When Lisa Campos was hired as NAU’s vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics, the goal was clear: elevate NAU Athletics. Since her arrival in the summer of 2012, NAU Athletics has begun its revitalization. Under Dr. Campos' leadership, NAU won the Big Sky President’s Cup, an award presented to the most academically and athletically successful athletic program in the conference. During the 2012-13 academic year, NAU secured four conference championships, while earning five Conference Coach … [Read more...] about Building Community Through Athletics
City Planning – 2014
Plans for 2014 leave few gaps in a full calendar of activities, events and policy considerations, promising an exciting year ahead for the City of Prescott. Front and center is the 150th anniversary of Prescott, the Sesquicentennial, which will be recognized with events throughout the year and celebrated May 30 to June 1. The kick-off to the Sesquicentennial will begin the evening of May 30 with a ceremony and proclamation at the Courthouse Plaza. There will be a downtown western village … [Read more...] about City Planning – 2014
How Much Is Your Business Worth?
Valuing Your Company Estimating the fair market value of a business is part art and part science. For the purposes of this article, we are discussing small businesses. Small businesses are generally considered to be businesses that are independently owned and operated, organized for profit and are not dominant in their field. The Art of Business Valuation The art of valuation involves determining how attractive a business will be to the fair market of buyers of businesses. The … [Read more...] about How Much Is Your Business Worth?
Trebesch Appointed to Yavapai Superior Court
Governor Jan Brewer is appointing Patricia Trebesch to the Yavapai County Superior Court. “Ms. Trebesch brings a diverse professional career, a longstanding passion for public service and a strong commitment to enforcing the rule of law,” said Governor Brewer. “Her judicial demeanor and extensive legal background will be a valuable asset to the court and the community.” Ms. Trebesch has been a Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore since 2011, a role in which … [Read more...] about Trebesch Appointed to Yavapai Superior Court
Funding College
Jan. 29th, 2014. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Prospective college students are invited to the Prescott Valley Public Library to learn about financial aid options. FASA, the free application for federal student aid offers $150 billion each year to help students fund education. The Prescott Valley Public Library is located at 7401 E. Civic Circle. Questions regarding future programs, free tutorial instruction or teen events can be directed to Jolanta Feliciano, Teen Librarian, at 759-3042. Email: … [Read more...] about Funding College
A Merry Christmas in Yarnell
Some residents of Yarnell, which was devastated earlier this year by the deathly fire through the area, are in their rebuilt homes in time for the holidays. Some certificates of occupancy are expected today, allowing homeowners to move in to the homes. Steve and Debi Keehner shared the celebration with supporters are a ribbon-cutting ceremony of their rebuilt house. The Keehner’s were uninsured, so the rebuild was made possible by the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group, and many other generous … [Read more...] about A Merry Christmas in Yarnell
Celebrating the New Year in QC Style
The 3rd Annual Boot Drop will be the centerpiece of Prescott’s New Year’s Eve celebration, Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Historic Whiskey Row. Presented by the City of Prescott and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, a six-foot illuminated cowboy boot will be slowly lowered down from a 70-foot Prescott Fire Department engine truck ladder to honor the fallen Hotshots. Much like the tradition in New York’s Times Square, where a large ball has dropped annually since 1907, the Boot Drop … [Read more...] about Celebrating the New Year in QC Style
Business Seller Pitfalls
Selling a business is not an easy task, even under ideal circumstances. It is even more challenging when sale preparation is lacking, deficient or misaligned with market realities. Across all sectors and industries, effective pre-sale planning is the key to achieving your desired sale outcome. Simply put, you cannot afford to bungle the critical steps that need to happen before you enter the business-for-sale marketplace. 1. Attempting to Market and Sell a Business Without … [Read more...] about Business Seller Pitfalls
The Best of Arizona Girlfriends
The journey of Janis Best optimizing her role as host of KQNA’s “AZ Girlfriend” radio show emphasizes the rewards of trial and error, persistence, collaboration, natural talent and plain hard work. It is an energizing model for chasing dreams and channeling ingenuity for change, while revealing powerful opportunities for a woman bold enough to pursue them. Through a distinguished career in the fashion and entertainment industry, Best blended marketing moxie with merchandising experience. She … [Read more...] about The Best of Arizona Girlfriends
Prescott Young Professionals
Jan. 6. Prescott Area Young Professional Core Group meeting. [email protected] … [Read more...] about Prescott Young Professionals