The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus Golden Eagles Flight Team has captured its 11th national championship title against 28 of the nation’s top colleges with aviation programs at the 2017 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competition in Columbus, Ohio. The annual competition, held May 9-14 this year at The Ohio State University, brings together collegiate aviation teams from around the United States to … [Read more...] about ERAU Student Flight Team Wins Eleventh National Championship
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Prescott Film Festival is Here
This year the Prescott Film Festival runs nine days - June 9 - 17th. Screening in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, the festival takes place in comfort with a high quality presentation. The first weekend kicks off, (literally) with the fast-paced documentary, Alive and Kicking. Live music from the Yavapai College Music Department and swing dancing from Flying Nest Studio and the NAU Swing Jacks follow the screening. Everyone is invited to get up and DANCE! First Weekend of the … [Read more...] about Prescott Film Festival is Here
Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Prescott, already known as the “Softball Capital of Arizona,” just hit another home run to bolster that image. The city has been selected by the National Softball Association (NSA) as the site for the women’s 2017 Southwest World Series, July 11-16. It is the first time NSA has designated the community for such a prestigious sanctioned tournament. City of Prescott Recreation Services Department Director Joe Baynes said the city was honored to work with NSA in offering that level of … [Read more...] about Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Mentoring Northern Arizona’s Small Businesses
SCORE has been helping entrepreneurs for more than three decades Everyone needs a little advice now and again, a nudge in the right direction, someone to bounce ideas off or provide a helping hand. This is exactly what small businesses have had since 1984 through the mentors who volunteer for Northern Arizona SCORE – and best of all, it is free. The main office for the Northern Arizona Chapter is located in Prescott; but help is available throughout Yavapai, Coconino and Mohave counties. … [Read more...] about Mentoring Northern Arizona’s Small Businesses
Major Changes Recommended to Improve Financial Future for Arizona
Business representatives, employers, educators, community residents and elected officials present all agree – something serious needs to be done, soon, if Arizona expects to be competitive with the rest of the nation, let alone the global community. That was the consensus following an intense series of economic, governmental and economic presentations from four Quad Cities leaders on April 4. Called “Financing Arizona’s Future,” the forum was sponsored by Arizona Town Hall, and attracted … [Read more...] about Major Changes Recommended to Improve Financial Future for Arizona
ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
It is not unusual for honor organizations to have charitable projects. But a project that is 7,300 miles and two continents away? The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is conducting a book drive to help rebuild a once spacious and internationally renowned central university library that was destroyed by ISIS terrorists in June 2014. To date, hundreds of books have been collected and will be sorted and sent to Mosul, Iraq by the ERAU … [Read more...] about ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
Village of Oak Creek Named Arizona’s Most Tax Friendly Place for Retirees
The sleepy Village of Oak Creek boasts one grocer, several restaurants and a small outlet mall. But recently, the hamlet on the southern outskirts of Sedona earned new bragging rights. The Village of Oak Creek was just named Arizona’s No. 1 on SmartAsset’s list of “Most Tax Friendly Places for Retirees.” Of the 10 Arizona communities designated as “tax friendly for retirees,” three other Northern Arizona communities make the list: Williamson (No. 2), Doney Park (No. 9) and New Kingman-Butler … [Read more...] about Village of Oak Creek Named Arizona’s Most Tax Friendly Place for Retirees
Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Despite threats of federal budget cuts and an up-and-down national economy, Prescott officials are moving forward with master planning ultimately intended to bring the designation of a “Regional Airport” to Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott. City officials and several council members stressed that planning was yet in early stages, noting they wanted such planning to reflect sentiments of community residents. For instance, they listened to several dozen residents during a two-hour open house at … [Read more...] about Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Despite threats of federal budget cuts and an up-and-down national economy, Prescott officials are moving forward with master planning ultimately intended to bring the designation of a “Regional Airport” to Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott. City officials and several council members stressed that planning was yet in early stages, noting they wanted such planning to reflect sentiments of community residents. For instance, they listened to several dozen residents during a two-hour open house at … [Read more...] about Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Seeking Destination, Lifestyle Retailers
Robust. Vibrant. Optimistic. Moving forward. Such are descriptors by economic development professionals with the Town of Prescott Valley and the City of Prescott regarding their retail industries. Quad Cities Business News caught up with Ben Hooper, economic development coordinator for the Town of Prescott Valley; Wendy Bridges, economic development coordinator and film commissioner for the City of Prescott; and John Heiney, community outreach manager for the City of Prescott, to obtain … [Read more...] about Seeking Destination, Lifestyle Retailers