Since opening in November 2006, just a year after breaking ground, the Prescott Valley Event Center has brought hundreds of entertainment events to the region, including professional hockey, football and basketball; high school and university graduations; concerts of all genres; home, garden and gun shows; statewide sports competitions; the circus; monster truck rallies; and even a rodeo. Located in the center of Prescott Valley, the event center is the hub of the town’s entertainment and … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Event Center: An Integral Part of Northern Arizona
Solving Prescott Pension Deficit Poses Complex Problem
Calling it the “elephant in the room,” Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg said solving the City’s $81 million shortfall with the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is the foremost issue facing city government. “It’s bigger than anyone had imagined it to be,” he said. Currently, the Prescott City Council is analyzing various options to address sustainability of the PSPRS and payment of the multi-million-dollar-deficit obligation. Oberg says local voters will be asked to consider … [Read more...] about Solving Prescott Pension Deficit Poses Complex Problem
Goodwill Merger Means More Services in Northern Arizona
For many, the Goodwill is a place to donate and purchase new and gently used clothing, household goods and other items. Each year, Goodwill stores and donation centers divert millions of pounds of material from going directly into landfills. And these pounds of clothes and other items add up to one huge benefit: the betterment of the community. These donation centers and stores are the primary revenue generators for the non-profit organization to fulfill its commitment to helping people find … [Read more...] about Goodwill Merger Means More Services in Northern Arizona
THE LOFT TRANSITIONS TO MANZANITA HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN
Starting on Friday, February 24, 2017, Catholic Charities’ The Loft, a drop-in day center serving the homeless, will be closing and transitioning into Manzanita Housing to serve vulnerable women. Catholic Charities will continue to provide support to the homeless through coordinated entry at its office and through other programs of homeless outreach and veteran services. The Loft space will be renovated into two bedrooms and a shared kitchen and living space to serve women exiting jail and … [Read more...] about THE LOFT TRANSITIONS TO MANZANITA HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN
Senestech Makes Key Hire for ContraPest
SenesTech, Inc., a developer of novel proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, is hiring Dr. Sandra Alcaraz as vice president, regulatory affairs. The company also is providing further details on its international expansion strategy. Dr. Alcaraz is experienced in biological sciences, international regulatory affairs and the development and marketing of disruptive technologies and novel products. Dr. Alcaraz has a special expertise in launching … [Read more...] about Senestech Makes Key Hire for ContraPest
Symposium to Address Economic, Community Benefits of Sports
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will hold a Northern Economic Development Regional Symposium to discuss the “Economic and Community Benefits of Sports.” The symposium will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 23, at Stoneridge Golf Clubhouse, 1601 Bluff Top Drive in Prescott Valley. Chris Presson, president of both the Arizona Rattlers and the Northern Arizona Suns of the National Basketball Development League, will provide the keynote address at 11:45 a.m. He will … [Read more...] about Symposium to Address Economic, Community Benefits of Sports
Large Raptors to Descend on Watters Garden Center
With razor sharp hooked beaks, powerful grasping talons, and wingspans that can be more than 5 feet, Arizona's birds of prey are magnificent to watch and essential to our native environment. Watters Garden Center is partnering with Arizona’s Raptor Experience in Chino Valley to teach local gardeners about birds in the landscape. Saturday, March 4, at 9:30 am these majestic birds take flight at Watters Garden Center during a free class and demonstration. Students learn the right trees for … [Read more...] about Large Raptors to Descend on Watters Garden Center
Helping Patients Stretch Health Care Dollars
Patients anticipating outpatient surgical procedures can save both out of pocket and insurance costs without compromising safety or quality. Outpatient surgery centers fall into two categories, Hospital Outpatient Surgery Departments (HOPD) and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC). HOPDs, as described, are the outpatient surgery departments owned directly by hospitals, and are generally located on hospital campuses. ASCs may be associated with hospitals, but are separate facilities that could be … [Read more...] about Helping Patients Stretch Health Care Dollars
Why Read, Write Reviews?
I have a new favorite thing to do: Read reviews. I know, I know...this is something that many of you have probably made a habit of already. I mean, have you seen how many people have reviewed the "Banana Slicer" on Amazon? (If you haven't, please put it on your to do list. You'll thank me later!) I made a recent purchase for a robotic vacuum. Those things are ridiculously expensive, frivolous and should be a ONCE IN A LIFETIME purchase. Did you know there are like a billion models? I didn't, … [Read more...] about Why Read, Write Reviews?
Prescott Makes the List of Best Places to Live
Real estate prices, jobs, restaurants and outdoor activities earn the city high marks Turn to page 56 in the February issue of Sunset magazine to see something that Prescott residents have always known. Prescott is great city in a desirable location. In fact, Prescott is named #4 in Sunset’s list of Best Places to Live in the West. Taking into consideration real estate prices, the number of jobs with reasonable salaries, great restaurants and shops, and opportunities for recreation. … [Read more...] about Prescott Makes the List of Best Places to Live