If you own a business, chances are that at some point your business could benefit from bank financing. Your company may be growing and need financing to meet increasing working capital needs or you may need to finance a new vehicle or equipment to be used in your operations. Whatever the case, it is … [Read more...] about Business Loan Types
Who Wants To Be A Tiger?
If you’ve spent the last two years perfecting your tiger parent skills (following the publication of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom, Amy Chua’s 2011 advocacy/memoir in defense of boot-camp style parenting), the first thing to understand is that it doesn’t end there. Junheng Li, CEO of the independent … [Read more...] about Who Wants To Be A Tiger?
Forecasting the 2014 Economy this Month
The Prescott Chamber’s Annual Meeting will once again feature keynote speaker Elliott Pollack, noted state economist, with his economic forecast for 2014. "Elliott spoke at our annual meeting last February and our members enjoyed his talk,” said Prescott Chamber of Commerce CEO David Maurer. “We … [Read more...] about Forecasting the 2014 Economy this Month
January is Learn to Ski – Snowboard Month
With the New Year, many of us are resolving to learn something new, and Arizona Snowbowl is making it easy for first-time skiers and snowboarders. January marks the sixth annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in the United States, and with natural and machine-made snow on the San Francisco … [Read more...] about January is Learn to Ski – Snowboard Month
ERAU Preparing DNA Experts
As security and intelligence issues and crime are tackled with an ever-expanding arsenal of forensic methods, Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus will meet the need for more DNA and biology specialists by introducing a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Biology in Fall 2014. The B.S. in Forensic Biology, … [Read more...] about ERAU Preparing DNA Experts
Public-Private Partnership Considered a Success
Slightly more than two years ago, a naked seven acres sat just below the northeast corner of the Prescott Mall. Highly visible from highway 69, the then rock-strewn and weedy patch of unmanicured dirt was, in the eyes of many, “…just plain ugly.” Today, those passing the same area see an … [Read more...] about Public-Private Partnership Considered a Success
City Offering No-Cost Wood Chips
The City of Prescott has wood chips available to the public at no charge starting tomorrow January 9. The wood chips may be picked up Monday through Saturday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Transfer Station at 2800 Sundog Ranch Road. The wood chips are available on a first come, first serve and … [Read more...] about City Offering No-Cost Wood Chips
Economic Growth Linked to Higher Education
Economic success and positive community growth are irrevocably linked to a quality higher education system. That was the common theme for keynote speakers and most of the 50 or so participants at the late-November forum sponsored by Arizona Town Hall in cooperation with Embry Riddle Aeronautical … [Read more...] about Economic Growth Linked to Higher Education
Decision in 30-Year Old Behavioral Health Case
Governor Jan Brewer today announced a final agreement has been reached in the Arnold v. Sarn case regarding care and services for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Litigation that commenced in 1981, the settlement ends a more than three-decade long lawsuit against the state and … [Read more...] about Decision in 30-Year Old Behavioral Health Case
Smoki Museum Announcing New Exhibit
The Santa Fe Indian School Exhibit begins in Prescott January 18th. Quincy Tahoma, Andrew Tsinajinnie, Harrison Begay and Pop Chalee will be featured in the exhibit, which runs through June. The Smoki Museum's Nancy Guitguiten tells Quad Cities Business News says the museum is open seven days a … [Read more...] about Smoki Museum Announcing New Exhibit