JULY 2019 | VOL 5, ISSUE 7
By The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
BECAUSE A
HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE AND A
THRIVING COMMUNITY ARE INSEPARABLE
JEFFREY HALL
Director of Lowell Observatory
MEET THE BOARD
Meet Board Members Mark Harris & Jacquie Kellogg
LUNAR LEGACY
50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
CONTENTS
FLAGSTAFF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Thank you for your community engagement,
networking,
JEFFREY HALL
DIRECTOR OF LOWELL OBSERVATORY IS OUR JULY @7000FT FEATURE PAGE 8
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS EVERY MEMBER COUNTS LEADERSHIP @7000ft LOWELL OBSERVATORY
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MARK HARRIS & JACQUIE KELLOGG LUNAR LEGACY
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Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce 101 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 774-4505 info@flagstaffchamber.com flagstaffchamber.com
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP Officers
Directors
Chair Brenda Hazlett APS
Monica Attridge Hozhoni Foundation
1st Vice Chair Mark Love Massage Envy 2nd Vice Chair Joe Pozar, Jr. Joy Cone Co. 3rd Vice Chair Clay McCauslin KAFF/KMGN Radio
Doug Bonate BBVA Compass Bank Guillermo Cortes Shephard-Wesnitzer, Inc. Walter Crutchfield Vintage Partners Mark Harris Terry Marxen Chevrolet Cadillac Jacquie Kellogg West USA Realty
Treasurer Jennifer Nordstrom Cecily Maniaci Toasted Owl Nordstrom & Pete Muscarella Associates PC Immediate Past Chairman Randon Cupp Foothills Bank
Ex-Officio Colonel Ray Garcia Camp Navajo Joanne Keene Northern Arizona University Dr. Colleen Smith Coconino Community College
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Cover Photo Credit: Barbara Sherman Mark Harris Photo Credit: Sedona Monthly
Straightline Builders Patrick Nackard Nackard Companies Fred Reese Little America Lindie Rodgers Superior Propane Richard Sanchez State Farm Insurance Cassity Smith Flagstaff Young Professionals Flo Spyrow Northern Arizona Healthcare John Stigmon ECoNA Steve Thompson Colliers International Kelly Tulloss Sutcliffe Floral Bryce Warren Twin Arrows Casino Resort
BUSINESS INFLUENCERS
VIEW FROM THE CHAMBER PRESIDENT’S DESK Chamber joins City Council in Work Session Last month the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce was invited to a work session with the Flagstaff City Council. I sat on the dias next to Mayor Coral Evans and our Chairman of the Board Brenda Hazlett. We met to discuss issues and priorities important to the Chamber on behalf of business of all sizes as well as other communitybuilding opportunities. This was a historic event because the Chamber had never been invited to a joint work session with the City Council. The outcome was optimistic, and we are so grateful for the shared dialogue. We all learned a lot. During our presentations, I made note of the lack of housing for workers of all industries and our desire to promote friendly rules and policies that will encourage more private developers to build up our inventory. It’s the answer to getting more residents into housing. We also discussed the high cost of building, the length of time for permitting approval, the lengthy requirements to be approved, and comparisons of both to other communities. Tyler Mark of Wespac Construction presented specific data supporting barriers to development projects that we will discuss and review in a second work session in the future. Brian Landauer, General Manager, Findlay Automotive brought to the podium sales leakage data representing the loss of local auto sales to other destinations. Mark Harris, Terry Marxen Chevrolet owner, also was in the audience. Vehicle sales are the largest contributors to the city’s sales tax coffer. Ways to engage the general public to buy our vehicles locally and support one of our largest industries for the benefit of the whole community
Julie Pastrick President + CEO
were tossed around. The Greater Flagstaff Chamber is dedicated to further discussions of the data presenting opportunities for business growth and sustainability and the barriers preventing economic growth so we can concentrate our efforts there. Thank you for your investment in the Greater Flagstaff Chamber. You make it possible for us to educate the city council members about how the decisions they make impact the cost to do business and the cost of living for all in Flagstaff. We consider you our business partner and our job is to work on your behalf every day. It’s not always easy. It’s not always quick. But for many years, the Chamber’s voice for business has gotten broader and more impactful. We’re at the table for you. Together we can build a stronger business climate, which creates a vibrant community that we all cherish. Thank you!
