The 40th annual Air Race Class (ARC) for women pilots will see approximately 55 teams from throughout the country and the world take to the skies in the only race of its kind in the United States. Officially, the race begins with take-offs early on June 21 at the Prescott Municipal Airport. The finish line is Daytona Beach, Florida, on a pre-determined course that takes pilot teams out of Arizona forests and deserts across the Mid-America heartland to eastern Florida beaches. Unofficially, … [Read more...] about Women’s Air Race Classic Taking Off From Prescott
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Prescott Becoming Favorite Tourism Destination
A recently released visitor and tourism impact study paints a positive picture for Prescott. Among the highlights: The estimated economic impact of direct and indirect effects of visitor spending amounts to more than $340 million for the 2014-2015 year. Prescott is a favored tourist destination in Arizona. Those visiting the area ranked their “Satisfaction Level” at 90 percent. Such findings are part of more than 30 bullet points announced by the Prescott Area Hospitality … [Read more...] about Prescott Becoming Favorite Tourism Destination
Arizona’s Christmas City Offering Sleigh Full of Events
“Bigger and better than ever!” That is what Kendall Jaspers, executive director of the Prescott Downtown Partnership, says about upcoming events, which have brought worldwide recognition to Prescott as “Arizona’s Christmas City.” Jaspers, with considerable pride, cited a recent article published in USA Today ranking Prescott as a “must see” community in Arizona, especially during the exuberant Christmas season. “I am more and more impressed every year with how many people and … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Offering Sleigh Full of Events
Entrepreneur Incubator Designed to Improve Economy
Given that regional approaches to economic development have gained considerable momentum in the past few years, sustaining that momentum is a priority for Alexandria Wright and her colleagues at the Yavapai College Regional Economic Development Center (REDC). To better fulfill that and other economic opportunity interests, Wright has initiated the Yavapai Rural Center for Entrepreneurship (YRCE) within the REDC. The vision and mission, Wright explains, is to nurture innovative and creative … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Incubator Designed to Improve Economy
Quad Cities Residents Recommending Transportation Improvements
Arizona Department of Transportation officials say economic benefits and quality of life in Arizona are intrinsically linked to transportation improvements and transportation infrastructure expansion. But, they say, Arizona is falling behind in maintaining and expanding its transportation routes. “We are being hurt financially because we haven’t kept up,” said ADOT Deputy Director for Policy Floyd Roehrich during a community meeting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Roehrich’s … [Read more...] about Quad Cities Residents Recommending Transportation Improvements
ERAU Home for Guinness World Record Model Aircraft Collection
Odds are that if it ever flew – anywhere – a model of that aircraft is in the Guinness World Record collection housed in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University library in Prescott. Known as the John W. Kalusa Miniature Aircraft Collection, the one-of-a-kind display showcases 5,829 models of private, commercial, military and concept airplanes, balloons, dirigibles, rockets and spacecraft. In fact, the comprehensive collection includes Kalusa’s hand-carved model of the 15th century sketch … [Read more...] about ERAU Home for Guinness World Record Model Aircraft Collection
Communities Discussing Transportation Needs, Trends
Residents in three Central and Northern Arizona communities are being asked to share thoughts and reactions about transportation needs and trends. These forums, sponsored by Arizona Town Hall (ATH) in collaboration with Arizona Deliberates, are scheduled this fall in Prescott, Camp Verde and Flagstaff. The overall theme for each forum – exploring how the current transportation system is intimately interwoven and its impact on the economy, jobs, communities, health, lifestyle, education, … [Read more...] about Communities Discussing Transportation Needs, Trends
Partnerships Yielding Thousands for Education
Educational partnerships facilitated through the Yavapai County Education Service Agency (YCESA) benefit schools and the public throughout the county in many ways. Not the least of these is financial. YCESA voluntarily works with 11 non-profit or philanthropic organizations at the county and state levels. “It is safe to say that some of these organizations would not exist, especially within Yavapai County, if the YCESA were not providing support for what they do. By our being somewhat of a … [Read more...] about Partnerships Yielding Thousands for Education