Camp Verde residents Simon and Juanita Bosman opened a one-of-a-kind farmstand in Camp Verde in July that not only offers a grocery list of home-cultured delectable items but a bowlful of history. Simon is an elite cyclist who has conquered world-class feats in Sedona. He is the first of three to ride down famed hiking trail Cathedral Rock. He has also ridden the White Line in Sedona, an extreme unofficial mountain bike trail not recommended for even the most experienced off-road … [Read more...] about Green Magic Gardens Offers a Fresh Taste of Camp Verde
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Hope in Full Bloom: A Camp Verde Family Finds Healing in the Fields
When Brandie Wolfe’s world crumbled after her husband, Jacob, was in a near fatal car accident, the Bloom Flower Farm owner found hope in planting flower seeds. Pronounced dead on the scene, Jacob was revived and he and his family faced two long years of recovery. Encumbered with the responsibility of two young children and two months from delivering her baby boy, Brandie was transplanted from her comfortable home in Camp Verde to hospital rooms and clinics in Phoenix. “We had to move to … [Read more...] about Hope in Full Bloom: A Camp Verde Family Finds Healing in the Fields
Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) President Camilla Ross recently presented a check to Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) for $3,946 as a donation of the proceeds from her most recent production, “Silence is Not Golden.” Written by Anita Yellin Simons, “Silence is Not Golden” was presented to the public during a three-day stretch in September at Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall. It was written and produced to raise awareness on domestic and sexual violence. Ross said that Emerson Theater … [Read more...] about Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Pippin was upset. He ran wildly around the living room in his Prescott home trying to get the attention of his owner, Sherissa Smith. “I have a hearing impairment,” she said. “Pippin is a service dog trained to alert me to noises such as when my phone rings. He bows at me and runs to the source of the noise.” Smith, a Prescott resident of 12 years, is a dog trainer and sole proprietor of A Paws to Learn, a business she opened in April 2022. With prior experience at Petco, she estimates she has … [Read more...] about Here to Serve
Tri-State Metal Roofing Supply Expands into Prescott, Bringing Jobs, American-Made Products
Tri-State Metal Roofing Supply, a manufacturer of high-quality American-made metal roofing and siding, has announced its expansion into Prescott with the construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on Generation Lane. The project is being led by Northern Arizona general contractor JEBCO Construction Companies, marking the beginning of a partnership between two businesses committed to quality, integrity and community. Founded in May 2016, in St. George, Utah, Tri-State Metal … [Read more...] about Tri-State Metal Roofing Supply Expands into Prescott, Bringing Jobs, American-Made Products
Real Women in AI Bring Human-Centered Technology to Businesses
A new-to-Prescott Valley artificial intelligence agency aims to make life easier on small business owners so they can lose the “overwhelm” and have more time to connect with their customers. Lisa Moore and Leslie Fox, the partnership behind Real Women in AI, have been building businesses together since 2015. Now, they are bringing the innovation of AI to small businesses in an understandable, uncomplicated way that can put hours back into the schedules of those who need them most. The two … [Read more...] about Real Women in AI Bring Human-Centered Technology to Businesses
Prescott’s Next Mayor Cathey Rusing Calls for Balanced Development and Conservation
Prescott Mayor-elect Cathey Rusing says Prescott has a good business environment, but there are two areas where the city needs to improve. When she was elected to the Prescott City Council in 2019, she was surprised to learn that the city did not have an economic development director or an economic development program. Rusing said the city manager is working on creating both. Managed economic development is important, she says, because that determines quality of life. “We need development, … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Next Mayor Cathey Rusing Calls for Balanced Development and Conservation
Mary Ann Suttles Receives ATHENA Leadership Award
“I’ve felt six-feet tall and bulletproof since Friday,” said Mary Ann Suttles, three days after the sixth annual 2025 Prescott-Area ATHENA Leadership Awards, where she received a standing ovation. “I’m walking a little taller and sitting a littler straighter. Lots and lots of people have been getting ahold of me and congratulating me. It’s been super!” Suttles, who has been an active community member since she arrived in Prescott including serving three four-year terms on the Prescott City … [Read more...] about Mary Ann Suttles Receives ATHENA Leadership Award
He Shed, She Shed: Storage Sheds Are Not Just for Tools Anymore
They look like tiny homes. Premier Pro Tuff Sheds have a front door, tastefully surrounded by windows on each side and an opening that could serve as a small porch. But these are not tiny homes. They lack plumbing, electricity and a kitchen. Phil Worth, vice president of marketing for Tuff Shed, says the national company cannot convert them into tiny homes; however, some clients do – either by themselves or working with contractors. Worth, who has been with Tuff Shed for 23 years, said a lot … [Read more...] about He Shed, She Shed: Storage Sheds Are Not Just for Tools Anymore
Prescott Valley’s Kim Menosky Finds Success in Caliber Promotions
Most people in the Quad Cities area are familiar with Kim Menosky as the former energetic events manager for the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. But in early 2024, Menosky took a giant leap into entrepreneurship, launching her own promotional products and apparel business, Caliber Promotions. Menosky was born and raised in the small California town of La Palma. In high school, she gained office skills in her family’s coffee filter business. Later, she worked trade shows for a large … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley’s Kim Menosky Finds Success in Caliber Promotions
