Business

Back in 2009, when journalist Steve Ayers looked around Camp Verde, it appeared to him that if something did not happen, there soon would be no advertisers left to support the local newspaper. Later, at an event in Sedona, Ayers sat next to archaeology enthusiast Ken Zoll, who outlined his dream to one day have a place in the Verde Valley where archaeologists and lay people could meet, share ideas, curate artifacts and manage a museum. “I asked Ken if he would be interested in doing that in … [Read more...] about Protecting Artifacts and Boosting Economy

New resources are available to Arizona small business owners seeking to provide health insurance options to their employees under the Affordable Care Act.   The Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP, is part of the new Health Insurance Marketplace. SHOP gives small business owners access to available choices for quality, private health insurance plans. The Marketplace website,Healthcare.gov, provides helpful information and tools to allow you to compare plans and choose … [Read more...] about Health Insurance for Small Business

In response to requests from Costco members, representatives from the Prescott Costco say have started selling diesel fuel.   To date, the only other Costco location selling diesel fuel is in Colorado. “We look forward to seeing our loyal and new members in the future,” said Edie Spencer from Costco’s marketing department. In addition, the Prescott Costco will be participating in the Children’s Miracle Network. In May, special fundraising events are planned at 580 warehouses to … [Read more...] about Prescott Costco Offering Diesel Fuel

The Prescott City Council has approved a five-year agreement with Billy Casper Golf to manage Antelope Hills golf courses beginning May 1, 2014. Billy Casper Golf will operate golf-related activities, including the pro shop, driving range, carts, cart barn and restaurant at the 36-hole facility, while the City will continue to be responsible for golf-course maintenance and capital improvements. The public-private partnership with Billy Casper Golf is designed to bring a new approach to the … [Read more...] about Billy Casper to Manage Antelope Hills

Ever since President Barack Obama announced in January his new myRA for expanding access to retirement savings accounts to the masses, debaters pro and con have surfaced in traditional news media and via the web. Good idea? Bad idea? It all depends on the perspective of the individual providing the assessment. Full details of the plan remain to be defined, so opinions are based solely on what is currently known or interpreted about myRA. “In general, I am for anything that encourages … [Read more...] about New Retirement Plan Promoting Saving

With more than 250 people any given month contributing their respective strengths to departments and programs for the town of Prescott Valley, “We can truly say that our town runs its engine on community volunteerism and pride,” said Mayor Harvey Skoog. “In fact, we have more active volunteers than we do employees. About 250 people step forward to share time, talent, knowledge and expertise with our 200-and-some employees,” Skoog said. The long-time Prescott Valley town official – more … [Read more...] about Volunteers Saving Prescott Valley Big Money

Members of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Quad Cities Business News gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the free monthly newspaper to the area on Friday, March 14. For business owners, local leaders, residents and visitors, QCBN offers information that matters, including insights from local experts on topics such as the economy, real estate, job growth, business trends, insurance options, home and garden maintenance, and health care news.   Pictured … [Read more...] about Prescott Chamber Welcomes Quad Cities Business News

Thirty-eight chambers of commerce around the state have joined forces to work on business-related legislation at the State Capitol during this legislative session. The Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley Chambers are part of this statewide coalition. Each year, the chambers develop a “Legislative Agenda for Arizo- na Business,” and distribute the agenda to every legislator as the session gets under way. As bills are introduced, lobbyists from the Arizona Chamber, Phoenix Chamber and … [Read more...] about Chino Chamber Weighing in on State Issues

Governors Jan Brewer (Ariz.) and Brian Sandoval (Nev.) today met at the Hoover Dam unveil signs that promote the future route of the Interstate 11 (I-11). A project Governor Brewer has enthusiastically championed to better connect Arizona to national and international trade partners, I-11 will serve as the main corridor for commerce and transportation between Mexico, Phoenix and Las Vegas. “For Arizona to remain globally competitive, it is imperative that we continue to seek and develop … [Read more...] about Interstate 11 Moving Forward

The Advanced Prosthetics Institute (API), a tertiary care dental group providing comprehensive and seamless interdisciplinary approach to dental rehabilitation, has opened its doors in the Prescott area.  The announcement was made by the Institute’s Founder and Director, Jason C. Campbell, D.D.S. API becomes the first practice of its kind in the Prescott area, designed to fill a service void in the Tri-City area.  Its focus is collaborative complex partial or full-mouth rehabilitation and … [Read more...] about Institute Offering Complete Dental Rehab