Chamber Bizz Buzz

Welcome to another episode of Bizz Buzz! In this interview, Greater Flagstaff Chamber President and CEO Julie Pastrick sits down with Randon Cupp, Regional President of Foothills Bank and Board Chair of the Chamber. Learn how Foothills Bank got it's start and learn why they're able to bank like a national-level financial institution while remaining rooted in local values.

Flagstaff Nissan Subaru in Flagstaff, AZ treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. They know that you have high expectations, and enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time! Tune into this interview with Flag Nissan Subaru's Trent Olson and learn more about the little yellow stickers you see on so many vehicles around town.

In this episode, we talk to Mark Cox, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff. We know what the Boys & Girls Club is, but do we know this big-hearted organization built on the principles of mentorship? Tune into this episode of Bizz Buzz and learn about Mark, Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff, and how you can help a young person learn new interests and have an example of kindness in their l...

Warner's Nursery & Landscape Co. is family-owned and operated, offering premier-quality plants at reasonable prices, excellent customer service, and gardening advice. In this episode, we speak with Misti Anderson about how she got involved in the business, Warner's spring/summer 2024 inventory of regionally adapted plants, and Saturday Root Camp, where landscaping experts give in-depth advice...

The 2024 Flagstaff Pro Rodeo will be held on June 6, 7, and 8 at Fort Tuthill County Park. On today's show, Kristen Daulton will tell us all about the event. This is the 11th annual Pro Rodeo, and Kristen will discuss how people can get involved with it and what attendees can expect. Also, in partnership with the Chamber, Flagstaff Pro Rodeo will be holding a very special business mixer, "Kick up...

In this episode, we check in with Joe Galli, Senior Advisor for Public Policy at the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, on business advocacy updates and get the latest on the issues affecting the citizens and business owners of northern Arizona.

Arizona Raft Adventures, a third-generation family operation, takes pride in its long-standing history of providing high-quality and experiential Colorado River rafting adventures in the Grand Canyon. In this episode, we sit down with owner Fred Therevin and office manager Megan Collier to get the backstory on AZRA and the life-changing experiences they offer.

In this episode, we speak with Mark Cox, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff. The Boys and Girls Club's mission is to provide a safe place for youth, to arm them with the necessary tools to avoid unhealthy behaviors and to build self-esteem to allow them to become confident individuals and impactful adults. Flagstaff’s Boys and Girls Club opened in July 2012 with 1 Club a...

In this episode of Bizz Buzz, we speak with longtime Chamber Ambassador and Embassy Suites Director of Sales and Marketing Ellen Jimenez. Ellen speaks on how she found herself in her role with Embassy Suites, the hotel's recent purchase; the recent remodel of their Flagstaff property and upcoming renovations. Tune in to learn what makes Embassy Suites a unique premiere accommodation for Flagstaff...

In this episode of Bizz Buzz, we speak with Jennifer George and Onnie Diaz of Northern Arizona Roof Services. Northern Arizona Roof Services is home of the 'No Leaks' promise, and they take pride in being a majority woman-owned roofing company dedicated to providing top-notch roofing solutions for residential and commercial clients in Northern Arizona and the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

In this special episode of Bizz Bizz, we speak with Joe Galli, Senior Advisor for Public Policy at the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. Joe gives updates on what the Chamber's Business Advocacy initiatives have been focused on, topics central to the success of local businesses such as the City of Flagstaff's stormwater rate increases, HCR 2060, and the minimum wage mandate tax credit senate...

For over 60 years, HUB Flagstaff has operated as the largest independent agency in Northern Arizona. HUB International's agency has a full offering of commercial lines, personal lines and employee benefits products. In this conversation we speak with Flagstaff Insurance/HUB International Agent Wes Thew.

We speak with Senior Community Awareness Manager Sandra Darling of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona in today's conversation. Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is deeply rooted in the local community and positively impacts Arizonans daily. Working as a catalyst for positive change, Goodwill takes a neighborly approach by offering 80+ community locations where your no-longer-needed it...

