Getting a job in the old days really was easier. First, there were more jobs, and fewer people applying for them. Many jobs could be had by walking in the front door and asking if they were looking to hire. Or, (at least in movies) you could grab the “Now Hiring” sign in the window, hand it to the shop owner, and get to work. With some schooling you could land a better job (which is still true, but no amount of education guarantees a job, or a well-paying one). And keeping a job was easier. All … [Read more...] about If You Get the Job, You Win
Entrepreneur Helps Businesses Through Yavapai College
Kathy Bazan has joined the Yavapai College Verde Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as its new business analyst. The Sedona resident will counsel small business owners and entrepreneurs in finance management and marketing to help them grow their businesses. She believes the new job was meant to be. “I was looking at the Yavapai College website and the job popped up.” Bazan says she felt she was perfect for it. “They wanted someone who had been in business and knew how to … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Helps Businesses Through Yavapai College
Community College Leaders Applauding Prescott Conference
Representatives of rural community colleges from 34 states and three Canadian provinces were in Prescott in late September to participate in the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) 2014 conference. Most had nothing but praise for the region. The four-day conference was hosted by Yavapai College and staged at the Prescott Resort. YC president Penny Wills is one of the 11-member board of directors for the RCCA. Enthusiastic about hosting the conference, which brought more than 160 … [Read more...] about Community College Leaders Applauding Prescott Conference
Arizona Businesses Receiving Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credits For Contributions
Now may be one of life’s few instances where robbing Peter to pay Paul makes you feel good, saves you money in taxes and is perfectly legal, thanks to Arizona tax credits for contributions to qualifying schools, charities and foster care organizations. The latter two, under the umbrella of a so-called working poor tax credit, are intended to provide assistance through qualifying charitable organizations to Arizona residents with low income, chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, foster … [Read more...] about Arizona Businesses Receiving Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credits For Contributions
Ron Barrett: The Man Behind the Man vs. Horse
It all started more than 30 years ago because of a bet between a city councilman and a police officer. Gheral Brownlow, the owner of the Holiday Shop in Whisky Row, who was also a city councilman, bet police officer Steve Rafters that a man could beat a horse in a 50-mile foot race. Brownlow was a horseman. Rafters was a runner. It was on! The first race had about 30 participants and the horse won, said Ron Barrett, who now is in charge of the race each year. These days, about 300 … [Read more...] about Ron Barrett: The Man Behind the Man vs. Horse
Spirited Entrepreneurs Find Recession-Proof Niche
The next time you order a margarita with your carnitas at Prescott’s El Gato Azul, ask for one made with Scorpion mezcal and be sure to check out the bottle. While some mescal comes bottled up with a worm, the Scorpion Silver Mezcal at El Gato Azul will have a real scorpion inside and a tiny Mexican sombrero on the outside of the bottle. For this novelty that surely will make the experience memorable for your visiting East Coast relatives, thank Bob Pike and Bill Peryer. The difference … [Read more...] about Spirited Entrepreneurs Find Recession-Proof Niche
Arizona’s Christmas City Preparing for Holiday Festivities
Indulge in memories of Christmases in any part of America during the past 150 years and rest assured that “Everybody’s Hometown” comes as close to your ideal as imaginable. Lightly falling snow (perhaps) falling over a brilliantly lighted Courthouse Plaza, the singing of Christmas carols by choral students and the retelling of the Christmas story on the Courthouse steps are just a few of the trademark Christmas traditions every year in Prescott’s small-town America. Designated “Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Preparing for Holiday Festivities
Chris and Nate’s Flooring Winning Best of Business
The Quad Cities Business News publishers and staff members would like to congratulate Chris and Nate's Flooring for winning the Best of QC Business contest. The winners were determined by residents of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and Chino Valley, who signed up and voted for their favorite business owners in multiple categories. Look for the winners of all categories in the November issue of Quad Cities Business News. Thank you, readers, for the outpouring of support and the … [Read more...] about Chris and Nate’s Flooring Winning Best of Business
Free Computer Class @ Salvation Army
Through Nov 28, 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. Located at Salvation Army Computer Lab 137 S. Montezuma, Prescott, AZ 86301 click here for Google Maps click here for Mapquest … [Read more...] about Free Computer Class @ Salvation Army
People Who Care Volunteer Information Meeting
Dec 17, and Dec 19, 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. at People Who Care Office 505 W. Gurley Street Prescott, AZ … [Read more...] about People Who Care Volunteer Information Meeting