If what happens in life sometimes feels like just a roll of the dice, Missions and Madness can train us to grab ahold of those dice, give them a toss and embrace whatever shows up including pirates, ninjas or a big T-Rex. Flagstaff filmmaker Morgan Boatman has been developing this outdoor adventure leadership game for about seven years. “There are three aspects to getting through life: finding a direction, taking action on that direction, and not giving up. Missions and Madness takes … [Read more...] about Missions and Madness
Business
Prescott City Hall Sale Moving Forward
City officials are reviewing five bids submitted by four bidders interested in purchasing the existing Prescott City Hall. The bids range from $2 million to $2.55 million. The bids were submitted by Stroh Architecture of Prescott for $2 million; Jacor Partners of Phoenix for $2.35 million; Silo Holdings of Show Low for $2.5 million; and two bids from Ponderosa Hotel Management Prescott for $2.55 million. Ponderosa Hotel Management operates several hotels in Arizona, including two in … [Read more...] about Prescott City Hall Sale Moving Forward
Five Reasons to Hire a Business Coach
As a child, many of us might remember trying several different sports, dance classes, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, etc., to see which sport we loved and which sport we naturally were drawn to. I’m sure you remember the day when your parents dropped you off to play your favorite sport. For me, I had just purchased a new glove, bought new cleats and had my hair pulled back in a ponytail. I was ready for my first practice to learn how to perfect the game of softball. That day, I remember … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Hire a Business Coach
Recovery All in One Place
At its best, a home provides a safe and supportive environment for its inhabitants. Providing safety and support to those who have fallen through the cracks in society because of alcohol and drug addiction is the mission of the Cottonwood non-profit Steps to Recovery Homes. “Steps to Recovery Homes was started nine years ago,” said Damien Browning, 48, executive director of the organization. “My ex-wife, Anne Browning, and I started Steps to Recovery Homes with three credit cards. We are both … [Read more...] about Recovery All in One Place
Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary Gives End-of-Life Love to Older Rescues
Cindy Lamont’s battle with cancer has given her a sense of urgency to pursue her joy for rescuing senior dogs. So, she created Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary in Prescott. Her journey began in July 2020 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “Toward the end of treatment, I realized that life is too short to waste and decided to follow my true passion of rescuing senior dogs,” she said. “My first rescue was a dog from Mexico, Navi, that I picked up after completion of chemotherapy … [Read more...] about Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary Gives End-of-Life Love to Older Rescues
Watters Garden Center to host Frontier Rotary Grapes-4-Good Benefit on September 25
Wine Flows and spirits lift as the gardens come alive at Watters Garden Center hosts Prescott Frontier Rotary’s 16th benefit. On September 25, 5–8 pm, the garden center transforms into “A Garden Party,” with all proceeds going directly to Rotary community causes. Grapes-4-Good received an outpouring of support last year raising more than $95,000. The top auction items this year are trips to Austria and Italy. See Pinterest Board of past Grapes-4-Good events. The event features a gorgeous … [Read more...] about Watters Garden Center to host Frontier Rotary Grapes-4-Good Benefit on September 25
Dignity Health, YRMC Breaks Ground for New Clinic
The new clinic will feature contemporary, state of-the-art advanced interactive technology equal to any place in the country. An $8 million, 10,000-square-foot family and specialty medical clinic is under construction at the intersection of Highway 69 and Lee Boulevard on the eastern edge of Prescott. After several years of negotiation, property owner Jim Lee joined officials from Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in early June to celebrate the groundbreaking for the … [Read more...] about Dignity Health, YRMC Breaks Ground for New Clinic
Prescott-Area ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted for September Event
The Quad Cities area is preparing to recognize and celebrate local women leaders who excel in business, support their communities and mentor others. Nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 8, for the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Award, an international honor sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Business Coach Colleen Biggs is scheduled to be the keynote speaker, presenting “Ignite Your Personal Power” at the ATHENA High Tea celebration, 3 p.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Prescott-Area ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted for September Event
Longer Stays Promoted to Experience Prescott
The City of Prescott tourism and destination marketing team is encouraging visitors to stay longer and experience more. A new strategy was outlined in detail to business and community members during a Tourism Department meeting at Tis Gallery on June 22. City of Prescott Community Outreach Manager John Heiney explained that developing the strategic plan began more than three years ago. “We used data gathered from local and regional surveys and from one-on-one interviews as the basis for … [Read more...] about Longer Stays Promoted to Experience Prescott
Training Pilots
As Prescott and the nation feel the impact of the pilot shortage, about 50 pilots a year are earning their pilot licenses through training by Leighnor Aircraft. Owner Lance Leighnor says the pilot shortage has meant that his family business has been very busy with training and plane rentals for the last two years. As a result, Leighnor Aircraft has increased from two to 15 planes in Prescott and has two planes in Cottonwood. “The demand has gone crazy,” he said about the increased … [Read more...] about Training Pilots