Most business owners know that the real estate market is the backbone of every successful community; buyers move in, have families, open businesses, shop locally and so on. Property transactions have a ripple effect that is often a key predictor of economic growth. So, how can property owners, both commercial and residential, prepare for the inevitable ups and downs of the market and ensure long-term equity growth and a solid investment? Here are some things to focus on: History matters. … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Quad Cities Real Estate Market
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Serving Our Country: YRMC Emergency Director Promoted to Colonel
Rob Barth, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, director of Emergency Services at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, is now also a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. That’s a rank only 2% of all Air Force officers achieve during their careers. “This promotion is an honor and blessing, especially at this point in my military career,” said Barth. “I’m approaching 21 years of service and eligible for retirement. That makes the promotion even more significant to me.” The promotion ceremony … [Read more...] about Serving Our Country: YRMC Emergency Director Promoted to Colonel
Risk Management: Protecting your Assets
As you progress through life and build your wealth, it becomes necessary to protect yourself, your family and your assets. The most common way to protect is to buy some form of insurance. When you buy insurance, you shift the risk to a third party and away from you. At different times in your life, it will be necessary to have different levels of protection. In some cases, being self-insured is an alternative. Life Insurance If you have anybody dependent upon you, life insurance is … [Read more...] about Risk Management: Protecting your Assets
Prescott Frontier Days, World’s Oldest Rodeo Honoring Bullfighters
Ever wonder what stands between 2,000 pounds of solid muscle and a fallen bull rider? One guy – the bullfighter. Fearless, agile and adept at reading the bull’s next move, a bullfighter is in the arena before the bull is released from the bucking chute. Once a bull rider has been bucked off or jumped off himself, communication between the bullfighter, the barrelman and the bull itself is key to protecting the fallen rider. While he’s distracting the bull to get it away from the rider, the … [Read more...] about Prescott Frontier Days, World’s Oldest Rodeo Honoring Bullfighters
Having and Knowing How to Use the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home, Business
A fire extinguisher is an important tool in any household and required in any business, as it can quickly put out a small-sized flame before it has the chance to grow and cause serious damage. Fire extinguishers are classified by letters that represent the types of fire they’re designed to fight. The most common type of extinguisher is the Class ABC, and there are specialty extinguishers like Class D and Class K. It is important to determine the size – yes, they come in different sizes, too – … [Read more...] about Having and Knowing How to Use the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Home, Business
Understanding the Realities of Land Development, Growth in Prescott
During my five-plus years of serving the Citizens of Prescott as Planning and Zoning commissioner, councilmember and mayor, one overarching topic has been growth and development in Prescott. After moving here, I became involved in many organizations and, as a result, was quickly plugged into the issues facing our community. Among them: growth, land development and private property rights were front and center, next to water and infrastructure. Often, I hear calls to “stop growth” and “stop … [Read more...] about Understanding the Realities of Land Development, Growth in Prescott
What is a Community Foundation?
When people hear the word philanthropist, most think of someone with self-sustaining wealth. Billionaires and millionaires are seen on social media and in the news granting money to non-profit organizations, schools and emergency relief for natural disasters. You do not have to be a billionaire or millionaire to be a philanthropist. Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others; it is the expression of generosity in great ways and small ways. Every day, our friends and neighbors … [Read more...] about What is a Community Foundation?
Food Forest Growing with Volunteers, Sponsors, Programs
The launch of the Prescott Food Forest and Gardeners Of Destiny (GOD) Training Program has been a real success. In fact, the eight-week Winter Greenhouse Gardening Course is sold out and has hosted 30 passionate local residents that want to learn how to grow food. Located at B Organic Farm, Chino Valley, the program’s first week was on Jan. 21, 2023. While it was literally freezing outside, the greenhouse was a balmy 50 degrees with the help of heaters, provided by my non-profit “Make 100 … [Read more...] about Food Forest Growing with Volunteers, Sponsors, Programs
Using VR in Tinnitus Management
The second most frequent request I receive from patients, after improved hearing, is to make their tinnitus go away. While tinnitus is not dangerous, it can certainly diminish sufferers’ quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for tinnitus. Instead, the focus is on mitigating the impact on daily life. Studies show that amplification, sound therapy, dietary modifications and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are all effective forms of tinnitus management. But are there any new … [Read more...] about Using VR in Tinnitus Management
A Caring Heart: Dr. Soundos Moualla is YRMC’s Physician of the Year
Soundos Moualla, M.D., FACC, FSCAI – Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s 2022 Physician of the Year – describes the passion and drive she pours into her work as “relentless commitment.” “My parents and grandmother guided me to always do my best and to treat every patient as family,” said Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Moualla of the James Family Heart Center at Dignity Health YRMC. Moualla’s resolve to care for patients with heart disease began as a child. She recalls putting … [Read more...] about A Caring Heart: Dr. Soundos Moualla is YRMC’s Physician of the Year