Quad Cities Business News approached Tracy Sauer, with the Yavapai Superior Court, to be our featured Spotlight. Sauer is a program manager for CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. She works closely with a group of community volunteers who spend time advocating for the region’s abused or neglected children. 1) What would our readers be surprised to learn about the children in need within our county? There are currently more than 350 children in out … [Read more...] about
Project Underway Replacing Signs
SunLine Contracting is installing approximately 500 new signs and posts at various locations throughout the City of Prescott. This project is being funded through Federal Highway Safety Improvement Funds administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The project is a cooperative effort by the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization member agencies to improve roadway safety through the Quad Cities and Yavapai County by replacing stop signs and speed limits signs in the … [Read more...] about Project Underway Replacing Signs
Community Invited to YC Event
The community is invited to participate in a free Yavapai College “Get Into Energy” preview day on Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College’s Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC), 220 Ruger Road near the Prescott airport. The event, open to all ages, includes free hot dogs and Pepsi. The atmosphere will be electric in more ways than one as the College offers contests, prizes—including an iPad—and information related to its electric utility and pre-engineering … [Read more...] about Community Invited to YC Event
QC Gardening Classes
Through March 29th. Saturdays in March, Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center is hosting a series of free garden classes. www.wattersgardencenter.com www.facebook.com/watters1815 March 1 – Controlling Gophers, Bugs and Disease in the Gardens If you let these pest gain a foothold they are nearly impossible to rid from your garden, until now. Learn all the rat deadly secrets to a disease free garden this spring. March 8 – Salad Gardening with Herbs & Edible Flowers Learn the hardiest … [Read more...] about QC Gardening Classes
Chino Networking Breakfast
Mar. 26th. The Chino Valley Biz/Ed Networking Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The event will be held at Gabby's Banquet Hall and feature the Assistant Director for NAU-Yavapai, Nancy Jensen. Employers will learn more about the benefits of the NAU-Yavapai Internship Program. 928-636-2493 … [Read more...] about Chino Networking Breakfast
QCBN Thanking Prescott Valley Chamber
Staff and owners of the Quad Cities Business News are thanking the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and its many members. At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, QCBN was welcomed and supported as fellow business people in the greater Prescott Valley region. “We enjoyed meeting new people at the ribbon-cutting and look forward to bringing a new and unique product to people of the region,” said QCBN co-owner Troy Bix. Editor Bonnie Stevens, advertising specialists Jo Anne Liples and David … [Read more...] about QCBN Thanking Prescott Valley Chamber
The Trend of Non-GMO Farming
With laboratory-created genetically modified organisms (GMOs) now a significant part of our food supply, health risks associated with consuming them are coming to light, raising concerns among consumers and resulting in the passage of GMO-related laws across the country. But perhaps a more promising trend is that food-related businesses large and small are responding to those concerns and taking a harder look at their use of GMOs. General Mills recently announced that its original Cheerios … [Read more...] about The Trend of Non-GMO Farming
Healthy Happy Hour
Mar. 12th at 6:00 p.m. 119 Garden Street Suite D, Prescott Valley. Instructors: Richard Maranville and Susan Rubio Space Availability: 20 participants Class Description: Richard Maranville, owner and therapist, will present the benefits of Massage Therapy with a very lucky volunteer from the audience who is willing to sit through a chair massage. You will learn what you can expect while on your "Path to Wellness." You’ll also get to personally experience the benefits of Mindfulness … [Read more...] about Healthy Happy Hour
Gosar Promoting Tourism
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) is issuing the following statement commending the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA’s) decision to allow 1,721 additional Grand Canyon flights per year utilizing quiet technology: "I was thrilled to learn that the FAA has allowed additional quiet flights over the Grand Canyon. This commonsense decision will create good-paying jobs and boost economic activity in an extremely rural area. "By recognizing quiet flight technology improvements, … [Read more...] about Gosar Promoting Tourism
You Had Me At ‘Utility’
Another Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. I know what you’re thinking: time to crack open those aging notes from Prof. Pfennigvogel’s economics class back in freshman year and brush up on your utility- maximizing skills for that most romantic of days. Forget chocolates and champagne. What else is Valentine’s Day if not an opportunity to exploit the balance between supply and demand? Come to think of it, chocolate and champagne might have an awful lot of utility in that case. If your notes … [Read more...] about You Had Me At ‘Utility’