In 1948, my father was honorably discharged from the Navy. His plans were to go back to Ohio. His buddy, George, discharged at the same time, had other ideas. Go west – to Arizona. It seems there was a manufacturing and technology boom back then and George’s dream was to pool their money, open a business, and make it rich. I’d like to say that’s exactly what my dad did. Or, that his friend – who did go to Arizona – realized his dream. Instead, my dad went to Ohio. His friend opened a small … [Read more...] about Area Poised for More Manufacturing Jobs
Countdown to Acker Night Underway
Prescott's tradition, Acker Night, is December 13th. The family-friendly event features music in the streets of Prescott, with participation from downtown merchants and residents from throughout the Quad Cities. The goal of Acker Night is said to keep music alive for the youth of Prescott; funds raised will help provide scholarships for music lessons and local youth programs related to music. James Acker moved to Prescott more than 100 years ago. Upon his death in 1955, the businessman … [Read more...] about Countdown to Acker Night Underway
Rebranding of Arizona Shuttle – ShuttleU
As the old saw goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. That's the message coming out of Arizona Shuttle, whose Prescott-based ShuttleU brand is being retired to make room for new company branding statewide. According to Arizona Shuttle Marketing Director Fred Gould, "What we want to say to our loyal ShuttleU customers is that we're the same well-run company we were last week, last month, or last year. The only thing that's changed is the name, and the look of the … [Read more...] about Rebranding of Arizona Shuttle – ShuttleU
When is the Right Time To Sell Your Home?
The real estate market is settling down after the roller coaster of the past few years, and now the big question often is: “When is the best time to sell my Prescott area home?” Now is as good a time as other times of the year. Why? As the chart below shows (and contrary to what many people think), the real estate market is active all year round in the Prescott area. In fact, because there are currently fewer listings, your home would get more attention on the market. The goal is to sell … [Read more...] about When is the Right Time To Sell Your Home?
Highway’s Partnership
Earlier this year, the Prescott/Quad Cities area received some unfortunate news. Due to cuts in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) budget, a plan to widen the southern portion of Highway 89 north of Prescott between SR 89A and Deep Well Ranch Road had to be removed from the five-year program. Fortunately, ADOT is still proceeding with plans to widen the northern segment of Highway 89 from Chino Valley to Deep Well Ranch Road in the spring of 2014; however, failing to expand the … [Read more...] about Highway’s Partnership
Prescott True Value – A Store For All Seasons
Right now, the halls are decked with boughs of holly, drummers drumming, Santas on motorcycles, and just about anything you can think of to make the season bright. But throughout the year, along with all the nuts and bolts that hold our lives together, True Value Hardware in Prescott matches its special promotions to the seasons, said Suzanne Andre-Springer, president of the store that has been around since 1982. Looking ahead to spring, Andre-Springer says that is the prime time for … [Read more...] about Prescott True Value – A Store For All Seasons
We Are Happy Being Below Average
For some folks, being “below average” may be a bit of a downer. Not so for some people who live in the Quad Cities area – Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt. That is because being “below average” on the national Cost of Living Index issued by the Arlington, Va.-based Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) revealed that what is known as the Prescott, AZ Metro Urban Area had consistently been below the national base average of 100. And that was true for … [Read more...] about We Are Happy Being Below Average
Understanding the Cost of Living Index
Most of us have a vague idea of what the “Cost of Living Index” (COLI) is – a sort of snapshot of how much it costs to buy different products at different times in different communities. We know, for instance, that it costs substantially more to live in San Francisco or Boston than it does in Sierra Vista or Bullhead City. But what do those “numbers” – those figures that are cited as representing the costs of things in a given area – really mean? And how are they determined? David … [Read more...] about Understanding the Cost of Living Index
QC Holiday Attractions
The Christmas season draws closer. Our relatives and friends will be arriving soon and your mission this year is to make their stay a memorable one. Which exciting event or attraction will be the highlight of this year’s visit? With so many available, and considering you live in the beautiful Central Arizona territory, the options are endless. Here are five great things to do this holiday season that will surely impress your guests as you aim to preserve your position as the most entertaining … [Read more...] about QC Holiday Attractions
County Recognizes Yarnell Hill Group
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors is formally recognizing members of the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group for their service. Yavapai County Emergency Management Coordinator Denny Foulk praised both individual members of the YHRG and the organization as a whole for their efforts, and presented handsome wooden plaques acknowledging their service. Receiving plaques were YHRG Steering Committee Chair Chuck Tidey, Vice Chair Kathleen Stowe, Director of Finance Paul Jones, Director of … [Read more...] about County Recognizes Yarnell Hill Group