On a clear Arizona spring morning, Anita Marcus greets clients at her Sedona office like best friends. Surrounded by sleek, high-tech skin treatment machines, the cheerful blonde radiates confidence, competence and flawless skin, a walking advertisement for her LaserGirl business. “I love making people feel their best,” she said. “I love the magic of what the machines can accomplish. I love my clients.” With four locations – in Sedona, Prescott, Cottonwood and Flagstaff – Marcus is fast on … [Read more...] about Skincare Entrepreneur Embraces Regional Success, Personal Freedom
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Trailborn Grand Canyon Debuts in Williams, Fusing Western Roots with Futuristic Amenities
Castle Peak Holdings recently added Trailborn Grand Canyon to its collection of hotels and resorts strategically placed in supply-constrained outdoor destination markets. Trailborn, a new hospitality brand, focuses on markets including national park gateway towns, beach towns, wine country and ski resorts. Trailborn Grand Canyon in Williams is the company’s fifth endeavor, joining a portfolio of properties, including those at Highlands and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina; Estes Park, … [Read more...] about Trailborn Grand Canyon Debuts in Williams, Fusing Western Roots with Futuristic Amenities
Henry Taylor Marks 50 Years Since Saving the Weatherford Hotel From Demolition
The traveler, Milan Horacek, wandered the halls of the Weatherford Hotel, hungrily absorbing details of the historic building and filled with emotion about visiting the place where Western author Zane Grey stayed and wrote. Grey’s novels fed young Czech boys’ and girls’ imaginations with the spirit of freedom and tales of adventure in the wide-open West. “My country is crazy about the American West,” he said, noting that Grey’s books were available, even under Communist rule. “As a person who … [Read more...] about Henry Taylor Marks 50 Years Since Saving the Weatherford Hotel From Demolition
The Fat Frog Jumps Into Prescott’s Sports Scene
Since opening on Super Bowl Sunday, The Fat Frog Sports Grill in Prescott has drawn a steady stream of fans – and not just for the games. The locally owned restaurant has quickly become the largest sports bar in the Quad Cities area, boasting 50 high-definition TVs and 127 employees. “We saw the need in Prescott for a sports bar of this size and magnitude where customers and staff are treated right,” said General Manager Damian Hartze, who co-founded the business with longtime friend and owner … [Read more...] about The Fat Frog Jumps Into Prescott’s Sports Scene
From Stuck to Soaring: Donna Whitley Offers a Roadmap to the Life You Were Meant to Live
For those who know in their heart and soul that they are not living the life they were born to live, Donna Whitley has a plan. As a Certified Master Life Coach, Whitley helps her clients climb out of a rut, face fears and break down barriers that are keeping them from their fullest, most joyous lives. Splitting her time between Arizona and Colorado, Whitley draws from more than 45 years of personal development and communication experience to guide her clients toward a future that matches their … [Read more...] about From Stuck to Soaring: Donna Whitley Offers a Roadmap to the Life You Were Meant to Live
Mining for Meaning: What Your Brand is Saying About You When You’re Not Around
If we think of our brand as a fashion accessory, we may give more thought to the meaning behind it and what it’s saying about us. Often it is the first impression a potential client, associate or customer develops before meeting us in person. And it should be visible almost everywhere that we are and especially where we are not, including in the background of our Zoom calls and on marketing items like t-shirts, keychains, sun visors and whatever else we wear, carry, give away or leave … [Read more...] about Mining for Meaning: What Your Brand is Saying About You When You’re Not Around
Taawaiki Inn Welcomes Guests Into the Heart of Hopi Culture
Set against the vast backdrop of the high desert, Taawaiki Inn offers more than just a place to rest – it invites guests into the living traditions of the Hopi people. From the architecture and decor to future plans for cultural demonstrations and guided hikes, the inn offers a rare opportunity for visitors to experience Hopi culture in an intimate, authentic way. “Taawaiki” means “sunhouse” in the Hopi language, and the inn – adorned with Hopi artwork and built on land tied to historical … [Read more...] about Taawaiki Inn Welcomes Guests Into the Heart of Hopi Culture
A Desert Jewel in Fitness
What began as a childhood diagnosis turned into a lifelong calling for Cristy LeBlanc Rose. Prescribed exercise at age 5 to manage scoliosis, she discovered early on the transformative power of movement – a discovery that would one day inspire a thriving fitness community in Cottonwood. “I had to do these exercises every day and eventually they helped me. I kept them up until I was a teenager, and it was then that my friends and I would do Jane Fonda workout videos every day after … [Read more...] about A Desert Jewel in Fitness
Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) has announced its newest leadership team hire as Lindsay Brooks was named the new finance and administration director. Brooks spent the last several years working for the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) before joining the agency in February. Originally from Prescott Valley, Brooks will manage all aspects of the organization’s financial and administrative operations, and most human resources duties. “We couldn’t be happier to have … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
Following the rise in popularity of short-term rentals, communities across Yavapai County have targeted various legislative policies to restrict and limit the use of private property for short-term vacation rental purposes. In early May, the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS presented the results of an Economic Impact Study on Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Yavapai County. The purpose of the study, commissioned by the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS, examines the impact of STRs on … [Read more...] about Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
