Moonshot, an entrepreneurial and workforce development non-profit organization, is unveiling its inaugural two-year campaign, aimed at advancing its mission to bolster startups and foster economic prosperity across rural Arizona and beyond. In 2017, Moonshot embarked on a profound rebranding journey, inspired by Flagstaff’s historic role in the Apollo moon landings. Mirroring Flagstaff’s contribution to the triumphant Apollo 11 mission, Moonshot empowers emerging businesses by providing … [Read more...] about Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Moonshot at NACET
Tailoring a Workforce for Industrial Sewing
From weather balloons to backpacks, shower curtains to parachutes, and awnings to space suits, the world needs people who can sew. Aerospace and hospitality industries, the U.S. military and outdoor furniture companies are among those seeking a workforce with sewing skills, and Moonshot at NACET’s Arizona Stitch Lab believes there’s an opportunity to harness and cultivate that skill set. “We are creating a pilot project to see if a sewing program can have legs in Northern Arizona,” said … [Read more...] about Tailoring a Workforce for Industrial Sewing
Missions and Madness
If what happens in life sometimes feels like just a roll of the dice, Missions and Madness can train us to grab ahold of those dice, give them a toss and embrace whatever shows up including pirates, ninjas or a big T-Rex. Flagstaff filmmaker Morgan Boatman has been developing this outdoor adventure leadership game for about seven years. “There are three aspects to getting through life: finding a direction, taking action on that direction, and not giving up. Missions and Madness takes … [Read more...] about Missions and Madness
Prescott Bark Wins Moonshot Competition
After two rigorous competitions – one for the Quad Cities area, the other at state level – Prescott husband and wife team Mike and Elaine O’Connor won the 2021 AZ Pioneer Pitch Tour award in The 2nd Annual Shoemaker Awards, an event that celebrates entrepreneurship. The O’Connors received a $10,000 check because of their innovative presentation of a plan to found Prescott Bark. The money was gifted by Arizona Public Service through Moonshot at NACET. They received the award during formal … [Read more...] about Prescott Bark Wins Moonshot Competition
Bear-Resistant Container Lands REI Deal for Local Entrepreneur
An inventor and avid backpacker working with the entrepreneurial program Moonshot at NACET has landed two major distribution deals for her next-generation bear-resistant food container, including one with outdoor recreation powerhouse REI. Holly Jaleski, of Flagstaff, said the inspiration for Grubcan came to her while she was out on the trail. “My husband and I were hiking out at the beginning of a week-long backpacking trip in Yosemite when the bear-resistant canister I was carrying in my … [Read more...] about Bear-Resistant Container Lands REI Deal for Local Entrepreneur
ERAU Grad Creates Satellite Design Startup
Katalyst Space Technologies, a modular satellite design and build company, has set down at Moonshot at NACET in Flagstaff. The tech company’s founder, Ghonhee Lee, reported that the benefits of Moonshot and the Flagstaff lifestyle, coupled with the city’s incentive program, helped them choose Flagstaff as a home base. “Together, the pull from Moonshot and the city’s incentive helped us make the decision,” said Lee in an exclusive Quad Cities Business News interview. “They took advantage of … [Read more...] about ERAU Grad Creates Satellite Design Startup
