When it comes to running the Town of Camp Verde, Miranda Fisher doesn’t kid around. The dynamic 36-year-old stepped into the position of Camp Verde town manager just six months ago and has devised a tactical action plan to work from the inside out. “I’m taking a steady path forward focusing internally and getting our staff performing at the best capacity they can so we can have stabilization amongst the team. Every department is getting a deep dive action comprehensive efficiency plan for … [Read more...] about Building Connections, Creating Stability, Forging a Steady Path Forward
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Keeping Your Spirit Young
When Ronda Beaman, Ph.D., learned about the science of neoteny – the phenomenon where an organism retains juvenile characteristics into adulthood – she was inspired to write the book, “You Only Live Young Twice” and create the TEDx Talk, “Die Young as Late as Possible,” suggesting that most of us age ourselves from the inside out. Dr. Beaman is the creative force behind much of PEAK Learning, an international research and consulting firm based in San Luis Obispo, California. She also is a … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Spirit Young
New Polara Clinic Provides Mental Health, Primary Care
Polara Health has opened its new Integrated Care Clinic on Gail Gardener Way in Prescott, designed to provide comprehensive services that address medical, mental and social needs. We provide life-changing power with the services that we provide,” said Marketing Director Deanna Eder. “Our commitment to the whole person means that we focus on restoring health, promoting resilience and preventing disease by addressing physical, behavioral, emotional and social aspects of well-being. Polara … [Read more...] about New Polara Clinic Provides Mental Health, Primary Care
Looking Ahead to a New Year with Healthier Pets
As they make New Year’s resolutions to improve their own health, many pet owners also are focusing on making sure their pets eat healthier foods in the year ahead. In a trend toward the humanization of pet foods, they are seeking high-quality, nutritious foods modeled after their own human dieteary preferences, such as holistic foods that provide fewer chemicals, additives and undesirable ingredients. This trend, with its focus on raw pet foods from the freezer and freeze-dried pet products … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to a New Year with Healthier Pets
Retro Trailer Court Adds Prescott Lodging Option
In the Old West, they circled the wagons at night on pioneer trails. In Prescott, a family business has circled comfy travel trailers for overnight stays. It’s a new twist on trailer courts and vacation rentals that captures the spirit and freedom of the American road for today’s travelers. This retro camp is called Air Village, with 10 restored Avion trailers in a park-like setting along Granite Creek. It’s a block from rowdy Whiskey Row, the Courthouse Plaza and set just off Montezuma … [Read more...] about Retro Trailer Court Adds Prescott Lodging Option
Fanns of Giving
Eighteen years ago, Fann Contracting CEO Mike Fann introduced the Fann Employees Making A Difference (FEMAD) program with a simple but powerful goal: to offer employees the feel-good opportunity of giving to the community, with their donations matched dollar for dollar by the company. As a third-generation, family-owned business, Fann Contracting is deeply rooted in the Prescott community and Arizona as a whole. Led by father-and-son team Mike and Jason Fann, the company is a leader in … [Read more...] about Fanns of Giving
Prescott’s Past Reignited: Fire & Sword Speakeasy Opens Beneath Hotel St. Michael
Stepping into the Fire & Sword speakeasy at the Hotel St. Michael transports guests back to an era of secrets, where Prohibition’s shadow cloaked gatherings in hidden rooms. The dim red lighting, restored copper ceiling, and historic brick walls evoke the clandestine spirit of the past, while Hotel St. Michael’s General Manager Regina Filmer says the space now has a fresh, contemporary feel. Filmer, who has worked at the hotel since she was a teenager, remembers her first time exploring the … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Past Reignited: Fire & Sword Speakeasy Opens Beneath Hotel St. Michael
New Rules Ahead for Off-Road Riders
Christmas is coming and some fortunate folks may find a special gift in their driveways – a new Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) wrapped with a big red ribbon. The OHV is defined as “a motorized vehicle that is operated primarily off of highways and that is designed, modified or purpose-built primarily for recreational non-highway all-terrain travel,” according to Arizona Game and Fish Department literature, the “Off-Highway Vehicle Guide.” Unfortunately, the surprise of receiving an OHV during the … [Read more...] about New Rules Ahead for Off-Road Riders
Building Bridges: Hispanic Business Association Strengthens Ties in Prescott Valley
Hispanic businesses in the Quad Cities have long enriched the community with cultural vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit. In Prescott Valley, the Hispanic Business Association (HBA) is helping bridge these businesses with essential resources and connections to the broader business ecosystem. The HBA emerged in 2020 as a vision of Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marnie Uhl, inspired by her upbringing in diverse San Diego. During the pandemic, Uhl collaborated with Lisa … [Read more...] about Building Bridges: Hispanic Business Association Strengthens Ties in Prescott Valley
Jamie Goyen Mowbray: Arizona Exposure and Marketing
Arizona Exposure owner Jamie Goyen Mowbray has been working in Northern Arizona for decades and chances are, you’ve seen her work. As a seasoned graphic designer and marketing executive since 1984, Mowbray began her career with the successful McElfresh Advertising agency in Flagstaff. “I worked for Bill and Donna McElfresh for 28 years, then started my own business,” she said. “They were instrumental in showing me how to operate a small business and I would not be where I am today without … [Read more...] about Jamie Goyen Mowbray: Arizona Exposure and Marketing