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FBN Northern Arizona’s Locally Owned Newspaper
Janaury 2017
Flagstaff Business News
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Inside: Getting Organized for 2017 p. 3 Coffee Shop Serves Tech Support p. 6 Community Profile: Lori Anna Harrison Positioning Luxury Developments p. 10
Getting to Net Zero Flagstaff builders tackle challenges of constructing energy-saving homes By Betsey Bruner, FBN
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strong beam of late-afternoon light blasted across the San Francisco Peaks and illuminated straw-colored fields in the Doney Park area of Flagstaff. Stiff breezes carried the cold from patches of November snow on the highest peaks and chilled construction sites, including one particularly ambitious project by High Caliber Construction: an innovative Net Zero Energy Home at 11793 N. Highway 89
that will produce as much energy as it consumes through renewable resources. The 3,300-square-foot home is the brainchild of a father and son team, Aaron and Evan Womble, owners of High Caliber Construction. The company began operation in February 2009 with the mission of “setting the standard in the green building industry through innovative design,” according to its website. Between them, the two men have nearly 50 years of combined experience in commercial and
residential construction. “It’s my and my dad’s house,” Evan Womble said. “We’re going to live in it, and it’s going to be our showcase.” Some of the special features of the home are an attached guesthouse and a 2,000-square-foot workshop. Also included are a total of six bedrooms, four bathrooms and two kitchens. Aaron, 55, will be living there with his wife, Stefanie, and Evan, with his wife, Heidi. Continued on page 43
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Locally Owned Businesses Move in to the Flagstaff Mall By Starla S. Collins, FBN
F Jack’s Antique owners Vivian and Jack Delaporte showcase unique art and collectibles in their shop at the Flagstaff Mall. Photo by Starla Collins Janaury 2017 | Issue 1 Volume 10
lagstaff’s only large-scale mall has seen its share of growing pains in the past four decades – from new and thriving to survival mode to expanding and growing outside its walls, literally. Today, The Marketplace includes more than 70 retail stores, restaurants and dining options, activities, home, garden and building merchants, auto dealers and the new Harkins 16-screen Cineplex. “We want the mall to be a ‘destination place’ for all Northern Arizona residents and visitors,” said Bonnie Bouschet, manager. “We are centrally located, easy to find and have plenty of parking. Our patrons can have a great shopping experience, enjoy great food, indulge in a massage or pedicure and more. Our goal is to bring the retail stores our customers want, while supporting the local economy.” Shoppers can find many of their favorite chain stores at the mall, as well as some local, homegrown businesses. The variety comes from
the management’s commitment to both seasoned and new businesses. The following are a few locally owned, non-corporate or non-chain businesses that have chosen The Flagstaff Mall as the best place to set up shop:
Jack’s Antique When Jack and Vivian Delaporte started buying collectibles for their new home, they never dreamed three years later they would be spending their days and nights at the mall. Like many small business owners, they did not set out to open a business, but their passion for finding and buying art, collectibles, antiques and furniture opened the door to do just that. Jack’s Antique opened on Aug. 15, 2015. “We always thought the mall would be a prime location, but weren’t sure we could afford it,” Jack said. “We were really surprised at how affordable the space was and the management was very supportive. As soon as we saw the Continued on page 42
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