Chamber Bizz Buzz

Tune in to this episode with Flagstaff Engraving owner John McConnell to learn about this business that has been serving Flagstaff and Northern Arizona since 1982. Flagstaff Engraving carries a full line of trophies, acrylic awards, plaques, name badges and signs and are a local manufacturer of custom made self-inking and rubber stamps.

Chocolita founder, Sarah Ann Lesslie started making her own chocolate in 2004 as a way of taking charge of health. After noticing that friends got the same benefits from her chocolates, Sarah Ann realized she had a business. Chocolita offers a line of delectable, low-glycemic chocolates where fine chocolates are served and in their brick and mortar location on Steve's Blvd and Route 66. Tune in to...

There is nothing quite like an iconic Airstream/Avion trailer. The legendary ''silver bullet'' travel trailers hit the US highways in 1936 & have become a way of life for millions of adventure seekers around the world (and a travel fantasy for many). In this episode, Flagstaff Airstream Renovations speaks to this passion! Learn how GO F.A.R searches coast to coast for these amazing classics, b...

Vincent Wingman is not your typical PT. Wingman's physical therapy practice aligns with his passion specializing in therapy, conditioning and fitness for dirt bike, motocross, enduro, and off-road motorcycle riders. You won't find Vincent in a regular clinic office or physical therapy facility. His motto is "See you out there!" because he goes where riders go: on the track, out on the trail, and a...

Kim McClure of Mama Kim's Kitchen has always had the dream of owning a restaurant or a food truck. Although she got a degree in culinary management, Kim maintains that her real education came from sitting on a stool in Granny's Kitchen watching her cook until old enough to help. Fast forward to the present and the dream has been fulfilled with Mama Kim's Kitchen. Mama Kim's provides catering for a...

Lancaster Consulting provides coaching and interactive, customized workshops for teams, educators, and professionals striving for top performance. In this episode we speak with Julie Lancaster on Lancaster's unique model for leadership and Organizational development, their upcoming group coaching intensive for Leaders of Leaders, and about leadership in 2023: Creating a "Lift as You Climb" culture...

Owner Jeremy Wilson began as a floor installer over 20 years ago! Gradually his clientele grew to the point that he became incorporated in 2006. Since then, Double J's Installations, Inc. has been providing quality materials and installation to Northern Arizona. They also offer in-house warranty on all work performed by their expert installers. Double J's will have you floored!

Eberson Construction and Remodeling is a locally owned and operated contracting business that provides residential remodeling and custom home building service. Eberson's mission is to improve the communities in which they operate by offering quality workmanship, respecting the trades and most importantly, providing a great experience for their employees and clients. In this conversation with Bryan...

Rene RedDay is the founder, consultant and facilitator of Building Community, LLC. Rene's background Initially focused on early and special education progressing to training early childhood teachers and developing a special education coaching support curriculum for the county. Rene is the founder of Building Community, LLC. Building Community is a social entrepreneurship/consultancy that focuses o...

Skysbright owner and realtor Lisa Aird and realtor Debra Macdonald sit down with Julie and to talk about Skysbright and the current Flagstaff Market. Skysbright Realty specializes in residential real estate in the Flagstaff, Munds Pork, Bellemont, Parks and Williams areas. The Flagstaff area market was a hot one throughout the housing boom and continues to be so though things have changed. Get all...

In this episode, Rob Linde, general manager of AZ.Snowbowl, gives us the full snow report. After going a bit into his background in the ski resort industry and what brought him to Flagstaff and the Snowbowl, Rob gets into what's new at our local ski hill. This year Snowbowl has opened the upper bowl and is hoping to have 100% of terrain open. Rob also predicts a great snow year, which at present s...

Mattison Gulatto got started in the business when she needed her own service animal but couldn't find a qualified trainer in the area. Mattison decided to take it upon herself to train her own service dog and took classes to lear how to do so. With her initial success coupled with a love of dogs, Mattison had found her path and decided to go to school it Animal Behavior College to earn her certifi...

Welcome back to Chamber Bizz Buzz, from everyone at the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce we wish you a happy New Year and a successful 2023! In this episode Julie speaks with Mark Stone, Professional EOS Implementer. What is EOS? EOS stands for Entrepreneurial Operating System and is a method companies can use to maximize human energy. Want to know more? Tune into this great discussion with M...

