Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Although chocolates and roses are always appreciated and are what usually come to mind when thinking of gift ideas for your loved ones, why not show that special someone you care about their health this year? This Valentine’s Day, take a different approach and show your valentine that you care about his/her heart’s well-being just as much as the love and affection that comes from within his/her heart. Skip the heart-shaped chocolate boxes and the … [Read more...] about Gifts of Heart and Mind
Prescott Receiving Freedom Award Honors
The Office of the Secretary of Defense, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored the City of Prescott today as one its top 30 finalists for the 2013 Freedom Award. The ESGR Freedom award is the Department of Defense’s highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. The City of Prescott was selected as a top 30 finalist out of a pool of 2,899 nominations by a review board comprised of military and … [Read more...] about Prescott Receiving Freedom Award Honors
Cement Plant Supporting Economic Growth
Having a multinational company build a new $300 million cement production plant from scratch on an isolated island of private land just north of Chino Valley is a major event for a rural area in Yavapai County. Particularly after it hired more than 600 construction workers to build the plant. And even better, when it employed 85 or so mostly local employees in well-paying jobs, with the probability of expansion in the future for even more of the same. The direct economic impact for the … [Read more...] about Cement Plant Supporting Economic Growth
Seeking Young Writers’ Contest Entries
The Prescott Valley Public Library, in conjunction with the Prescott Public Library and the Professional Writers of Prescott invite students to enter the “The 2014 Student Short Story Contests” Divisions are High School (grades 9-12) Middle School (grades 6-8) and Elementary (grades 3-5). Awards will be presented for first through third place in each division. Winners will receive gift certificates, certificates of merit and a published book of the winning stories. Each … [Read more...] about Seeking Young Writers’ Contest Entries
Social Media Complements Traditional Marketing
There is no question that social media has become a marketing staple for business in the last few years. The 2014 Marketing Fact Pack shows that Internet marketing has moved to the second largest spending medium (just behind television) since 2012. It’s proven to be inexpensive and effective; however, it would be a blunder for any business to replace its traditional marketing exclusively with social media. Social media should be integrated with a traditional marketing campaign to be ultimately … [Read more...] about Social Media Complements Traditional Marketing
YCCF Announcing Grant Writing Workshop
In preparation for its 2014 competitive grants process, the Yavapai County Community Foundation invites representatives of local nonprofit organizations, public schools, municipalities and Tribal entities to participate in an upcoming workshop to help better prepare their funding applications. Topics to be discussed during these workshops will include application instructions, eligibility requirements, guidelines, and an introduction to the new online application process. YCCF staff and YCCF … [Read more...] about YCCF Announcing Grant Writing Workshop
When Kathryn and Damon Sage looked for an ideal place to open their practice, they chose Prescott. The search criteria for this husband and wife team included a beautiful environment with abundant outdoor activities, and a good community to start and raise a family. “Having lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last 11 years, we were desperately in need of some sunshine and dry weather,” Damon said. They recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of … [Read more...] about
Business @ Breakfast
Feb. 5, 7:30 a.m. 13150 7th Street, Chino. Special Guest Speaker: Brian Roberts, ACN Topic: The 5 LIES we tell ourselves about Small Business and the New Economy Breakfast Sponsor: Brian Roberts, ACN If you are interested in being a speaker or breakfast sponsor, call the Chamber Office at 909-627-6177 … [Read more...] about Business @ Breakfast
Painting Your Home
All right, lets get started on painting. This is probably one of the most favorable Do It Yourself (DIY) projects out there and more than a fair share of us have tried and failed at this project. I am going to hopefully pass on a few tips and tricks I have learned from my professional painting friends and leave you with a few Internet links that you can use to build up your skills. Painting seems like an easy process. You just grab some paint and off you go, but that only works if you want that … [Read more...] about Painting Your Home
Sergeant Steve Trains Women For Life
The Prescott Adventure Boot Camp For Women began as a "why not now" for U.S. Army Sgt. Steve Rosen while on an April 2012 business trip. Won over in a "whopping 24 hours," he recalled the panoramic pull of Prescott as he stood atop the hill outside Red Robin on Highway 69 while talking to his wife, Carren, on the phone. That's when the idea of Prescott as home stirred his imagination and sparked the journey. Where many people might bide their time and wait years to take action, this couple … [Read more...] about Sergeant Steve Trains Women For Life