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
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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
Why Women Lead
From pioneering Sharlot Hall to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Arizona has a history of strong female leadership. “Women in politics are fantastic,” said Judy Stahl, candidate for Legislative District 1 House of Representatives. “When we step into our power, support each other [and] amplify each other’s voices, we are unstoppable. We are excellent at governing when we come from a place of service.” Hall’s powerful advocacy for statehood earned her an appointment as Territorial … [Read more...] about Why Women Lead
Mayor Pledges Continued Dedication; Run-Off to Determine Council Seat
Incumbent Mayor Greg Mengarelli won an uncontested second term as mayor of Prescott during the primary election Aug. 27. Mengarelli received 10,093 votes – almost double the 5,048 needed for a majority. There were 377 write-in votes for mayor. Speaking almost immediately after the election results were announced, Mengarelli said he felt privileged to have led the city for the past four years. “I appreciate all those who voted for me, and I pledge to dedicate my efforts to doing what is best … [Read more...] about Mayor Pledges Continued Dedication; Run-Off to Determine Council Seat
Making Decisions for Prescott’s Future
Thirty-nine years ago, I was a young man on a mission. I had just left corporate life in Southern California and was itching to make a life on my own terms in God’s country. I knew that if I wasn’t relying on someone else to make me successful, I’d be just fine. In 1980, I brought my young family to Prescott and joined a one-year-old family business started in the tiny town of Chino Valley called Olsen’s Chino Valley Grain. I brought an extensive marketing and pet food sales background to the … [Read more...] about Making Decisions for Prescott’s Future
Exploring a Medicare-for-All System
Sparked by Bernie Sanders’s “Medicare-for-All” introduction on the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the issue of free or nearly free health care continues to be discussed. What is Medicare-for-All (MfA) and how might it affect the quality, cost and delivery of health care? A poll conducted since 1998 by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), reports that 56 percent of Americans surveyed favor “a national health plan, sometimes called ‘Medicare-for-All,’ where all Americans would get … [Read more...] about Exploring a Medicare-for-All System
