The aging of mainly Caucasian Americans born after World War II coupled with an immigration increase in the racial and ethnic composition of the country “have huge implications” for how employers “allocate resources and make decisions about education, training and hiring,” according to a March Brookings Institution analysis. “As Minnesota and the region go, so goes the nation, which is becoming ever more diversified, with an overall decline in the percentage of whites, and increase in people … [Read more...] about The Changing Face of America’s Workforce
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Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
What do a Medal of Honor winner, major league baseball player, physician and administrator have in common? According to a new book, “Who is Gym?” by former Arizona broadcaster and Northern Arizona University grad Scott Hanson, they are the namesakes of various high school sports venues around the state. In Prescott, the high school operates Shepard Field, named after longtime team doctor Bill Shepard. Prescott High’s baseball field press box honors Cal Cordes, a former player, longtime coach, … [Read more...] about Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
QCBN Has Moved Downtown
Quad Cities Business News, the area’s only privately owned business newspaper, has opened a new office in downtown Prescott across from the courthouse, on the same level as the Jersey Lilly Saloon.“We’re thrilled to be centrally located, right in the middle of a lot of our readership and supporters,” said QCBN Publisher Troy Bix. “The QCBN team is deeply committed to the community and we believe this move will be more convenient for clients and news sources to meet with us.” QCBN also has … [Read more...] about QCBN Has Moved Downtown
YRMC Offering IceCure
Yavapai Regional Medical Center is among the first hospitals in Arizona to introduce IceCure, a procedure to remove benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors without surgery. “Breast fibroadenomas, as they are called, are not life-threatening, but they can be physically disfiguring, uncomfortable and cause women emotional distress,” said Nancy K. Ledoyen, RN, Director, the BreastCare Center at YRMC. “IceCure allows our breast surgeons to treat those benign tumors with minimal scarring.” Benign … [Read more...] about YRMC Offering IceCure
Hospice Recognizes Local Nursing Assistant
The Hospice Compassus program serving Prescott Valley and the surrounding areas recognized Michele Petersen during the 38th Annual National Nursing Assistants Week June 11-18 for providing the highest level of quality hospice care for patients and their families. “We are proud to recognize Michele for the compassionate hospice care she provides our patients and families,” said Susan Blanchard, Executive Director for Hospice Compassus – Prescott Valley. “Michele’s positive and caring … [Read more...] about Hospice Recognizes Local Nursing Assistant
Wells Fargo Food Drive Underway
Wells Fargo's annual summer statewide food drive wraps up this week. The event collects donations for food banks that span the entire state with collection bins in all 260 Wells Fargo Community Banking stores throughout Arizona. Donations will benefit members of the Association of Arizona Food Banks. In 2014, Arizona food banks collectively distributed 127 million pounds of food – equivalent to 105.8 million meals, reaching Arizonans in need at 1,200 sites statewide. People who wish to … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo Food Drive Underway
Mayors to Speak at ED Luncheon
Five mayors from around northern Arizona will headline the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s June northern Arizona luncheon, “Mayoral Economic Development Updates.” It will be held on Tuesday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott. Mayors Diane Joens of Cottonwood, Jerry Nabours of Flagstaff, Marlin Kuykendall of Prescott, Sandy Moriarty of Sedona and John Moore of Williams, will share updates on northeastern Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Mayors to Speak at ED Luncheon
Downtown Prescott’s New Restaurants
One's back! And one's coming! Call it a twofer at Firehouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Welcome back, Prescott Seafood & Lobster Company. Same name, same place, new owner. "I fell in love with it!" said Julie Rodriguez when she saw the vacant eatery. "It brought me back to Swampscott on the north shore of Massachusetts. I saw the coast. It reminded me of my childhood." Rodriquez exchanged a 20-year teaching career for crab cakes, chowder and creamy mac-n-cheese loaded with … [Read more...] about Downtown Prescott’s New Restaurants
CenturyLink Seminar Series
CenturyLink Seminar Series CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is launching a free educational seminar series in partnership with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Quad Cities Business News. The series will highlight the impact of technology on the Prescott business community and will discuss topics such as: 7/15 - Sales training, shorting the sales process, asking for and getting the referral, referral level service. 7/29 - Meet the technician to find out what is happening in the Prescott … [Read more...] about CenturyLink Seminar Series
Mobile Dental Repair Business Making Dentists Smile
The dental equipment repair industry may not be a top-of-mind concern for most people, but mending broken gadgets in dental offices across Central and Northern Arizona keeps one local business owner busy every day. Clint Rucker, the local franchise owner of a Dental Fix RX van, finds himself in dental offices four to five times daily. Dental Fix RX – based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida – sells franchises of mobile service vans that specialize in repairing dental equipment. Since its … [Read more...] about Mobile Dental Repair Business Making Dentists Smile