An invisible, yet powerful, thread of overcoming adversity to achieve long-held dreams wove its way through the audience of more than 100 attendees during the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards as women came together to honor and celebrate each other Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. As Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine and Prescott College President Dr. Barbara Morris shared deeply personal stories of their own challenges, women could empathize … [Read more...] about Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Leadership Award
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Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation. “My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and common sense. My father was amazing; he worked in telecommunications with AT&T for 25 years and taught me to be strong. They are a huge part of who I am today, and I miss them daily.” Lewis was … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in the workplace can identify local role models they can talk to, observe in action and learn from. “Leaders become mentors for others and impact future growth,” said 2022 ATHENA recipient Teri Drew, … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
The 4th Annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Awards, sponsored by Quad Cities Business News, is expanding and increasing its impact with three award categories at this year’s High Tea celebration, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. “Our goal is to showcase excellence demonstrated by women leaders in the Quad Cities and to inspire all to achieve their potential,” said QCBN Publisher Amy Bix. The ATHENA Awards is an international program that honors outstanding … [Read more...] about Developing, Acknowledging, Celebrating Women Leaders
New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Molly Spangler beams with excitement about embracing and enhancing the Town of Camp Verde as the new economic development director. “We have a competitive advantage here in Camp Verde,” said Spangler, who served as economic development director in Sedona for six and a half years. “Camp Verde is one of the last communities that has agricultural rural character and a very cool historic downtown. There’s a lot of opportunity here and a great plan in place, alongside a coordinated effort and … [Read more...] about New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Prescott Remembers Public Servant Billie Orr
Former Prescott resident Billie Orr, a longtime popular community leader, died Jan. 7, at her Scottsdale home. Orr was 75. Just two years ago, Orr was a nominee for the prestigious ATHENA Award sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Orr and her husband, Bob, moved from Prescott to Scottsdale in 2021 because of health issues. City Manager Michael Lamar recalls Orr from the terms she served on the Prescott City Council. He says she was a dignified and loyal … [Read more...] about Prescott Remembers Public Servant Billie Orr
Former City Hall to Become Site for Proposed Prescott Common
The winning bid of $2.5 million submitted by Stroh Architecture won that firm the right to buy the land and submit a redevelopment plan that proposes a five-story building with a restaurant, hotel and apartment space. The project currently is called Prescott Common. The firm was selected unanimously by the Prescott City Council Tuesday, Oct. 18. Since then, Principal Architect Douglas Stroh and company representatives have met several times with city officials and other parties for … [Read more...] about Former City Hall to Become Site for Proposed Prescott Common
Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
The Joy of Giving luncheon to honor people and organizations in Yavapai County that have been exceptional in their philanthropic efforts has been scheduled for 11 a.m.., Friday, Aug. 19, at the Prescott Resort. When announcing the event, Lisa Sahady, regional philanthropic advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County (ACFYC), said it has been two years since the ACF has been able to schedule the luncheon because of the restrictions caused by the pandemic. Five … [Read more...] about Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
