Tony Carcoba feared the pandemic would crush his electric bike rental business. Opened on July 4, 2019, Prescott Ebike was slowly gaining awareness and popularity when COVID-19 rolled in. With the uncertainty of the new virus, Carcoba closed the business through much of spring. He opened again June 1, confident that he could offer a safe, fun experience. “It’s the perfect COVID business. We wear masks while we’re at the trailhead loading and unloading bikes,” he said. “Riders can keep a safe … [Read more...] about On a Roll
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Letters We Will Never Send
The teddy bear cholla sure sounds cuddly, but don’t let it fool you. The spines on these prolific desert plants are often barbed, like a little fishhook. The cactus itself grows in a collection of smaller pieces. The pieces easily disconnect from the main stem and their needles are designed to catch and hold onto anything that comes near them, like you. It’s not unusual to find them hitching a ride on your shoe, ankle, backpack or bike tire. Once they grab on, you really don’t want to use your … [Read more...] about Letters We Will Never Send
Getting Your Head in the Game
If Fred Stuvek, Jr., were your job coach, you would no doubt show up early, stand up straight, shoulders back and answer confidently and loudly “yes, sir” to whatever advice he is offering. Stuvek is a take-no-prisoners, accept-no-excuses kind of guy who plays tough and aims to win. He has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for achievements in football, basketball, baseball and track, and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy after lettering three years as quarterback for … [Read more...] about Getting Your Head in the Game
Creating The Landings of Prescott Valley
The Landings of Prescott Valley offers comfort, luxury and safety for seniors. With 106 total units of secured and assisted living opportunities, life at The Landings of Prescott Valley provides seniors with the comfortable luxury they deserve. Our new, under-construction community aims to provide a new, balanced option for senior living in the area. During the past year, our building has gone up quickly, and we now are seeing it all come together with the last remaining embellishing touches. … [Read more...] about Creating The Landings of Prescott Valley
YRMC Expansion Continues
The recently-announced affiliation of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) with Dignity Health Arizona Division (DHAD) is yet another example of the ever-continuing renovation and expansion of the region’s largest medical facility. Eighteen projects are underway across the YRMC system, including the construction of a 100,000-square-foot health and wellness center. “When finished in late 2021, the new center will be home to ambulatory medical practices and other essential outpatient … [Read more...] about YRMC Expansion Continues
SenesTech to Present at the October 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, is scheduled to participate in a virtual presentation and fireside chat at the October 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12:00pm ET (9:00am PT). A webcast of the presentation will be posted under the investor relations section of SenesTech's website at senestech.investorroom.com, can be accessed … [Read more...] about SenesTech to Present at the October 2020 Lytham Partners Virtual Investor Growth Conference
Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Dedicated Children’s Health Center to Flagstaff
The recently completed 21,982 SF Children's Health Center will enable Northern Arizona Healthcare to better serve children from across our region.Opening October 5th, 2020, this innovative design, completed in partnership with Corgan, transformed an existing Flagstaff, AZ commercial space into a state-of-the-art pediatric healthcare facility that includes general care exam rooms, behavioral health observation suite, audiology suite, physical therapy gyms, X-ray and radiology rooms, orthopedic … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Dedicated Children’s Health Center to Flagstaff
Satellite Design Start-Up Chooses Prescott
Prescott’s technology sector revved up in May with two 2018 aerospace graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) returning as entrepreneurial professionals to jumpstart their new business venture, Katalyst Space Technologies, LLC. “While many of my students over the years wanted to stay and start their careers in Prescott, Ghonhee Lee is the first one to actually do it,” said Rick Gibson, an associate professor in ERAU’s School of Business and a mentor to Lee. “I think … [Read more...] about Satellite Design Start-Up Chooses Prescott
Elote Café Opens New Location
The award-winning Elote Café has opened its new Sedona location and, for the first time, will accept reservations. Located at 350 Jordan Road and tucked off Sedona’s busiest stretch of Highway 89, the freestanding, 4,800-square-foot building underwent a $2.5 million renovation to achieve the authentic Elote Café look and feel. The new location is just 1.5 miles from the original Elote Café location. Because of the pandemic and guidelines from the CDC and local and state officials, the new … [Read more...] about Elote Café Opens New Location
Encouraging Yourself: Can You Go Three More Feet?
Kyle Maynard and his long-time friend and business partner, Joey Leonardo, know all about failure. Before becoming world-class mountaineers, they weren’t even campers. “We didn’t know how to put up a tent,” said Leonardo. Today, they have over-the-top memories of viewing the world from some of the highest peaks. But, getting there took a rocky path and a mountain of challenges. Their climb in every endeavor is strewn with seemingly insurmountable difficulties. Their success across slippery … [Read more...] about Encouraging Yourself: Can You Go Three More Feet?