The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, awarded a $70,221 grant to Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library. The grant project, Extended Reality Creation for Arizona Educators, will expand the library’s extended reality programming by creating a circulating pool of extended reality equipment while simultaneously providing training, consultations and a new content creation studio. “I am grateful to the Arizona State Library, Archives and … [Read more...] about NAU’s Cline Library Awarded Prestigious Grant to Fund Extended Reality Programming
Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
Governor Doug Ducey recognized today, August 14, 2020, as Navajo Code Talkers Day to honor the Navajo Code Talkers who answered the call to serve in World War II. “Today, Arizona is proud to honor the more than 400 Navajo Code Talkers and their historic contributions to Allied victory in WWII,” said Governor Ducey. “The Navajo Code talkers used their native language to develop an unbreakable code, assisting on every major operation involving the U.S. Marines in the Pacific theatre. They are … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
The newly released 2020 Invest In What Works State Standard of Excellence report by Results For America highlighted Arizona as a model state in using evidence and data to better serve residents. The report recognizes Arizona’s result-and data-driven best practices in state government strategic goals, data-sharing policies, innovation to improve efficiency and more. “The men and women of state government work hard every day with a mindset of continuously improving services and value for the … [Read more...] about New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
Local Business Receives Franchise Sales Achievement Award
Sir Speedy in Prescott, Ariz. recently received a Century Club award, placing them in an elite group of Sir Speedy franchises worldwide. The Century Club sales achievement award recognizes 100 of the top franchises in the entire network for outstanding sales achievement in 2019. Sir Speedy in Prescott is owned and managed by Danielle Rickert. “The Sir Speedy Prescott team has not only achieved growth for its own business, they’ve done it by helping their clients grow and succeed … [Read more...] about Local Business Receives Franchise Sales Achievement Award
Lowell Observatory Commences a Science-Based COVID-19 Reopening Plan in Alignment with CDC Guidelines
Employing a cautious and scientifically rigorous approach, Lowell Observatory is implementing a COVID-19 reopening plan that is aligned to the gating criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The phased reopening plan’s alignment with CDC guidelines places staff, guest, and community safety first and may serve as a model for other cultural organizations and science centers. “As a Flagstaff community leader who makes space exploration and education … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Commences a Science-Based COVID-19 Reopening Plan in Alignment with CDC Guidelines
Arizona Launches Program To Assist Rental Property Owners
Applications for Arizona's Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund, providing assistance to rental property owners across the state who are facing a loss of rental income due to COVID-19, opened today. Governor Doug Ducey announced $5 million for this Fund last month. All applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the entire amount is awarded. About The Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund The Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund, established by the Governor’s Office, … [Read more...] about Arizona Launches Program To Assist Rental Property Owners
Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
With the health of students, teachers, and staff as their top priority, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) have partnered in the development of guidance to support the safe reopening of in-person learning in Arizona schools. Per Governor Ducey’s June 23 Executive Order, Arizona: Open for Learning, ADHS has established benchmarks in collaboration with local public health officials and education partners to guide decisions by public … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
CP Technologies Making Prescott its North American Headquarters
It is official: Prescott will become the North American headquarters for the multi-million-dollar manufacturing company CP Technologies (CPT). Michael McCormack, president and CEO of CPT, told an invited group of Quad Cities community and business leaders that he and other executives had selected Prescott from among several Arizona communities and four other states that were competing to lure the company. CPT, for several years, has been headquartered in San Diego. Since its acquisition in … [Read more...] about CP Technologies Making Prescott its North American Headquarters
Understanding Why Local Radio is Relevant, Vital to the Community
Radio – the “theater of the mind,” which has been a part of our lives for more than a century – has always had a feeling of mystery, a mystique matched by few other businesses or entities. Yet, radio is every bit as much of a business as all others, serving two sets of clients: the listener and the advertiser. With the advent of any new technology, however, there has always been the discussion of “radio’s last days,” that the new technology would displace radio and make it irrelevant or … [Read more...] about Understanding Why Local Radio is Relevant, Vital to the Community
Creating Hummingbird, Butterfly Heavenly Gardens
Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and exotic creatures in the landscape. A butterfly garden is an easy way to see more butterflies and help them, since many local habitats have been lost to human activities like building homes and roads. It is easy to increase the number and variety of butterflies in your yard. Simply grow the plants on which butterflies like to feed! Because so many butterflies snack on the same plants your hummingbirds enjoy, this list will work equally well to … [Read more...] about Creating Hummingbird, Butterfly Heavenly Gardens