Prescott Arizona Chamber of Commerce

2007 Chamber Activities

	All eyes followed the flying cork on July 18 as Chris Markey popped open the champagne during the ribbon-cutting at the Center for Physical Excellence, 3117 Stillwater Drive. Laura Markey, PT, showed how giant scissors should be handled!

	Introduced to City Council on July 24 were, from left: Clyde Woode, owner of Royal Hawaiian Coffee & Wine Co., at 1957 Commerce Circle, Ste. A-B; Michelle Van Wormer, Elder Care Advisors; Amy Tarquino, DC, Aligned for Life at 223 Union Street, Ste. 2; and Marcia Gatti and Jim Holst, owners of Hassayampa Canine Resort & Spa at 2893 Venture Drive.

	Everyone enjoyed energizing smoothies as Bruce Graydon cut the ribbon at Robek’s Juice, 3180 Willow Creek Road. The Robek’s motto is “Our passion is to give your taste buds what they want and your body what it needs.” Stop by and try out their extensive and healthy menu.

	Presented to City Council on August 21: Gil Brumana and Wanda Colon, Suburban Off-Road Tours, which starts its tours at 226 S. Cortez, in front of Cuppers (provider of lunches for longer tours); Jimmy Cordier, Piñon Painting, based at 1995 Promontory in Prescott; and Jerry and Neil Thomas, Southwest Legal Support, located in Chino Valley at 1260 S. Hwy. 89, Suite 1-J5, offering document preparation and notary services.

	Agent Crystal Blackmore, a sixth generation native, had lots of help at the ribbon-cutting for her Farm Bureau Insurance office on August 16th. Coverages offered include Life, Auto, Home, Farm/Ranch, Health, Business, Disability and Annuities.

	(6A) New owners (from left) Diane Morey, Ann Kirkwood, Patricia Ellsworth & Judy Riggenbach prepare for the August 31st ribbon-cutting at The Worm bookstore on Whiskey Row. The opportunity to purchase the 40-year-old Worm fulfilled a lifelong dream for these four friends who are all avid readers. Plans include a book club for other readers at the shop.

	On September 25th, new business owners were presented to City Council. Far left: John Phillips of Park Plaza Liquor & Deli, located two blocks west of the Courthouse Plaza at 402 W. Goodwin. Park Plaza features wood-fired pizza, delicious sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, soups, salads, wings, and pastries. The store also delivers both food and liquor. Center to right: Patricia Ellsworth, Diane Morey and Judy Riggenback are the proud new owners of The Worm Bookstore, 128 S. Montezuma, which has provided reading experiences on Whiskey Row since 1968. Everyone is invited to stop by and check out the vast selection of titles and categories. They also plan to start a book club that will meet regularly at the shop.

	On October 10, AAA Arizona celebrated the opening of their new office at 1781 State Route 69, Suite 45. Flanked by Prescott Ambassadors and AAA staff, Connie Manning did an admirable job with the giant scissors.

	On September 27, partners Janie James-High (in the tiara) and Sandy Hall snipped the ribbon at their new endeavor, Ciao Bella Bridal & Evening Wear Salon located in the refurbished Old Firehouse Plaza at 218 W. Goodwin.

	September 28 saw more action at the Old Firehouse Plaza – the Firehouse Kitchen was open for business! Owner Cheryl Strong describes their unique fare as “gourmet comfort food.”

	Mya Beckley, General Manager of the new Residence Inn by Marriott at 3599 Lee Circle, cut the ribbon to usher in their official grand opening on October 4.

	Located at 3060 Center Pointe East (off 89A & Side Road), Empire Southwest, offers rentals, sales and service on all Caterpillar products. On hand for their ribbon-cutting October 19th were owner Jeff Whiteman (with scissors); from left: Chris Zaharis, VP; Al Roscigno, Service Manager; Warren White, No. AZ Service Manager; Denise Hopkins, Customer Service; Dan Allen, Sales; Tom Irwin, No. AZ Rentals; and Garry Pennington, Sales.

	Jenny Bacon, owner and master stylist of Nyla D’Salon & Boutique cut the ribbon for her shop at 114 N. Montezuma on November 9th. Nyla is “a salon for a great day of pampering.” Come on in for a haircut and color, a relaxing massage or a much-needed pedicure and manicure. Tues-Fri 9:00am–5:00pm, Sat 10:00am–4:00pm.

	On November 27, these businesses were introduced to City Council: (From left) Jerry Schalberg, Allstate Insurance Agency, 923 E. Gurley Street; Sheryl Strong, Firehouse Kitchen, 281 W. Goodwin Street (in the Old Firehouse Plaza); Steve Krzyzyk, Beck-N-Call Couriers LLC, call 925-4698. Also present, but slipped away before the official photograph, was Jim Midkiff, Sunsplash Pools & Spas, who recently moved the business to 6698 E. 1st Street in Prescott Valley.

	The ribbon-cutting at Lowe’s in November marked two notable events: the official opening of the city’s newest store and a very special presentation ceremony. Surrounded by Ambassadors and new Councilwoman Lora Lopas, store manager Jeff Stogner cut the ribbon and then presented the Boys and Girls Club of Central Yavapai with a check from Lowe’s for $1,000 toward their building fund.

	Lowe's Ribbon Cutting