Recommendations from a private sector ad hoc Airport Area Steering group are unequivocal. The Prescott Municipal Earnest A. Love Airport and its surrounding expanse are a critical core for significant future economic growth and development in the Quad Cities area. That is also the conclusion of the majority of those who studied results of a major long-term study from a 10-member Steering Group. The committee met 23 times during the past 11 months to research and form its strategic … [Read more...] about Airport Expansion Critical to Economic Growth
Embry-Riddle Winter Graduates Looking Forward to Bright Futures
Cheering loudly after having degrees conferred upon them, 148 graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s winter commencement accepted applause and hurrahs from hundreds of family members and friends during morning ceremonies at the Prescott Valley Event Center on Dec. 13. ERAU Chancellor Frank Ayers congratulated the two associate, 126 baccalaureate, and 20 master’s degree recipients, saying, “You are among the best and the brightest of any university graduating class in the state of … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Winter Graduates Looking Forward to Bright Futures
Prescott’s Dream Dog Park Unique in U.S.
“’Paw-some’ – that’s dog talk for ‘awesome,’” is how California pet expert Arden Moore described the just-dedicated $500,000 Beneful Dream Dog Park site at north 3181 Willow Creek Road. More than 350 people and nearly that many dogs attended the late-morning Dec. 10 unveiling of the largest dog park – 2.3 acres—ever renovated by Beneful. Themed as “Sirens and Hydrants,” the park is in recognition of firefighters and the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who died tragically June 30, 2013, when … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Dream Dog Park Unique in U.S.
Gurley Street Grill Helps Boot Out Cancer
Breast cancer prevention in the Quad Cities got a boost in October, thanks to a campaign sponsored by the Gurley Street Grill, 230 W. Gurley St., Prescott. The campaign – Boot Out Cancer – raised $12,568 for the YRMC Community BreastCare Fund. Krystal Burge and Mark Peterson, founders of Fork in the Road Restaurants, which owns Gurley Street Grill, recently presented the check to John Amos, president and CEO, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “Women from our communities who cannot … [Read more...] about Gurley Street Grill Helps Boot Out Cancer
Veterinarian Jennifer Redmon Smiles About Doggy Dentistry
Like many children who brought home injured and homeless animals, Dr. Jennifer Redmon grew up to be a veterinarian. “I guess I had more of a connection with animals than with people,” she said. “I know that veterinary medicine is all about talking to people, but when it comes down to it, [it] is helping the animals, which we all get into this for.” She’s been at it 23 years now. “I figured it out in elementary school when a teacher asked what we wanted to be.” From then, she set her … [Read more...] about Veterinarian Jennifer Redmon Smiles About Doggy Dentistry
A Simple Guide to Getting People Hooked
Every time you hear how many gazillions Facebook, or Apple, or Google is worth, I know what you’re thinking. Why not me? The only thing stopping you is that you need to invent The Next Big Thing. The challenge is to figure out what The Next Big Thing is. To do that, you have to figure out what people want badly enough that they’ll pay good money to make it The Next Big Thing, right? Not necessarily. What if you created something no one particularly wanted because it doesn’t exist yet, but you … [Read more...] about A Simple Guide to Getting People Hooked
QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
What started as a nugget of a good idea in 2006 has grown through the years to a full-blown model of how to run a successful non-profit. Quality Connections is the brainchild of Armando Bernasconi, and his wife, Melissa, who started the agency 15 years ago while sitting at their dining room table. Their idea was to provide environmentally friendly, remanufactured laser toner cartridges through an eventual division called QCtoner and high-quality office supplies through another division, … [Read more...] about QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
Active at Any Size
Would you like to be more physically active, but feel unsure about your abilities? No matter what you weigh, you can be physically active and feel good doing it. If you are overweight or have been sedentary for a long time, you may face challenges when it comes to being active. However, physical activity does not have to be hard or painful. Anything that gets you moving for even a few minutes a day helps you become healthier. You don’t need special equipment or clothing – just a desire to … [Read more...] about Active at Any Size
Rita Davenport: Hope Dealer
She has been called “The Hope Dealer” by Success magazine, and Rita Davenport is on a mission to make us aware of our greatness and uniqueness. You may know the sunny, southern, meticulously dressed Davenport from her 15-years on KPHO-TV (Channel 5) and day-time talk and cooking programs: Cooking with Rita and The Rita Davenport Show. Or, you may have seen her around Prescott as a long-time fan of the World’s Oldest Rodeo. Davenport is Arizona’s cross between Rachael Ray and Oprah … [Read more...] about Rita Davenport: Hope Dealer
Two Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online
Online protection is increasingly a popular news topic. We all hear of the security breaches, but many do not know where to start to protect their security. There are many aspects to computer security. Too much discussion can easily make the average person’s eyes glaze over. I want to quickly discuss two topics that are easy to implement and can simplify your online activities. They are a small start but can keep you protected in the long term. Password Management Using strong passwords … [Read more...] about Two Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online