“Disrupting the construction industry,” may be what FrameTec touts as its motto, but this cutting-edge component manufacturing and building framing company is also on the verge of rocking the Town of Camp Verde workforce with the creation of 200-plus jobs. Making its move to Camp Verde in early 2023, the 120,000-square-foot high-tech manufacturing plant is FrameTec’s first facility and will employ human in-the-loop automation equipment and machinery that will manufacture roof trusses, floor … [Read more...] about FrameTec ‘Solving Big Problems,’ Creating 200 Jobs in Camp Verde
Making Mother’s Day Arrangements
Sweet Charlotte. Enchanting Valencia. Tulip Time. These, as well as classic long-stemmed roses, are just a few of the high-demand blooms for floral arrangements being offered by Allan’s Flowers & More on East Gurley for Mother’s Day. “Also popular are sunflowers, blue dendrobium orchids and lilies,” said Manager Nicolette “Niki” Laflamme. Following in a century-long tradition, owners of the Prescott floral store say they are well prepared to provide the finest floral bouquets for the … [Read more...] about Making Mother’s Day Arrangements
Espire Sports Welcomes Kids to Summer Camp
With summer fast approaching, Espire Sports program organizers are getting the word out about the 2024 Summer Sports Camp Program for youth that will start June 3 and run through July 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. “Last summer was our first youth program. It was for 10- to 14-year-olds. We had a few 9-year-old siblings who came, so we’re changing it to 8- to 14-year-olds this summer,” said Activities Manager Rick Hormann. “We’re trying to build up the summer sports camp for … [Read more...] about Espire Sports Welcomes Kids to Summer Camp
Business Expo Connects Community
Organizers say a business expo on April 6 at the newly branded Pine Ridge Marketplace brought out more people than the mall has seen in years. Sixty-one booths of businesses and non-profit organizations participated in the Prescott Chamber of Commerce event to inform visitors about their services. Meanwhile, drawings for prizes kept the enthusiasm high. Mindi Hackett, owner of Legacy Jewelry at Frontier Village, displayed her crystals and fine jewelry, along with toy dragons that enticed … [Read more...] about Business Expo Connects Community
Cecelia Jernegan’s Host of Angels Delivers In-Home Care
Cecelia Jernegan, franchise owner and director of the Prescott-based Visiting Angels of Northern Arizona, uses her 30 years of experience in hospitality and franchises to promote the non-medical home care services that Visiting Angels provides to clients in order to assist people with daily activities so they can remain in their own homes. Jernegan, who spent most of her career as an entrepreneur involved in the hospitality industry in the Phoenix and Prescott regions, is responsible for … [Read more...] about Cecelia Jernegan’s Host of Angels Delivers In-Home Care
World Traveling Couple Settles in as Serial Business Owners in Williams
Forty-two years ago, Xavier Canale, who was born in France, considered himself a guest in the United States. Now, decades later, both he and his wife, Gabrielle “Gaby,” have not only become successful retail entrepreneurs, owning three stores in Williams, but have enlightened their customers about the allure of Native American art and jewelry. Landing in Santa Maria, California, Gaby worked as a certified nursing assistant at time and Xavier worked with Gaby’s uncle at NI Industries as a … [Read more...] about World Traveling Couple Settles in as Serial Business Owners in Williams
Transportation Planners Want to Know Where People are Going
The central Yavapai County area has long been a mecca for outdoors lovers, and residents can now have a say in planning for nonmotorized transportation, like walking, jogging, biking, skateboarding, inline skating and the use of wheelchairs. “This is the first time in the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CYMPO) 20 years that we are doing an active transportation plan,” said CYMPO Executive Director Vincent Gallegos. “It will help the city, towns and county prioritize local … [Read more...] about Transportation Planners Want to Know Where People are Going
Realtors Navigating a Change in the Real Estate Landscape
Realtors and real estate brokers are striving to understand and prepare for the impact of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) agreement that will change the way homes are bought and sold starting in July. Previously, sophisticated homebuyers and sellers understood the rules: Real estate agents on each side of the transaction would be paid for their work through commissions, a percentage of the sale, which would be taken out of the funds going to the home seller when the house was … [Read more...] about Realtors Navigating a Change in the Real Estate Landscape
Sculpting Prescott’s Cultural Heritage
Last month, I was privileged to speak at the dedication ceremony for a monument honoring Lt. Ernest A. Love at Prescott Regional Airport. This larger-than-life bronze statue stands outside the terminal, welcoming visitors to our fine airport and reminding us of one of Prescott’s true hometown heroes. Local artist William “Bill” Nebeker was commissioned to create this important piece. Bill is a renowned Western artist, and his works can be found all over the world, including right here in … [Read more...] about Sculpting Prescott’s Cultural Heritage
Fire Officials Praise Training, Regional Collaboration for Quick, Effective Response
When a massive, arson-caused fire in the early morning hours of April 1, 2024, bathed Prescott Valley in a menacing glow and spread ash, smoke and cinders within a five-mile radius and flames 150 feet into the air, years of preparation, collaboration and training between local first responders quickly kicked in. What could have been an unmitigated disaster was contained to the one, albeit immense, structure of origin. That Monday, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Prescott Valley Police officers … [Read more...] about Fire Officials Praise Training, Regional Collaboration for Quick, Effective Response