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On June 22nd, we sat down with DeAnn Mendoza Engelthaler Founder and CEO of LEAP Groove to get the scoop on what this new Flagstaff business does. Leap stands for; Laughter, Emotional Management, Purpose. Leap Groove programs are mobile classes and workshops for youths and adults that are specifically crafted to meet the needs of your organization. Each program is designed to support healthy development and improvement of social, emotional & physical health. Each lesson is carefully created to connect mind, body & soul through games, activities, mindfulness and movement to improve emotion identification and regulation & overall health and wellness in a safe, fun and creative way.

Hub International Arizona is a top global insurance brokerage serving Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tucson. Hub insures businesses and homes for risks such as wildfires and hail storms. Hub also provides services to nearly every vertical industry, from construction to hospitality, real estate and transportation - to name a few. In addition, Hub provides retirement and wealth management services for small businesses to Fortune 500 clients, Tune in to this episode to learn more from Hub International's Wes Thew.

Today we talk with Glenn Leest from WT Wealth Management to get answers to some of the big questions that investors are asking these days. With soaring gas, food and just about everything else it's critical to your portfolio to stay ahead of inflation. WT does this by investing in the very commodities that inflation has hit hardest. Why use WT Wealth Management over one of the larger, national firms? As a smaller firm, WT is able to nimbly navigate the market, making changes to their portfolio in real time, a huge advantage in today's market.

Eric Boatner has gotten to know many local families as an Allstate agent in Flagstaff. He enjoys being a part of the community and building local relationships is one of the best parts of his job. Eric is committed to helping Flagstaff residents assess their immediate and long term needs and choose options that will help them achieve their goals. When you'd like to explore your options for protecting your home, personal property, or financial future, Eric is available to answer your questions.

Located on 4th Street, the Lite Company is a Flagstaff home furnishings institution. Come into their showroom and witness the creative vignettes that co-owner Stacy McSwain has created. Everything on the floor is for sale, representing the spectrum of styles to suit the needs of the Flagstaff community. If you don't see what you're looking for, the Lite Co. also offers custom design alongside in-home consultation and to match any creative vision.

Cheryl Pahl of Your Investment Solutions sits down with Julie to talk about some key topics that small businesses should be award of notably the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Congress changed the qualification parameters for this key tax credit making it easier for businesses who are challenged with staffing issues to find relief. Find out more about the ERTC as well as R&D tax credits, estate plans and the other helpful services that Your Investment Solutions offers to Small Businesses.

Owner Beth Frost started Foresite Learning Center in 1993 as has since been offering an individual-based, Arizona Early Learning Standard curriculum to children ages 2-16. Jini Maxwell, a teacher with the Foresite was introduced to the program while her children attended, fell in love with the program and decided to become a part of it. Tune in to learn more about this remarkable learning center, including how they were able to keep their doors open throughout the COVID pandemic and offer children the ability to keep up on their educational journey.

In this special episode, we flip things around and get a glimpse of what's going on at your local Chamber. Board member and Greater Circle Media owner/director Clay McCauslin sits down with GFCC President and CEO Julie Pastrick to talk topics such as the Chamber's work with the Education and Workforce Division, the latest Chamber initiative, the Green Business Certification, as well as events like Good Morning Flagstaff, the Downtown Mile and the annual 4th of July Parade.

Logan and Martha Harding opened Equilibrium Medically-Directed comfort to address health care through addressing the mind body balance. Logan has been a board-certified anesthesiologist for 15 years. Martha is an intensive care nurse practitioner. Together they contribute to the holistic approach to Health that Equilibrium uniquely offers. Services include ketamine therapy to address depression, anxiety and PTSD, propofol therapy, a novel approach to addressing chronic headaches and sleep disorders, as well as vitamin infusions for improved energy levels, recovery and general well-being. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Equilibrium Medically-Directed Comfort.

In this show we learn more about a Flagstaff business all can appreciate, Mozelle's Downtown Bakery. Named after co-owner Andrea Knott's grandmother, Mozelle's started out seven years ago in a 300 square foot location on Aspen before moving to their current location in Heritage Square. Mozelle's takes great pride in making their cookies, cakes and other decadent baked goods from scratch, check them out to learn why Mozelle's is a local favorite for all things sweet!