Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine’s main passion is preparing college students for workforce readiness. That is why she was thrilled when she recently was appointed to serve on the Arizona Commerce Authority. She says it provides more visibility for Yavapai College and more opportunities to work with industries. By serving on the ACA, she represents all community colleges in Arizona. “I am super honored. It’s awesome because I get to work with business leaders and other colleges in the … [Read more...] about Lisa Rhine Making a Difference in Workforce Development
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The Search for the ‘Missing Middle’ in Yavapai County’s Housing Market
More than 200 community members heard sobering news on Wednesday, Nov. 12, as they gathered for an informational and collaborative event, Solving the Housing Shortfall, hosted by Arizona Town Hall and Yavapai County Contractors Association. Partner and Senior Economist Daniel Court, of Elliott D. Pollack and Company, presented data from a number of grim Arizona housing needs assessments. Yavapai County’s median income of $66,000 only qualifies for a $240,000 mortgage, well below average … [Read more...] about The Search for the ‘Missing Middle’ in Yavapai County’s Housing Market
Youth Film Program Helps Aspiring Filmmakers Build Skills, Bring Stories to Life
Young people 10 to 17 years old have the chance to learn skills to prepare for careers in film, whether as actors, directors or camera operators at the Youth Film Program in downtown Prescott. The afterschool program is accepting applications for classes beginning in January. The classes are Tuesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays, with a monthly tuition. Husband and wife filmmakers Gulliver and Christine Parascandolo have each been in the film business more than 25 years. The couple came to … [Read more...] about Youth Film Program Helps Aspiring Filmmakers Build Skills, Bring Stories to Life
Local Dancers Wished Upon a Star and Performed in Disneyland
From Prescott to pixie dust, the young dancers of Lessons by Lexe twirled into their own fairy tale this fall, bringing even more joy to the “happiest place on Earth.” Guided by studio founder and former professional dancer Alexes Niekamp, the troupe trained with a Disney choreographer and performed for park guests during a magical Disneyland weekend, Oct. 3-5. “If I had to put into words what this opportunity has meant to the studio, I would say that we are feeling on top of the world,” said … [Read more...] about Local Dancers Wished Upon a Star and Performed in Disneyland
Prescott Author Highlights Connections Among Indigenous Cultures in New Novel
Fighting poachers, drug-runners, kidnappers and others who threaten the way of life of the Wantu people is the mission at the heart of a group of strangers who each travel to Africa seeking its beauty and grandeur. What begins as a journey to experience the land and wildlife soon becomes a confrontation with the devastating realities of wildlife poaching. Such is the adventure at the center of author Stan Bindell’s new novel, “Falling into Congo: Fighting Off the Poachers.” Often missing from … [Read more...] about Prescott Author Highlights Connections Among Indigenous Cultures in New Novel
Embry-Riddle Fast-Tracks Air Traffic Controllers
Graduates of the Air Traffic Management program at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus can now be fast-tracked into towers for on-the-job training, paving the way for them to have an immediate impact in helping to fill controller ranks. The FAA announced on Sept. 15 that it had signed an agreement with EmbryRiddle to join its Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). EmbryRiddle is the first university in Arizona to receive approval for the Enhanced AT-CTI … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Fast-Tracks Air Traffic Controllers
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
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
Living Leadership at Chino Valley High
Chino Valley High School Assistant Principal Billy Richardson learned about the Habitudes program when he was an educator in Texas. When he came to the home of the Cougars, he wanted the school to establish the program as well. The Habitudes program uses business leaders to teach leadership and character to students. Richardson said Chino Valley High School is redefining how students learn leadership and character by bringing the Habitudes program to campus – an interactive, story-driven … [Read more...] about Living Leadership at Chino Valley High
