Last year, Arizonans received 26 percent more megawatt hours of renewable energy than the previous year, reported APS to the Arizona Corporation Commission in May. That was enough to surpass Arizona’s renewable energy goals – set by the Arizona Corporation Commission – for the third straight year. To help reach aggressive future goals, APS is spending about $500 million to build new photovoltaic (PV) solar plants located across Arizona. One of those solar facilities was just approved by the … [Read more...] about Mining Arizona’s Abundant Sunshine
Ending Nighttime Disruptions
I can’t take it anymore! Sleep breathing disorders, including sleep apnea and heavy snoring, can have devastating health consequences, including decreased life expectancy, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, decreased cognitive function, etc., but what often goes unrecognized is the health effect it has on the partner in the relationship. Sleep fragmentation is the term used to describe the disruption of normal sleep patterns. Sleep can be disturbed by movement, light, … [Read more...] about Ending Nighttime Disruptions
Best/Worst Jobs List Reflecting Trends
Best/Worst Jobs List Reflects Employment Trends By Brandy White and Theresa Bierer Quad Cities Business News According to CareerCast.com and the Jobs Rated Report, the title of America’s Best Job goes to Software Engineer. This continues to be on trend with previous years where the majority of professions ranked among the best required expertise in the fields of math, science or technology. However, this year’s top pick is the result of two emerging technological industries, web … [Read more...] about Best/Worst Jobs List Reflecting Trends
Choosing Customer Service as a Cornerstone
Zak Hoyt and Lynette Baker are partners. They are a couple, own a business together, and share a strong work ethic and philosophy of service. The two started The Solar Scrubber about a year ago. The business idea filled a niche in the fast growing "green" market that many might not have expected. The Solar Scrubber cleans your solar panels. The couple has worked together in the hospitality field for the past four years in Prescott. Baker is director of sales at the Hassayampa Inn, … [Read more...] about Choosing Customer Service as a Cornerstone
Balancing the Books and Customer Service
In this economy, the idea of being debt-free has a very nice ring to it. Dan Hussey, owner of B&L Flooring America in Prescott Valley, has achieved just that, along with the satisfying feeling of knowing that he will never have to face bankruptcy, ever. Hussey, an entrepreneur by trade, bought B&L Flooring America from its previous owner back in 1989. He has owned the business with great success, which he attributes to two things: complete customer satisfaction and being a debt-free … [Read more...] about Balancing the Books and Customer Service
Man at Leisure
Ray Sola never thought his men’s clothing store would become a tourist attraction, but it has because of his bright yellow “Man At Leisure” sign out front. “At first I didn’t know what they were up to, but then I saw they were taking pictures. The husband always strikes a pose, trying to look as leisurely as possible,“ Sola said with a chuckle. “Sometimes I ask them if they want me to close the door so they can get a better angle,” he said. The sign, which resembles the “Men At Work” sign, is … [Read more...] about Man at Leisure
Local Museums Pushing Forward
With the closing of the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas, and the end of the 42-year-old Dale Evans and Roy Rogers Museum in Branson, Mo., it seems as if the struggles experienced by local museums are not unusual. “Unfortunately when you have a museum focused on personality, it’s too narrow, too generational,” said John Langellier of Sharlot Hall Museum. “Dale Evans and Roy Rogers were great people, I knew them quite well from my work with the Gene Autry museum, but they are known by only one … [Read more...] about Local Museums Pushing Forward
Uncertainty Over Healthcare
Healthcare is a significant part of the economy in Northern Arizona and one of the few with continued growth during the recession. Continuing uncertainties about the latest cuts are the biggest headache for hospitals and health centers across the region. “Things are in flux,” said Brian Hoefle, chief financial officer at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott. “Reimbursement for patients on the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) program already wasn’t covering … [Read more...] about Uncertainty Over Healthcare
Chino Business Breakfast
Sept. 25. 7:30 Special Guest Speaker: Gabriel Hill, CIC, Southern California Insurance Brokerage, INC. Breakfast Sponsor: Gabriel Hill, CIC, Southern California Insurance Brokerage, INC Location: Chamber office. 13150 7th Street, Chino … [Read more...] about Chino Business Breakfast
Technology Expo
Oct. 10. 5-7:30 p.m. Prescott Resort and Conference Center on SR 69. How important is technology to your business success? Having a hard time keeping up with technology changes? This Expo will feature businesses that sell technology-related products and services, use cutting-edge technology, specialize in promoting business through social media and other forms of technology, or teach technology. Pre-Expo Speaker: 4:30PM Expo: 5:00PM-7:30PM Event Booths for Vendors are available for members and … [Read more...] about Technology Expo