Loving the abundance of water, greenery and long country bike rides, Camp Verde Bicycle Owner James Cornelius has found his happy place. “I’m from Ohio, and my wife, Lani, is from Hawaii, so we really love the climate here in Camp Verde. Plus, it’s unusual to have a verdant area mixed with desert climate.” Cornelius lived in Flagstaff for 25 years, went to Coconino High School for his senior year, worked at SCA Tissue North America as a maintenance lead for most of his career and, until … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Tourism
Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
Arizona Philharmonic (AZPhil.org) welcomes back Maestro Peter Bay at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC) to usher in the beginning of the 5th season of bringing outstanding professional music to Prescott. Season openers are always fun for both Arizona Philharmonic musicians and audiences alike. We are seeing old and new friends after a summer break, and the excitement of new opportunity and continued growth is palpable. Featuring a full orchestra … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Presents Dancing from Tonga to Vienna
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
True Course Creates Virtual Realty Flight Training Programs for Air Force Academy
In just seven years, True Course Simulations (TCS) grew from a small garage business in Prescott into one that now is manufacturing virtual reality flight simulators for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs. Or, as TCS Director of Sales AJ Smith says, “Our business really took off when we got that USAFA contact in 2018.” Even better, the USAFA has just issued a contract to TCS for units to support the operation of 40 simulators. Company owner Ray Bedard said … [Read more...] about True Course Creates Virtual Realty Flight Training Programs for Air Force Academy
Espire Sports Offering Indoor Complex
With diverse indoor sports and fitness opportunities ranging from pickleball to basketball and golf to ping-pong, Espire Sports Multi-Sport Complex has opened at the Prescott Gateway Mall in the more than 100,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Sears. CEO and founder Jim Thomas, his brother, Randy Thomas, General Manager Rita Kavanaugh and Membership Director Peg Travers recently led a media tour. “I conceived of this concept four years ago when I realized that pickleball was soon … [Read more...] about Espire Sports Offering Indoor Complex
New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic
I had the opportunity to create a totally new and different culinary experience for diners and I think we’ve done it. But it was challenging.” That’s how Tony Burris described accepting the role of executive chef at The Barley Hound last October. The newly remodeled restaurant, located at 234 South Cortez, is in an eye-catching Victorian-style home with roots dating back to the early 1900s. Burris said owner Skyler Reeves recently had spent a “substantial amount of money” remodeling both … [Read more...] about New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic
Army Veteran Creating Jobs for Those Who Served
Grant Quezada has created what is known locally as the Founding Fathers Collective (FFC). After four tours of duty in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, he said when he returned to Prescott with his wife, Veronica, and two small sons and a daughter, he wanted to create a business environment to benefit his fellow veterans while simultaneously creating a unique signature experience for the community. When he opened the John Hancock Barbershop in fall 2014, he began what has become an award-winning … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Creating Jobs for Those Who Served
Brenda Clouston Serves Up Southern Hospitality at Colt Grill
Grandmothers are famous for touching our lives in significant ways and sometimes even helping us chart a path to our dreams. For Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits owner Brenda Clouston, her Grandma Helen was the fuel that fired Clouston’s four smokehouse restaurants. With locations in Cottonwood, Prescott, Prescott Valley and Sedona, Clouston is quick to credit her grandmother. “Grandma Helen was a ranch woman who cooked huge meals for our family, always had a beautiful garden and cared for us … [Read more...] about Brenda Clouston Serves Up Southern Hospitality at Colt Grill
Making a Great Commotion
Miss Anna Durkee made history when, acting on a tip, she purchased gold mining property near Oatman in 1914. Two years later, the Wichita Daily Eagle reported that it was for “an insignificant sum.” The headline read, “Tip Gave Her a Fortune.” Miss Anna, who had become one of the world’s foremost women mine owners, was not flattered by the attention. In fact, she seemed annoyed. “I can’t see why a woman cannot run a gold mine just as well as a man,” she told the reporter. “If a man were … [Read more...] about Making a Great Commotion
James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) announced the upcoming seven-concert 2022-2023 season at an event in May, and were delighted when two of the guests, Ron and Laura James, surprised the gathering with the announcement of their sponsorship of “A Nutcracker Christmas Celebration,” a first-time collaboration with the Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet (MFAB) Alumni. “When Ron told me about it, I said, ‘We have to do it!’” exclaimed Laura James. In addition to the two public performances Dec. 17 and … [Read more...] about James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
