Four of the most recently elected mayors in Central and Northern Arizona shared their views about economic development at the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) forum on April 19 in Prescott. Common themes included building better and stronger bridges among existing businesses and potential new businesses, creating more jobs to retain young people within their respective communities, and generating more support for schools and teachers. An estimated 70 attendees from … [Read more...] about Mayors Discuss Community Economic Development
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Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Sedona Chef Lisa Dahl, owner and executive chef of Dahl Restaurant Group, is expanding her restaurant concepts with the debut of a “couture-burger lounge,” Butterfly Burger, and a second location for her fast-casual, wood-fired pizzeria, Pisa Lisa. Both restaurants will be located in the Village of Oak Creek within Sedona Vista Village, a redevelopment project currently underway by Martin Aronson, who is transforming the former outlet center into a mixed-use destination with restaurants, retail … [Read more...] about Chef Lisa Dahl Expanding Culinary Empire with Two New Restaurants
Future Residents Selecting Homes in Touchmark
Residents have begun selecting homes in the soon to-be-completed Grand Lodge at Touchmark at the Ranch located on SR 69 on the east edge of Prescott. Christy VanderMolen, sales manager and retirement counselor at the newest full-service retirement community in Prescott, told the Quad Cities Business News, “We began last late February with the home selection process for potential residents. VanderMolen said more than 235 people were on the waiting list. “More are inquiring every week. As … [Read more...] about Future Residents Selecting Homes in Touchmark
Wine Tour Benefits NAU Student
Some lucky Northern Arizona University transfer student will soon be toasting benefactors, thanks to a combined social and philanthropic wine tasting tour organized by the NAU Alumni Prescott chapter. Two dozen NAU alums and supporters visited the Southwest Wine Center (SWC) located on the Yavapai College Clarkdale campus last month. They took an educational tour of the modern viticulture and enology facility, getting to see the vineyards and the wine fermenting and bottling … [Read more...] about Wine Tour Benefits NAU Student
Subaru Expanding, Pledging to Give Back
Successful sales and increasing service requests are such that Subaru-Prescott is demolishing its old facility and replacing it with a contemporary 24,000-square-foot building at 3230 Willow Creek Road on the northeast edge of the city. General Manager Dave “Mac” Macfarlane says substantial population growth in the greater community and increasing demand for Subaru automotive products is driving the expansion. Sun State Builders, a major construction firm that builds throughout the … [Read more...] about Subaru Expanding, Pledging to Give Back
Mandalay Homes Anticipating Solid Growth
With new homes under construction throughout the Quad Cities area, officials with Mandalay Homes are optimistic about future home sales. Currently, Mandalay Homes has operations underway in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley, with its home office in Prescott. “What we think makes our homes unique is that our construction processes are designed to be energy efficient,” said Marketing Manager Jessica Walls. She notes the U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Mandalay Homes as … [Read more...] about Mandalay Homes Anticipating Solid Growth
Quad Cities Loses a True Business Advocate
Paul Lancaster, who has been part of the Quad Cities Business News advertising team since 2010, died of cancer April 23, surrounded by his family. A friend to everyone he met, Paul leaves a void in Northern Arizona and in the local business community. “Paul was a true gentleman in all occasions: genuine, honest and he loved his family dearly. I’m proud that I got to spend some time with him,” said Troy Bix, Quad Cities Business News publisher. Together, Bix and Lancaster worked to … [Read more...] about Quad Cities Loses a True Business Advocate
Social Media Marketers are Promoting Video
One, one thousand… two, one thousand… three, one thousand: Time’s up. If you have not bonded with your audience in the first three seconds of social media viewing, you regrettably may have surrendered your immediate advantage to sway consumers’ hearts and minds. Local marketing experts recommend integrating video as your best play for attaining optimal impact on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and other web platforms. “Video is the easiest and most consumable type of content on … [Read more...] about Social Media Marketers are Promoting Video
Proposed Jail Tax Extension Critical Economic Factor for County
Yavapai County leaders say the proposed jail tax extension could avert a serious budget crisis. “Hands down, this is the most critical issue this county faces, bar none,” said County Supervisors Chairman Rowle Simmons. He explained that the ballot measure is not a new tax, but extends the existing tax for another 20 years. “Tax bills will not go up if voters approve this ballot measure. Voting ‘yes’ will not raise the existing tax or create a new one.” He says every dollar the county … [Read more...] about Proposed Jail Tax Extension Critical Economic Factor for County
POPS Orchestra Giving School Grants to Support Music
Contributions from individual donors, businesses and corporations, combined with concert income, is making it possible for the Prescott Pops Symphony Orchestra to give $16,000 in grants to eight schools to support instrumental music programs. Those receiving $2,000 grants are BASIS High School, Mile High Mid-School and Granite Mountain Mid School in Prescott; Chino Valley High School/Heritage Mid-School in Chino Valley; and Glassford Hill Mid-School, Liberty Traditional, Bradshaw Mountain … [Read more...] about POPS Orchestra Giving School Grants to Support Music