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From the Founder’s Desk:
Why I Want The Flyover Readers to Own The Flyover


When I decided to accept investors in The Flyover, one thing mattered to me more than anything: that our readers would have the chance to become our owners. If I had my druthers, every single investor in The Flyover would be a Flyover reader. That’s why we’ve structured this offering with you in mind:

  • 5% bonus shares for all Flyover readers who invest

  • An additional 5% bonus for those investing in our current round from $1M to $2M

Legally, the offering is open to any U.S. citizen. But my heart—and our strategy—are focused on keeping ownership in the hands of our readers. Right now, we’re less than $130,000 away from hitting $2 million raised. Once we cross that mark, the extra 5% bonus goes away.

That’s why I’m asking our readers one more time: will you consider investing in The Flyover today?

But some of our readers are asking: “How do I get a return on my investment?”

Here’s why The Flyover is different:

  • Already profitable after just two years (most start-ups never are)
  • 80% gross margins and 24% net income (exceptional margins)
  • In the top 1% of media start-ups (proven strength)

How investors could realize returns:

  1. A Sale – Only to a partner who shares our values. (CNN or the New York Times need not apply.)

  2. Public Listing – Shares traded openly on an exchange.

  3. Profit Distributions (Dividends) – Because we’re already profitable, this is possible.

Recap: Sale. Listing. Distributions.

My Closing Pitch

More than 1,225 Flyover readers have already joined us as investors. We’re just $130K away from our next milestone—and once we hit it, the chance at 10% bonus shares drops to 5%.  If you’ve been considering investing, now is the moment. Let’s finish this round together and make The Flyover a news company truly owned by its readers.
 
Will you be one of the investors who help us keep The Flyover reader-owned?

Top Stories

Article Icon 1Kirk to Receive Medal of Freedom Posthumously

President Trump announced on Thursday that he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Turning Point USA co-founder and Scottsdale resident Charlie Kirk.

The FBI released photos of a person of interest in the shooting that killed Kirk on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The manhunt for the gunman was ongoing as of Thursday night.

In Arizona, Kirk’s supporters flocked to Turning Point USA’s main office in Phoenix, leaving flowers and handwritten messages while praying together.

Kirk’s body was flown to Phoenix aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by his family and Vice President JD Vance. Plans for a funeral and memorial services have not yet been released.

Article Icon 1State Shuts Down ‘Dream Home’ Raffle

Arizona gaming regulators shut down an online “dream home” raffle, alleging organizers sought to personally profit in violation of state law.

The state Department of Gaming issued the cease-and-desist order to United Kingdom-based Raffall and the Arizona organizer of the raffle, John Smith.

Smith was raffling a $1.3 million Phoenix home with tickets starting at $10. Regulators say the setup violated state laws that ban personal profit and permit only charitable organizations to run raffles.

Article Icon 1Potbelly Bought with Eye Toward Growth

Potbelly, with 10 locations in Arizona and 445 nationwide, is being acquired by gas station and convenience store operator RaceTrac in a $566 million deal.

The sandwich shop chain has reported rising profits and a goal of opening 2,000 stores.

Potbelly’s stock value jumped by more than 30% on Wednesday after the announcement.

The sale comes as some chains, including McDonald’s, are cutting prices to win customers.

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Around Arizona

Phoenix: The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Semper Fi Heating and Cooling donated $100,000 to Honor Flight Arizona to send hundreds of veterans to see war memorials in Washington, D.C. (Watch)

Tucson: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will retire its A-10 Thunderbolt II unit by next fall, ending a nearly 50-year run for the iconic Warthog. (Photo)

Coconino County: Police say Matthew Spencer, 28, has been missing for over a month after his SUV with a Washington license plate broke down on Interstate 40 between Bellemont and Williams during a road trip. (Watch)

➤ Scottsdale: A group of parents demanded the resignation of school board member and state Sen. Carine Werner after a hot mic allegedly caught her mocking a district employee’s weight. (Watch)

➤ Green Valley: The Aquabelles, the community’s oldest recreation club, will celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend with a synchronized swimming show at the East Center. (Photo)

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Wildcats revealed new 1980s-themed helmets ahead of the team’s matchup against Kansas State tonight in Tucson. (More)

Basha High School in Chandler topped a publication’s latest Arizona high school football rankings following the team’s victory over California powerhouse Orange Lutheran. (Full Rankings)

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte left Wednesday night’s game against San Francisco with a right foot bruise after fouling a ball off the foot. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Golf

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Arizona Business

➤ Arizona opened a trade and investment office in Tokyo to strengthen business ties with Japan, one of the state’s top trading partners. (More)

Google and the Salt River Project are partnering to advance long-duration energy storage by funding and evaluating pilot projects on the utility’s grid. (More)

A commercial real estate firm affiliated with Arizona billionaire and Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno paid $11 million for a 1.47-acre property next to a Phoenix commercial center the firm owns. (More)

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Et Cetera

West Phoenix will host the Harvest Nights festival from Sept. 25 to Nov. 9, offering activities such as a scarecrow maze, pumpkin decorating, and a bounce house. (More)

The Lake Havasu High School class of 1985 held its 40th reunion this past weekend with a two-day, 1980s-themed gathering. (Photos)

Glendale plans to relocate most of the city’s peacocks after years of property damage, sparking a petition from residents who oppose the move. (Watch)

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