The Greater Prescott Regional Economic Partnership announced the election of a new Executive Committee of the Board. The Greater Prescott Regional Economic Partnership (GPREP) connects the private sector, governments, nonprofits, and academia to provide a unified voice of the Greater Prescott region and communities in the northland. The new members are Dane Beck, President; Bob Been, Vice President; David Hall, Treasurer; and Danny Sullivan, Secretary. Dane Beck is a Partner with Legacy … [Read more...] about Greater Prescott Regional Economic Partnership Announces New Board
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Inaugural ERAU Men’s Basketball Game and Trunk-or-Treating
After months of anticipation, Men’s Basketball at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus tips off for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. vs. Biola University at the campus’ newly renovated Athletic Center. “This is a community that shows a lot of support for athletic programs of all ages, but I think they’ve been craving college basketball,” said Men’s Basketball Head Coach Eric Fundalewicz. “The team has been working incredibly hard and is excited to get out on … [Read more...] about Inaugural ERAU Men’s Basketball Game and Trunk-or-Treating
YC Online Paralegal Best in Arizona
Yavapai College’s online Paralegal Studies program has been ranked as Arizona’s most affordable online paralegal degree program and the 2nd most affordable program in the U.S. by the Online Paralegal Degree Center, an organization that helps students locate online paralegal degrees and certification options. The Online Paralegal Degree Center examined 117 schools based on two- and four-year online degree offerings in legal assistant and paralegal studies. The Center assessed each program’s cost … [Read more...] about YC Online Paralegal Best in Arizona
Monday Garden with Ken Lain
Ken Lain of Watter's Garden Center offers Monday Garden, offering tips and insights to northern Arizona's unique outdoor landscapes. Watch the new arrivals for fall video. More information at Watters Garden Center, 1815 Iron Springs Road. (928) 445-4159 … [Read more...] about Monday Garden with Ken Lain
Hogan Eco-Retreat Introducing Travelers to Navajoland
Dotted by both juniper and pinyon pines, the landscape is flat, but also consists of pastoral lands that give way to vast sandstone canyons with unobstructed views of Lake Powell, the Echo Peaks and the Vermilion Cliffs. Located on the last mesa before the descent into the town of Page, 12 miles away, this is the home of Shash Dine’ Eco-Retreat, a bed and breakfast business created three years ago by an enterprising couple, Baya and Paul Meehan. This off-the-grid retreat is open year-round … [Read more...] about Hogan Eco-Retreat Introducing Travelers to Navajoland
Midnight? Holiday? The Emergency Pet Doctor is In
In the hilly and mountainous regions of Northern Arizona, it is not uncommon for pets to come into contact with wild animals such as javelina, coyotes, snakes or poisonous insects. Arizona’s extreme temperatures also can be dangerous to pets. All too often, pets are injured or become sick during the night or on weekends or holidays – times when the family veterinarian is not in the office. Until recently, concerned pet owners would have to try to reach the veterinarian after hours or drive … [Read more...] about Midnight? Holiday? The Emergency Pet Doctor is In
Attracting Bio Science Risk Capital to Arizona
Biotech and Medicine are often touted as the high growth job creation areas for the 21st century. With millions of Baby Boomers retiring every day, it is easy to see why the demand for bioscience/medicine/wellness products and services will be high for a very long time. But, cutting edge companies trying to get new products and services to market face a steep uphill climb. Early-stage companies focused on bioscience and medicine need significant financial capital to start, develop and grow – … [Read more...] about Attracting Bio Science Risk Capital to Arizona
Education as a Force for Economic Development
In the world of economic development – attracting external investment to the region as well as expanding existing industry, economically speaking – it is important for communities to know where they currently stand, as well as where they want to be. It takes a strong marketing strategy to promote and sell your region for investment. Trade shows, site visits, leveraging regional and state programs for attraction, maximizing incentives and a well-designed business environment for development are … [Read more...] about Education as a Force for Economic Development
Cultivating a New Breed of Pet Sitters
Why lock your best friend in a cage when you leave town? Most of us consider our pets our furry children and don’t want them to experience being stuffed into a kennel, isolated and lonely. It must seem like a prison to them. If not a kennel, then what? Have a neighbor or neighborhood youth check in to feed and water? Perhaps a tiny bit better because the pet can stay in its own home. Now, there is a much better way and the next best thing for a pet whose parents are away. A professional … [Read more...] about Cultivating a New Breed of Pet Sitters
Yavapai College Mid-Semester Classes Now Enrolling
Learning opportunities abound for college students of all ages who wish to enroll in one of the many "late start" classes offered by Yavapai College. Classes are now available at both the Prescott and Verde Valley campuses as well as online, and start at various times until early November. Courses range from professional skills building to health and fitness. For example, there are academic courses on learning Internet essentials, career searches and success and social media marketing. A … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Mid-Semester Classes Now Enrolling