Joey Sensing of Prescott is having a great summer. Shown here with his wife, Rebecca and Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Ross Rosier, Braden Clark and Kyle Hendrickson, Sensing is standing in front of the truck he won through Sportsman’s Special Edition RAM Giveaway out of more than 375,000 entries nationwide. Sensing is an avid outdoors person and long-time customer who says he is “in the store pretty much every week.” Sportman’s celebrated Sensing’s win on Saturday morning, June 11, at the Sportman’s … [Read more...] about Big Enough for Three
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ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted
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. 1, 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, where the … [Read more...] about ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted
Market Strategist Discusses Supply Chain, Interest Rates, Inflation, Cars
Despite increasing mortgage interest rates, the worst inflation the nation has experienced in 40 years and a falling stock market, a senior analyst and technical market strategist for LPL Financial Investment says, “Don’t panic. The U.S. economy still remains the strongest around the world.” Scott Brown, based at the LPL office in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivered this message to dozens of business and financial professionals in Prescott. Using the theme, “From Hand-up to Hand-off,” Brown … [Read more...] about Market Strategist Discusses Supply Chain, Interest Rates, Inflation, Cars
Turning Dreams into Wine
Early morning reflections mirrored in the flourishing pond at Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery suggest a perfect terroir – a French term pertaining to a region’s climate, soil and terrain that affects the taste of the wine. With grape vines stretching across most of his 10 acres in Camp Verde, Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery Owner Ignacio Mesa has cultivated sustainable solutions for his viticulture paradise. He purchased the land in 1994. Today, he produces about 1,150 cases of red and … [Read more...] about Turning Dreams into Wine
Gray Dog Has More Room to Play
Gray Dog Guitars has moved a few doors down to 231 N. Cortez Street and is now Gray Dog Music, occupying a space that is four times its former size, allowing for a much larger showroom and a greater emphasis on teaching. Owner Addison Matthew says Gray Dog outgrew its previous space after seven years. “We always wanted to expand with a larger array of instruments and more guitars, drums and keyboards. We also needed more room for lessons and repairs.” Gray Dog Music has four individual … [Read more...] about Gray Dog Has More Room to Play
Jeweler Kari Rauch Designs with Nature
Cactus skeletons, rattlesnake skin and shed lizard scales may seem unusual in the context of high-end jewelry, but for Sedona jeweler Kari Rauch of KD Steele Designs, they are the bedrock of her designs. Since moving to Sedona in 2005, Rauch has found her niche featuring one-of-a-kind pendants, rings, bracelets and beaded treasures. Her process both maintains and refreshes the spirit of the area, reflecting the contemporary Southwestern aesthetic. “The patterns I come across on my daily … [Read more...] about Jeweler Kari Rauch Designs with Nature
World’s Oldest Rodeo Attracting Thousands
If current trends are accurate predictors, the 2022 World’s Oldest Rodeo will break existing records in virtually every category. Advance ticket sales are already above expectations, and offer a wide range of prices, according to Prescott Frontier Days General Manager Jim Dewey Brown. It is Brown’s second year of managing the rodeo. He, the board of directors, and organizers have made significant changes to both facilities and the rodeo program. With support from the City of Prescott, … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Rodeo Attracting Thousands
Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
Experiencing the gentle, colorful tropical world under the sea off Maui’s scenic Honoapi’ilani Highway feels like you’re in a Disney mermaid movie, unless you’re snorkeling with someone who delights in taking you to places to see some really interesting creatures. Hawaii’s Sandra Romer is one such snorkeler. She can free dive to depths way beyond normal human ear pressure tolerance, doesn’t get cold or wrinkly in the ocean and can hold her breath for, like, half an hour. If you’re going to … [Read more...] about Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
Assisted Living Communities: How to Choose the Right One
Many years ago, my family was faced with the fact that my grandma could no longer live alone. Grandma was around 94, sharp as a tack, and did not want to live with me. Keep in mind, grandma raised me, so I was more like the younger daughter than the granddaughter. I respected her decision, and now that I look back, she and I would have been way too feisty to live together. At 94, grandma was still very independent, but she was also afraid of change and suffered from depression and anxiety. My … [Read more...] about Assisted Living Communities: How to Choose the Right One
Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with local leaders from across Yavapai County to discuss the region’s infrastructure funding priorities – including wildfire mitigation, water security, and transportation expansion – as she works to implement historic investments from her bipartisan infrastructure law. “We’re working hand-in-hand with leaders across Yavapai County to ensure our bipartisan infrastructure law’s investments in wildfire mitigation and recovery, … [Read more...] about Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County