I sit here chuckling as I consider to how to: be a better wife, mother, daughter; run our two businesses; balance my volunteer hours; plan time for exercising, meal preparation, playing with my grandsons, praying and honoring God, staying on top of social media, writing out Christmas cards, shopping locally for gifts, recognizing and praise my staff and spreading holiday cheer. That list doesn’t even include time for my own reflection and well-being. I became overwhelmed with exhaustion and … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Feeling Overstressed, Overworked
Looking Back at 2019 in Prescott
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Arizona’s Christmas City. The holiday season here in Prescott is truly one of the greatest times of the year and provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate all that we have to be thankful for. 2019 has been an outstanding year for our community and we have much to be proud of. Throughout the year, city staff and our partners in the community have worked diligently on revitalizations in and around downtown, including enhancements to the Granite … [Read more...] about Looking Back at 2019 in Prescott
Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona
As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and friends. The Northern Arizona University community also looks forward to starting a new calendar year, filled with hopes, dreams and aspirations. A brand-new semester provides an opportunity to meet new people and reunite with others on our campuses. Along with our partners from the other state universities, we also look forward to hearing how higher education funding will fare with the governor and … [Read more...] about Developing a Workforce for the New Economy; Spurring Economic Development in Arizona
PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery
It is always fun when you know someone who “knows someone,” and PJ Connolly has known and worked for a lot of famous someones in Flagstaff and the Four Corners region. That is because it is the nature of the entertainment industry and his business, Locations Southwest and Production Services (LSW). Whether it is a commercial for Ford Motor Company, a feature film like “Guardians of the Galaxy,” or special projects like Will Smith celebrating his 50th birthday by bungee jumping out of a … [Read more...] about PJ Connolly Scouts the Southwest for Picture Perfect Scenery
Recognizing Heritage Keepers
The awards banquet looked like a scene out of Arizona’s frontier days. There were nearly 300 attendees of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation (PWHF) event, many of whom dressed in cowboy hats, boots and pioneer dresses. PWHF founder and CEO Dennis Gallagher and Prescott bootmaker Paul Krause served as masters of ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 2, as individuals were honored for their work as heritage keepers. Kathy McCraine, a Prescott rancher, writer, photographer and publisher was … [Read more...] about Recognizing Heritage Keepers
Technology Alliance Developing
With visions of economically beneficial alliances to foster opportunities for existing businesses to compete in global markets, two organizations are cooperating to create a powerful interrelationship that will stimulate unprecedented economic development. The two are the Northern Arizona Technology Alliance (NATA) and the Arizona Israel Technology Alliance (AITA). AITA CEO and President Lieb Bolel recently praised Prescott, saying he envisioned the community becoming a state leader in … [Read more...] about Technology Alliance Developing
Harnessing the Superpower of Visibility
Leading up to the annual Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, the town is truly overrun by triathletes. These swimmers, cyclists and runners do not need to don a t-shirt or tattoo that says they are elite athletes – although some of them do. Everything about them already shouts, “I’m a superior human specimen.” It is in their walk, their confidence, their gear, their clothes, their shoulders, their friends, their vitamin drinks…there is no mistaking what they are about. In business, it … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Superpower of Visibility
Enchantment Resort Begins Construction on Adventure Center
Sedona’s Enchantment Resort in Boynton Canyon is elevating its outdoor adventure program with a new activity center designed to expand guests’ options, scheduled for completion by next summer. The 4,000-square-foot Trail House will offer retail space for professional-grade equipment and accessories, a shop for bike rentals and an area dedicated to the discovery and education of Sedona’s iconic trails. Guests will have access to learn from, hike with or ride alongside the resort’s expert … [Read more...] about Enchantment Resort Begins Construction on Adventure Center
Prescott Junction has New Owner
The historic Prescott Junction Restaurant, one of the first businesses motorists encounter as they approach the downtown area, has a new owner as of mid-November. Jim Cabral, who owns and operates five other eateries and catering services in the Quad Cities, bought the restaurant from Don and Nancy Burton, who had owned and operated Prescott Junction for more than a quarter of a century. Cabral has been in the Prescott area for 35 years, after having come here from his home state of Rhode … [Read more...] about Prescott Junction has New Owner
Visitors Charmed by Arizona’s Christmas City
Winter visitors and skiers will be pleased to hear that more seats are available on flights to Denver this Christmas season. Moreover, a new non-stop flight will be added between Prescott and Denver beginning March 5. That doubles the number of Denver departures daily from Prescott Regional Airport (PRC).The additional flight will operate through June 2020. Data released by the City of Prescott and the Arizona Office of Tourism reveal the Quad Cities area is becoming a favored destination … [Read more...] about Visitors Charmed by Arizona’s Christmas City