Recently, I presented the State of the City address to business leaders at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting. As I stated in my presentation, the state of the city is strong. Here are some of the highlights from my presentation. We have a new Mayor Pro Tem, Brandon Montoya. I wish … [Read more...] about City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
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Celebrating the Holidays in Arizona’s Christmas City
During this time of year, our thoughts turn to all of the wonders of Christmas and the holiday season. Prescott is Arizona’s Christmas City. This was done by proclamation by Arizona Governor Rose Mofford in 1989. Prescott has proudly carried this title, and we have endeavored to live up to it ever … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Holidays in Arizona’s Christmas City
Market Strategist Discusses Supply Chain, Interest Rates, Inflation, Cars
Despite increasing mortgage interest rates, the worst inflation the nation has experienced in 40 years and a falling stock market, a senior analyst and technical market strategist for LPL Financial Investment says, “Don’t panic. The U.S. economy still remains the strongest around the … [Read more...] about Market Strategist Discusses Supply Chain, Interest Rates, Inflation, Cars
Prescott Mayor Calls Economic Outlook ‘Strong’
Prescott Mayor Phil Goode said economic growth in the greater community seemed “…more than just solid for the coming year” when he shared his State of the City comments with hundreds of local residents. Goode was the featured speaker during the Prescott Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on March … [Read more...] about Prescott Mayor Calls Economic Outlook ‘Strong’
Granite Creek Corridor Improvements Delayed
Long-anticipated improvements along the Granite Creek Corridor will be delayed for at least a year because bids for the requested construction came in substantially higher than what had been originally estimated. Instead of beginning the improvement project last October, initial construction now … [Read more...] about Granite Creek Corridor Improvements Delayed
Sheri Heiney Focuses on Strengthening Businesses
Sheri Heiney, president and CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, is close to completing her fifth year as head of the influential organization that provides business and economic leadership for a community approaching 48,000 in population. “It’s hard to believe all that happened during these … [Read more...] about Sheri Heiney Focuses on Strengthening Businesses
Straight to the Table
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce Farm to Table Experience is being presented and organized by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, with Dignity Health as the main sponsor. Mortimer Farms, the host organization, speculates that this, the fifth year for the event, will be the largest and most successful … [Read more...] about Straight to the Table
Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott
What was formerly a City of Prescott annex building behind City Hall is now home to the Center for the Future, a hub for innovation, incubation, business attraction, growth and retention of cutting-edge technology firms. It became official at noon, Friday, July 13, when CFF President and Director … [Read more...] about Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott
Small Businesses Struggle with Labor Shortage
Restaurateur Paul Moir may well have summed up how small business owners are feeling: “The labor shortage is the cherry on top of what has been a very difficult year.” The co-owner of Brix and Proper Meats and Provisions and many other small business owners in the state are reporting a similar … [Read more...] about Small Businesses Struggle with Labor Shortage
Prescott Mayor Emphasizing Unity, Teamwork
The theme of community unity and cooperation was consistently emphasized during the annual meeting of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce (PCC) in mid-January. More than 300 people who attended the breakfast meeting at the Prescott Resort heard positive comments about the greater … [Read more...] about Prescott Mayor Emphasizing Unity, Teamwork
