When Kate Klasen’s five-pound dog started choking one day, she knew the Heimlich Maneuver from teaching human CPR but didn’t know exactly how to apply it to her pet. While she was ultimately able to save her, she realized it wasn’t enough just to know the life-saving techniques that are applied to … [Read more...] about Knowing CPR for Pets
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Prescott’s Carlisto Family Acquires Raskin’s Jewelers
Jim Carlisto and James Carlisto Jr., a father and son team, have acquired Raskin’s Jewelers, a third-generation family-owned, local jewelry company established in 1946. Jim Carlisto, Sr., a Prescott-area resident, looked at several business opportunities. In his search, he learned the Raskin’s … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Carlisto Family Acquires Raskin’s Jewelers
Healthcare Frontlines Soon to Gain More Than Forty New Nurses
A passing score on a national exam is now the only thing separating 45 new Yavapai College Nursing Program graduates and their dreams of joining the healthcare frontlines. The 45 men and women representing both the YC Prescott and Verde Valley campuses celebrated their successful nursing student … [Read more...] about Healthcare Frontlines Soon to Gain More Than Forty New Nurses
Yavapai College Announces Changes in Master Plan, Tuition, Partnerships
Over the past two months, Yavapai College leadership has approved a Campus Master Plan, increases in tuition and fees, and partnerships with several other community colleges, Northern Arizona University and the Arizona Commerce Authority. The Campus Master Plan (CMP) serves as a roadmap to help … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Announces Changes in Master Plan, Tuition, Partnerships
Going Local with Thrift Shop at Barnabus Farms
Edward Albus mixes a thrift shop, appliance store and mechanic shop with ministry and food. Going Local thrift plus appliance and mechanic shop, located on Highway 89 in Chino Valley, is operated through Albus Enterprises, which Albus owns and operates along with his son, David. The back two … [Read more...] about Going Local with Thrift Shop at Barnabus Farms
Earth Angels Protecting, Healing, Saving Abused and Neglected Children
Beneath the beautifully stylish exterior of interior designer and entrepreneur Jill Babb, founder of Changes, is a fierce warrior for children. For nearly two decades, she, her husband, Bill, founder of Babb Financial Group, and a small army of volunteers have hosted some of the Northland’s most … [Read more...] about Earth Angels Protecting, Healing, Saving Abused and Neglected Children
Overgrown Property Becomes Productive Goat Farm
The age-old problem of eradicating deep-rooted weeds can be a real challenge, and finding solutions aren’t readily discovered via a Google search. When Goat Milk, Etc. owner Nancy Sheffert faced the plight of stubborn weeds on her Cornville property, a neighbor’s uncanny suggestion led to a … [Read more...] about Overgrown Property Becomes Productive Goat Farm
Chino Valley K-9 Cop Team Tracks Lawbreakers
The K-9 cop and his trainer, Chino Valley Police Department Officer Steven Sellers, are doing so well that the department wants another K-9 unit, but that will take more funding and time. “Being a small town, we always need help with donations. We can use anything, whether it’s dog toys or … [Read more...] about Chino Valley K-9 Cop Team Tracks Lawbreakers
Discovering the Hidden Royal Treatment on Princess Cruises
At 11 a.m. on a winter morning in sunny Southern California, journalists from New York City, Los Angeles and Flagstaff converged to review Princess Cruises’ 360 Experience. The cruise line had launched the exclusive culinary adventure only weeks before in November. Secret menus have become a … [Read more...] about Discovering the Hidden Royal Treatment on Princess Cruises
2022 Best of Business Winners
Quad Cities Business News asked you to vote for the Quad Cities’ area Best of Business. We all do business with a variety of companies in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey/Humboldt, and Chino Valley. This was your opportunity to tell us which businesses you think are the best in the categories … [Read more...] about 2022 Best of Business Winners
