If you want to meet this New Year with renewed vigor, playfulness, creativity, resilience and optimism, take a page from Dr. Ronda Beaman’s playbook. With a seemingly endless supply of energy and an unconventional way of teaching, this college professor and executive coach has the unique ability to turn students into bold, creative thinkers, individuals of all abilities into enthusiastic athletes and professionals around the world into more resilient, imaginative leaders. Find "Keeping Your … [Read more...] about Boost Your New Year with Optimism, Resilience and Words to Live Longer By
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Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
Moonshot, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, is preparing for its 6th Annual Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour. The state-wide event will expand to 20 stops across rural Arizona, offering entrepreneurs the chance to present their innovative ideas and compete for local prizes. For the first time, it will include bilingual resources and mentorship opportunities to better serve Arizona’s diverse communities. “The Pitch Tour is a tremendous rally point for … [Read more...] about Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
Steve Bracety Leads the Prescott Valley Chamber into the New Year
Steve Bracety is ready to lead the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce with a strong connection to members and as an important resource to small businesses. “I want to make sure we stay in touch with our membership and that we’re offering value,” Bracety said. With a career steeped in leadership and community engagement, the chamber’s new president and CEO plans to leverage his experience to strengthen local businesses and foster growth while maintaining community character. One key area he … [Read more...] about Steve Bracety Leads the Prescott Valley Chamber into the New Year
Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Silver Airstream trailers are unmistakable symbols of America’s wanderlust, traveling the nation’s roads and nesting in campgrounds since the 1930s. The iconic American brand with tens of thousands of shiny aluminum trailers still on the move has gained popularity in recent decades with their retro design and reputation for long-haul reliability. Indeed, your uncle’s “silver bullet” trailer is now a hip home on wheels. This has spawned a niche business for Flagstaff Airstream Renovations LLC, … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Arizona Snowbowl Going Strong after Earliest Opening Date on Record
Like Santa’s elves, Arizona Snowbowl employees are working day and night, making snow as temperatures allow, moving it around the mountain and grooming trails. Following its longest ski season on record – closing on Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Snowbowl has set another record with its earliest opening day ever, Friday, Nov. 8. “Opening Nov. 8 certainly had and continues to have many people talking about the ski season,” said Discover Flagstaff Marketing and Media Relations Vice President Lori … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Going Strong after Earliest Opening Date on Record
Former Pro Baseball Player Helps Chino Valley Parks Hit Home Run
Jason Olson, a former Triple-A baseball player turned parks director, is leading Chino Valley to new heights with a top environmental honor. His department recently earned the prestigious Sports Fields Management Association (SFMA) certification for outstanding environmental practices – one of only two awarded statewide. “It’s awesome because it shows our hard work and that we’re cognizant of how everything we do impacts the environment,” said Olson, who oversees an 11-member team dedicated to … [Read more...] about Former Pro Baseball Player Helps Chino Valley Parks Hit Home Run
Warm Personality
Lost In Socks, on the third floor of Bashford Courts in downtown Prescott, is a go-to destination for sock lovers. Since opening in 2017, this store has delighted customers with 15,000 pairs of socks ranging from cozy winter essentials to quirky, themed designs. Highlights include a kids’ corner featuring popular dinosaur and unicorn socks; Arizona-themed styles showcasing roadrunners and cacti; and wildlife socks featuring cute animals like otters holding hands. Also, sports fans can represent … [Read more...] about Warm Personality
Lowell Observatory Puts Space Discovery at the World’s Fingertips
Marley Foundation CFO Nancy Ball nailed it when she said, “If I were 6 years old, I would definitely spend the day here!” As if to prove her point, 6-year-old Brooks Sedlak of Scottsdale was one of the first to settle in at the Orbits Curiosity Zone of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center. “He wants to be an astronaut,” explained his mom, Stephanie. Likewise, hundreds of supporters, businesspeople, community leaders and space enthusiasts of all ages eagerly waited under light … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Puts Space Discovery at the World’s Fingertips
Serial CEO T. Paul Thomas Offers Leadership Lessons in New Book
In his roles as CEO or president of more than 15 publicly traded, venture-backed and technology start-ups around the world and across the United States, Paul Thomas wasn’t interested in overseeing companies that were humming along smoothly. In fact, he was the guy the board of directors would call when they couldn’t decide whether to shut the company down or continue to invest in it. With tumultuous situations as the theme of his career, one might imagine he has stories to tell. Fortunately, he … [Read more...] about Serial CEO T. Paul Thomas Offers Leadership Lessons in New Book
Local Advocate Recognized for Supporting Young Lives
Sherie Gifford, program manager for Little Learners at High Country Early Intervention, has been named the Yavapai region recipient of the prestigious Champions for Young Children Award by First Things First. Gifford, a Prescott native, along with a dedicated staff and therapists, supports 30 children under age 6 facing challenges in movement, speech and behavior. A social worker since 1989, Gifford joined Little Learners as program manager in 2019. She says the award highlights the impact of … [Read more...] about Local Advocate Recognized for Supporting Young Lives
