More and better office space, a contemporary and technologically equipped boardroom, visitor space and large work areas resulted from expanding a former 2,000 square-foot office area to 2,900 square feet at the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce (PVCC) office. Located at 7120 Pav Way, near the … [Read more...] about PV Chamber’s Expanded Office Space Offers Room to Grow
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Prescott Mayor Emphasizing Unity, Teamwork
The theme of community unity and cooperation was consistently emphasized during the annual meeting of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce (PCC) in mid-January. More than 300 people who attended the breakfast meeting at the Prescott Resort heard positive comments about the greater … [Read more...] about Prescott Mayor Emphasizing Unity, Teamwork
Sometimes Great Leaders Wear Tutus
Nearly 10 years ago, Jessica Barker began teaching her friend’s 3-year-old twins how to spin, point their toes and curtsy. She expected, over time, they would be able to memorize a few steps and string them together to music. What she didn’t expect was the confidence and determination that began to … [Read more...] about Sometimes Great Leaders Wear Tutus
Drake Cement Expansion Leads to Relocation of Cemetery
The forthcoming multi-million-dollar expansion of the Drake Cement plant has an interesting side effect, as a more than a century-old Cedar Glade Cemetery must be relocated. Currently, the cemetery, which has 89 graves of pioneer families from the surrounding area, is located in what is virtually … [Read more...] about Drake Cement Expansion Leads to Relocation of Cemetery
Construction Underway for Whispering Rock Project
Those driving north on Willow Creek Road toward Pioneer Parkway cannot miss seeing bulldozers, graders, trucks and other earth-moving equipment clearing a large plat of land for the new commercial subdivision, Whispering Rock. The 79.2 acres are just north of Heritage Park Zoo and across the road … [Read more...] about Construction Underway for Whispering Rock Project
Solar Systems Inspire Composer
Fascinated by solar scenes he had experienced while visiting Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) campus in Prescott, Curtis Peacock composed “Starkeeper Sonata” last summer. Peacock, who teaches humanities at … [Read more...] about Solar Systems Inspire Composer
World-Class Astronomical Facilities Collide
Effects of the collaboration between Lowell Observatory and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) are going to be “astronomical,” said Planetarium Director Eric Edelman. Edelman is referring to the recently-formed partnership between the two world-famous … [Read more...] about World-Class Astronomical Facilities Collide
Region Celebrates Airport Terminal Construction
After years of planning, an official groundbreaking for the $15 million passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport had more than 200 invited guests applauding and cheering on the afternoon of Jan. 7 Dignitaries from Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley joined state and federal … [Read more...] about Region Celebrates Airport Terminal Construction
NAU Foresters Search for Resilient Trees to Restore Panama’s Tropical Dry Forest
Smoke rises from picturesque rolling hills on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. Cows, goats, chickens and horses move about cleared pastures. From a Los Santos mountain vista, Ruth Metzel of Pro Eco Azuero points out different land uses – a teak plantation, large burns and pastures, and pockets of dry … [Read more...] about NAU Foresters Search for Resilient Trees to Restore Panama’s Tropical Dry Forest
Cobras, Vipers, Spiders and Stingrays Move into the Desert
Touted as “the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions,” the celebrity-studded Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event offered a week of stunning rides, from vintage Corvettes to Retro-Mods to first production 2021 series, like the Lexus LC 500 Convertible fresh off the assembly line. The massive annual … [Read more...] about Cobras, Vipers, Spiders and Stingrays Move into the Desert