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SBA Opens Business Disaster Recovery Center in Flagstaff
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Flagstaff: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the opening of an SBAÂ Business Recovery Center in Coconino County to provide a wide range of services to assist small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the Pocket Fire occurring June 19 – July 30. Beginning Tuesday, August…
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Rises
NFIB Small Business Optimism Continues to Rise: PHOENIX, AZ (Aug. 11, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8, rising above its 52-year average of 98.0. This marks the highest level since August 2025. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, eight increased, and two decreased. Hiring plans improved substantially and contributed…
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….
Member News
Theatrikos Theatre Company Named Recipient of Governor’s Award
Theatrikos Theatre Company Named Recipient of Governor’s Award Theatrikos Theatre Company has been selected by Katie Hobbs as the recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Award, one of Arizona’s highest honors for arts and culture organizations. The award is presented in partnership with Arizona Citizens for the Arts and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. The…
Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation Named Recognized as Media Company of the Year by Vitalant
Congratulations to Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation for being recognized by Vitalant as Media Company of the Year! Mike Jensen and Carina Fors helped amplify Vitalant’s lifesaving mission through coordinated campaigns, interviews, live remotes, and public service messaging; reaching communities across Northern Arizona and encouraging residents to give the gift of life through blood donations.
Flagstaff Festival of Science 3rd Annual Science Scavenger Hunt
Flagstaff Festival of Science 3rd Annual Science Scavenger Hunt The Flagstaff Festival of Science is excited to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Science Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This free, city-wide event brings the community together for a fun and interactive celebration of science and discovery throughout Flagstaff….
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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.
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