Among a sea of fancy hats and fine china, more than 150 community members came out in style to celebrate women in leadership during the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Awards High Tea, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. With a standing ovation, the crowd honored … [Read more...] about Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
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NACOG Honors County Work Force Members
Praised by Mary Mallory, chair of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors (BOS), as “going above and beyond the ordinary bounds of leadership in serving the greater community,” several Yavapai County leaders were accorded high recognition during the 2022 annual luncheon meeting of “Arizona Work” in … [Read more...] about NACOG Honors County Work Force Members
Public Input Sought to Shape NACOG’s Future Transportation Outreach Efforts
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG), a planning and services organization serving local governments in Apache, Coconino, Navajo and Yavapai counties, is asking area residents to offer input through a brief survey on how NACOG can better engage with the public as it develops a new “Public … [Read more...] about Public Input Sought to Shape NACOG’s Future Transportation Outreach Efforts
Business Assistance Center Serves as Model for Remote Workspace
Working from home is ideal for some, but many others met with barriers and obstacles, including challenges reconnecting with community. During the height of the recession that began in 2008, the idea for a center devoted to developing small and home-based business entrepreneurs began as just that: … [Read more...] about Business Assistance Center Serves as Model for Remote Workspace
NACOG Demonstrates Leadership
Having recently passed the 45-year milestone in my career at the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, I pause to reflect on the shaping of the leadership legacy that has brought me to my station in life today. I have enjoyed and had the great privilege of rubbing shoulders with great leaders on … [Read more...] about NACOG Demonstrates Leadership
Working Together, Solving Community Issues
After participating in the 113th Arizona Town Hall last month, I felt a renewed sense of optimism and purpose. Although the gathering was held virtually because of the COVID-19 omicron variant, the focus of the discussion was Creating Vibrant Communities, which aligns with my role as executive … [Read more...] about Working Together, Solving Community Issues
Teacher Shortage Having Dramatic Impact on Schools, Students
Yavapai County, just like the rest of Arizona, continues to have a shortage of classroom teachers. That is not just in public schools. The same shortages are affecting charter and private schools, as well. And the teacher shortage is not getting better. Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools … [Read more...] about Teacher Shortage Having Dramatic Impact on Schools, Students
Innovation Center Attracting High-Tech Firms, Funding
In just the few short months since it was formally opened on July 13, the fledgling Center for the Future (CFF) has taken flight and is attracting international attention from major high-tech organizations. In addition, it has received status as an official non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation from … [Read more...] about Innovation Center Attracting High-Tech Firms, Funding
Survey to Evaluate Broadband Capabilities for Rural Populations
A direct consequence of the shutdowns and isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been “front and center awareness of the criticality of broadband and its significance in issues such as emergency management, education, health care and work access – and many others,” according to Teri … [Read more...] about Survey to Evaluate Broadband Capabilities for Rural Populations
NACOG Connecting Workers with Employers
The Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) is developing plans to support the economic recovery. NACOG Regional Director Teri Drew says the Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) division is striving to help solve unemployment in the region with the Economic Development Administration … [Read more...] about NACOG Connecting Workers with Employers
