Despite the recent snow, Watters Garden Center is preparing for the spring planting season. A series of free garden classes designed to help people grow successfully. In addition to tips and insights on growing in our unique QC region, the newest technologies in irrigation will be discussed during upcoming classes. Jan 25 – Free Garden Class - Landscape Designs for Lifescape Peace & Quiet (Free) includes a coupon @ Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Rd, Prescott … [Read more...] about Watters Garden Center Hosting Classes
Business
Cement Plant Supporting Economic Growth
Having a multinational company build a new $300 million cement production plant from scratch on an isolated island of private land just north of Chino Valley is a major event for a rural area in Yavapai County. Particularly after it hired more than 600 construction workers to build the plant. And even better, when it employed 85 or so mostly local employees in well-paying jobs, with the probability of expansion in the future for even more of the same. The direct economic impact for the … [Read more...] about Cement Plant Supporting Economic Growth
QCBN Ribbon Cutting Today
For business owners, local leaders, residents and visitors, the Quad Cities Business News 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. The monthly business newspaper will officially announce its presence in the Quad Cities area with a symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Prescott Valley … [Read more...] about QCBN Ribbon Cutting Today
Small Business Day
Small-business owners are the job-generating engine of every state and nation’s economy, and on Tuesday, January 28, Arizona’s will meet with top legislative leaders for their 2014 Small Business Day at the Capitol. A bipartisan group of confirmed speakers include House Speaker Andy Tobin, Senate President Andy Biggs, House Minority Leader Chad Campbell, Senate Minority Leader Anna Tovar, Rep. Tom Forese, Sen. Gail Griffin and Sen. Steve Farley. Every major poll shows small-business owners … [Read more...] about Small Business Day
Learning to Garden in the Quad Cities
Black thumbs may be a legitimate excuse to kill plants, but at least superman had X-ray vision before vaporizing his newly planted pansies. LearnToGarden.org was launched an easy way to green up those thumbs and increase plant success. We really want a homeowner to be the savior of the neighborhood by simply reading, following and implementing these easy to use garden tips. Who knows, they might be invited on the next garden tour. Lisa Watters Lain, owner of Watters Garden Center, is also … [Read more...] about Learning to Garden in the Quad Cities
Gateway Mall Announcing Renewing Merchants
Numerous Prescott Gateway Mall merchants are renewing leases and one tenant is announcing a major renovation, according to the Tabani Group. “Retailers Cost Plus World Market and Pier 1 Imports have both renewed their leases through 2020, and Payless Shoes has renewed through 2019,” said property manager Bob Liples. In addition, a popular clothing retailer will be renovating their store. Maurice’s “is moving into a temporary space a few doors down during the upgrade and renovation to their … [Read more...] about Gateway Mall Announcing Renewing Merchants
Forecasting the 2014 Economy this Month
The Prescott Chamber’s Annual Meeting will once again feature keynote speaker Elliott Pollack, noted state economist, with his economic forecast for 2014. "Elliott spoke at our annual meeting last February and our members enjoyed his talk,” said Prescott Chamber of Commerce CEO David Maurer. “We invited him back this year to see if economic conditions in the nation, state and locally have improved since his last report." Pollack’s forecast will be part of a new format for the Annual … [Read more...] about Forecasting the 2014 Economy this Month
Public-Private Partnership Considered a Success
Slightly more than two years ago, a naked seven acres sat just below the northeast corner of the Prescott Mall. Highly visible from highway 69, the then rock-strewn and weedy patch of unmanicured dirt was, in the eyes of many, “…just plain ugly.” Today, those passing the same area see an attractive contemporary destination marketplace with 11 diversified stores that attract shoppers from throughout Central and Northern Arizona. Most the time, in fact, those going to what is now known as … [Read more...] about Public-Private Partnership Considered a Success
Striving for Successes in the New Year
For many businesses and individuals, the New Year brings the opportunity to evaluate the status quo, consider improvements and make resolutions. Quad Cities Business News decided to take the opportunity to reach out to some Arizonans who are in the business of improving the lives of others. Loretta Love-Huff spends a lot of her time helping businesspeople achieve their goals. Through her company, Emerald Harvest Consulting, Love-Huff offers seminars and does one-on-one coaching. “I find a lot … [Read more...] about Striving for Successes in the New Year
Region Trailblazing New Pathways
They say it is darkest just before dawn, and for 28-year-old Michael Versteeg of Prescott, that darkness lasted a really long time. Fifty-three miles into Northern Arizona’s first ultra 100-mile extreme marathon, the Yavapai College chemistry instructor said he was in a dark place. “I was in one of the darkest spots I’ve ever been in running, physically and mentally,” he said. “It wasn’t suddenly cold, but constantly cold. I was feeling physically poor and thought it wasn’t going to … [Read more...] about Region Trailblazing New Pathways