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Chamber News
Greater Flagstaff Chamber Welcomes Jim Corning to Board of Directors
Jim Corning, Founder and CEO of Novakinetics has been appointed to the Greater Flagstaff Chamber Board of Directors: Jim Corning, a respected local business leader in a career that spans aviation, engineering, composites and ballistic protection has been appointed to the Greater Flagstaff Chamber Board of Directors. Corning is the Founder and CEO of Novakinetics Aerosystems and Kinetic Defense….
A Parade for the History Books
The 2026 Annual Greater Flagstaff Chamber 4th of July Parade was one for the history books! On Saturday, July 4th, thousands of friends, families, and visitors gathered in downtown Flagstaff to celebrate: The 250th Birthday of our Nation The Centennial of Route 66 135 Years of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber A heartfelt thank you to…
Flagstaff Chamber Business Success Institute Recap
Flagstaff Chamber Business Success Institute: FCBSI kicked off in April with Julie Lancaster of Lancaster Leadership presenting Session 1: “Strategic Leadership & Change Management” with a focus on navigating organizational growth and leading teams through transition. This practical & engaging session provided a fresh, practical roadmap for leading through uncertainty by focusing on what matters…
Member News
Meteor Crater Enterprises Celebrates 70 Years as Chamber Member
Meteor Crater Enterprises Celebrates 70 Years as a Chamber Member: As Meteor Crater celebrates 70 years as a member of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, we remain proud to share one of Arizona’s most extraordinary natural wonders with visitors from around the world. Located just 35 miles east of Flagstaff on Historic Route 66,…
Grant Helps More Arizona Moms Access Postpartum Support
Grant Helps More Arizona Moms Access Postpartum Support: For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies. To help address that need, 4th Trimester Arizona’s It Takes a Village initiative is training,…
APS Plans to Convert Cholla Power Plant to Natural Gas
From Legacy to Future: APS Plans to Convert Cholla Power Plant to Natural Gas. Historic Arizona plant repower aims to meet state’s rising energy needs. PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service (APS) announced today it plans to convert two units at its Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Navajo County, Arizona to natural gas. The…
Member Investor Business Influencers
Chamber Leadership
Officers
Bonnie Bouchet, Chair | Flagstaff Mall
Clay McCauslin, Vice Chair | Overdrive Media, KAFF
Guillermo Cortes, Vice Chair | Ardurra/SWI
Misti Warner, Vice Chair |Warner’s Nursery & Landscape Co.
Randon Cupp, Treasurer | Foothills Bank
Julie Pastrick, President & CEO | Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Directors
Ahmad Awik | Inspire Partners
Bo Cofield | Northern Arizona Healthcare
Brenda Carter | APS
Cecily Maniaci | Toasted Owl Restaurants
Fady Ebeid | Pinnacle Building Services
Fred Reese | Little America Hotel
Kevin Call | Kelly & Call Commercial Real Estate and Business
Mary West | Quest Consulting
Michael Michaud | Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprises
Nicolas Pugliano | W.L. Gore & Associates
Palmer Nackard | Nackard Companies
Richard Perez | UniSource Energy Services
Stephen Thompson | Great Charter Properties
Trent Olson | Flagstaff Nissan Subaru
Tyler Mark | Wespac Construction
Walter Crutchfield | Vintage Partners
Ex Officio
Dr. Eric Heiser | President, Coconino Community College
Josh Maher | Office of the President, NAU
Chamber Staff
Julie Pastrick | President/CEO
Joe Galli | Senior Advisor for Public Policy
CT McMurry | Executive Director of Membership
Ryan Van Gerena | Account Executive
Tara Tatus | Member Data Analyst
Carson Cunningham | Creative Marketing Director
In 1891, Flagstaff leaders came together to build something lasting: a voice for business, a catalyst for economic growth, and a connector of community. 135 years later, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce is still advocating, developing, educating, and building the future of Flagstaff.
Chamber President & CEO, Julie Pastrick discusses Flagstaff Community News with local business leaders. Listen to the past and present episodes.