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Wisdom Good Works is a collaboration of scientists, educators, environmentalists and philanthropists who believe in the potential of humane animal population control. For almost 30 years Drs. Loretta Mayer and Cheryl Dyer have worked to restore ecological balance through fertility control technology that is both organic and effective. In this episode we speak with Dr, Mayer on what Pilot Project Wisdom has going on right now with local business partners; WGW's recent grant from Open Philanthropy; the humane and most effective way to control rodent overpopulation; and data that demonstrates that fertility control is sustainable and far more effective and affordable than poison.

Organized in 1999, Quality Connections is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Flagstaff. QC helps individuals with disabilities become independent, productive members of the community by providing them with employment opportunities, job training and practical life-learning programs. In today's episode we speak with QC's Doug Arnett about the important role that work plays in all people's lives, what workplace inclusion looks like, what employers can expect when hiring workers with disabilities and current challenges facing workers with disabilities in our community.

For 50 years Mountain Sports has taken pride in offering exceptional, helpful, hometown customer service with a deep commitment to the community and environment. As the only Patagonia shop in the region, Mountain Sports stands by their quality products and has adopted the 1% for the Planet program. Because of Mountain Sports' loyal customers, they have been able to invest more than $250,000 back into the Flagstaff community! Tune in to hear learn more about this northern Arizona-grown business in this conversation with Mountain Sports' Lisa Lamberson.

The Ecollectix Coins and Collectibles focus is "Getting Your Nostalgia On". With a large collection of action figures, comics, trading cards and video games, Ecollectix is a largely pop-culture focused shop with a vast knowledge of all things collectible. In today's show we speak with Ryan Moretti about his wonderful shop, passion for collecting and how Ecollectix can help costumers looking to both trade-up or trade-out!

In today's show we speak with Bridgette Hammons, owner of Kids Closet and More, a second hand resell store of children's clothing. As a life-long Flagstaff local Bridgette is passionate about serving her community. Discover Kids Closet and More for gently used items for your baby or toddler at a great price!

Over 50,000 years ago space and Earth came together when a huge iron-nickel meteorite impacted in the Painted Desert outside Flagstaff. Today Meteor Crater ignites the wonder of all who experience it. In today's conversation we speak with Matthew Kent to get an inside look at what visitors to Meteor Crater can expect. Matt also takes us into downtown Flagstaff's exciting new Discovery Center and Space Museum to learn all about this tribute to northern Arizona's space legacy. Tune in!

Since 1978 the doctors at Flagstaff Bone & Joint have been dedicated experts, providing exceptional orthopaedic care for patients in northern Arizona. Their world-class team of experts is devoted to offering their patients specialized treatment plans that fit their individual needs and goals. In this episode we speak to fellowship-trained hip and knee specialist Dr. Liam Bosch. Tune in to learn more about how Flagstaff Bone & Joint is serving the northern Arizona community with world class orthopaedic care.

Pinnacle Building Services has been dedicated to serving Flagstaff since 1994. Throughout the years of their service, Pinnacle has proven their ability to meet the highest level of dependability, delivering high-quality services for an ever-growing clientele. Today we speak with Pinnacle Building Services CEO, Fady Ebeid about how this family business has become the region's leading provider of cleaning and maintenance through world-class customer service and a team built on camaraderie and good work culture.