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 Involvement Plan” to guide public outreach and input gathering for transportation planning. “NACOG really values public participation as we work with local jurisdictions on their transportation … [Read more...] about Public Input Sought to Shape NACOG’s Future Transportation Outreach Efforts
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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: an idea. I recall the struggle that small businesses were having making ends meet because of high overhead costs and lack of resources to run every day processes. The Yavapai County Workforce … [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 the national, state and local stage and have experienced many opportunities to lead and innovate to effect change in my community, region, state and country. I learned early on that real leaders … [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 director of the Yavapai County Workforce Development Board. The discussion was lively, respectful and productive. It felt as though we were emerging from the gloom of the past two years of the pandemic, … [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 Tim Carter told Quad Citis Business News that at the first of this month, Yavapai County schools had 48 unfilled vacancies. Statewide, the number was 1,790, not counting the charter and private … [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 the IRS, which makes it available for tax-deductible contributions. “That also means we now have additional opportunities to work with governmental organizations and federal grant programs,” Jon C. … [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 Drew, regional director for the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) in Prescott. “The intensity for creating broadband awareness has prompted us with NACOG to sponsor a major survey … [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 Recovery and Resilience Plan. The initiative, created in partnership with Arizona Town Hall and Northern Arizona University, was developed in response to adverse economic conditions such as the … [Read more...] about NACOG Connecting Workers with Employers
