Workers are still in high demand and the competition continues to be fierce.The Yavapai County employment rate is at 97.3% and the unemployment rate is at 2.7%, which, by most definitions, equals full employment. Since the pandemic, Yavapai County has had disparity between the number of jobs in demand and the number of workers actually seeking employment. Employers in our area have been creative and innovative in their quest to attract and retain workers. Some examples of creativity and … [Read more...] about Workers Remain in High Demand
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Celebrating the Hand Pie
Amazing Pies of Prescott, Arizona is our upcoming concept of celebrating all things pie. Sweet pies, savory pies, pizza pies, hand pies and more. Our staff has been focusing on amazing recipes and tastings to showcase to our community. One item that will be offered daily will be our hand pies. Much of the world calls hand pies meat pies or pasties (PAS-ties) and traces their origins back to at least 19th-century England, where they were a convenient lunch for Cornish tin miners. So, what … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Hand Pie
How to Plan for a Comfortable Retirement
When do you begin planning for retirement? Now is a good time to start. If you do not have a plan, it’s time to get started. The more time you have until retirement, the more wealth you can accumulate. We will present some options to consider. Education As we move into other finer aspects of preparing our long-term financial plan, we once again must understand all of our potential options. Preparing a long-term financial plan must include retirement planning, regardless of the amount of … [Read more...] about How to Plan for a Comfortable Retirement
Understanding Your Results
The first step on any hearing health journey is undergoing an examination. This exam provides you and the audiologist an understanding of your current state of hearing and allows for proper recommendations to be made. The findings are presented in a report called an audiogram. An audiogram contains both a written section and a graph. While the audiologist does review the audiogram during the appointment, it can sometimes be difficult to remember or fully grasp how to interpret your results. … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Results
City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
Recently, I presented the State of the City address to business leaders at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting. As I stated in my presentation, the state of the city is strong. Here are some of the highlights from my presentation. We have a new Mayor Pro Tem, Brandon Montoya. I wish to thank Cathey Rusing for her service in this role during the past year, and I look forward to working with Mr. Montoya in this capacity. As you know, we welcomed Connie Cantelme as new councilperson, … [Read more...] about City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
How to Help Pets Suffering from Allergies
When our pets are showing symptoms like chewing or licking paws, itching and scratching, ear infections, hair loss or bald spots, hives, sneezing or runny eyes, they are communicating with us that they are suffering from food or environmental allergies. Allergies happen when your pet’s immune system overreacts to something in their environment, known as a “trigger.” Allergies develop from ingredients in your pet’s diet or something in the environment that triggers a response. Food … [Read more...] about How to Help Pets Suffering from Allergies
Feeling the Love From Pets
February is traditionally known as the month of love! If you need a little inspiration to understand and remember what unconditional love is, just take a look at your pets. We’ve all heard the saying “a dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than it loves itself.” Just look into their eyes and you can feel that love. We can learn so much about love from our pets. Like pure devotion to you and you alone! They’ll cuddle up with you when you don’t feel good or had a bad day, they’re … [Read more...] about Feeling the Love From Pets
Increasing Survival in Cases of Cardiac Arrest
Damar Hamlin’s traumatic collapse during a nationally televised NFL game stunned football fans and viewers. Four days later, doctors said the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills player was making a “remarkable recovery” from cardiac arrest. We learned that immediately after Hamlin’s collapse, trainers rushed to the field and administered two necessary interventions – CPR and defibrillation — to save his life. Usually, when someone experiences cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting, they don’t … [Read more...] about Increasing Survival in Cases of Cardiac Arrest
Considering the Professional Look of Embroidery
The art of adding embroidery on clothing changed little for more than 2,000 years. Embroidery, seen as early as the 3rd century in Asia, spread to Europe as trade routes opened. Traditionally, it was used as a rich, decorative option for royalty and others of high status. In modern times, however, it has become a popular choice of decoration for successful business owners. To many business owners, embroidery adds professionalism and sophistication to corporate, branded apparel. Throughout the … [Read more...] about Considering the Professional Look of Embroidery
Yavapai College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree in Business
On Jan. 10, 2023, Yavapai College announced that it would offer a Bachelor of Science in business degree with a concentration in organizational management and leadership. Registration for classes begins April 17, with classes starting Aug. 12. It is the first baccalaureate degree to be offered at Yavapai College and the first baccalaureate to be offered by any rural community college in Arizona. In May, Senate Bill 1453 passed into state law, allowing community colleges in Arizona to offer … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree in Business