Quad Cities Business News asked for your vote in our Best of Business campaign. 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 business you think is best in the categories we designated. We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to support and vote for your Best of Business selections. The results of the 2020 Quad Cities Business News Best of Business have been compiled. See the … [Read more...] about 2020 Best of Business Winners!
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SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal today at 9 am ET. SBA is continuing its dedicated commitment to underserved small businesses and to addressing potential access to capital barriers by initially granting PPP access exclusively to community financial institutions (CFIs) that typically serve these concerns. When the PPP loan portal re-opened today, it initially … [Read more...] about SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions
Real Estate Market Maintaining Momentum in the New Year
Staying strong since last June, the housing market on the local, state and national level has risen to a 14-year high, despite the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a difficult presidential election. Even during historically slow periods, like the holiday season, homebuyers are quickly purchasing the few homes listed for sale. The shortage of housing inventory and extremely low interest rates have driven the hyperactive real estate market, says long-time realtor Gary Nelson, who heads the … [Read more...] about Real Estate Market Maintaining Momentum in the New Year
Elevation Coffee Brewing in Dewey
Jim Dykstra is a coffee connoisseur. His zest for coffee led him to open his own café, Elevation Coffee, which debuted in Dewey on Dec. 15. But that desire for the perfect cup of joe didn’t happen overnight. In 2015, he started roasting with some green coffee beans and a popcorn popper. That experimental process eventually helped him cut back on his regular coffee expenses. “I did it just for myself,” Dykstra said. “I was spending way too much money on coffee, buying from all these … [Read more...] about Elevation Coffee Brewing in Dewey
Office Space Momentum Anticipated in the New Year
There is no doubt, COVID-19 has had a colossal impact on how and where we do business. Now, as we usher in the new year with a massive rollout of vaccines, Americans are optimistic about an end to our “new normal,” healing for an exhausted healthcare industry and recovery for an ailing economy. However, economists and business owners predict the pandemic’s after-effects will linger on. Some of those impacts may affect lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, realtors, stockbrokers and other … [Read more...] about Office Space Momentum Anticipated in the New Year
Marjorie Todd Believes in Holistic Care for Senior Living
Sometimes the desires of our hearts and early life ventures can lead the way to a successful and fulfilling career. For Highgate Senior Living CEO Marjorie Todd, stepping into a hospital as a candy striper at age 14 ushered her on to a position as activity assistant at a senior living home just a few years later. “I fell in love with working with seniors and found my calling,” she said. “I worked with people who had late- to mid-state cognitive impairment and dementia.” Todd says working … [Read more...] about Marjorie Todd Believes in Holistic Care for Senior Living
Governor Ducey Provides Additional Funding To Support Local Restaurants
Governor Doug Ducey today announced an additional $2 million to further help local restaurants and other dining establishments expand outdoor dining, protect patrons and staff, and limit the spread of COVID-19. “Arizona restaurant owners and their employees have worked diligently to serve patrons and limit the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “Many restaurants have utilized outdoor dining to welcome more customers while maintaining safety, and we want to make sure our local … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Provides Additional Funding To Support Local Restaurants
YEI Constructing Two Group Homes in Prescott Valley
For more than 45 years, Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI) has served hundreds of Yavapai County developmentally impaired adults. YEI provides a network of jobs and career opportunities and also, for those who qualify, group homes with an emphasis on independent living. Currently, two group homes are under construction. YEI Executive Director Brad Newman says both will be within walking distance of the YEI Antelope Point Industries plant, located at Eastridge in Prescott Valley, where many … [Read more...] about YEI Constructing Two Group Homes in Prescott Valley
