The word “g-i-v-e” often spells more for the overall awareness of a business than any marketing or employee team-building program ever imagined by a company visionary. “It gets the company name out in the community for the good that they do,” said Carol Chamberlain, regional manager of the Yavapai County Community Foundation (YCCF), an affiliate of the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF). “What they get most is a sense of corporate camaraderie unsurpassable with what it does for the team … [Read more...] about Giving Businesses Reap Rewards
Starting Online Business
A person who wishes to become a business owner but does not necessarily have the capital to start a brick and mortar business might consider an online business. You can reach millions through the Internet and determine how large you want your company to become. Although as easy as it might sound on paper, an online business still requires appropriate funding, strategic planning, a great product and a solid marketing plan. Here are a few tips on how to make your online business a success! 1. … [Read more...] about Starting Online Business
Best Use of Technology
Last month’s article covered the common misconceptions of technology, but there’s a question unanswered: how do I use it to help my business? Before we dive into the ways technology can help, let’s find out how you’re using it by measuring against these three metrics: Effectiveness Do you have a one- or two-year strategic plan that identifies challenges and reflects your overall business objectives and goals? Have you evaluated your technological infrastructure, budgeted … [Read more...] about Best Use of Technology
Smoki Events for July
Between Worlds: The Art of Peterson Yazzie, will be featured at the Smoki Museum. The opening exhibit is July 5th, with a children's book signing at 3:00 pm. The exhibit will run through November. July 26th, an estate sale will be featured, with a special collection of Zuni fetishes and necklaces. Offerings include pottery, baskets, Navajo jewelry, southwestern art and collectibles all available with fixed pricing. The Smoki Museum is located at 147 North Arizona Avenue. … [Read more...] about Smoki Events for July
Cowboy Tommy Meredith Brightening Prescott
When Tommy Meredith was about eight or nine years old, his father signed him up for a sports tournament at the Phoenix YMCA. The tournament included swimming, running and even a card game. Meredith won the title of overall champion of his age group. He earned a five-inch high loving cup for his efforts. He still has that trophy, which has been displayed for nearly 50 years on his headboard. “It is a symbol to me that had an effect on my outlook for expectations in life,” he said. “It tells … [Read more...] about Cowboy Tommy Meredith Brightening Prescott
PV Earning Playful City Designation
Successful communities have more than great jobs and schools, healthy businesses, and low crime. The most progressive municipalities also have learned to play together, and Prescott Valley is no exception. KaBOOM! a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America's children, in conjunction with the Humana Foundation, has named Prescott Valley one of 212 cities and towns in 43 states designated a 2014 Playful City. These cities and towns are distinctive in making “playability” a … [Read more...] about PV Earning Playful City Designation
College Makes Sedona Property Exchange
The Yavapai College District Governing Board (DGB) has approved unanimously a Real Property Exchange Agreement with the owner of the Sedona Cultural Park that will make it feasible for the College to stay in its Sedona Center for Arts & Technology facility located in the Cultural Park. The vote was taken at the Board’s June meeting held Tuesday, June 10 on the Prescott Campus. The agreement consists of a land swap between Yavapai College and Mike Tennyson, owner of the Sedona … [Read more...] about College Makes Sedona Property Exchange
Gateway Planning for Father’s Day
Gateway Mall invites you to grab Dad and head on over on this weekend for Chillin’ & Grillin’ at Saturday’s Dad’s Day BBQ Bash and a free live musical performance from The Cool Azul on Sunday! On Saturday, June 14th, fromnoon-2pm, grab some grub from Montana BBQ, enjoy our children’s entertainment including face painting and balloon twisting, jam out to Dad’s favorite tunes being spun by Magic 99.1’s Kevin and enter to win hundreds of dollars in free prizes and … [Read more...] about Gateway Planning for Father’s Day
Lesson on Prescott’s Water
The Verde River Basin Partnership (Partnership) is sponsoring a field trip June 18th. It’s an opportunity for attendees to learn how water gets to homes in Prescott, where it comes from, and what happens to it once it’s been used. The tour will first visit one of Prescott’s municipal wells in Chino Valley to learn about that well field’s development, about the infrastructure required to take water from the well field to Prescott, and what’s involved in delivering it to the many areas around … [Read more...] about Lesson on Prescott’s Water
HR Record Keeping
July 30th. 2:30-4:30. Yavapai County's Business Assistance Center presents this training as a free service. 221 N. Marina Street. 778-1422 Learn about the legal ramifications of HR record keeping and specific information on keeping proper documentation. … [Read more...] about HR Record Keeping