Secluded among petrified sandstone monuments in the Southern Utah desert, about a 25-minute drive from Page, is a wealthy minimalist’s dream. Amangiri, a Sanskrit word for “peaceful mountain,” is a starkly serene luxury resort situated on 600 acres in the Grand Circle region, an area exhibiting unparalleled raw beauty, famous for its national parks like the Grand Canyon, national monuments including Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Navajo Nation, whose culture is intricately woven into the … [Read more...] about Amangiri: Desert Decompression for Those Seeking Uncomplicated Elegance
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Legendary Cattle Ranch Welcomes Renewables
A renewable energy project is being planned by NextEra Energy Resources on the expansive high desert rangeland of Babbitt Ranches and Arizona State Trust Land, about 30 miles north of Flagstaff. The proposed Babbitt Ranch Energy Center is said to be an innovative project that combines wind energy, solar energy and battery energy storage – all in the same location – making more renewable energy available to customers for more hours of the day, even when the sun is not shining and the wind is not … [Read more...] about Legendary Cattle Ranch Welcomes Renewables
SenesTech Announces $3.95 Million Direct Offering of Stock Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary, next generation technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with several institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 1,975,000 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $3.95 million, in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The offering is … [Read more...] about SenesTech Announces $3.95 Million Direct Offering of Stock Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
Small nonfarm businesses in all 15 Arizona counties and neighboring counties in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Jan. 1, 2021. Primary Arizona … [Read more...] about Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines. The following changes are reflected in a new Executive Order from Governor Ducey: For businesses, physical distancing and mask protocols will … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Momma Kneads Dough for Cinnamon Rolls
Sara Clouse’s cinnamon rolls have made the rounds. They’ve been gifts for friends, neighbors and teachers. They’ve shown up at bake sales to support youth sports. And they’ve even brought in $1,500 at a local fundraiser. Now, everyone can enjoy them from Clouse’s business, Momma Kneads Dough. “Since I was a little girl, my mom and I would bake together. It was a tradition,” said Clouse. “Everyone loved her cinnamon rolls, but she never sold them.” Clouse carried on her mother’s love for … [Read more...] about Momma Kneads Dough for Cinnamon Rolls
Businesses Welcoming Upcoming Wranglers Season
Prescott Valley businesses are anticipating a boost as the Northern Arizona Wranglers take to the field for eight home games in the downtown area. The first game is scheduled against the Arizona Rattlers in Prescott Valley on Sunday, May 16. Marnie Uhl, president of Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, said the impact could be great. The Findlay Toyota Center has seen recent professional teams play in its arena – the NAZ Suns and the Arizona Sundogs. “It’s a huge impact when a team is playing … [Read more...] about Businesses Welcoming Upcoming Wranglers Season
The Landings Now Accepting Residents
Residents are beginning to move into The Landings in Prescott Valley, the latest senior living center to be developed in the area, with options for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Located at 3500 N. Windsong Drive, the almost five-acre complex has several one- and two-story buildings. They collectively add up to more than 60,000 square feet. The 106-unit property offers residents 13 different floor plans, ranging from studio to one- and two-bedroom spaces from 260 to 710 … [Read more...] about The Landings Now Accepting Residents
Mental Toughness Finds a Way Out of the Jungle
If Maui were a woman, she would look like Amanda Eller. At a lean 5’7 and donning a long, breezy, tangerine-colored dress, Amanda seemed to float, not walk, down the main street of Makawao. Her delicate golden leaf earrings dangled and shimmered against her long smooth, shiny, dark brown hair. Tan, fit and self-assured, Amanda is a calm, poised vision of tropical health. If there is such a thing as an old soul, that would be Amanda, wise, yet youthful. From my perspective, she is the human … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness Finds a Way Out of the Jungle
ACF and Donors Distribute Record $183 Million in 2020 Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant, scholarship, and loan distributions for the calendar year. Between January 1 and December 31, 2020, a record total of $183,125,928 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide Affiliates in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma. Over $94 million of the year’s total was dedicated to supporting 7,173 small businesses and nonprofit organizations … [Read more...] about ACF and Donors Distribute Record $183 Million in 2020 Grants, Scholarships, and Loans