Chamber Bizz Buzz

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...

Tune into this enlightening conversation with Evan Anderson, owner of Drinking Horn Meadery to learn all about this fascinating spirit. Created from fermented honey, mead is the believed to be the oldest produced alcoholic beverage. Evan got into making mead when he made a batch for his wedding which evolved into an interest that led to Flagstaff's first meadery. The Drinking Horn Meadery is locat...

Northern Arizona Luxury Living wants to help its readers achieve their aspirations and to celebrate all the things that make their lives richer. Jayne Hayden, local Account Executive for ROX Media, which produces Luxury Living Magazine, dives into topics featured in the publication such as Art, Travel and Wellness. Luxury Living prints 15k copies of each issue which are directly mailed to the most...

If you're looking for something fun to do in Flagstaff, look no further! FlagTag offers laser tag, axe throwing, arcade games and pizza so every base is covered if you're looking to bring the family or a group of friends out for a day of good times. Owner Scott Sawyer opened FlagTagAZ after leading a successful career in IT that took him all over the world. Wanting to be rooted in Flagstaff, Scott...

Kids grow like weeds, and that's why the Kid's Closet and More is such a great idea. Who wants to go out and spend full price on clothing that a growing child will wear for a month? Bridgett Hammons, co-owner, talks about how they came upon their business concept from their own family, passing articles of clothing down from child to child until they ran out of options. Combined with a natural love...

Tasha Vigil, Community Outreach Director of the Bluffs of Flagstaff talks about this highly-anticipated resort style facility which has just opened its doors. What really sets the Bluffs apart are the unique amenities they offer: a dog park, dog spa, pub, an on-sight 5 star chef, and a movie theater. Every day is truly an adventure at the Bluffs, where residents can kick back and enjoy their morni...

IV therapy is a treatment option for those suffering from illness, excessive exertion or simply those that want to increase performance. Mobile IV Nurses is one of the top rated mobile IV therapies in Flagstaff. They use high-quality ingredients in their IV treatments which give your body all the vitamins, minerals and fluids it needs for peak performance. What sets Mobile IV Nurses apart is their...

Today we talk with Mariah Zavala and Abby Sanchez of North Country HealthCare. Topics covered in this discussion include NCHC's outreach and enrollment plan and the of assistance they provide such as affordable health insurance, foods stamps and cash assistance. We also discuss the HealthCare Marketplace and the enrollment process and aspects of the Marketplace including the special enrollment per...

On June 22nd, we sat down with DeAnn Mendoza Engelthaler Founder and CEO of LEAP Groove to get the scoop on what this new Flagstaff business does. Leap stands for; Laughter, Emotional Management, Purpose. Leap Groove programs are mobile classes and workshops for youths and adults that are specifically crafted to meet the needs of your organization. Each program is designed to support healthy devel...

Hub International Arizona is a top global insurance brokerage serving Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tucson. Hub insures businesses and homes for risks such as wildfires and hail storms. Hub also provides services to nearly every vertical industry, from construction to hospitality, real estate and transportation - to name a few. In addition, Hub provides retirement and wealth management services...