“Outlander” series author Diana Gabaldon has been named as the keynote speaker for Lowell Observatory’s 2024 I Heart Pluto Festival’s Night of Discovery event. Gabaldon is an award-winning author and the great-granddaughter of Stanley Sykes, a pivotal figure in Lowell’s history. The event will be at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff on Feb. 17. Gabaldon will share her insights and reflect on this unique familial connection, bridging her creative world with the scientific … [Read more...] about Diana Gabaldon to Headline Lowell Observatory’s I Heart Pluto Festival
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Northern Arizona Scientist’s Approach to Rat Infestation Gaining Global Attention
Rodents are on the rise. From the viral video of a rodent-infested Colosseum in Rome this summer to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ declaration that rats are “public enemy number one,” Flagstaff scientist Dr. Loretta Mayer says the overpopulation of mice and rats are impacting cities around the world. However, her non-profit organization, which uses fertility-control methods instead of poison, is gaining global attention. Communities typically have turned to poisoning rodents to address the … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Scientist’s Approach to Rat Infestation Gaining Global Attention
Real Hope’s Daniel Carrillo Considered a Real Hero
More than 300 attendees packed the ballroom at The Center in Prescott for the Senior Referral Network’s educational mixer last month to hear about resources available for seniors and veterans. Daniel Carrillo from Real Hope, Inc. received the Hometown Hero Award with the “Hometown Halo” plaque for January. Real Hope started out small and local in Prescott Valley in 2018. Carrillo, his dad and a friend of theirs wanted to help combat food waste while also helping feed the hungry in the Quad … [Read more...] about Real Hope’s Daniel Carrillo Considered a Real Hero
Buckle Up for 2024: Artificial Intelligence is Vastly Accelerating Small Business Efficiency
Wrapped in soft throws and sipping warm lattes, five women business owners gathered on overstuffed couches in a Charleston, South Carolina, beach house in October to mastermind strategies for overcoming challenges and positioning themselves for 2024. Their expertise spanned real estate, finance, marketing, business leadership and energy healing. Ideas were flowing like the gentle waves rolling to shore just outside the home. However, all motion stopped inside with the task of creating online … [Read more...] about Buckle Up for 2024: Artificial Intelligence is Vastly Accelerating Small Business Efficiency
QCBN Welcomes Linda Thein
Linda Thein’s colorful multi-media and advertising career has led her from billboards to airwaves, into film studios and casinos, through valleys and over mountains. Today, she is the advertising manager for both the Quad Cities Business News and Flagstaff Business News. “While buying ads for the casinos and selling TV, cable networks or radio airtime in Northern Arizona, I was also picking up Quad Cities Business News,” she said. “I found the articles to be very interesting and also thought it … [Read more...] about QCBN Welcomes Linda Thein
Rolling into the New Year
On the road back home from Montana, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski of Cottonwood had a revelation. “We should start a business manufacturing these travel trailers,” said Ruth Ellen to her husband, referencing the camper Tim built from scratch that was rolling behind them in tow. “It got such rave reviews from other travelers on the road,” Tim explained. “At that point, it was just a matter of coming up with a name and jumping in,” he said. And jump in they did. That was five years ago, and since … [Read more...] about Rolling into the New Year
Floating Anxiety, Depression, Pain Away
There have been a lot of theories floating around about the best way to get some good rest, but Reduced Environment Stimulus Therapy (REST) just might have emerged as the perfect modality. In her quest to find a place or thing that could ease the pain of loss, True REST Float Spa Sedona owner Rene Russell found it in floating in a Pod (an extremely large tub with a lid) filled with skin-temperature water mixed with a conglomeration of 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts, 40% magnesium – a recipe that … [Read more...] about Floating Anxiety, Depression, Pain Away
Women Wranglers Lead the Mule Pack at the Grand Canyon.
The mules at the Xanterra Travel Collection Grand Canyon South Rim Mule Operations are trained for a women’s touch, because all of the trail guide wranglers at the Grand Canyon are women. Although it hasn’t been documented, this might be historic. “As far as I know, it’s the first time for an all-woman trail guide team of wranglers. It’s very unique,” said Grand Canyon South Rim Mule Operations Manager John Berry. “It’s also the first time I’ve been a boss of an all-woman trail guide … [Read more...] about Women Wranglers Lead the Mule Pack at the Grand Canyon.
Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact, Student Success
Recent studies measuring the effectiveness of Arizona’s community colleges name Yavapai College as a statewide leader in successful student outcomes and a dynamic force in the local economy. Every year, the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council releases its Strategic Visions Outcome Report, with statewide data on how the state’s community colleges perform in terms of access, completion rates and alignment with Arizona’s workforce needs. While all 10 institutions performed well, Yavapai … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact, Student Success
Making a Strong Digital Statement
Hilarie Strong has opened a branch of MGM Design in Prescott to help businesses promote themselves through website design, short-form video, Facebook ads, Google digital ads, social media management and business profile management. MGM Design just celebrated 25 years in Yuma and Strong opened the Prescott office last month at Wingspace in Prescott, where businesses share office space. Matt Molenar, owner of MGM Design, who owns the Yuma-based business, convinced Strong to open the Prescott … [Read more...] about Making a Strong Digital Statement