Solid economic growth, coupled with the retiring Baby Boomer population seeking recreational vehicles (RVs), has prompted the longtime Mesa-based RV company Little Dealer, Little Prices to build a multi-million dollar dealership in Prescott Valley. “Through due diligence and research, we determined the population in Central and Northern Arizona matches exactly what national industry experts say will create the largest expansion of the RV market in history,” said General Manager Danny … [Read more...] about Economic Growth Spurring RV Dealership Expansion
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Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Horses and mules of the Grand Canyon are kicking off the National Park Service Centennial. Last month, they made their first 2016 appearance by trotting through the Parade of Roses in Pasadena, California. “Our participation at the Tournament of Roses Parade televised our history and continued use of horses and pack animals to accomplish our daily duties in the National Park Service,” said Shannon Miller, program manager for the Grand Canyon South Rim Horse Patrol. “Without these animals, we … [Read more...] about Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Veteran Views Mayoral Position as Commitment to Community
Barely two months into his role, Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg is quite open in describing and defining challenges, issues and opportunities that he and the six-member City Council and city staff face. After taking office Nov. 24, Oberg said he is committed to do whatever it takes to create solutions. A priority is resolving of the accumulating debt problem in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), he noted. “One of the first needs we have in Prescott and various … [Read more...] about Veteran Views Mayoral Position as Commitment to Community
Searching for Water
In his recent State of the City comments, Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg was forthright in thoughts about water. “Prescott requires water resources sufficient to support reasonable growth,” he said. He continued, saying moderate growth levels are necessary to prevent economic stagnation, and that the juncture of water and growth perhaps present a dilemma for Prescott, because the community is landlocked. He essentially repeated one of his campaign pledges: to continue investigating the … [Read more...] about Searching for Water
Leaders Focusing on New Year Goals
The strategy of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce remains consistent each year. Prescott Chamber CEO Dave Maurer, now entering his twelfth year in that role, says the board has three main goals. They are: 1) helping to make Prescott business-friendly; 2) supporting efforts to improve the Prescott Municipal Airport; and 3) being involved in elections for the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, Arizona Legislative District #1, and Arizona Congressional District #4. “Things don’t change a whole … [Read more...] about Leaders Focusing on New Year Goals
Navajo Business Promoting Culture through Coffee Mugs
Coffee mugs and license plates sharing information about Navajo clans are gaining popularity. The local home-based online Navajo business, www.dinegifts.com, offers cups with the Navajo clan names in Navajo wording and English on the front, while the back has a brief story about the clan’s origin. The metallic license plates have the clan name in Navajo wording and English, and “Navajo Nation” lettering emblazoned across the top. “I bought two clan cups recently and gave one to my son who … [Read more...] about Navajo Business Promoting Culture through Coffee Mugs
More Women Choosing to Own, Carry Firearms
Deanna Messer looks back at her 32-year-old self, living alone in her “safe” Salt Lake City apartment, and calls herself “unaware.” Today, the retired nurse calls herself “a marksman.” Messer vividly recalls the night in 1982 when she was awakened by the sound of her screeching cockatoo. She switched on the lights, ran toward the noise and was met by the intruder – a naked man wearing a ski mask and holding a knife. She started screaming. She ran back to her bedroom and locked the door. … [Read more...] about More Women Choosing to Own, Carry Firearms
Doctors Applauding Wide Awake Hand Surgery
Until recently, most people who required minor hand surgery faced a “traditional” surgery experience: sedation or general anesthesia; no eating or drinking beforehand; pre-op tests such as blood work and EKGs; painful recovery from incisions and the use of a tourniquet; and hours in the hospital or surgery center before, during and after surgery. Fortunately, for many patients, the above scenario is no longer the case, as traditional surgery is making room for the WALANT – wide … [Read more...] about Doctors Applauding Wide Awake Hand Surgery
Packing Your Bags for 2016
The saying “Home is where the heart is” may well be true. Yet, the roads less traveled – or untraveled all together — tug at many a heartstring like the Italian troubadour plucking his lute. Meet Stan Kephart — known as Stan The Travel Man. He founded HomeTowne Cruise & Tour Center in Prescott. Now 68 years young, a few years ago, he sold it to client Bud Jones. But Stan the Travel Man's passion for the business and clients compel him to remain happily working part-time. Plus he knows … [Read more...] about Packing Your Bags for 2016
Danielle Rickert: The Woman Behind Sir Speedy
This is one for the “best laid plans” file. Danielle Rickert had no interest in business. In fact, when she went off to college, she deliberately avoided business classes. “It did not appeal to me at all and I would not want to do that. I studied design, focusing on interior design,” she said. But, these days, you can find her totally involved in business as the very happy owner of Sir Speedy in Prescott. “I liked the idea of working Monday through Friday,” she said. “It’s business … [Read more...] about Danielle Rickert: The Woman Behind Sir Speedy