Record-setting attendance set the tone for the annual OctoberWest homecoming and Wings Out West air show last month on the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus. “The weekend was really quite magical, with the entire Embry-Riddle family showing up in record numbers,” said Prescott Chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers. “The best part was the sense of friendship and family.” Roughly 1,200 students attended the largest-ever campus Industry/Career Expo, as a total of 75 companies set up booths to meet and greet … [Read more...] about OctoberWest 2015 Hosts Historic Crowd
Fortune Finds Opportunity in Mobile Bridal Suite
It happened to her one too many times. Fortune Brandel, a stylist who specializes in weddings, found herself at a venue with two electric outlets and two hours to prepare 10 bridesmaids for a wedding. There had to be a better way. She thought it over and began looking for a trailer with floor space and a kitchen that she could take with her to any venue. Now, the bride and her bridesmaids can spend the hours leading up to the wedding in a beautiful, luxurious, ultra feminine space … [Read more...] about Fortune Finds Opportunity in Mobile Bridal Suite
Walking the Walk in our STEM City
As hopefully most readers know, Flagstaff declared itself as America’s first STEM Community in 2012. STEM (the ubiquitous acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is commonly discussed in our schools, in academia and in workforce development as a goal for literacy in the 21st Century. In Flagstaff, we have a wealth of STEM resources in our businesses (e.g., Gore & Associates, Senestech, Machine Solutions, Northern Arizona Healthcare, etc.) and research institutions (e.g., … [Read more...] about Walking the Walk in our STEM City
Putting an End to High Blood Pressure
When people hear the term “high blood pressure,” most associate it with old age. However, this is not always the case. High blood pressure can occur at any age. According to the National Institutes of Health, 19 percent of young adults have high blood pressure. While high blood pressure is more common in ages 60 or older, it is a health concern for individuals of all ages. High blood pressure is often known as “the silent killer,” due to the fact it exhibits no symptoms. However, managing … [Read more...] about Putting an End to High Blood Pressure
ERAU Prepares for Window Rock Game Televised on Fox Sports
Scheduled to be televised by FOX Sports Arizona, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Men’s Basketball will play a regular season game against Northern Arizona University (NAU) on Friday, Nov. 20, on the Navajo Nation. The game will take place at the BeeHoldzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Window Rock at 7 p.m. “To be able to get up north and play in Window Rock on the Navajo Nation is huge for us,” said Eagles Head Coach Eric Fundalewicz. “Being a first-year program, it’s very important … [Read more...] about ERAU Prepares for Window Rock Game Televised on Fox Sports
Prescott’s Aging Population May Warrant Adjustments in Residential Planning
The era of multi-story, single-family homes with large yards requiring lots of landscaping and maintenance may be waning in America. So is the suburb where running routine errands like going to the bank or beauty shop requires the means to own a vehicle in order to have mobility. Scarcely a day passes without media telling us we are rapidly aging as a nation. And the Prescott area has long been a desirable location for retirees. Nationally, the aging population—those 65 or older – … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Aging Population May Warrant Adjustments in Residential Planning
The Secret Garden
As the autumn colors drop the last of their leaves, the gardens can feel naked. Without strategically placed evergreens in the yard, it easily feels like prying eyes look right through your home. Not only does your privacy seemingly disappear, but that neighbor’s debris pile can be witnessed through winter. The solution to both of these unwanted invasions of privacy is not rocket science. November is an ideal time to plant a wall of living trees to block the messy view and to create the … [Read more...] about The Secret Garden
Creating Awareness, Raising Funds to End Alzheimer’s
Did you know that actress and dancer Rita Hayworth was diagnosed in 1980 with Alzheimer’s, a disease that had been forgotten since its discovery by the medical community in 1906? This disease contributed to her death in 1987, at the age of 68. Public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer’s once again. Because of this exposure, the Alzheimer’s Association was formed in 1980, dedicated to advances in research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing the care … [Read more...] about Creating Awareness, Raising Funds to End Alzheimer’s
Now is the Best Time for Real Estate Transactions
It’s official. The real estate market has heated up just as the weather is getting cooler. Consumer confidence is up and people are feeling the urge to hightail it from the lingering desert heat to enjoy our special mile-high setting. Many people will tell you one goal is to sell the home during the prime selling season and receive the highest price and best sale terms. But here in the northlands, the actual numbers prove that any time is the right time. In a 10-year review of the Prescott … [Read more...] about Now is the Best Time for Real Estate Transactions
BBB Seeking Nominations for Ethical Businesses
Better Business Bureau Foundation is asking for the public’s help in nominating companies to honor at its 15th Annual Torch Awards for Ethics (formerly BBB Business Ethics Awards). Nominations will be accepted through Friday, December 4, 2015. Over the years, BBB has honored more than 200 Arizona companies that consistently uphold BBB’s vision of building marketplace trust through ethical business practices. Several Arizona companies have also been recognized internationally for their … [Read more...] about BBB Seeking Nominations for Ethical Businesses