Polaris Roofing Systems is a locally owned roofing company that is dedicated to providing quality roofing services and exceptional customer service. Offering commercial and residential roofing services. If you need a reliable, honest and affordable roofing contractor in Flagstaff or Phoenix, AZ, Polaris Roofing Systems is the company for you! Tune in to this insightful discussion with Polaris Roof...

In this special episode, Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick sits down with show producer Clay McCauslin to discuss the history and mission of the Chamber's Annual Meeting & Award Luncheon with special attention to the ATHENA® Award. This year will mark the 35th celebration of the event and we're proud to announce guest speakers Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs a...

In 1967, a group of 35 philanthropic business and community leaders gathered on a Friday at the Monte Vista Hotel in Flagstaff to create an innovative way to support charities in Flagstaff. Organized by the President of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, the meeting was called to discuss the need for a United Fund for the City, one that multiple businesses could donate toward with the goal of cons...

In this episode we speak with Ethan Amos of Flagstaff Family Food Center. Over 30 years ago, local businessman and philanthropist George McCullough would give his business card to any person he met on the street who needed some help and tell them to head over to the Grand Canyon Cafe for a hot meal and use his business card as payment At the end of the month, he would square up with the restaurant...

Domino's Pizza came from humble beginnings in 1960, with just one store. Now, as the largest pizza company in the world, DOmino's proudly continues its legacy of delivering great-tasting pizza to customer's doors. In today's show we'll speak with Kelly Ramos Campos from Domino's Pizza here in Flagstaff.

Cornerstone Caregiving is a senior home care service that allows your loved ones to stay where they feel the most comfortable: at their home in Flagstaff. In today's conversation we speak with Michele Ortiz. Michele discusses Cornestone's Compassion by Design care model. Cornerstone stands apart in offering compassionate, authentic assistance, willing and ready to be with your loved ones whenever...

The Aspen Room is a DIY event space that can accommodate up to 200 people for your next event or gathering. It comes complete with a large bar to serve food and/or drinks from stage, tables, chairs, high-tech audio, and lighting systems. In this episode we speak with Dawn Stroyer-Graham to get the story behind how this perfect gathering spot for all occasions came to be.

In 1972, a group of Flagstaff citizens met in the basement of the Weatherford Hotel to form a non-profit community theater. After more than a decade performing in a variety of venues throughout Flagstaff, Theatrikos found it's permanent home in 1989. Originally named the Flagstaff Playhouse, the Doris Harper-White Playhouse was renamed in honor of one of the groups founding members. Tune in to thi...

Abundant Family Financial Services preserves and protects retirement accounts, safeguards against taxes and penalties, helps optimize social security elections, grows retirement funds, and creates an income stream that will never be outlived. In this episode we speak with Jim Shweikert from Abundant Family Services about the common threads between being a coach, consultant and practice owner, guid...

Wisdom Good Works is a collaboration of scientists, educators, environmentalists and philanthropists who believe in the potential of humane animal population control. For almost 30 years Drs. Loretta Mayer and Cheryl Dyer have worked to restore ecological balance through fertility control technology that is both organic and effective. In this episode we speak with Dr, Mayer on what Pilot Project W...

Organized in 1999, Quality Connections is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Flagstaff. QC helps individuals with disabilities become independent, productive members of the community by providing them with employment opportunities, job training and practical life-learning programs. In today's episode we speak with QC's Doug Arnett about the important role that work plays in all people's liv...

For 50 years Mountain Sports has taken pride in offering exceptional, helpful, hometown customer service with a deep commitment to the community and environment. As the only Patagonia shop in the region, Mountain Sports stands by their quality products and has adopted the 1% for the Planet program. Because of Mountain Sports' loyal customers, they have been able to invest more than $250,000 back i...