As we begin 2023, it is a good time to reflect on the past year as a benchmark to set our sights for planning innovative economic strategies. Yavapai County began 2022 with a labor force of 106,288 (ages 16+). Active employment was 103,202 – a difference of 3,086 (unemployment). The official … [Read more...] about New Year, New Career, New Focus
Yavapai County
Our Public Schools Do Not Need to be the Poorest of the Poor
The “poorest of the poor” sadly describes the inadequate funding of many, if not all, of Yavapai County’s public school districts. Unfortunately, this is the reality for Prescott, Humboldt and Chino Valley Unified districts, Mingus Union High School district and Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary district. … [Read more...] about Our Public Schools Do Not Need to be the Poorest of the Poor
Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with local leaders from across Yavapai County to discuss the region’s infrastructure funding priorities – including wildfire mitigation, water security, and transportation expansion – as she works to implement historic investments from her … [Read more...] about Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
Jail Project Moving Closer to Completion
Construction work on the new Prescott Criminal Justice Center (PCJC) located on Prescott Lakes Parkway is nearly 45% complete. Meanwhile, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors has approved a $1,368,731 expenditure to staff the facility. David McAtee, Yavapai County public information officer … [Read more...] about Jail Project Moving Closer to Completion
Yavapai County Growing
Yavapai County Supervisor for District 1 Harry Oberg says the population is growing. The latest data show a county population of 236,209 in 2020. In 2011, it was 212,033. Yavapai County, which in pre-statehood days was the “Mother County of Arizona,” had a population growth of 11.93 percent during … [Read more...] about Yavapai County Growing
Businesses, Individuals Honored for Workforce Efforts
Two businesses and four individuals from Yavapai County have been recognized for exceptional efforts in workforce and economic development by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. The county collaborates with ARIZONA@WORK, a statewide workforce development network, as well as the Northern … [Read more...] about Businesses, Individuals Honored for Workforce Efforts
Business Line of Credit: How It Works, When It is Useful
Need help managing cash flow? A business line of credit may be the right option for you. A business owner can borrow, as needed, up to the limit of the approved credit line, which can range from $10,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the type of business. Business lines of credit with lower credit … [Read more...] about Business Line of Credit: How It Works, When It is Useful