During a Jan. 10 press conference, leaders at Yavapai College (YC) announced the intent to launch a new business degree program, the first baccalaureate degree in Arizona to be offered by a rural community college. Approval of the new degree … [Read More...] about Yavapai College to Offer Business Bachelor’s Degree
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Prescott Remembers Public Servant Billie Orr
Former Prescott resident Billie Orr, a longtime popular community leader, died Jan. 7, at her Scottsdale home. Orr was 75. Just two years ago, Orr was a nominee for the prestigious ATHENA Award sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Orr and her husband, Bob, moved from Prescott to Scottsdale in 2021 […]
Retired GM Executive Catches Leadership Tips from Little League
Mike Van Slyke, a former General Motors executive, learned from a Japanese Little League team that it is more important to have detailed, rigorous habits than to just tell workers that they need to produce more. Van Slyke worked in various executive jobs for GM from 1965 to 2000, with some of his roles including […]
The Color Purple
Montagne Vue Lavender Farm sells lavender in many forms: soap, lip balm, foot balm, linen and room spray, body butter, body oil and culinary lavender. Montagne Vue, French for Mountain View, is family owned and operated in Chino Valley by Janet and Brett Hall, and their son, Carter. Janet said their family gets help from […]
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Motivated to Excellence
Jamaal McCoy’s early years set the pattern for his future. The highly successful Prescott businessman began his life as an Army BRAT who traveled widely with his family. “I was born overseas in Germany, and we were stationed there again on two separate occasions,” McCoy said. “I have lived all over this great country, because […]
Sheila Polk Retires as County Attorney After More Than Two Decades of Service
Retired Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk said she had one thing at the top of her bucket list when she officially retired Dec. 31. “I’m going to learn how to sleep beyond 4:30 a.m.” Polk’s career in public service spans more than 40 years. Following graduation from law school at Arizona State University in 1982, […]
Understanding Natural Gas from the Ground Up
Off the top of his head, UniSource Energy Services Director Martin Anaya can easily quote the dates and positions of his 41-year career in gas utilities, which began in 1981. Working literally from the ground up, Anaya’s first position was installing gas lines. As he progressed, his work kept steel pipes from corroding underground. “I started with […]
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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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More...] about Increasing Survival in Cases of Cardiac Arrest
