Federal lifelines from the federal CARES Act are not only aiding small businesses and individuals in Arizona to survive the pandemic, they are helping schools navigate new challenges, as well. In total, Arizona will collect $1.8 billion from the CARES Act. Of that, education is receiving an … [Read more...] about Chamber Business News: CARES Act And Arizona Come Together For Schools In Pandemic
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CCC Begins Process for Student Housing in Page
In an effort to meet a growing need, Coconino Community College has begun the process to develop student and workforce housing at the college’s center in Page. The CCC District Governing Board, during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, unanimously voted to request proposals for a public-private … [Read more...] about CCC Begins Process for Student Housing in Page
Environmental Stewardship Planning Grant Awarded to Civic Service Institute at NAU
The Civic Service Institute (CSI) at NAU, which has coordinated National Service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps for over 30 years, recently received additional funds to explore new service opportunities in Coconino County. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and … [Read more...] about Environmental Stewardship Planning Grant Awarded to Civic Service Institute at NAU
Comparing Public School Models
Author and educator Deb Dillon has released a report: “Charter Schools: What They Are, How They Operate in Arizona, and How They Impact a Small Arizona City.” Dillon has a background in teaching, school administration and dropout prevention. She also is vice president of the Prescott Unified School … [Read more...] about Comparing Public School Models
ERAU Economic Impact Approaching $400 Million
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (ERAU) has grown in 42 years from a small campus with 264 students to what now is rated the world’s No. 1 aerospace and aeronautical university. In addition, the ERAU-Prescott campus is now estimated to have had an economic impact of $392 million … [Read more...] about ERAU Economic Impact Approaching $400 Million
Printing Out a House
Imagine standing with your architect and building contractor on a building lot on a Monday morning as they begin construction of your 1,500-square-foot, single-story home. You leave just as the three-man crew goes to work turning on a machine. Three days later, when you return, you’re staring at … [Read more...] about Printing Out a House
Schools Struggling with Fall Semester
As COVID-19 concerns continue around the globe, local educators and administrators struggle to determine what the fall semester will look like. Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools Tim Carter said, “Most Yavapai County District leaders believe the face-to-face start date will be moved back … [Read more...] about Schools Struggling with Fall Semester
Advocating for Women in Aviation
Grit, determination and a passion for aviation fuel the soaring careers of two area women who have achieved top industry jobs and professional accolades. Training, job searching, advancing and prospering in the aviation industry are skills they eagerly share with others. Angela Mintzmyer, general … [Read more...] about Advocating for Women in Aviation
Franke College of Business Approved for Extension of Accreditation
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) approved the W. A. Franke College of Business for extension of accreditation after an extensive review process. After a 2019 review highlighted a few areas for improvement, Interim Dean Eileen Hogan led the college in addressing … [Read more...] about Franke College of Business Approved for Extension of Accreditation
Aircraft Crash Investigators Training at Specialized Lab in Prescott
Almost immediately after the deadly crash of the helicopter carrying retired NBA star Kobe Bryant and eight others, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) began receiving calls. ERAU has the only teaching crash site laboratory of any university in the world. ERAU, along with the Federal … [Read more...] about Aircraft Crash Investigators Training at Specialized Lab in Prescott