Spring is here and it is time to celebrate the season! I recall springtime memories from my time living in Phoenix; the desert blooming with magical colors of wildflowers and cactus bearing fruit. We would attend Spring Training baseball games and celebrate with the fans and players. Spring Break was also a time for celebration when our children would be off from school and we would take road trips. For many of us, we do “spring cleaning” in our homes, closets and office spaces. Perhaps your … [Read more...] about Spring Up with Culinary Herbs
Keeping Your Brand on Top with Baseball Caps
Caps are a trendy accessory that are appreciated by a wide range of people, from outdoor workers to fashionistas alike. Besides being practical and fashionable, they’ve also become popular choice for companies to promote their brand. With so many styles, colors and patterns from which to choose, it’s easy to find the perfect cap for your needs. Caps come in two basic styles: a five-panel or six-panel. This refers to the number of fabric pieces needed to complete the crown, or top of the cap. … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Brand on Top with Baseball Caps
Elite Roofing Supply Supporting Local Contractors, Communities
Elite Roofing Supply, the fastest growing independent distributor in the United States, is ready to serve Chino Valley’s residential and commercial roofing contractors. With 28 branches nationwide, the company celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch last month. “We opened our fourth Arizona branch in Chino Valley because it’s becoming a boomtown,” said Managing Partner Charles Demeter. “We are conveniently located off SR-89 and are excited to serve roofing contractors from Dewey, … [Read more...] about Elite Roofing Supply Supporting Local Contractors, Communities
Stewart Family Receives Hometown Halo Award
The Senior Referral Network is hosting events aimed at helping people prepare for and thrive in retirement. More than 225 people attended The Center in Prescott in March, where they could gather information related to senior care. Network representatives and family members honored the late Debbie Stewart with the Hometown Halo Award. “Debbie was a huge light in the senior services community and helped so many by creating the Senior Connection,” said Cecelia Jernegan, who emceed the event, noting … [Read more...] about Stewart Family Receives Hometown Halo Award
Preparing for the Quad Cities Real Estate Market
Most business owners know that the real estate market is the backbone of every successful community; buyers move in, have families, open businesses, shop locally and so on. Property transactions have a ripple effect that is often a key predictor of economic growth. So, how can property owners, both commercial and residential, prepare for the inevitable ups and downs of the market and ensure long-term equity growth and a solid investment? Here are some things to focus on: History matters. … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Quad Cities Real Estate Market
Serving Our Country: YRMC Emergency Director Promoted to Colonel
Rob Barth, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, director of Emergency Services at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, is now also a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. That’s a rank only 2% of all Air Force officers achieve during their careers. “This promotion is an honor and blessing, especially at this point in my military career,” said Barth. “I’m approaching 21 years of service and eligible for retirement. That makes the promotion even more significant to me.” The promotion ceremony … [Read more...] about Serving Our Country: YRMC Emergency Director Promoted to Colonel
Risk Management: Protecting your Assets
As you progress through life and build your wealth, it becomes necessary to protect yourself, your family and your assets. The most common way to protect is to buy some form of insurance. When you buy insurance, you shift the risk to a third party and away from you. At different times in your life, it will be necessary to have different levels of protection. In some cases, being self-insured is an alternative. Life Insurance If you have anybody dependent upon you, life insurance is … [Read more...] about Risk Management: Protecting your Assets
Prescott Frontier Days, World’s Oldest Rodeo Honoring Bullfighters
Ever wonder what stands between 2,000 pounds of solid muscle and a fallen bull rider? One guy – the bullfighter. Fearless, agile and adept at reading the bull’s next move, a bullfighter is in the arena before the bull is released from the bucking chute. Once a bull rider has been bucked off or jumped off himself, communication between the bullfighter, the barrelman and the bull itself is key to protecting the fallen rider. While he’s distracting the bull to get it away from the rider, the … [Read more...] about Prescott Frontier Days, World’s Oldest Rodeo Honoring Bullfighters
Having and Knowing How to Use the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home, Business
A fire extinguisher is an important tool in any household and required in any business, as it can quickly put out a small-sized flame before it has the chance to grow and cause serious damage. Fire extinguishers are classified by letters that represent the types of fire they’re designed to fight. The most common type of extinguisher is the Class ABC, and there are specialty extinguishers like Class D and Class K. It is important to determine the size – yes, they come in different sizes, too – … [Read more...] about Having and Knowing How to Use the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home, Business
Understanding Your Customers Through Data
Knowing where Quad Cities customers are traveling from helps business owners know where to send marketing messages about their products and services. Regional Economic Development Center economist and data analyst Ryan Jones says knowledge about demographics are key to making effective business decisions. He shared information about tools that can help inform businesses with the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce last month. Customer tracking data is extremely valuable, he says. Whenever cell … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Customers Through Data