Chamber Bizz Buzz

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, Sedona, and Flagstaff.

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 who used to hang out there.

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

About 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 for individuals experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, and other challenges across all stages of life.

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 businesses and residents can help preserve Flagstaff’s spectacular night skies for generations to come.

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.

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.

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, while priding itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere and unique experience for locals and visitors alike.

Julie and Kyle discuss 1899’s famous happy hour and what they consider one of Flagstaff’s best restaurant patios, overlooking the NAU Quad. They also share how 1899 became one of Flagstaff’s first dementia-friendly restaurants, creating a welcoming environment where everyone in the community feels welcome.

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 allows members to get an effective workout in less time.

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.

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 in the 80’s and moving to Flagstaff in 2004...