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CHAMBER BUSINESS INSIGHTS RADIO SHOW Tune in to our show every Saturday at 11 AM on KAFF Country Legends 93.5FM and AM930 Listen to the latest interviews at flagstaffchamber.com/media
Here are some of the latest interviews you can listen to on our website:
Lyndsay Burnett - Wandering Summit Photography Lyndsay’s love of photography goes back to when she was 9 years old, entranced with National Geographic Magazines. Wandering Summit’s special services are aerial videos/photography and engagement photos/video packages in 4K. Learn about Wandering Summit’s seasonal specials and follow them on social media!
Sandi Perez - Northern Arizona at Cancer Support Community Arizona Northern Arizona Cancer Support’s slogan is “no one faces cancer alone” and serves as a comprehensive resource to anyone impacted by cancer, all free of charge. Learn about how Northern Arizona Cancer Support Community can help you as either a cancer patient or caregiver!
Kristi Houghton - Flagstaff Surgical Associates Flagstaff Surgical Associates has been in Flagstaff since 1976, providing general surgery, urology, and Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) services. If you suffer from allergies, you’ll want to listen for the different treatments available from FSA’s full-service allergy clinic!
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Kris Williams - The Gallery in Williams Kris and her husband fell in love with Williams when they moved from California, and The Gallery is an active partner with the Williams Business Alliance and Williams Alliance for the Arts. Featuring all locally made art and jewelry, The Gallery is sure to please!
Brandi Palmer - Salon Brio at Aspen Brio means bigger style and performance, and having her own salon has been a longtime dream of owner and hairstylist Brandi Palmer. She aims to provide all clients high-end service. Learn about the salon and Brandi’s take on the latest beauty trends.
Armando Bernasconi - Quality Connections Quality Connections makes a big impact in Flagstaff helping disabled workers become self sufficient. QC now has both a residential program and online store, which employs 52 disabled workers statewide. Learn about QC’s Express store at the Market of Dreams!
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Welcome to the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
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RED ROCKS GRILL CLEANING Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 254-0055 redrockgrillcleaning.com
COCONINO COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 226-0502
FLAGSTAFF COLLISION CENTER 5100 N Test Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86001
ODEGAARD'S SEWING CENTER 2109 N 4th St Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 774-2331
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Advancing a Strong Community
Jeffrey Hall, Director of Lowell Observatory, is very excited to lead Lowell as they celebrate their 125th Anniversary. He has grown up loving science, which has led him to stay in the astronomy business for the past 28 years. Jeffrey continues to be a very influential person in the Flagstaff community.
Photo Credit: Barbara Sherman
LOWELL OBSERVATORY WHY ARE YOU IN YOUR BUSINESS OR PROFESSION? I love science, and I’ve loved astronomy since I was a kid. HOW LONG HAS YOUR COMPANY BEEN IN BUSINESS OR HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS PROFESSION? Lowell Observatory has been here on Mars Hill for 125 years. I got my Ph.D. in 1991, so I’ve been in the business for 28 years. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH? IF SO, HOW? We’ve probably all had days when we thought that following our chosen calling was a colossal mistake. When I’ve had those days, I’ve thought I should have stuck with music and pursued a career as an organist. But there’s no way I would time-travel now and change my path; it would undo too many wonderful things that have happened over the past 35 years. FROM WHOM DO YOU SEEK BUSINESS ADVICE? That is a very long list of names, because I almost never sit down with anyone with the sole intent in my mind of getting business advice. Rather, my many day-in day-out conversations with Lowell staff, community members, and others, whether about matters Lowell or non-Lowell, all provide business advice and perspective. I’m constantly picking up and applying ideas from them. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT IN YOUR PROFESSION? Keep your interests broad, know a lot of stuff, and be nimble, for technology and opportunities keep changing ever more quickly. And don’t take yourself too seriously. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND? PLEASE EXPLAIN.
