Chamber Bizz Buzz

Welcome to Chamber Bizz Buzz, a radio show partnership between KAFF Radio and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber for nearly a decade. Episodes highlight local business and non-profit leaders and the story behind their ventures and airs Thursday mornings at 8:00 AM on The Legend 93.5FM and everywhere online when you click "Listen Live" on www.TheLegendAZ.com.

Host Julie Pastrick, President of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber, conducts to learn the unique contribution each organization offers to the Greater Northern Arizona community.

If you're a Chamber member and would like a chance to get your message out on the airwaves, contact info@flagstaffchamber.com

Browse past shows to learn more about local businesses and non-profits. Follow us on Spotify to get the latest episodes of Bizz Buzz.

Episodes

Girls on the Run with Dawn Begley

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Dawn Begley, of Girls on the Run to BizzBuzz.

Founded in North Carolina in 2008, Girls on the Run is an international program that combines running with lessons addressing the challenges young girls face as they grow. The program empowers participants with the tools to build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and believe in themselves. With 27 teams across Northern Arizona, Girls on the Run serves schools in Prescott, the Verde Valley...Learn More

Campus Coffee Bean with Dan Ogden

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Dan Ogden, owner of Campus Coffee Bean to BizzBuzz.

Campus Coffee Bean has been a Flagstaff staple since the mid-1990s. After selling Ogden Cleaners and spending some time in real estate, Dan was ready to return to small business ownership. In 2025, he purchased Campus Coffee Bean from Roger Pisacano , drawn to its iconic place in the Flagstaff community and the personal connection he had with the coffee shop as a former NAU student....Learn More

Cultivate Counseling with Melissa Dohse

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Melissa Dohse, Owner and Clinical Director of Cultivate Counseling, to BizzBuzz.

More than 10 years ago, Melissa recognized a need for greater access to general therapy services in Flagstaff, beyond crisis intervention, and envisioned creating a group counseling practice to help meet that need. Today, Cultivate Counseling specializes in trauma treatment, with 18 therapists trained in EMDR. The practice also provides support...Learn More

Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition with Danielle Williams

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Danielle Adams of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, to Chamber BizzBuzz.

This year, we’re celebrating the Silver Jubilee—the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff becoming the world’s first International Dark Sky City!

In this episode, Julie and Danielle explore why dark skies matter—from the benefits to our health and overall well-being to the positive impact on our environment. They also share simple ways ...Learn More

Arizona Community Foundation with June Brockmeyer

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes June Brockmeyer, Regional Director of Arizona Community Foundation’s Flagstaff Office to Chamber BizzBuzz.

The Arizona Community Foundation was formed almost 50 years ago with donors pooling their resources to support their communities. ACF now has 6 offices in Arizona with their main headquarters in Phoenix. ACF, a non-profit organization itself, serves as sort of a match maker between other non-profit organizations and donors. June further explains grant cycles in the state and the northern Arizona region...Learn More

Creative Casita with Adriane Murphy

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Adriane Murphy, founder of Creative Casita to Chamber BizzBuzz.

Creative Casita is a creative collective of over 30 local artists, makers, and designers in the heart of Flagstaff, AZ. Adriane explains how the shop came about after her years of being involved in local craft markets, Christmas fairs, and Farmer’s Markets and getting to know the people and community involved in those types of events. Creative Casita came about as a way to bring those types of vendors together under one roof.

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1899 Bar & Grill with Kyle Martinez-Bahe

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO, Julie Pastrick welcomes Kyle Martinez-Bahe, Front End Manager of 1899 Bar & Grill, to Chamber BizzBuzz.

Located on NAU’s north campus and named for the year Northern Arizona University was founded, 1899 Bar & Grill opened its doors in 2011. The restaurant has become a popular Flagstaff dining destination, known for favorites like its fish tacos, fish and chips, and burgers

Julie and Kyle discuss 1899’s famous happy hour and what they consider one of Flagstaff’s best restaurant patios, overlooking the NAU Quad....Learn More

HOTWORX 24/7 Infrared Fitness Studio with Ari Lambert

Greater Flagstaff Chamber President & CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Ariana Lambert, owner of HOTWORX to Chamber BizzBuzz.

Ari grew up in Flagstaff and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 2020 before earning her degree in Business Marketing from Northern Arizona University in 2024. Her love for an active lifestyle ultimately led her to become a HOTWORX franchise owner.

HOTWORX combines heat, infrared energy, and exercise to create a unique workout experience. Workouts take place inside patented infrared saunas, where the combination of heat and exercise.....Learn More

Village Gravel with Audra Adair

Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Audra Adair, cyclist and owner of Village Gravel, to Chamber BizzBuzz.

Audra comes from a professional background racing Iron Mans before moving to Flagstaff 4 years ago and getting involved in the dirt community. Audra talks about the Village Gravel race and the venue-Village Camp Resort in Bellemont, a short drive from Flagstaff. She further discusses the family atmosphere and the weekend community experience that is the spirit behind the event....Learn More

Oxendale KIA with Larry Santos

Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Larry Santos, Corporate General Manager at Oxendale Group, to Chamber BizzBuzz.

Larry discusses Oxendale KIA’s move to their new location at 5160 N Test Dr in Flagstaff after 20 years at their former location.

He talks further about his story in the industry as well as Oxendale KIA’s history. Tom Oxendale founded the company in the 70’s, starting with a basic Used Car lot before acquiring a Dodge dealership....Learn More

Master Mechanical with Taylor Niemann

Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Taylor Niemann, Service Manager of Master Mechanical. Since 1987, Master Mechanical, a family owned and operated A/C and heating company, has served residential and commercial clients across Northern Arizona.

Taylor discusses the importance of preventative maintenance noting that most major repairs start out as minor repairs and early detection can save clients in the long run. Taylor also discusses Master Mechanical’s Comfort Care Program and its benefits regarding preventative maintenance...Learn More

Frank Crum with Jackson Walbridge

Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick welcomes Jackson Walbridge, Chamber Ambassador and Benefits Consultant for Frank Crum, offering payroll, insurance, benefits and HR services.

Frank Crum Sr. and his son Frank Crum Jr. founded Frank Crum over 40 years ago in Clearwater, FL. The company started out selling insurance packages before adding and consolidating an array of other “back-of-the-house” services businesses rely on.

Jackson specializes in payroll and worker’s comp solutions, helping companies save time, reduce risk, and control labor related costs...Learn More