity, over 1,500 jobs

• NAU’s Fiscal Impacts $185 million in state and local taxes

Estimated Overall Contributions in the State of Arizona Amount in Millions

University Expenditures $922 million and 9,079 jobs Capital Expenditures $188 million and 1,648 jobs Off Campus Construction $339 million and 2,453 jobs Students $720 million and 6,663 jobs Alumni $222 million and 2,167 jobs Visitors $182 million and 1,989 jobs Retirees $69 million and 734 jobs Total Statewide Contributions $2,642 million and 24,733 jobs

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FOUR FORESTS RESORATION INITIATIVE

By Julie Pastrick

Recently at the Chamber I had a meeting with the Four Forests Restoration Initiative (4FRI) principles to get caught up on the status of their operations. Many aspects of their operations have grown, changed and are driving thinning at a new level.

With the acquisition of more than 20 trucks running loads daily, we are sure to see significant progress in the short term. Best of all the City of Williams stands to gain numerous new jobs by the addition of a lumber manufacturing center by FEC Logging, USA Holdings.

Good Earth Power AZ owns the 4FRI Phase 1 contract with the US Forest Service, whereby Good Earth Power AZ and its affiliates are restoring the forests of Arizona in an effort to mitigate the risks of wildfire. The parent company of Good Earth Power AZ, FEC Logging USA Holdings (“FEC”), recently acquired the assets of A1 Timber, a Washington-based company with extensive experience in forestry operations.

The acquisition allows Good Earth Power AZ and its sister company NewLife Forest Products to ramp up in-house harvesting and hauling capacity. We’re seeing that now.

FEC Board Members Richard de Silva, Jason Rosamond, and Tom Loushin stated that the acquisition is one component of a multi-layered business plan to solve the complex challenges of economically thinning the forests of Arizona, which requires the removal of vast quantities of small diameter, low-grade timber and generally unmerchantable biomass. The business plan is predicated on expanding the company’s verticallyintegrated supply chain, anchored by the development of the new lumber manufacturing centers for the processing of lowgrade, small logs.

FEC is now constructing its first automated, high-throughput lumber manufacturing center in Williams, AZ and is delighted by the support it has received from city leadership and its residents. The new facility will drive significant economic development in the area and is expected to employ hundreds of people throughout the supply chain. The facility construction demonstrates FEC’s on-going commitment to the 4FRI project and its plans to help the US Forest Service and local stakeholders restore the forests of Arizona over the next 20+ years. Welcome to the Greater Flagstaff Chamber family of businesses! Your work impacts the lives of all in the northern tier of Arizona.

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CHAMBER BUSINESS Youth Employment Bill to Revive Student Starter Jobs

By Victoria Harker Reprinted from Arizona Chamber Business News

A bill to boost part-time employment for students in Arizona is headed to the Senate this week, and the sponsor is hoping it will garner enough votes to go into effect by summer.

Under the legislation, employers would be allowed to pay student workers less than the state’s minimum wage under certain conditions. They must be full-time students, younger than 22 and work no more than 20 hours a week.

The bill, H.B. 2523, is needed to alleviate high youth unemployment that is inching close to 12 percent, said the sponsor of the bill, Rep. Travis Grantham of Gilbert.

“We need to stop the unintended consequences of the high minimum wage, which has effectively blocked young inexperienced part-time workers out of the workforce,” Grantham said. “I want those individuals to be given an opportunity to get a first job and build a resume. Not only is it important to the worker but it’s important to businesses that would like to hire them.”

Arizona voters approved multi-year wage hikes when they passed Proposition 206 in 2016. The initiative required that wages be increased incrementally every year for four years, from $8.05 an hour to $12 an hour by 2020. The law increased sick pay provisions, too.

Businesses failing under multi-year wage hikes Many businesses that rely on minimum wage workers cannot afford a 50 percent increase in labor costs under Prop. 206.

Restaurants that rely heavily on unskilled youth, have been among those hardest hit.

Even established businesses like the longstanding Las Margaritas in Tucson are suffering. Owner Terry Morse announced in November she was closing the location because of the wage hikes, rising sick pay and other reasons.

Another Tucson mainstay, Zivaz Mexican Bistro, cited the wage hikes when it announced it was closing in July.

In Flagstaff, jobs for youth are “fading away” because of the wage hikes, Chamber President Julie Pastrick said in a letter supporting H.B. 2523.

Kelly Hibbs, the owner of Cultured Yogurt in Flagstaff, closed her small shop last year after a potential buyer backed out after learning of Arizona’s minimum wage hikes, she told the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper.

Higher wages forcing out youth workers Prop. 206 was intended to help raise incomes for working families. But it has ended up reducing much needed starter jobs for youth, Rep. Grantham said.

Since the multiyear increases started in 2017, restaurants, university food courts, hotels, manufacturers, group homes and other businesses have reported cutting back on hiring unskilled and low skilled young workers.

“We’ve targeted trying to eliminate those jobs,” said Bill Riddle, who owns the successful Valle Luna Mexican restaurant chain in the Phoenix area with his wife, Janie.

“They make great future employees but to bring them in and train them and put a lot of money and effort into educating them on their first job is crazy because the money that it takes to underwrite them then is being taken away from the middle-class worker, the person who should be paid on performance.”

With more than 270 employees, Bill Riddle said their labor costs increased $401,678 the first year even though their employees earned more than minimum wage. When the final increase kicks in next year, it will have cost them $2.3 million in additional labor costs, he said.

“This is heartbreaking for us to have it end this way. We loved the people who worked for us and our customers,” Hibbs said.

“It’s not that we didn’t want to pay our employees more. We just couldn’t afford to do it.”

Industry supports H.B. 2523 Industry leaders, chambers and trade associations support Grantham’s bill to help students and industry including the

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ADVOCACY Arizona Restaurant Association, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Greater Phoenix Chamber, and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

The bill would allow employers to hire students part-time for as low as the federal minimum wage, $7.25. Currently, minimum wage in Arizona is $11.

On Thursday, it is set to go before the Senate Commerce Committee. Its passage, however, is not certain.

Grantham said he pulled the bill from being heard by the committee on March 14 when the vice chair, Sen. Tyler Pace, expressed concerns including the law might cause the loss of jobs for higher paid employees.

Grantham said he has been working with Pace to find a resolution. Whatever Pace decides, his vote is needed for it to move ahead.

Developmentally Disabled Emergency Funding Stalls in State House

By Joe Galli

The Arizona House of Representatives will hopefully soon take up Senator Sylvia Allen’s bill, SB 1225, which passed the Arizona Senate 24 – 6 with bipartisan support in February.

The emergency funding bill has stalled in the state house because members of the state house see the funding as a bailout for Flagstaff disabled provider non-profits, due to the City of Flagstaff’s wage mandates.

Senior Advisor for Public Policy, Joe Galli, spoke directly with Representative Bob Thorpe about the situation in recent weeks. “Representative Thorpe is doing everything he can to get that emergency funding to our non-profit providers,” Galli stated. “Unfortunately, not everyone understands the funding predicament our local community non-profits face, as many of them have moved, and many more are looking at uprooting their services out of town,” Galli continued.

Senator Allen’s bi-partisan supported funding bill has stalled in the Arizona House because some state representatives believe the City of Flagstaff should have a financial burden to bear, as well, and that taxpayers in other parts of the state, should not be bailing out City of Flagstaff’s non-profits for bad policy adopted by City of Flagstaff voters (wage mandates).

Representative Thorpe is working on a way for the City of Flagstaff to be financially accountable to the community’s non-profits to help alleviate the need for state emergency funding.

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