“For us, it is a privilege to host this event at the farm and help support the business community and the Chamber of Commerce.”
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sheri Heiney said this year will feature an expanded Business Expo for firms and organizations from throughout the Quad Cities. “We’re delighted to have a wide range of respondents from the greater business community participate in this unique event. They view the afternoon and evening as a memorable way they can share information about their business enterprises, while at the same time enjoy an informal and generally non-traditional way of greeting old friends and making new ones.”
Mortimer Farms Chief Marketing Officer Ashlee Mortimer, daughter of Mortimer Farms owners Gary and Sharla Mortimer, said they are already receiving inquiries from all over Arizona about how soon people can buy tickets.
“So many folks want to enjoy a business expo in what amounts to a rural environment,” she said. “They can order a complete meal, from salad to main course to dessert, where all the seasonal ingredients have been harvested that very day. That’s what our four hand-picked chefs are planning – that everything will be crisp, fresh and wholesome.”
Mortimer Farms Head Chef Brett Vibber has enlisted three other well-known chefs – David Duarte, Ken Davis and Paul Beatty – all with different specialties to help prepare food for several different stations, each with a distinctive culinary appeal such as Italian, Mexican, American and the like.
“But what makes it special is that all the food being served is truly farm to table. The chefs have hand-created menus based on what is in season at Mortimer Farms. In fact, it will be that morning that we hand-harvest all the ingredients we will use to create an event that is dedicated to the entire community,” said Mortimer. “For us, it is a privilege to host this event at the farm and help support the business community and the Chamber of Commerce.”
She explained that her parents both grew up on farms. When the opportunity came up that they could buy the ranch and farmland where Mortimer Farms is currently located, they jumped at it. They opened the food store in 2010. Growth since has exceeded expectations. “We are so blessed to be in such a supportive area.”
“This is a way we can thank everyone and express our appreciation for all that people do to make the greater Prescott area what it is,” said Heiney.
She noted that guests will have not only freshly prepared food but also live entertainment, exhibits where they can stroll around, hayrides, games and activities for all ages of children. Later in the evening, everyone can gather for s’mores and fondue next to campfires. There will also be wine-tasting opportunities.
Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for children and may be reserved ahead of time. For more information, call the Prescott Chamber of Commerce at 928 445-2000. Mortimer Farms is located at 12907 E. State Rt., in Dewey. QCBN
By Ray Newton, QCBN
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