July 10. The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual banquet and service awards. Held at the Prescott Resort on Hwy 69. … [Read more...] about PV Chamber Annual Banquet
City of Prescott 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2015 Noon - 10PM This is the largest fireworks show and all-day family fun in the Prescott area at Prescott's Pioneer Park from 4PM-Noon-10PM. Free admillison and free shuttle parking. All-day carnival includes zip-lining,water slides,bungee trampoline jumping,clim,bing wills,carnival games,spinning gyro,electric swings and more for the whole family! Pre-sale carnival wrist bands can be purchased for $12 ($15 at the gate). Locations: City of Prescott,Grace Sparkes Activity … [Read more...] about City of Prescott 4th of July Celebration
Reflections on 20 Years of Owning A Prescott Advertising Agency
Looking back on 20 years of change and growth in any business can be extraordinary, but looking at a small advertising agency in Prescott seems fortuitous. A random person stumbled into our office the other day and was quite surprised that Prescott even had an advertising agency. So, what has changed in 20 years in the world of a small town ad agency? Simply put, technology. In years past, if you wanted to reach us at the agency, a phone call on a landline or using a pager was about it. Cell … [Read more...] about Reflections on 20 Years of Owning A Prescott Advertising Agency
A History of Trying Not to Be Bad
According to Socrates – ancient philosopher and recurring figure in Plato’s works – when someone does something wrong, the dispute is never really about whether or not it was wrong. What we quibble over is whether there are mitigating circumstances to justify it. Face it. For a wide range of actions, deciding right or wrong, good or bad, is an easy call. Shoot the person behind you in a movie theater for talking too loudly (a completely real incident)? Bad. Help a pregnant woman carry groceries? … [Read more...] about A History of Trying Not to Be Bad
Rose Gardening 101: Tips for Choosing and Growing Local Roses
What better way to enjoy the romance of the garden than by growing roses? Rose gardening has gotten a bad rap in recent years. Growing roses doesn’t have to be a challenge. Choose the right plant for your local garden and you’re halfway to having a spectacular rose garden. Learn the basics of caring for roses and your gardens will be the envy of the neighborhood. In a nutshell, there are four magic ingredients for making your roses happy and your garden a reality. The Soil - Roses prefer a … [Read more...] about Rose Gardening 101: Tips for Choosing and Growing Local Roses
How to Clean Ear Canals
One of the most common questions I hear is, “How should I clean my ears?” There are a few methods for keeping ears clean. But first, let’s learn a little about the ear canal. What is the Ear Canal for? The ear canal protects the eardrum by migrating dust and dirt out of the canal. It funnels sound to the eardrum and it modifies the sound. The eardrum is the end point of the ear canal. The canal is shaped like a test tube and houses hair follicles and wax producing glands. The … [Read more...] about How to Clean Ear Canals
Olsen’s Grain Founded on Being Better than Good Enough
Anyone who has not heard where the phrase, “Good enough, just isn’t,” must not have listened to a radio commercial in Northern Arizona for a long, long time. That tagline has been used since the turn of the century, when Steve Sischka, an owner and vice president of Olsen’s Grain, was driving on Goodwin Street in Prescott and saw a billboard about how good a football team Prescott had that year. “I had an ‘ah-ha” moment, seeing that sign. Our slogan just came, popped into my head, and … [Read more...] about Olsen’s Grain Founded on Being Better than Good Enough
Democratic Women Luncheon
May 27. 11:00 a.m. Cori Burke, Lead Advocate for Stepping Stones Agencies, will speak on the group’s 35th year of helping women victimized by domestic violence in the Prescott area, at the Wednesday, May 27 Democratic Women of the Prescott Area luncheon. Burke is the third generation of women in her family to work in a non-profit group serving women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and all forms of victimization. She trains advocates and volunteers in the dynamics of … [Read more...] about Democratic Women Luncheon
AZSCU Welcomes Business Relationship Officer
Arizona State Credit Union is proud to welcome Pam Jamison as the new business relationship officer for the Quad-Cities area. Jamison brings more than 20 years of experience working in the Quad-Cities area, where she assists members by providing business solutions to meet their financial needs. Having previously served as a business relationship manager for a local financial institution, Jamison has a proven track record of providing personalized business products and services to members in … [Read more...] about AZSCU Welcomes Business Relationship Officer
STEM Education Center Preparing to Break Ground
Visionary planning by university leaders at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus has resulted in ghd creation of what will be the first STEM Education Center in Central and Northern Arizona. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – academic disciplines for which employers worldwide are seeking qualified employees. ERAU Chancellor Frank Ayers says construction plans are being finalized, the project will be going out for bid soon and ground … [Read more...] about STEM Education Center Preparing to Break Ground