During my childhood years, evergreen trees were the living room centerpieces of holiday memories. Although a decorated tree still is part of our Christmas décor, I also like to use living evergreens at the front door. Because trees are not actively growing through the holidays, classic evergreens … [Read more...] about Winter Trees as Holiday Decor
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Contractors Building Community
Yavapai County Contractors Association, renamed in 1970, had its beginnings as the Home Builders Association in 1961, with Tony Schaffer as its first president. The association was started to represent the interests of the men in the building trades, and those first involved were Ted Noel Sr., A.G. … [Read more...] about Contractors Building Community
New Solar Fees in ’14
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted on Nov.14to add a fee to the bill of Arizona Public Service (APS) residential customers who add photovoltaic solar energy to their homes. The fee will be 70 cents per kilowatt per month. This new fee will take effect on Jan. 1, 2014, and will apply to … [Read more...] about New Solar Fees in ’14
Aviation Facing Demographic Crisis
Throughout the past decade, America’s Aviation and Aerospace industry has consistently been atop the list of U.S. export sectors and trade surpluses. Yet, there is a looming shortage of qualified professionals on the horizon for this major driver of the U.S. economy. Much of this is demographically … [Read more...] about Aviation Facing Demographic Crisis
SBA 504 Loans
Successful, growing businesses often face a difficult dilemma when trying to expand. A business may want to improve an existing facility, purchase or construct a new facility, or acquire expensive fixed assets such as heavy machinery or equipment. But growing businesses often have limited cash … [Read more...] about SBA 504 Loans
Seven Nutrition Myths
Don't let these bits of food folklore throw you off the track to healthy eating. Myth One: Cut carbohydrates to get slim. Limit the amount of junk-food carbohydrates, like oversize muffins and bagels, cookies and chips. But remember, carbohydrates fuel your body and brain and offer quality … [Read more...] about Seven Nutrition Myths
SEO for Business
We’ve all heard of the term “SEO” and we all know what it is…right? SEO is short for search engine optimization. Search engine optimization is a methodology of strategies and algorithms used to increase visitor traffic to a website by acquiring a high-ranking placement in the search results page of … [Read more...] about SEO for Business
Aviation’s Demographic Crisis
Throughout the past decade, America’s Aviation and Aerospace industry has consistently been atop the list of U.S. export sectors and trade surpluses. Yet, there is a looming shortage of qualified professionals on the horizon for this major driver of the U.S. economy. Much of this is demographically … [Read more...] about Aviation’s Demographic Crisis
The New Normal in Real Estate
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. I’m referring to the good times when home prices rose steadily throughout the middle of the last decade. Homeowners beamed at the appreciation that built up year after year. Then, the bottom dropped out around 2006 and everyone was feeling … [Read more...] about The New Normal in Real Estate
Funding Your Dream Home
You may have noticed a lot more new homes sprouting up recently. Residential construction activity has increased substantially in the last year or so, driven by rebounding home values, low interest rates and homeowners’ desires to live in homes custom-tailored to their needs. If you are considering … [Read more...] about Funding Your Dream Home