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Courthouse Lights Schedule   The Christmas lights on the Courthouse and Plaza can be enjoyed every evening from dusk to midnight through January 17!

Tourism Director to Address Chamber Annual Meeting  Sherry Henry, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism, will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's Annual Meeting Friday, January 29, at the Prescott Resort.  The annual business meeting, sponsored by APS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, will also feature highlights from 2009 Chamber programs and the passing of the gavel ftom 2009 chairman Greg Sober (Paypro Plus) to 2010 chairman Mya Beckley (Residence Inn by Marriott). Reservations for the lunch can be made on-line or by calling Anne at the Chamber, 445-2000.   

Governor Here Jan. 13  Governor Jan Brewer will address the "State of the State" when she speaks Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the new Wyndham Garden Hotel (formerly the Prescott Inn & Suites).  The Prescott and Prescott Valley chambers are co-sponsoring the luncheon event that begins at 12:00 pm.  All reservations are being taken by Bev at the Prescott Valley Chamber, 772-8857.  Cost of the lunch is $25.

Prescott Young Professionals   PYP is an affiliate of the Chamber with programs and networking opportunities specifically for business men and women between the ages of 21 - 40.  Employees of Chamber members can join PYP for $25 annually.  For membership information, check the Prescott PYP website.  PYP will hold a January 14 lunch meeting at Casa Bonita; $12 per person. Hear about plans for 2010 and get some new tax tips from Matt Holdsworth (Holdsworth & Co., CPA). Register online now, or call Anne at the Chamber to make a reservation.

More Recognition for Prescott   The accolades continue for Prescott.  We are again listed as a "Top Adventure Town" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine and Trail Runner Magazine listed Prescott as one of seven "Top Trail Towns," recognizing the many hiking and biking trails in the community.

Courthouse Plaza Honored   The downtown Courthouse plaza in Prescott has made the list of the top ten public spaces in America.  The American Planning Association list puts Prescott in with such notables as Central Park in New York City and Union Station in Washington, D. C. 

Population:   Prescott - 43,573; Prescott Valley - 38,958; Chino Valley - 13,080; Yavapai County - 228,494 (Source:  Dept. of Commerce Estimate, 7/1/09) Economic indicators:  Sales tax revenue down -15.9% FY10 (through Sept.); Cost of Living Index (2nd Q, 2009): 106.2 (national norm of 100.0) Unemployment (Nov. 2009): Prescott - 8.5% Demographics: The Spirit of Yavapai County is a statistical resource with information about people, health, economy, crime, education and more!

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