Imagine inviting folks to your birthday party and serving them slices from a 150-square-foot birthday cake. That is what the City of Prescott will do at about 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, when Arizona’s first territorial capital celebrates the sesquicentennial of its founding. It is the city’s way of saying, “Happy 150 Birthday, Prescott.” And that is just the start for a three-day party. Following presentation of colors by period-costumed color guard and music from a local band, Mayor … [Read more...] about Celebrating Prescott’s 150 Years of Heritage
Luxury Home Market Rising
With the recession disappearing in the rear view mirror, and with buyer confidence and home equity on the uptick, luxury home sales are starting to heat up in the cool climes of Northern Arizona. People are once again making purchases they put off during the recession. Today’s buyers are more confident and second-home purchases are on the rise. Whatever the reason, it is a welcome sign that the economy is finally on its way up after years of decline. Many still regard a home in the mountains … [Read more...] about Luxury Home Market Rising
Event for Child Abuse Prevention
The Color Dash, America's Brightest 5K, will be at the Brownlow Trail at Prescott's Pioneer Park May 24. Packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. and the dash begins at 10:30. The event will raise money for Prevent Child Abuse Arizona. The Color Dash is a non-competitive 5-kilometer run/walk event where participants receive a color shower of powder at each kilometer. They begin the event clean and finish it a colorfully painted canvas. Prevent Child Abuse Arizona's mission is to prevent the abuse … [Read more...] about Event for Child Abuse Prevention
After Hours Networking
May 21, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. After-hours networking mixer with the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. This month’s mixer will be held at the Chino Valley Funeral Home, 480 Palomino Road. … [Read more...] about After Hours Networking
Technology: Friend or Foe?
The most common challenge I run into while working with small- to medium-sized businesses is often cash flow. As a small business owner myself, I understand the struggle of reducing expenses while maximizing profits – but the more important question is, what can we afford to cut? Surprisingly, technology is one of the first to go in these decisions. While there are several reasons a business does not prioritize technology, here are our top five most common (and dangerous) misconceptions we often … [Read more...] about Technology: Friend or Foe?
Predicting Casino Potential at $80M
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe anticipates that its planned casino/hotel complex on 12 acres at the northeast corner of Highway 69 and the YavpeConnector will generate $80 million in economic impact from facilities and operations during the next 18 months. This financial picture was drawn by the Yavapai College Regional Economic Development Center, which applied a “two-times multiplier” to the estimated $40 million in facilities costs for the complex. Job creation, increased tourism and … [Read more...] about Predicting Casino Potential at $80M
Winning Platitudes
Many years ago, I agreed to let my mother fix me up on date. In other words, I succumbed to the relentless guilt-laden pressure only a mother can impose, to go out with the “nice” young, single guy she’d met the last time she’d dropped in at my dad’s office. After meeting him, I did have to admit, he surely was agreeable. But, his high marks on the niceness scale had a lot to do with a conversational repertoire composed entirely of platitudes and clichés. He was “taking the tiger by the tail” at … [Read more...] about Winning Platitudes
Logging Operations May Affect Recreationists
During the months of May and June 2014, a logging operation will be conducted on lands administered by the Prescott National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 373 and Forest Road 51 west of Thumb Butte. People recreating in this area should anticipate logging operations, log truck hauling, general noise, and dusty conditions. Dispersed campsites may be intermittently closed and there may be significant noise directly adjacent to some designated dispersed campsites. Log hauling is not permitted … [Read more...] about Logging Operations May Affect Recreationists
Watters Celebrating Mothers
Flowers are a traditional part of every Mother's Day celebration, and with that special occasion just two weeks away I couldn't resist a column about flowers. However, instead of a bouquet of her favorite blooms or a blossom-covered plant, I'm offering a gift suggestion on a grander scale. Why not give her a bed full of colorful flowers that will last all season long? Here is the big gift idea: In the next couple of weeks select a place in Mom's yard for a flower bed, then prepare the soil, … [Read more...] about Watters Celebrating Mothers
One Man’s Treasure Auction Saturday
One Man’s Treasure, an art auction and social event, features fine art that celebrates upcycled materials and Prescott’s riparian treasures. For this year’s event Prescott Creeks has joined with Prescott College, who supports their mission of achieving healthy watersheds and clean waters in Central Arizona for the benefit of people and wildlife through protection, restoration, education and advocacy. The public is invited to attend this one-of-a-kind fine art auction on May 3, 2014 from 4 to 7 … [Read more...] about One Man’s Treasure Auction Saturday