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Representatives from Realty Executives Northern Arizona and Intravest Development announced the formation of a new affiliation that further positions Realty Executives to grow its business throughout Northern Arizona.  The newly formed entity does not change the current Realty Executive leadership team, including Don Bonnell, owner of Realty Executives Northern Arizona, who will remain the managing partner, as well as directly oversee day-to-day operations. Realty Executive Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Realty Executives Northern Arizona Announces New Business Affiliation

Now may be one of life’s few instances where robbing Peter to pay Paul makes you feel good, saves you money in taxes and is perfectly legal, thanks to Arizona tax credits for contributions to qualifying schools, charities and foster care organizations. The latter two, under the umbrella of a so-called working poor tax credit, are intended to provide assistance through qualifying charitable organizations to Arizona residents with low income, chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, foster … [Read more...] about Arizona Businesses Receiving Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credits For Contributions

The next time you order a margarita with your carnitas at Prescott’s El Gato Azul, ask for one made with Scorpion mezcal and be sure to check out the bottle. While some mescal comes bottled up with a worm, the Scorpion Silver Mezcal at El Gato Azul will have a real scorpion inside and a tiny Mexican sombrero on the outside of the bottle. For this novelty that surely will make the experience memorable for your visiting East Coast relatives, thank Bob Pike and Bill Peryer. The difference … [Read more...] about Spirited Entrepreneurs Find Recession-Proof Niche

Butch and Cathy Hampton received one of the highest honors the Salvation Army can bestow upon civilians. The “Others Award” goes to those who have demonstrated service far beyond what is expected, said Lt. Elaine Mansoor of the Prescott Salvation Army. She says the Hamptons and their business, Hampton Funeral Home, came up immediately when everyone sat down to decide who should get the award. “The award is not given every year.” The couple is being recognized for their heart in the days … [Read more...] about Hamptons Honored for Support Following Yarnell Hill Tragedy

Remote travel by Jeep, Land Rover, BMW Adventure motorcycles and other mechanized off-road vehicles has captured the spirit, stamina and pocketbooks of a million outdoor and four-wheel drive enthusiasts all over the globe, and catapulted Prescott’s Overland Journal to an industry beacon of expertise and how-to. Although Aussie drivers coined the term “overlanding” for moving livestock to stockyards over miles of Australian Outback and opening new territory for exploration in the 1900s, … [Read more...] about Overland Emphasizing the Journey

Do you need help building an effective resume that lands you job interviews?  Do your interviewing skills need refining and polishing?  Are you lost when it comes to finding jobs online?  Are you aware of online job search tools?  The answers to these and many other questions can be found at the following workshops:   Session 1- Resume Building and Cover Letter Writing:  On Oct. 21, 2014, from 2 - 4 p.m., in the PC Lab on the second floor, Gloria Monreal guides you through a hands-on … [Read more...] about Workshops for Job Seekers

One in eight. You probably know that's how many women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Here's a statistic you may not know: 98 percent. That's how many women with localized – or Stage 1 – breast cancer are alive five years after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. That high survival rate drives home the importance of detecting breast cancer before it spreads. Some less comforting statistics also help make that point: For women whose cancer has spread … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer: Early Detection is Key