Heavy construction equipment can be an expensive investment, but it is crucial to many construction jobs. If you've been wondering what to know when choosing a supplier for construction equipment, you are in the right spot. The supplier will be one of the most important decisions that you make when launching your own construction business, or if you are replacing worn-down equipment. This is because they provide both your products and any post-purchase support that you may need. Consider these … [Read more...] about What To Know When Choosing a Construction Equipment Supplier
Delivering Power from Arizona’s Largest Wind Farm
Salt River Project is contracting with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources to purchase wind power from the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center, a 161-megawatt (MW) wind resource to be built on the CO Bar Ranch about 25 miles north of Flagstaff. With some 53 wind turbines across 669 acres, the project is scheduled to begin delivering clean energy on to SRP’s power grid by December 2023, producing enough power to support about 40,000 residential homes and moving the utility company closer to its … [Read more...] about Delivering Power from Arizona’s Largest Wind Farm
Will the New Year Deliver Another Hot Real Estate Market?
For those in the business of real estate, 2021 was among the fastest-moving markets in history throughout the Quad Cities area. Some of the statistics are actually hard to believe. However, the unrivaled Multiple Listing Service provided by the Prescott Area Association of Realtors (PAAR) reveals that, last year, homes in this area spent just 11 days on the market. That is half the time it took homes to sell in 2020. Not only is home inventory flying off the shelves, the median price buyers … [Read more...] about Will the New Year Deliver Another Hot Real Estate Market?
Considering the Cost Per Square Foot to Build a Home
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “sit back and relax.” We hope you enjoy our column this month. Sandy: Hey Tom, winter is here, and our weather has been mighty splendiferous. Tom: I would agree Sandy. It’s my favorite time of year, without a doubt. Sandy: So, I have a question for you, Mr. Architect. I have been getting a mountain of calls from folks wanting to know the cost per square foot to build a home. Some have no plans but have a lot, some … [Read more...] about Considering the Cost Per Square Foot to Build a Home
Hometown Hero Earns Dignity Health, YRMC’s Physician of the Year Recognition
The Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 2021 Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year, Ronael Eckman, M.D., is challenging the old saying that no one is a hero in their own country, or in this case, their community. “I’m a third-generation native of Yavapai County and a fourth-generation resident,” said Dr. Eckman, who grew up in the Verde Valley. “It was important to me to serve my community and the county by coming home to practice medicine.” Eckman graduated in … [Read more...] about Hometown Hero Earns Dignity Health, YRMC’s Physician of the Year Recognition
Mayor’s ‘State of the City’ Report: Business Climate is Robust
Recently, I was asked to provide an address on the State of the City at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. This provided me with an excellent opportunity to reflect on and share where we are now as a city and where we are going. As I mentioned last month, we are transitioning city leadership among our recently elected officials. I am pleased to say that with several meetings completed, the new council is working well together. The open call to the public has been successful, and … [Read more...] about Mayor’s ‘State of the City’ Report: Business Climate is Robust
Exploring Benefits of Smart Homes
An uptick in the building of new luxury homes and a younger, increasingly tech savvy population are twin drivers of smart home technology across Northern Arizona. That’s according to Andy White, vice president of Wired-Up Systems LLC, based in Flagstaff. Andy and his brother, Charlie, went into business together in 2009, when Smart Home technology was evolving from increasingly sophisticated security and audio-visual home entertainment systems technology. With the advent of universal remote … [Read more...] about Exploring Benefits of Smart Homes
Encouraging Others to Spread Their Wings
Taking cues from heaven and her Italian and Serbian heritage, Heidi Lekan quickly took the controls at WingSpace Coworking. The web-touted “entrepreneurial ecosystem offering furnished, amenity-rich workspace to freelancers, small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and remote workers supporting one another” has operated in Prescott for more than three years. A smooth ownership handover has been assisted by Melanie Banayat, founder and owner of the enterprise. The pair hosted a … [Read more...] about Encouraging Others to Spread Their Wings
Promoting Camp Verde’s Economic Development, Recreation, Smart Growth
The simple, childlike words of Dr. Seuss have become a powerful modus operandi for the Town of Camp Verde Economic Development Director, Steve Ayers. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better…it’s not… - The Lorax “That has been my motto since I accepted this position in 2013,” said Ayers. “This job wasn’t what I aspired to do, but when the previous economic director resigned, she approached me and suggested I apply. She felt I would be a good … [Read more...] about Promoting Camp Verde’s Economic Development, Recreation, Smart Growth
The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is Back
The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is back for its eighth year! After taking a break in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) has announced the return of the activity, taking place all month. Twenty esteemed chefs from venues throughout Central and Northern Arizona will participate in this year’s friendly competition to create a winning dessert with one of these Girl Scout Cookies: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils or … [Read more...] about The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is Back