They say it is darkest just before dawn, and for 28-year-old Michael Versteeg of Prescott, that darkness lasted a really long time. Fifty-three miles into Northern Arizona’s first ultra 100-mile extreme marathon, the Yavapai College chemistry instructor said he was in a dark place. “I was in one of the darkest spots I’ve ever been in running, physically and mentally,” he said. “It wasn’t suddenly cold, but constantly cold. I was feeling physically poor and thought it wasn’t going to … [Read more...] about Region Trailblazing New Pathways
ER Greeks Supporting Autism
More than 75 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students joined the Alpha Xi Delta-Theta Zeta Chapter in the Sunday, Oct. 27 Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Arizona. The Prescott Greek community raised $3,100 during the Tempe event to help improve lives of individuals with the spectrum disorder and their families. “Our biggest goal on campus to is to promote more awareness,” said the sorority’s philanthropic chair, Ariel Neville, a mechanical engineering student who plans to work in the nuclear … [Read more...] about ER Greeks Supporting Autism
YC 10 Year Master Plan
The Yavapai College ten year master plan and cost analysis and funding will be on the agenda for Wednesday's Yavapai College District Governing Board meeting. At 1:00, the monthly public meeting will begin at the Prescott Valley campus at 6955 Panther Path in Prescott Valley. The Yavapai College District Governing Board (DGB) will hold its next monthly public meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 1 p.m. at the Prescott Valley Campus; 6955 Panther Path in Prescott Valley. The … [Read more...] about YC 10 Year Master Plan
Workplace Injuries
Even in the most conscientious work environments, accidents can happen. When an employee is injured on the job, there are a variety of concerns for both the employee and the employer. The injured employee wants to heal as quickly as possible in order to resume employment, keep up with daily responsibilities, and to preserve his or her lifestyle. Employers need their workers to return to work fully healthy and as quickly as possible in order to maintain workplace productivity and to control … [Read more...] about Workplace Injuries
Boosting Profits With Accounting
All too often, small business owners work tirelessly at their craft only to realize a relatively small financial gain from all their efforts. In fact, business owners often say they are working so hard they can’t find time to maintain meaningful financial information, let alone the time required to analyze it and find out why they are not making as much money as they thought. More times than not, lenders request financial statements from a potential business client only to learn that they don’t … [Read more...] about Boosting Profits With Accounting
Differences Between Hardwood and Laminate
Hello everyone and welcome to the latest article about home improvement where we are going to discuss everything under the roof – and also your landscaping. This first article is going to be about hardwood and laminate flooring. It’s frustrating when you get multiple people giving you different information when you are trying to get yourself educated. One of the most difficult is the difference between hardwoods and laminates so I am going to take a few moments and break down all the details so … [Read more...] about Differences Between Hardwood and Laminate
Prescott Creeks Welcoming
Franklin Dekker is enthusiastic for his job as Conservation Coordinator at Prescott Creeks. After working on developing conservation monitoring programs for designated wilderness areas in Alaska, he is eager to return to Arizona and get to work improving water quality for the community of Prescott. He looks forward to getting to know the streams in Prescott and all the people who enjoy them. Although Franklin does not have a favorite creek in Prescott yet, he has enjoyed spending time studying … [Read more...] about Prescott Creeks Welcoming
Storytellers @ Smoki
Dec. 21. Winter Solstice marks the day when stories begin to be told among our native people. A time to share with future generations the stories that have been passed down, time and time again. On December 21st, the Smoki welcomes four Indian artists that will also share stories of their culture. Join us for warm cider, cookies, last minute gifts and wonderful stories that you can pass down in your own family! … [Read more...] about Storytellers @ Smoki
AZ Still on Recovery Road
You can expect more slow growth in Arizona next year, but we’re still two to three years away from full economic recovery. That’s according to experts today at the 50th annual Economic Forecast Luncheon co-sponsored by Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business and JPMorgan Chase. About 1,000 people attended the event at the Phoenix Convention Center. Key experts covered the state and national economies, as well as the stock market and housing market. “We … [Read more...] about AZ Still on Recovery Road
ASCR Assisting Business
Arizona State Credit Union is proud to welcome Randon Cupp as the newly appointed regional president of business services. He will be responsible for managing the growth of business services from the Credit Union, and will be primarily based in the Northern Arizona market. Cupp will lead an experienced team of business relationship professionals who will assist members in determining the best products and services to meet their business needs. These services include: Commercial deposit … [Read more...] about ASCR Assisting Business