Nov. 8, 6:00 p.m. Centennial Center at Antelope Hills. 1989 Clubhouse Drive, Prescott. Food, entertainment and an auction. Presented by the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. … [Read more...] about Chino Winter Wonderland
An Exclusive Interview with Rowle Simmons
When Rowle Simmons, current chair of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, ran for election in 2012, he then thought he had a pretty strong background in financial management and budgets and all matters fiscal. After all, he had earned a degree from Northern Arizona University. Moreover, he had founded, owned and administered his own successful business for 35 years. He had served as the Prescott mayor from 2001 to 2007, where he worked closely with city council members and senior … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Interview with Rowle Simmons
Embry-Riddle Breaks Enrollment Record
Students from all 50 states and over 30 foreign countries arrived back to school at Embry-Riddle this past month. The Prescott campus is welcoming the largest incoming class in the campus’s history, which surpasses last year’s class – which previously held the distinction of the largest ever – by eight percent. As a result of these two consecutive record-breaking classes and increased retention, Embry-Riddle’s Prescott campus will have a student population exceeding 2,000 for the first time in … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Breaks Enrollment Record
Hamptons Honored for Support Following Yarnell Hill Tragedy
Butch and Cathy Hampton received one of the highest honors the Salvation Army can bestow upon civilians. The “Others Award” goes to those who have demonstrated service far beyond what is expected, said Lt. Elaine Mansoor of the Prescott Salvation Army. She says the Hamptons and their business, Hampton Funeral Home, came up immediately when everyone sat down to decide who should get the award. “The award is not given every year.” The couple is being recognized for their heart in the days … [Read more...] about Hamptons Honored for Support Following Yarnell Hill Tragedy
Flu Posing Far Greater Threat Than Ebola
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa and deadly diseases elsewhere in the world may infect the imagination and spread fear among observers, but the Quad Cities, Yavapai County and the United States in general are more at risk for an influenza epidemic arising from the often preventable spread of airborne germs. The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the cost of “the flu” at $10.4 billion a year to the nation’s businesses and employers from loss of productivity, increased … [Read more...] about Flu Posing Far Greater Threat Than Ebola
Effective Meeting
Whether you need space to think or a warm inviting business workspace to meet with your colleagues in Downtown Prescott, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott offers a simple and easy solution to meetings on the go! With today’s mobile technology, work needs to happen anywhere, anytime. Marriott International launched this highly innovative program in 2013 and the SpringHill Suites Prescott joined in the Spring of 2014. Customers can go online and book small communal meeting spaces in hotel … [Read more...] about Effective Meeting
Overland Emphasizing the Journey
Remote travel by Jeep, Land Rover, BMW Adventure motorcycles and other mechanized off-road vehicles has captured the spirit, stamina and pocketbooks of a million outdoor and four-wheel drive enthusiasts all over the globe, and catapulted Prescott’s Overland Journal to an industry beacon of expertise and how-to. Although Aussie drivers coined the term “overlanding” for moving livestock to stockyards over miles of Australian Outback and opening new territory for exploration in the 1900s, … [Read more...] about Overland Emphasizing the Journey
PV Seeking Nominations for Citizen of the Month
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for outstanding service to the community or to an individual? Do you think an organization with a significant presence in Prescott Valley goes above and beyond? The Town of Prescott Valley is implementing a Citizen of the Month program and is looking for nominations from the community. The Prescott Valley Citizen of the Month must be a Prescott Valley resident who has served as a volunteer, or who has engaged in a series of or single selfless acts. … [Read more...] about PV Seeking Nominations for Citizen of the Month
YC District Board Meeting Tuesday
The Yavapai College District Governing Board (DGB) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 1 p.m. at the Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda includes consideration of new certificate programs in computed tomography and magnetic resonance, updates on the YC Sedona Center, the Verde Valley Campus and the Southwest Wine Center, and a report on and discussion of the Verde Valley Board Advisory … [Read more...] about YC District Board Meeting Tuesday
Workshops for Job Seekers
Do you need help building an effective resume that lands you job interviews? Do your interviewing skills need refining and polishing? Are you lost when it comes to finding jobs online? Are you aware of online job search tools? The answers to these and many other questions can be found at the following workshops: Session 1- Resume Building and Cover Letter Writing: On Oct. 21, 2014, from 2 - 4 p.m., in the PC Lab on the second floor, Gloria Monreal guides you through a hands-on … [Read more...] about Workshops for Job Seekers