The Quad Cities area is preparing to recognize and celebrate local women leaders who excel in business, support their communities and mentor others. Nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 8, for the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Award, an international honor sponsored by Quad Cities … [Read more...] about Prescott-Area ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted for September Event
Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, in light of everything going on from COVID-19 to unemployment, to everyday stress, to controlled expenses and the cost of living, Tom and I thought we would take a pause and have a lunchbreak, or a “breakfunch,” for those of us who eat small meals … [Read more...] about Adding a Window into Problems and Solutions with a Life Coach
Longer Stays Promoted to Experience Prescott
The City of Prescott tourism and destination marketing team is encouraging visitors to stay longer and experience more. A new strategy was outlined in detail to business and community members during a Tourism Department meeting at Tis Gallery on June 22. City of Prescott Community Outreach … [Read more...] about Longer Stays Promoted to Experience Prescott
Training Pilots
As Prescott and the nation feel the impact of the pilot shortage, about 50 pilots a year are earning their pilot licenses through training by Leighnor Aircraft. Owner Lance Leighnor says the pilot shortage has meant that his family business has been very busy with training and plane rentals for … [Read more...] about Training Pilots
Chino Valley Computer Shop Addressing Local Tech Needs
Idea Karma, LLC, is a one-stop shop for computer and technology needs for businesses and homes. Owner Robert Moses said he opened the shop in Chino Valley because nobody else was providing these services for the Chino Valley and Paulden area. Idea Karma opened May 1 with a number of Chino … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Computer Shop Addressing Local Tech Needs
Insuring Against No Rain
With the long-term drought hitting Arizona ranchers and growers hard, you might be surprised to learn that it is possible to take out insurance against getting no rain. Arnie Schlittenhart has been involved in Arizona agriculture all of his life. In 2002, he was hired by AMS Insurance and managed … [Read more...] about Insuring Against No Rain
Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
With all the vibrancy of a high country monsoon thunderstorm, the lobby of Hyatt Place is electric with excitement. Travelers in hiking gear, tourists meeting with outfitter guides, foodies savoring mango habanero tofu street tacos and locals enjoying prickly pear margaritas rimmed with black lava … [Read more...] about Families, Hikers, Tourists, Locals Seek Out Hyatt Place
Business in Bloom
The opening of her own flower shop is a longtime dream for Sara Canfield. Her interest began to grow 19 years ago when she saw the flowers at her sister’s wedding. “I told my sister that I would take care of her flower arrangements as my wedding gift to her and it brought out my passion for working … [Read more...] about Business in Bloom
Inventor’s HeetShield May Soon Protect Space Deliveries and Firefighters
Whatever NASA wants to deliver to a planet or a moon from space – whether it is medicine, robots, experiments or humans – HeetShield founder and CEO Steve Miller is engineering a protective thermal insulation product that can wrap around it. He is testing his science technologies material now in … [Read more...] about Inventor’s HeetShield May Soon Protect Space Deliveries and Firefighters
Start Before You Are Ready
You have all heard the phrase, “To take a leap of faith.” But what does that really mean in the big scheme of life? Does it mean that you take careless risks or lead your life blindly into the unknown because you have faith in the leap? No, it does not! It signifies that you need to start before you … [Read more...] about Start Before You Are Ready
