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The Greater Flagstaff Chamber and Flagstaff Unified School District Kick Off Summer Student Internships
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber and Flagstaff Unified School District Kick Off Summer Student Internships Flagstaff Chamber Foundation in partnership with Flagstaff Unified School District kicked off our Summer Internship Program Monday, April, 27th. This is a paid summer internship for students completing their junior year of high school. Selected applicants were matched with local employers…
Flagstaff Chamber Foundation and NAU’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management Host Student Taste Tours
Flagstaff Chamber Foundation NAU’s Eugene Hughes School of Hotel and Restaurant Management Host Student Taster Tours: Earlier this month, Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, FUSD & NAU’s Eugene Hughes School of Hotel and Restaurant Management partnered again hosting local high school students at the end of their culinary business and education partnerships. Almost 70 students…
2026 Flagstaff Chamber Green Business of the Year Award Recipient
Congratulations to Our 2026 Flagstaff Chamber Green Business of the Year Recipient: Habitat for Humanity Northern Arizona On February 13, Jason Huguez, Director of Business Development, Desert Financial Credit Union, presented the Flagstaff Chamber Green Business Award to Habitat for Humanity Northern Arizona at the Flagstaff Chamber Annual Meeting and ATHENA Awards held at the…
Member News
Nationally Recognized Flooring Expert Tom Gebler Launches Free Educational Workshop Series for Homeowners
Nationally Recognized Flooring Expert Tom Gebler Launches Free Educational Workshop Series for Homeowners: Homeowners considering new flooring or remodeling projects now have access to expert guidance from one of the nation’s most experienced design professionals. Tom Gebler, a nationally recognized Design Associate with Floor Coverings International, is launching a twice-monthly educational workshop series designed to…
GORE Gains FDA Approval for First Deep Venous Stent Indicated for the IVC and Iliofemoral Veins
GORE Gains FDA Approval for First Deep Venous Stent Indicated for the IVC and Iliofemoral Veins: The GORE® VIABAHN® FORTEGRA Venous Stent is engineered to offer an optimal balance of conformability and compression resistance for treating a broad range of patients. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 6, 2026) – W. L. Gore & Associates’ medical business (Gore) has announced the FDA approval…
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…
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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
Megan Ludka | Front Office Manager
Carson Cunningham | Creative Marketing Director
Cynthia Hudspeth | Foundation Directo
Community News
Building the Workforce Starts in Early Childhood
Building the Workforce Starts in Early Childhood: At a recent Flagstaff Chamber Talent & Education Committee meeting, First Things First shared an overview of how early childhood directly impacts our current and future workforce. The first five years of life are a critical period for brain development, when foundational skills like problem-solving, communication, and self-regulation…
Flagstaff Celebrates International Dark Sky Week and 25 Years as the world’s first International Dark Sky City
Flagstaff Celebrates International Dark Sky Week and 25 Years as the world’s first International Dark Sky City Flagstaff Celebrates International Dark Sky Week and 25 Years as the world’s first International Dark Sky City From April 13-20, International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) raises awareness about light pollution, solutions to the issue, and celebrates the…
Business News
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency: Protect Your Business Now. Sign Up for a $5,000 Disaster Grant. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Use our proven checklist to prepare your business now and become eligible for a $5,000 grant if a qualifying disaster impacts your area. The Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) grant program is offered in partnership with…
What to Expect from the Economy in 2026
What to Expect from the Economy in 2026 The Big Picture: The U.S. economy is set to start 2026 on solid footing, with growth projected at 2% for the year. However, with the right policies, growth could reach 3% or higher, unlocking significant opportunities for American families and businesses. ‌ Why It Matters: Sustained economic growth at…
Leadership @7000ft
Leadership @7000ft – Trent Olson
Leadership @7000ft Trent Olson – Executive Manager | Flagstaff Nissan Subaru For the last ten and a half years Trent has partnered with the Ridel Group, who finances dealerships while the buy down converts to sole ownership. In October, Trent, a Greater Flagstaff Chamber Board Member announced to the Chamber Board that he is now…
Leadership @7000ft – Jabarah Nichols
Leadership @7000ft Jabarah Nichols – Owner, Instructor | Kuttz Barbershop and College Jabarah Nichols opened Kuttz Barber Shop in a 550 square foot space on 6th Avenue in 2005. Nichols, a visionary who turned adversity into triumph, worked seven days a week to hone his craft, eventually adding Kuttz Barber College in 2015 and Kuttz…
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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New Members
March 2026
- Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy
- Oxendale Hyundai
- Kurt Wildermuth, Writer
- Fiscor Heating and Cooling
- Trail Horse Adventure LLC
- Salon Monteflora
- Kary Environmental Services
- Kary Construction & Demolition
- Revolution Regenerative Medicine & Aesthetics
- Trucordia Insurance
- Flagtown Prints
- C West Entertainment - Flagstaff
- Lobo Drinkhouse
- Oxendale Kia
- 928 Roofing and Contracting
- Gunfighter Canyon