Four people – a man, woman and two youths – were honored by the Prescott Area Leadership (PAL) as 2018 Leaders of the Year. Those chosen were Ryan Peach, Prescott Male Youth of the Year; Joe Baynes, Prescott Man of the Year; Karin Ward, Prescott Woman of the Year; and Kateri Wrublik, Prescott Female Youth of the Year. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the PAL program to honor outstanding community leadership in the greater Prescott community. The winners were named during an … [Read more...] about Leaders of the Year Named by PAL
Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Sedona Chef Lisa Dahl, owner and executive chef of Dahl Restaurant Group, is expanding her restaurant concepts with the debut of a “couture-burger lounge,” Butterfly Burger, and a second location for her fast-casual, wood-fired pizzeria, Pisa Lisa. Both restaurants will be located in the Village of Oak Creek within Sedona Vista Village, a redevelopment project currently underway by Martin Aronson, who is transforming the former outlet center into a mixed-use destination with restaurants, retail … [Read more...] about Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Three Ways to Enhance Your Business Networking Skills
You are likely familiar with the saying, “it’s not what you know but who you know,” and to an extent, many would argue that it is true. As a business owner, effective networking is one of the most important things you can do to expand your business knowledge, leverage relationships and establish a strong reputation as a professional in your industry. Developing a strong business network allows you to create strong connections with industry leaders and could potentially open doors to new … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Enhance Your Business Networking Skills
Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Have you ever wondered if you could be a real estate agent? If you are looking for a new career, a real estate agent may be a viable option for you. Although there are no guarantees that you will succeed as a realtor and passing the test can be difficult and require dedication to learn the material, the overall process itself can be relatively quick. You could start a new career in just a matter of weeks. When armed with a positive attitude, dedicated work ethic and a solid business plan, … [Read more...] about Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Understanding the Financial Impact of Losing a Spouse
Losing a spouse is a painful and overwhelming event, and it can be both emotionally and financially shattering. According to a recent study by the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, the average age of widowhood is only 59.4 years, and 80 percent of married men will die while married. Their wives are often unprepared for such an event. How can you plan for a loss of a spouse? First, it’s important to gather and organize all of your financial records so that they are easily … [Read more...] about Understanding the Financial Impact of Losing a Spouse
Prescott Radiologists Welcoming Peter Mamalakis
Prescott Radiologists has hired a musculoskeletal radiologist with specialty expertise in diagnosing diseases and abnormalities of bones and joints based on images from MRI, CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. Peter Mamalakis, M.D., was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is one of 12 children. He has a wide variety of experience, including studying genetics at the University of Wisconsin, teaching for an adult education firm in North Carolina and working in internet technology and … [Read more...] about Prescott Radiologists Welcoming Peter Mamalakis
Future Residents Selecting Homes in Touchmark
Residents have begun selecting homes in the soon to-be-completed Grand Lodge at Touchmark at the Ranch located on SR 69 on the east edge of Prescott. Christy VanderMolen, sales manager and retirement counselor at the newest full-service retirement community in Prescott, told the Quad Cities Business News, “We began last late February with the home selection process for potential residents. VanderMolen said more than 235 people were on the waiting list. “More are inquiring every week. As … [Read more...] about Future Residents Selecting Homes in Touchmark
Community Leaders Endorsing Economic Benefits of Travel, Tourism
The City of Prescott serves as the area’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) and will lead Prescott’s travel and tourism community during the Open House on May 7 in support of government policies that are friendly to travel. The event is part of the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “It is our duty to assist and … [Read more...] about Community Leaders Endorsing Economic Benefits of Travel, Tourism
Springing into Home and Garden
It’s that time of year again. Blossoms blossoming, trees are turning green, the air is warmer, people are stirring in their yards and sprucing up their homes. It’s a time for renewal, for starting something new, getting a fresh perspective on many levels. Spring is a time of resurgence of energy, new ideas and good, old-fashioned elbow grease. I love seeing folks on the street working on their homes, renovating, painting, planting and then taking the time to chat with their next-door … [Read more...] about Springing into Home and Garden
STEM Internships Benefitting Students, Businesses
Over the past few months, Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education (CATE) campus has had the benefit of working on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at internships for two program areas, Applied Pre-Engineering and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician. An internship is an official or formal program that provides practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. The Applied Pre-Engineering AAS degree is designed to provide students with a working … [Read more...] about STEM Internships Benefitting Students, Businesses