Don Chisholm’s Flex Video and Multimedia in Prescott Valley offers services for music videos, promotional videos, corporate videos, drone photography, technology installation and other technology services. Chisholm, a one-man operation, relocated here in 2018 from Seattle because his technology business was too busy. “I was working eight days a week and my clients had become my social life,” he said. After working for the installation of technology on planes for 20 years at Boeing, Chisholm … [Read more...] about Technology Whiz Opens Flex Video in Prescott Valley
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Business Owner Passionate About Sharing Northern Arizona’s Outdoors
It was the perfect storm of events that launched Jessica van Zijll into entrepreneurship. The native Arizonan was living the corporate dream in San Antonio, Texas, as a salesperson traveling internationally when the pandemic hit. International travel came to a screeching halt. “I learned that doing sales over the phone from my San Antonio apartment wasn’t as fulfilling as traveling internationally to meet with clients,” the young business professional shared. At the same time, a small … [Read more...] about Business Owner Passionate About Sharing Northern Arizona’s Outdoors
Governor Hobbs Opens Rockin’ River Ranch State Park
Kayaking, hiking, fishing, birding, horseback riding, mountain biking and picnicking will be more available for locals and visitors now that Rockin’ River State Park in Camp Verde has opened. Yavapai County Supervisor James Gregory said he is happy about the new park because it offers all these forms of recreation and will bring more tourism dollars into the community. Gregory was part of a news conference to kick off the opening of the park on Feb 8. The park opened to the public the … [Read more...] about Governor Hobbs Opens Rockin’ River Ranch State Park
Kelly Hinesley Honors Chino Valley’s Western Heritage at The Rancher’s Wife Salon
Kelly Hinesley, owner of The Rancher’s Wife Salon in Chino Valley, uses her 33 years of experience to make sure customers are happy and all the cosmetologists work as a team. The location in Chino Valley has been a salon for 25 years, but Hinesley started working there five years ago and purchased the salon a year later. “I wanted to keep the name because we’ve had horse ranches and we’re going to get another horse ranch,” she said. Hinesley and her husband, Bob, moved to Chino Valley from … [Read more...] about Kelly Hinesley Honors Chino Valley’s Western Heritage at The Rancher’s Wife Salon
New Blood Lab Opens in Chino Valley
Dignity Health celebrated a grand opening for its Chino Valley Medical Lab Blood Draw Station Feb. 20. As Lab Corps recently closed its blood test center, Dignity Health officials say this new station gives Chino Valley residents an option for having blood tests done in their area. Susann Sullivan, director of Lab Services for Dignity Health, said this service is vital for patients and they will have the test results by the next morning. “Chino Valley doesn’t have another option,” she … [Read more...] about New Blood Lab Opens in Chino Valley
World’s Oldest Rodeo Unveils Stellar Lineup
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. - World’s Oldest Rodeo, is gearing up for its 137th year of thrilling rodeo action. Featuring an array of talented rodeo acts and performances, brought together by top contractors from across the nation, this event promises great family-friendly entertainment. Taking place in Prescott, Arizona, the rodeo spans seven consecutive days, from July 1 to July 7, 2024, with two performances scheduled for Saturday, July 6th. The highlight of the 2024 specialty acts includes … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Rodeo Unveils Stellar Lineup
Are You Off Balance?
When legendary Phoenix television anchorwoman Mary Jo West spoke to an audience of businesswomen in Sedona last month, she told them she did not know the “B” word when she was working in news. That word was “Balance.” In an interview with Jim Heath of JimHeath.TV, she described her typical workday in a big market with the pressure of ratings along with the added weight she felt to succeed for the benefit of other women at a time when glass ceilings were being shattered in newsrooms and other … [Read more...] about Are You Off Balance?
How the Idea of a Man in a Kilt Built a Literary Empire
Noting that Mozart died at age 36, Diana Gabaldon, at 35, decided she’d better get on with it if she wanted to write a novel, her childhood dream. As a young girl, she had read her way through the entire children’s section of the Flagstaff Library. At age 8, she decided she was a novelist. A scientist with three degrees including a doctorate, Gabaldon was used to writing grants. She recalls her research about the pinyon jay as she set out to learn why the forest bird built nests in trees next … [Read more...] about How the Idea of a Man in a Kilt Built a Literary Empire
Public Invited to Free International Festival at Embry-Riddle in March
The International Student Association (ISA) and the Center for International Programs and Studies (CIPS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invite the public to attend its free, annual International Festival from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, March 30. Festival attendees will be given a “Passport” allowing them to sample authentic international cuisine. The food, inspired by authentic recipes submitted by Embry-Riddle’s international student community, will be provided by Sodexo. “The focus of … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Free International Festival at Embry-Riddle in March
Great Circle Media Offers Arizona Hope Radio
Great Circle Media has announced a new radio station called 103.9 Arizona Hope. Company officials say it is the only live and local faith-based Contemporary Christian radio station in the Prescott area designed for the whole family. “Located near downtown Prescott, all of our employees, including on-air staff, account executives and management team members work regular hours at the radio station and live in the Prescott area,” said station manager Shaun Holly. “With a commitment to our station … [Read more...] about Great Circle Media Offers Arizona Hope Radio