Like many great stories, this one began over beer. As Mother Road Brewing Company Storyteller Billy Miller tells it, brewery founder Michael Marquess was having a beer with Northern Arizona University Cline Library Special Collections Archivist Sean Evans. Afterward, Evans invited Marquess to visit the library to see the Fred Harvey Collection associated with Route 66. “Michael took an interest because that’s what Michael does. He’s dedicated to history.” So, what started as a playful … [Read more...] about Mother Road Archive Ale Benefiting NAU Special Collections
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AutoCamp Proposing Boutique Airstream Campground Near Williams
If you love to spend your days and nights in the great outdoors, but don’t love to shake out the sleeping bags from your last wildland adventure and pack up the camper, the mountain bikes, the kayaks and all the other gear you’ll want to use, plus set up your campsite and try to find all the poles for the kids’ tent, AutoCamp may have the more carefree and way more comfortable solution you are looking for. Imagine waking to the sounds of wildlife and watching the sun rise through a majestic … [Read more...] about AutoCamp Proposing Boutique Airstream Campground Near Williams
4 Effective Ways To Minimize Waste on Construction Sites
Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's a mantra we learn at a young age, and this one becomes increasingly important as we get older. For construction sites, minimizing waste is critical to keep costs down and protect the environment. While it's inevitable to see broken glass, empty boxes, and scraps of paper littering in construction sites, there are steps you can take to limit the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Below, you will find four effective ways to minimize waste on construction … [Read more...] about 4 Effective Ways To Minimize Waste on Construction Sites
Making Clothing Affordable at BumbleBee Boutique
A Paulden single mother of three knows the struggle of clothing a family with a limited income. So, Charlene Flickinger decided to do something about it. On Jan. 22, Flickinger opened an affordable clothing store. Her vision for BumbleBee Boutique became a reality about four months after her 44-year-old husband died from complications with COVID-19. She used the life insurance funds she received to start the business with the encouragement and support of her daughters: McKenna, 14, MaCee, 13, … [Read more...] about Making Clothing Affordable at BumbleBee Boutique
The Importance of Maintaining Packaging Equipment
A smooth production line is critical to the success of your warehouse. These days, efficiency and productivity rely heavily on functional machinery. When it comes to secondary packaging facilities, you need packers, wrappers, palletizers, and other equipment to be in excellent shape. Discover the importance of maintaining packaging equipment in your facility with this rundown. Prevent Big Issues Down the Line No one wants to pour thousands of dollars into equipment repairs. While routine … [Read more...] about The Importance of Maintaining Packaging Equipment
Employee Appreciation Day: How To Celebrate Virtually
March 4 is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning how to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day virtually. Employee Appreciation Day is an officially observed holiday that falls on the first Friday in March. Dr. Bob Nelson created this holiday to remind employers to thank their employees for their hard work. Many companies are spending the holiday remotely this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, company structuring, or because they work better from home. Let’s look at ways to make … [Read more...] about Employee Appreciation Day: How To Celebrate Virtually
Working Together, Solving Community Issues
After participating in the 113th Arizona Town Hall last month, I felt a renewed sense of optimism and purpose. Although the gathering was held virtually because of the COVID-19 omicron variant, the focus of the discussion was Creating Vibrant Communities, which aligns with my role as executive director of the Yavapai County Workforce Development Board. The discussion was lively, respectful and productive. It felt as though we were emerging from the gloom of the past two years of the pandemic, … [Read more...] about Working Together, Solving Community Issues
The Advantages of Using Shipping Containers As Retail Space
The retail world is changing, whether we like it or not. For example, online shopping has become increasingly popular over the years. Believe it or not, many businesses are using shipping containers as spaces as well. Lots of business owners like this option because of its benefits. This blog post will discuss the advantages of using shipping containers as retail space and why more and more businesses are choosing this option. What Are Shipping Containers? Shipping containers typically … [Read more...] about The Advantages of Using Shipping Containers As Retail Space
Total Wine and More Opens in Prescott
One of the nation’s largest wine, spirit and beer merchandisers, Total Wine and More, celebrated its newest store in the country with a grand opening Dec. 9, 2021. Boasting having the broadest selection of brands of alcoholic beverages in Prescott, the marketing campaign said Total Wine has “8,167 wines, 4,874 spirits and 2,693 beers on its shelves.” The store is located near the heart of Frontier Village Center, 1841 Highway 69, Suite 118, on the eastern edge of the city. The Prescott … [Read more...] about Total Wine and More Opens in Prescott
Things Any Construction Contractor Should Own
Anyone who works as a construction contractor knows that there’s not much that you can do without your tools. Possessing the right construction equipment is the first step in becoming a successful contractor, so if you want to enter this line of work, you need to buy the tools first. However, if you don’t know which tools you need, don’t worry. Here is a short list of things any construction contractor should own. Hand Tools The first items you should purchase as a construction contractor … [Read more...] about Things Any Construction Contractor Should Own