The Chamber recently joined Lucy's Burger's for their grand opening and ribbon cutting and were lucky enough to get to sample their amazing burgers! In this episode we talk to Jeff Hutchinson co-owner with his wife Lucy and get the story behind Flagstaff's newest burger joint. Lucy's is local, family owned and is proud to offer fresh, never frozen Arizona beef. Not a meat-eater? No problem, Lucy's...

Stephanie Gerst, owner of Creative Spirits has a passion for helping people relax and destress from their daily lives. Creative Spirits helps people do just that, socializing and sharing creative energy while sipping a wine or beer, what could be better?! Creative Spirits offers in-person and virtual classes via Zoom. Local artists guide the group step by step from start to finish in creating a pa...

FIIT Nation coach Ricky Bradley sits down with Julie to talk about his roots in the fitness industry and what brought him to this innovative training program. Ricky played college football for four years and got a Bachelors degree in Sport and exercise physiology. What FIIT offers that makes their methodology unique is functionally intense interval training that adapts to continually challenge eac...

Dawn Marie, owner of Heart and Soul Sanctuary, got started in the healing arts industry in 2004 as a massage therapist. With a desire to empower both the community and healing artists alike, Dawn found the opportunity to open a holistic healing center and Heart and Soul Sanctuary was born. Heart and Soul offers massage, hot rocks, aroma therapy, reflexology and so much more. Check out this episode...

Surrounded by the natural wonders of the southwest, and centrally located to historic downtown Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory and famous Route 66 Sonesta ES Suites was thoughtfully designed to ensure a comfortable stay. Whether in town for business or pleasure they offer spacious suites with multiple bedrooms, and fully equipped kitchens. Tune in to learn more about this unique take on all-suite, e...

Flagstaff Station Market Cafe was created to give both locals and tourists a place to enjoy delicious food and beverages in a relaxed atmosphere, meet old friends and make new ones. Located on Hwy 180, Market Station is the perfect place to grab breakfast or lunch on your way to the Grand Canyon or the San Francisco Peaks.

Iron Peak Properties is a commercial investment agency that just opened doors in Flagstaff. Iron Peak specializes in multi-tenant properties which conveys the advantages of lower vacancy risk, recession resistance, higher cash flow, business quality tenants and being pandemic proof. Tune in to this conversation with CEO Kim Hopkins, an award winning mathematician with a specialty in algorithmics,...

Nestled within the largest Ponderosa Pine forest on Earth, Flagstaff residents are no strangers to the need for a good arborist. Larry Stevens of Supertree Services, LLC has over 30 years of experience caring for trees and has been an ISA Certified Arborist for 17 of those years. If that weren't enough, Larry spent nine years working as a wild-land firefighter for the US Forest Service where he ga...

Flagstaff is a crossroads of the west and Courtyard by Marriott and Springhill Suites is located in the heart of that crossroads. Right where I-17 and I-40 converge is where travelers arrive in town on their way to the Grand Canyon, the San Fransisco Peaks, the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world and all the other many wonders that our town offers. In this episode Janis Russel of Courtyard...

Evan Womble, a third generation builder, took his first steps on a job site and so it was only natural that in 2009 he and his dad started High Caliber Construction. High Caliber is a custom home builder and a remodeling expert, dedicated to excellent client communication and exceptional quality. The High Caliber team has decades of experience in all manner of construction and utilizes a variety o...

"Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-inspired restaurant where mates gather, stories are exchanged, and steakhouse favorites flow as freely as the conversation. Serve it up with a dash of Aussie hospitality and you've got all the makings of a great experience that you'll want to share with your friends, time and time again." Tune into this episode to learn more about Outback Steakhouse Flagstaff's...

The Keith Majors Allstate mission is to defend northern Arizona from risks, support during disaster, and provide aid during recovery. Keith offers competitive rate for auto, home, renters, business and motorcycles. Keith is a different type of insurance agent though, Keith wants to help you before trouble arises as displayed when he was out filling sandbags during the recent floods. Learn more abo...