The City of Prescott anticipates bringing aboard a new economic development project manager after an interviewing and hiring process tied to its July 29 application deadline. The selected candidate will manage two work streams: attracting, expanding and retaining retail, commercial and industrial … [Read more...] about Revamping Economic Development Efforts
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Prescott Ranking High for Well-Being
Prescott residents are so accustomed to earning accolades for their unique lifestyle – there were 16 last year alone – so when it was named fourth in the nation for well-being by a Gallup poll, that made city officials do a double take. “We were surprised by it. It is really quite a wonderful … [Read more...] about Prescott Ranking High for Well-Being
Electric Airplanes Proposed for Prescott
Some of us are just getting used to the idea of electric cars. But electric airplanes? Yes. And possibly manufactured and marketed in Prescott. It might happen if two visionary entrepreneurs from Kadima Zoran, Israel can find support in the greater Prescott area, Arizona and elsewhere. Omer … [Read more...] about Electric Airplanes Proposed for Prescott
Banking on Natural Beauty
Surrounded by more than a million acres of National Forest, especially popular among mountain bikers, 16 parks and three lakes for kayaking and canoeing, Prescott has been named the best destination in the state for nature lovers by Expedia Inc. Prescott Downtown Partners Executive Director … [Read more...] about Banking on Natural Beauty
Solving Prescott Pension Deficit Poses Complex Problem
Calling it the “elephant in the room,” Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg said solving the City’s $81 million shortfall with the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is the foremost issue facing city government. “It’s bigger than anyone had imagined it to be,” he said. Currently, the … [Read more...] about Solving Prescott Pension Deficit Poses Complex Problem
Prescott Makes the List of Best Places to Live
Real estate prices, jobs, restaurants and outdoor activities earn the city high marks Turn to page 56 in the February issue of Sunset magazine to see something that Prescott residents have always known. Prescott is great city in a desirable location. In fact, Prescott is named #4 in Sunset’s … [Read more...] about Prescott Makes the List of Best Places to Live
The Trinity of Hearing Part 3: The Audiologist
This is part three of a three-part series on hearing loss and the relationship of the three primary elements, or the Trinity of players, involved in facilitating hearing as efficiently as possible. This Trinity includes the family, the hearing-impaired person and the hearing health-care … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing Part 3: The Audiologist
Recyclers Promoting Green Planet
To Christapher Freeman and Damian Rivas, recycling is not about freeing up landfills. It is more about saving the planet for children, grandchildren and the whole future bloodline. Freeman says the average couple throws away five pounds of trash a day. In a year, Americans toss 220 million tons … [Read more...] about Recyclers Promoting Green Planet
Prescott Airport Expansion Plans Holding Steady
Prescott Mayor Harry Oberg insists that the Prescott Airport is a diamond in the rough that has impact far beyond commercial and general aviation. Oberg and Prescott mayor pro tem Jim Lamerson say the city is going to give high priority to not just expanding the aviation aspects of the airport … [Read more...] about Prescott Airport Expansion Plans Holding Steady
Prescott Municipal Airport Now Offers More
Effective December 17, Great Lakes Airlines (GLA) is adding more flights and larger aircraft to air service in and out of Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC), including renewed service to Denver. Great Lakes has provided basic air passenger service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) an average … [Read more...] about Prescott Municipal Airport Now Offers More
