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Gasoline prices “roiling the markets.” Investment performance jostling with 10 percent ups and downs. Modest gains anticipated for the year. Stocks, bonds and people pressured by volatility. “Greed and manipulation” enveloping the markets. Price breaks at the gas pumps trading for inflationary food costs. “Green” technology companies thrust into the limelight. All in all, it is a challenge for investment advisors and their clients to track all of that and “just try to be ahead of where the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Investment Market Landscape

What do Arizonans want for the future economy? Residents of Yavapai County are making their voices heard as they participate in Arizona Town Hall-sponsored community forums. Community forums focusing on Arizona’s economic future are collecting data from around the state. In Yavapai County, residents may participate from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, in the Hangar Room at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. “We already know we want high-paying jobs, an influx of … [Read more...] about Prescott Forum Asking Locals About Arizona’s Economy

It could be argued that working for the betterment of one’s business, community, education and philanthropic ideals spurs professional pride, joy and satisfaction, especially when leading civic organizations bring those contributions to the forefront through service awards. Prescott’s business trailblazers – current and future – have achieved success in that regard with the Healthy Prescott Business Awards introduced this year by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce (PCC), the Visionary Awards … [Read more...] about Healthy Businesses Receiving Recognition

The inaugural 2015 Healthy Prescott Business Awards were issued by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce across six categories in three business sizes: one through 10 employees (small), 11 through 50 employees (medium) and 51 or more employees (large). Business sizes not represented within a particular category had no nominees.   Best Locally Owned Business ― Grand Highland Hotel (small) and El Gato Azul (medium); Best Company to Work For ― Credit Union West (small), Dorn Homes (medium) … [Read more...] about 2015 Prescott Business Award Winners

 Governor Doug Ducey pledged he would be an advocate for economic development in the Quad Cities area during the inaugural Greater Prescott Regional Economic Partnership (GPREP) dinner Jan. 23 at the Prescott Centennial Center. More than 150 community leaders from throughout the greater Prescott area heard Ducey say, “…Yavapai County and Arizona are the places to be for those looking for a place to build, relocate and create new jobs.” Ducey also praised those in attendance for being … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Pledges Support to GPREP and Economic Development

E-cigarettes and their restricted use in Yavapai County and around the globe are tempered more by the unknown than what research and other fact-finding officially has proven. Former tobacco consumers praise vaping for helping them quit, even as lawmakers debate risks to public health, medical/insurance costs and regulating ingredients and sales. The challenge dates to 2003, when a Chinese pharmacist invented and patented a battery-operated and cigarette-simulating device to heat and vaporize … [Read more...] about E-Cigarettes Lighting Up Consumer Praise, Lawmakers’ Censure

The apparent uptick in the lodging industry economy prompted the owners of hotel properties in Flagstaff and Prescott to buy yet another hotel. Ponderosa Hotel Management LLC, which owned two hotels in Flagstaff and two in Prescott, recently closed the purchase for the Quality Inn located at 1105 E. Sheldon, Prescott. President and CEO of Ponderosa Hotels Management Brad Christensen says they are pleased to add a new hotel to their management portfolio. “We will now have five hotels in two … [Read more...] about Upswing in Economy Prompts Hotel Owners to Expand

Handling time as currency and wolfishly tracking its wise expenditure using six neglected time management principles equals the solution to “Finding More Time in 2015,” according to Karolyn Ericson. This facilitator and business educator, who has mentored companies and business professionals since 1988, concludes nearly every training session with a survey asking participants to identify future topics of interest. The top two answers that come up consistently are time management and stress … [Read more...] about Finding More Time

 The Yavapai County office of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) announces the officers and members for the 2015 BBB Yavapai County Advisory Council. Dave Barrett of Barrett Propane, who joined the Council in 2011, will serve as the 2015 Chair and Susan Abbott with Home Instead Senior Care, will serve as Vice Chair. Council members for 2015 also include Connie Manning with AAA Arizona; Bill Fencken, BBB Foundation Board member who has served on the … [Read more...] about BBB Announces 2015 Yavapai Advisory Council Officers

 The next time you see a commercial jet aircraft winging overhead, say to yourself, “Something manufactured in Prescott is guiding that plane along.” There is a very good chance you are accurate. The same thing is likely true when you see a law enforcement vehicle, or any first responder vehicle, or almost any military vehicle. It is a virtual guarantee – any genuinely sophisticated wireless, radio, audio, video or data communications systems, including GPS and satellite technology … [Read more...] about Multi-Million Dollar Aerospace Industry Flying High in Prescott