Women-owned businesses are increasing in numbers in Arizona and across the nation. According to a 2018 report by SCORE, women-owned businesses make up 39% of small businesses across the nation and employ nearly nine million people. It’s vital to support small businesses that create revenue within … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Help Women Succeed in Business
Archives for 2019
Kicking off the New Year with Whiskey Row Boot Drop
A six-foot illuminated Cowboy Boot will be dropped from The Palace Building’s Flagpole in downtown Prescott, Arizona. On New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2019, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the Historic Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott will be the site for the 9th Annual Whiskey Row Boot Drop, … [Read more...] about Kicking off the New Year with Whiskey Row Boot Drop
Ransomware is Risky Business
Businesses large and small are under threat from increasingly aggressive and brutal ransomware attacks. Loss of access to critical files, followed by a demand for payment, can cause massive disruption to an organization’s productivity. Hacking is becoming easier while attackers are becoming more … [Read more...] about Ransomware is Risky Business
Knowing What to Expect from a Car Dealership
As I wrote in my last article, most people go online for much of their research when car shopping. You can search for new/used cars and trucks, and learn about new models. Most people use companies that car dealers pay to advertise. Some of these are Car Guru, Cars.com, Edmonds, True Car and many … [Read more...] about Knowing What to Expect from a Car Dealership
Kilauea One Year Later
For the first time since 1983, Kīlauea Volcano, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is not erupting. The world’s most active volcano ended its 35-year magma run in a spectacular grand finale of fiery fountains and high-volume molten rock rivers between May and August 2018. As a result of the massive and … [Read more...] about Kilauea One Year Later
Nurse Follows Healing Path to Ancient Energy Medicine
Tara Tech’s passion to heal others came with a devastating punch to the gut as a teenager when her best friend developed cancer. The two girls were just 16 years old. Watching her friend suffer made such an impact that Tech became a nurse. “I wanted to help Lisa heal, ease her pain and … [Read more...] about Nurse Follows Healing Path to Ancient Energy Medicine
Prescott Continues to Grow as a Tourist Destination
Leaders of the Arizona Office of Tourism lauded the City of Prescott and its partners for significant increases in attracting national and international visitors. Debbie Johnson, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), told dozens of community members who represented various hospitality … [Read more...] about Prescott Continues to Grow as a Tourist Destination
Symposium Discusses Sustainable Economic Development
Strategies that work in building economic growth, businesses and jobs in the greater Phoenix area and Tucson do not always transfer to rural and non-metropolitan communities like Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Payson and Prescott. That is what participants from 14 communities and five … [Read more...] about Symposium Discusses Sustainable Economic Development
Caring, Giving, Sharing is Everyday Life for Family Caregivers
For most people, the holidays are the season for extra giving, caring and sharing with others. But for those who are family caregivers, this is a description of everyday life. Whether someone became a caregiver suddenly (grandma had a stroke) or gradually (aging parents), caregiving can be one of … [Read more...] about Caring, Giving, Sharing is Everyday Life for Family Caregivers
Looking Ahead to the New Year in Quad Cities Aviation
As we reach the end of 2019, it is amazing how quickly this year has gone by and the many positive changes we have at the airport to be very thankful for. For those of us who love aviation, there have been numerous areas of growth and more than a few challenges that have come from that … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to the New Year in Quad Cities Aviation