JEFFREY HALL DIRECTOR OF LOWELL OBSERVATORY
1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 lowell.edu | (928) 774-3358
I try to be an open book. It’s vital for a team to be self-aware and to be objective about its strengths and passions as well as about its weaknesses and demons. All teams and all individuals have both, and objective self-awareness helps one not be cocky about strengths and not be ashamed of weaknesses. That in turn enables one to derive greater benefit from the former and to reduce risk of being derailed by the latter. TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS? One of my struggles is imposter syndrome, so my immediate answer to this question is “luck.” Going back to the objectivity thing, I don’t really think that’s true, but I’ve found it interesting how hard it is to put it aside. WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN? Exercise, mainly cycling (both mountain and road) and going to the gym: besides being fun, maintaining physical conditioning is vital for handling stress and keeping mental focus. I enjoy playing and making synthesizer realizations of great music, though I’ve had little time for my home studio since I became Lowell’s director. And on scattered occasions, I manage to add a few more blocks to an enormous gothic cathedral I’m building in Minecraft. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? The music of Johann Sebastian Bach. His creations encompass, in my opinion, the most profound beauty that has ever come from the mind of a human being, accomplished through the most rigorously logical – scientific, even – organization of sound. It’s inspiring to me artistically, scientifically, and spiritually. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE AND STAY IN FLAGSTAFF? I chose Lowell and Flagstaff in 1992 because the research program I was hired for looked very interesting and Wes Lockwood seemed like a great person to work for (he was!).
That three-year appointment has turned into 27 and counting, and I’m still here because Lowell is a fine place to work and because Flagstaff has been a fine place to live and raise a family. Our community has its challenges and stresses, but I still consider myself fortunate to live here. WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU TODAY THAN IT WAS 10 YEARS AGO? Having a clear set of goals, work-related and otherwise, for the next 25 years of my life, especially since that span will likely run up toward (or who knows, possibly past) the conclusion of matters. I have assembled these goals in a possibly OCD set of notes and tables, the hierarchy of which led my oldest son to joke that my to-do list had become a to-do hypercube. WHAT MANTRA OR RULE DO YOU STRIVE TO LIVE BY? Live honestly. WHAT IS WORSE THAN FAILURE? Deceit. Success is at best meaningless, and at worst dishonorable, if achieved by deceit or with disregard of others. WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO BE IN 10 YEARS? Wherever I am, I hope to be looking at a Lowell Observatory with our current financial stress eased. I hope to see our astronomers having to scramble less to fill so much of their salaries on grants, while still enjoying the same freedom of inquiry we try to provide today. I hope to see many more minds challenged and awed each year by the wonders our educators show them. I hope to see Flagstaff thriving as well, and the ongoing relationship between Lowell and the City strong and productive. And I hope to see a society with more temperate, evidencedriven thinking driving our policy decisions, something to which we at Lowell are trying to contribute in our own small way.
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MEET THE BOARD & THEIR BUSINESSES Mark Harris & Jacquie Kellogg are both board members of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. They do so much for our community, so learn a bit more about them and their businesses here!
TERRY MARXEN DOES BUSINESS ON ROUTE 66
WEST USA REALTY KICKS IT UP THIS SUMMER
Chamber Board Member, Mark Harris
Long time Flagstaff resident, Mark Harris, owner, Terry Marxen Chevrolet Cadillac has lived in Flagstaff after graduating from NAU for 13 years. Gale Tyrrell purchased this dealership back in 1962. It was originally named Cheshire Motors and was located downtown on Route 66 and Sitgreaves/Milton. In 1967, the dealership was moved to its current location on 7 acres purchased from Arizona Timber Company. Four years later in 1971, a young NAU grad named Terry Marxen came to work for Mr. Tyrrell as the assistant office manager. Terry worked his way up through various management positions and by 1997 the business was named Terry Marxen Chevrolet Cadillac. As time marched on, the dealership underwent a total renovation and in 2011 Mark Harris became Terry’s partner. By 2016, Terry was ready to retire and Mark acquired full ownership of the auto dealership. Terry Marxen Chevrolet, Cadillac is a full service shop with 25 service bays and 16 in the body shop all operated by factory trained technicians. Mark is proud of the models he carries including the long time solid reputation of both Chevrolet and Cadillac including being recipient of industry awards named “Mark of Excellence” for both models. Different milestones mean different things to owners but for certain Mark Harris is proud of employee longevity including a few who have been with the dealership for more than 35 years. The dealership proudly has long standing relationships helping other organizations succeed.
