Most of us can go shopping locally or travel throughout the country and generally be anonymous. Not so with Alice Ferris. Prescott residents may know Ferris because of her longtime “hands-on” commitment to fundraising, strategic planning and leadership training at the Highlands Center for … [Read more...] about Seen By Millions, Recognized by Many
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Graham Opens a New Chapter
Shari Graham, a tax accountant, retired in 2012. “One of these days, I am going to take a day off,” she said earlier this month. “I have plans to take a nap. It might be in March,” she said with a laugh. During the past few years, Graham has been busy. She has been traveling, reading and being … [Read more...] about Graham Opens a New Chapter
Furniture Maker Building Life in Prescott
Robert Reynolds has spent half of his life in Colorado and the other half he is spending in Arizona. Lucky Arizona. Reynolds just opened Sidewinder Custom Furniture Gallery in Prescott, where he sells beautiful “live edge” furniture that he makes with his own hands. “What I do is nothing … [Read more...] about Furniture Maker Building Life in Prescott
Fortune Finds Opportunity in Mobile Bridal Suite
It happened to her one too many times. Fortune Brandel, a stylist who specializes in weddings, found herself at a venue with two electric outlets and two hours to prepare 10 bridesmaids for a wedding. There had to be a better way. She thought it over and began looking for a trailer with … [Read more...] about Fortune Finds Opportunity in Mobile Bridal Suite
Making Music in His Corner of the World
It may seem as though John’s Corner Music Shop is new. It is not. It’s been around for at least eight years, but it moved few years ago and it is a little hard to find. If a person is looking for a brick and mortar music shop on a corner of a street, it won’t be found. The business is inside … [Read more...] about Making Music in His Corner of the World
Lifetime of Movement Aids Acupuncturist Ahna Bridenbaugh
When Ahna Bridenbaugh tells people her profession, sometimes they do not understand and ask if she is a massage therapist. Bridenbaugh explains that she is an acupuncturist, practicing the ancient art of healing that requires years of education and training. The name of her business, which she … [Read more...] about Lifetime of Movement Aids Acupuncturist Ahna Bridenbaugh
Veteran Entrepreneur Succeeding in Quad Cities
Veteran Larry Curell approaches entrepreneurship with the same precision and determination rendered years earlier to the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Command. The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) brands Curell’s combination of experience, talent and ambition as … [Read more...] about Veteran Entrepreneur Succeeding in Quad Cities
CenturyLink Seminar Series
CenturyLink Seminar Series CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is launching a free educational seminar series in partnership with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Quad Cities Business News. The series will highlight the impact of technology on the Prescott business community and will discuss topics … [Read more...] about CenturyLink Seminar Series
Homeowners Choosing to Remodel
Tim Connolly’s clients say he has the eye of a stylist and the skills of a builder. This works well for him and his business partner, Matt Greenlee, who recently opened Artisan Stone Surfaces in Prescott. The business offers marble for all surfaces, from floors to countertops to even walls. Since … [Read more...] about Homeowners Choosing to Remodel
Entrepreneur Helps Businesses Through Yavapai College
Kathy Bazan has joined the Yavapai College Verde Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as its new business analyst. The Sedona resident will counsel small business owners and entrepreneurs in finance management and marketing to help them grow their businesses. She believes the new … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Helps Businesses Through Yavapai College