Kiersten Hathcock calls herself an ordinary mom who was making children’s furniture in her garage while her kids were in school. But most people who hear her story would likely agree, what’s happened to her in the past decade or so is anything but ordinary, as Hathcock has ventured into the world of … [Read more...] about Kiersten Hathcock Amplifies Little Voices
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Prescott Area ATHENA Celebration Honors Ten Finalists
Ten women from the Quad Cities are being celebrated as finalists in the 2022 Prescott Area ATHENA Awards. The annual High Tea event, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine, is scheduled for 3-5 p.m., Sunday Sept. 18, at Starting Point, at Prescott Gateway Mall. The ATHENA … [Read more...] about Prescott Area ATHENA Celebration Honors Ten Finalists
Rubs, Recipes Up In Smoke
Andi and Jason Oubin have taken on the challenge of making great BBQ even better. In May, the couple took over Eric Vernier’s longtime Big Daddy E’s Smokin’ BBQ in Chino Valley, and they have renamed it Up In Smoke BBQ. The BBQ remains popular, as people stand in line, which sometime wraps … [Read more...] about Rubs, Recipes Up In Smoke
Yavapai College Introduces Programs for Tuition-Free Degrees
Yavapai College (YC) is expanding a financial aid program that allows students earn a tuition-free degree from among 16 two-year associate degree programs. Meghan Paquette, director of Early College and Promise Programs, explained that reimbursement is based on the amount of tuition a student … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Introduces Programs for Tuition-Free Degrees
Are You an Entrepreneur?
After interviewing and studying a great number of business owners, I’ve learned that some people are born business leaders – they seem to have an innate drive and focus – like my brother, Charlie, who started a shoeshine business when he was 10. Some, probably most, evolve into the role or arrive … [Read more...] about Are You an Entrepreneur?
Missions and Madness
If what happens in life sometimes feels like just a roll of the dice, Missions and Madness can train us to grab ahold of those dice, give them a toss and embrace whatever shows up including pirates, ninjas or a big T-Rex. Flagstaff filmmaker Morgan Boatman has been developing this outdoor … [Read more...] about Missions and Madness
Prescott City Hall Sale Moving Forward
City officials are reviewing five bids submitted by four bidders interested in purchasing the existing Prescott City Hall. The bids range from $2 million to $2.55 million. The bids were submitted by Stroh Architecture of Prescott for $2 million; Jacor Partners of Phoenix for $2.35 million; Silo … [Read more...] about Prescott City Hall Sale Moving Forward
Five Reasons to Hire a Business Coach
As a child, many of us might remember trying several different sports, dance classes, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, etc., to see which sport we loved and which sport we naturally were drawn to. I’m sure you remember the day when your parents dropped you off to play your favorite sport. For me, … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Hire a Business Coach
Recovery All in One Place
At its best, a home provides a safe and supportive environment for its inhabitants. Providing safety and support to those who have fallen through the cracks in society because of alcohol and drug addiction is the mission of the Cottonwood non-profit Steps to Recovery Homes. “Steps to Recovery … [Read more...] about Recovery All in One Place
Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary Gives End-of-Life Love to Older Rescues
Cindy Lamont’s battle with cancer has given her a sense of urgency to pursue her joy for rescuing senior dogs. So, she created Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary in Prescott. Her journey began in July 2020 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “Toward the end of treatment, I realized that … [Read more...] about Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary Gives End-of-Life Love to Older Rescues
