by Sheri Heiney, President & CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce What’s your favorite thing about Prescott? Is it a beautiful downtown with amazing shops and restaurants? Maybe it’s a favorite park where you enjoy playing with your kids, hiking or walking your dog? Or is it the people in your community — your neighbors, local … Read More…
Summer at the Highlands Center brings the arts into the natural world with our 6th annual Shakespeare in the Pines fundraiser. And, the James Family Discovery Gardens, the only accessible, native botanical garden of its kind in the Prescott area, provides the perfect day outing or site for a special event. Who could ask for … Read More…
by Margo Christensen, Ponderosa Hotel Management & Member of the Ron Drake Steering Committee The Ron Drake Consulting Week in January was inspiring, and that’s a massive understatement. Most of us had no idea what to expect beyond a series of meetings over a three-day period plus one large “visioning” session. Ron Drake, consultant, speaker … Read More…
What is the No.1 concern for most pre-retirees and retirees? by Ronald Stevenson and Barbara Clark Stevenson Baby boomers are retiring at astonishing rates and are looking for ways to replace their steady paycheck. They are worried about the potential of Social Security diminishing and what might happen to their retirement if it does. At … Read More…
It may be time to schedule your retirement checkup by Ronald Stevenson and Barbara Clark Stevenson When was the last time you reviewed your financial life? In the same way that it’s important to go to the doctor for a physical, comprehensive retirement checkups are crucial to your financial success down the road. In today’s … Read More…
Officials from Ashley Furniture Industries have signed a lease to open an Ashley HomeStore in the vacant multistory building previously occupied by The RoomStore near the Prescott Mall. The lease was initiated through the Phoenix-based Velocity Retail Group. Kurt Haines, senior vice president, Ashley Furniture HomeStore, said the store will open sometime in mid-November. Haines … Read More…
Order 2018-7-12 July 16, 2018 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.C. Issued by the Department of Transportation on the 16th of July, 2018 ORDER SELECTING AIR CARRIER Summary By this Order, the U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) is selecting SkyWest Airlines, Inc., operating as United Express (SkyWest), … Read More…
The City of Prescott has recommended SkyWest Airlines, to be operating as United Express, as their preferred carrier for Essential Air Service (EAS) provision at Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC). Prescott City Council unanimously approved a recommendation to the Department of Transportation (DOT) to select SkyWest Airlines as the region’s EAS provider. Additionally, the leadership of … Read More…
by Greg Mengarelli, Mayor, City of Prescott Fire season is upon us. Since we have had an exceptionally dry period dating back to last fall, we may have an early start to the wildland fire season in Prescott. The purpose of my letter this month is to review the resources available to us to prevent … Read More…
by Drew Desmond for the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc. Nestled along the Granite Dells, Watson Lake makes for one of the most picturesque scenes in Prescott. Watson is a man-made lake created in April 1915 with the completion of the Granite Creek dam. The anticipation of a new lake close to the city brought … Read More…