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Chamber Board Member, Jacquie Kellogg Jacquie Kellogg, Broker, West USA Realty has been in business in Flagstaff since 2004 and with her company for 11 years. At that time our market was really tough and Flagstaff was hit by the recession in most industries. Today, Flagstaff property values are strong and we can definitely realize our community has rebounded from the bad times. New construction is up but so are the base prices to develop in Flagstaff. That aside, her clientele are well-served with ten agents in the Flagstaff office who specialize in property management, residential sales and some commercial. Jacquie hails from Minnesota and has lived everywhere in between from L.A. to Boston. But the Flagstaff lifestyle grabbed her heart and settling here is a choice she would never change. In 2004 she joined the Chamber of Commerce and eleven years later, she was asked to join the Board of Directors. She brought leadership expertise from the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors for which she volunteered and ended up as President of the Board. Being successful in real estate as a broker has led her to seek advice from her peers and the Arizona Association of Realtors state organization. Surrounding herself with leaders and others likeminded has helped her glide onto a successful career path. A can do attitude and taking chances, even though it can be scary, has been her motto. Jacquie enjoys giving back to the community in her personal ways. Her latest project, the El Pueblo Code Talker Project is gaining momentum and may result in the formation of a Code Talker Memorial to Flagstaff.
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CHAMBER REPRESENTS MILITARY AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON D.C. On June 3rd, 2019 Chamber President Julie Pastrick traveled to Washington D.C. primarily on military affairs for Camp Navajo & United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station. As President of NAMAC, Pastrick delivered requests for a carve out of 1,000 acres of land within the 28,000 which comprises Camp Navajo - to be set aside for commercial development. Businesses are interested! Perhaps on a service contract basis rather than army corp leases we will have more luck locating forest products and research and development type industries to create employment for local businesses. Military Council Presidents from Yuma 50, Mesa Industry, and Defense Council also attended joint meetings with Senator Martha McSally, Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Representatives Andy Biggs, Ruben Gallegos, Ann Kirkpatrick, Debbie Lesko, House Armed Services Committee professional staff, the Assistant Secretary of Military Sustainment, high level National Guard Bureau leadership and the Marine Corps CyberSpace Command. More to follow, stay tuned.
Greater Flagstaff Chamber Advocates for USMCA Ratification in Washington, D.C. By: Joe Galli, Senior Adviser, Public Policy Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Last month Chamber advocates took to the halls of Congress in Washington, D. C. to push for the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA is a critical piece of trade legislation the business community is hoping will pass the U.S. Congress this summer. Here are a few quick facts on why passage of the USMCA in Washington, D.C. is important to Arizona’s business community. USMCA Fast Facts • Canada and Mexico are Arizona’s top two trading partners, as well as the top two destinations for Arizona products and services. • More than 228,000 Arizona jobs are dependent on trade and investment with Mexico and Canada. • In 2018, two-way trade with Mexico and Canada totaled over $20 billion in Arizona. For more information on how this impacts Arizona’s business community, visit the Greater Flagstaff Chamber’s Advocacy Division website here: www.flagstaffchamber.com/advocacy 12
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FLAGSTAFF LUNAR LEGACY When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969, he at once met the audacious challenge of President John F. Kennedy to land an American safely on the Moon, while turning our species into citizens of the world. Over the ensuing three years, 11 other people walked on and explored the Moon. This was possible only with years of preparation, in which many milestones occurred in the Flagstaff area including astronaut science training, instrument development and lunar mapping.
Upcoming Lunar Legacy Events • Lowell's Lunar Legacy Through Wednesday July 31st 2019 Lowell Observatory • Lunar Lecture Series Wednesday June 12th 6:00pm - 7:30pm Coconino Community College • Lunar Dream Art Exhibit Thursday July 4th 12:00pm - Saturday August 31st 7:00pm CCC Comet Gallery • Lunar Legacy Invitational Friday July 19th - Saturday 20th Northern Arizona University • APOLLO 11 Saturday July 20th 1:30pm Orpheum Theater Check out more events here: www.flagstaffarizona.org/lunarlegacy
Lunar Legacy Photo Credit: USGS, NASA
Every Apollo astronaut trained in Flagstaff, AZ. Join us July 20 to celebrate Flagstaff’s Lunar Legacy
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