Chris Lupo, owner of Pine Ridge Marketplace, says he is bringing the mall (formerly known as Prescott Gateway Mall) back to life. Now, his mission is to fill it up. Moving in that direction, he says an art gallery has moved in, a tea shop will soon follow, and Black and White Cafe is expected to arrive in a few months. “Excited is an understatement,” Lupo said about reviving the mall that he says has so much potential. “That’s what motivates us. I want the community to be encouraged to be … [Read more...] about New Life, Fresh Touches, Positive Outlook Revitalizing the Mall
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With Ridership Up, Rail Advocates Push for Passenger Train Routes Linking Cities to Phoenix
A surge in Amtrak ridership and $66 billion in federal funding for passenger rail has sparked optimism in Arizona for new routes serving the state. South Central Arizona could get a long-sought passenger rail connection between Tucson and Phoenix, restoring Amtrak service to the capital city in the next few years. Plus, Arizona passenger rail advocates and Amtrak officials have broached the idea of a passenger-rail corridor linking Flagstaff, Phoenix and Tucson. It would provide alternative … [Read more...] about With Ridership Up, Rail Advocates Push for Passenger Train Routes Linking Cities to Phoenix
Russell Duerksen Enjoys the ‘Nice’ Side of Law
“The focus of our office is helping nice people do good things,” said attorney Russell Duerksen, after celebrating 30 years in Chino Valley. Duerksen opened his office in 1993, practicing general law. As his business has evolved, he now spends 50% of his time on charitable giving, 35% on estate planning and 15% on real estate law. “I get to work with nice people about how they want to share their blessings.” For example, one client left $125,000 to a private school. Duerksen is not … [Read more...] about Russell Duerksen Enjoys the ‘Nice’ Side of Law
Healthy Essentials Opens in Chino Valley
Morgan and Elaine Polsky have opened Healthy Essentials, the first health food store in Chino Valley. The couple moved here because while they were working at the Chino Valley Bible Sabbath Church, they wanted a side job. Morgan believes there is nothing better than helping people by addressing health issues. So, they opened Healthy Essentials, which is not only focused on health food, but also provides health assessments and lifestyle coaching. Health seminars are also being planned. The … [Read more...] about Healthy Essentials Opens in Chino Valley
Moonshot, SBDC Invite Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
Elaine O’Connor made a pitch and won the local and then the statewide competition with her business idea, Prescott Bark, in 2022. Cottonwood innovator Mayor Tim Elinski and his wife, Ruth Ellen, made their pitch and won the local and statewide competition with their PinDrop Travel Trailers in 2023. And now, Moonshot is looking for the innovator or entrepreneur with the next great idea. The 2024 Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour – an entrepreneurship contest similar to ABC’s Shark Tank – starts this … [Read more...] about Moonshot, SBDC Invite Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
Catering By Liz Celebrates 20 Years in the Quad Cities
Liz Denny, owner of Catering By Liz, has found the recipe to success. She says it is attention to detail and customer service, but also, in her business, specialized menus. Denny has been in the food industry for almost 25 years and has been providing catering services to the Quad Cities area for about 20 years. “I love what we do with fine cuisine,” she said. Denny can cater events for 50-200 people, whether it is for private parties, corporate gatherings or box lunches to go. Aside from … [Read more...] about Catering By Liz Celebrates 20 Years in the Quad Cities
Full House
Kim Davis knows hospitality. Born in Texas, she spent the summers on her family’s dude ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she grew up waiting tables, cleaning dishes and cabins, and saddling up horses for trail rides. “I love to meet people from all over the world,” she said. Her career has included managing events for Marriot properties in Newport Beach and Scottsdale. Don “Woody” Woodin, her business partner and husband, owned a construction company and personnel business in Santa Fe, … [Read more...] about Full House
Have Kindness, Ambition, Integrity Swiftly Moved into the Spotlight?
Never before have we seen Americans voting with their fashionable pocketbooks like we are witnessing today. And, from marketers to politicians, artists to athletes, we should all be taking notice if we hope to gracefully step into financial and public favor with this beautiful S-curve that promotes kindness, ambition, integrity and, yes, even femininity as strengths. While Taylor Swift was performing hit after hit with songs like “Shake It Off” in the early 2000s, the rising tide of Swifties … [Read more...] about Have Kindness, Ambition, Integrity Swiftly Moved into the Spotlight?
Building, Maintaining Business Relationships through Connections
It probably happened around Valentine’s Day in first grade for many of us – we became more aware of the people in our world – our family and our classroom – and we were prompted to send them a nice card, a valentine. For Relationship Marketing Specialist Janice Porter, every day is Valentine’s Day. She has made a business out of showing busy professionals how to build and grow a network efficiently by cultivating and nurturing relationships, which has translated into more business success for … [Read more...] about Building, Maintaining Business Relationships through Connections
Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt
The next time you’re driving down I-17 and pass Camp Verde, you might give a little more thought to this quiet mecca. Along with its designation as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) and its eclectic restaurants, there is a barley malthouse, where the barley grain is processed to be used in beer making. Here, Sinagua Malt is conserving water and supplying brewers around the state. This started when Chip Norton, a youthful 70-plus-year-old river recreationist turned conservationist, decided to … [Read more...] about Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt