Happy New Year! I wish all in our community a prosperous and healthy year. The Town of Chino Valley has several initiatives it will be focusing on in 2019, and in today’s column, I’ll share one that I believe to be critical to economic development, property values and public safety. When I was elected as mayor more than two years ago, I participated in open community outreach sessions with Town Manager Cecilia Grittman. When we talked with our citizens about their concerns for our community, … [Read more...] about Paying for Chino Valley Road Maintenance
Does Your Business Qualify for Government Contracts?
Federal, state and local governments seriously want to work with small businesses. Contracts take many forms. The Federal Business Opportunities website has 23,300 opportunities, and those are just federal opportunities. State, county and local city opportunities abound as well. Contracts aren’t just for road and highway construction and maintenance. Any type of business could be a government contractor – provided that business is set up properly and goes through the process of getting … [Read more...] about Does Your Business Qualify for Government Contracts?
Exploring Real Estate’s 1031 Exchange
I am often asked by current or prospective clients about (IRC Section) 1031 exchanges, especially by property owners who are considering a sale of an existing commercial property. Following last month’s article in the Quad Cities Business News, I received this email from Edward and Barbara G. of Santa Barbara, California, which basically asked this question, “Mr. Sherman, we recently traveled to Prescott and read with much interest your article on Due Diligence. As we are very close to selling … [Read more...] about Exploring Real Estate’s 1031 Exchange
How Community Helped Secure Prescott Airport Funding
As we all learned on Dec. 30, the Prescott Airport reached the goal of 10,000 passengers enplaned within the calendar year 2018. Reaching this goal is a significant accomplishment that will unlock considerable funding for future airport growth. A lot of people helped the airport reach this goal: Airport Director Dr. Robin Sobotta, the city, led by Mayor Greg Mengarelli, as well as many residents of our community who have supported the SkyWest airline service in unprecedented numbers. For 2018, … [Read more...] about How Community Helped Secure Prescott Airport Funding
Treating the Face and Neck with Cupping
The skin is our largest organ. It is our contact with the outside world and it conveys information about our overall state of health. The appearance of our face forms the first impression that is imprinted in other people’s minds, and good qi circulation provides the face with attractive personal energy. Cupping therapy directly stimulates the skin, but also, reflexively, the internal organ systems, blood flow, lymphatic flow and nerve conduction. This causes the skin to glow brightly and … [Read more...] about Treating the Face and Neck with Cupping
Mayor Promotes Free Enterprise, Strategic Partnerships, Planning for the Future
City of Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli infused his Jan. 17 State of the City address to the Prescott Chamber of Commerce with a call to action from Ancient Greece: “Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Having become a grandfather last fall and pondering that marvel, Mengarelli asserted that “the best legacy is to sacrifice today to ensure the prosperity of tomorrow. So, that is the question I ask each one of you: What legacy will you … [Read more...] about Mayor Promotes Free Enterprise, Strategic Partnerships, Planning for the Future
Freezing Your Tush Off, Literally
You’ve seen the commercials with the before-and-after photos, but can you really freeze the fat away? The simple answer is, yes. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical treatment that literally freezes fat cells. The procedure is safe, FDA-approved and involves no needles, medications, anesthesia surgery or downtime. CoolSculpting addresses many of the same problems as surgical procedures for body sculpting, with fewer potential downsides. Performed in a physician’s office by a specially trained and … [Read more...] about Freezing Your Tush Off, Literally
Power Up Your Plate with Heart Healthy, Colorful Fruits, Vegetables
Colorful fruits and vegetables, like vibrant, fresh herbs, juicy, red tomatoes and bright orange carrots are packed with a variety of compounds called phytochemicals. These help to keep us healthy every day. However, for preventing and reversing disease, plants that are deep red, purple, blue or even black (which is often very dark purple), are real superfoods. Many of these plants derive their color from a special group of compounds called anthocyanins. Studies have repeatedly linked … [Read more...] about Power Up Your Plate with Heart Healthy, Colorful Fruits, Vegetables
TV Antennas Making a Comeback
Some of us remember the “old days” when homes and apartments had skinny poles sitting on the roofs with even skinner aluminum or chrome-colored arms sticking out in all directions, wavering in the wind. But, along came cable. Antennas came down. Now, many are going back up – at least in the Quad Cities area. That’s according to James Todd, founder and owner of Arizona TV Worx, a Prescott-based business that specializes in digital TV antenna installation, home theater installation, home audio … [Read more...] about TV Antennas Making a Comeback
DNA Testing Offered at Prescott Preferred Chiropractic
You probably have friends or family members who have done DNA tests, usually to discover more about their family history. You may have done one yourself. Did you know your DNA can provide a wealth of information to improve your quality of life, too? The study of DNA and the process of turning genes on and off is called epigenetics. Using a simple cheek swab, you can now have a truly personalized approach to your health and performance. Simply stated, our DNA provides a personal blueprint that … [Read more...] about DNA Testing Offered at Prescott Preferred Chiropractic