Posts by Carson Cunningham
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…
Read MoreAZ CTE Quality Commission Update | Flagstaff Chamber/ FUSD Summer Internships
AZCTE Quality Commission Updates | Flagstaff Chamber/ FUSD Summer Internship Program Looking ahead, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will be undertaking a review of technical standards in several CTE programs. This work aligns with the Commission’s role to confirm and approve CTE technical standards essential to students’ education and career success, as outlined in…
Read MoreLeadership @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…
Read MoreHow Strong Businesses Stay Standing When Others Fall
How Strong Businesses Stay Standing When Others Fall Every leader has faced a curveball in the last few years—supply chains, staffing, tech, or the economy. The companies that come out stronger aren’t lucky. They’ve built resilience into their DNA. Resilient organizations lean on three things: confident leadership, flexible operations, and teams that feel trusted. Chambers…
Read MoreCybersecurity Made Simple: 5 Steps Every Local Business Should Take
Cybersecurity Made Simple: 5 Steps Every Local Business Should Take Nearly half of cyberattacks target small businesses, not just large corporations The average breach costs $25,000, but prevention is affordable and accessible Begin with strong passwords, MFA, and consistent team training Back up data in two places and test regularly A clear response plan helps…
Read MoreWhat AI Can’t Replace in Your Local Business
What AI Can’t Replace in Your Local Business AI excels at automating repetitive, time‑consuming tasks. It can streamline administrative routines (like scheduling, invoicing), but lacks human judgment. Client‑facing personalization benefits from human empathy and context—AI can assist, not replace. Internal operations: AI helps with analytics and forecasting, though strategic decision‑making stays human. Ultimately, local business…
Read MoreMid-Year Reset: 5 Smart Moves to Strengthen Your Small Business
Mid-Year Reset: 5 Smart Moves to Strengthen Your Small Business The year’s midpoint is your wake-up call—refocus now to finish strong. Scrutinize your numbers to find what’s working (and what’s not). Reboot your marketing before seasonal shifts hit. Remove workflow roadblocks to boost team output. Reconnect with your business’s core purpose. 597 Words ~ 3…
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