Category: Business News

More than 9,300 struggling low-income individuals and families, and possibly more, in Santa Cruz and Mohave Counties will face additional financial challenges with Arizona Corporation Commission decisions to increase UniSource Energy Services electric rates by 12% and not to increase the flat, monthly discount on low-income rate plans. The new residential service rate increase will be effective as of Feb. 1.  “We are deeply troubled by this one-two punch that will affect thousands of people in Santa Cruz and Mohave Counties already struggling to make decisions about where and how to spend their limited incomes,” said Wildfire Executive Director Kelly…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Good news for nonprofit and small business owners. Last week representatives of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) shared information with the Lake Havasu community at their Small Business Accelerator Information Session.   The Small Business Accelerator Information Session took place on Tuesday January 23rd at Nomadic Coworking Space from 6pm to 7pm.  The event was free to the public.  Over the past few years, BBB has noticed the need to cater to newer younger businesses.  This is why the organization has partnered up with GoDaddy whose mission is to enable business owners all over the world to have more…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Good news for nonprofit and small business owners. Last week representatives of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) shared information with the Lake Havasu community at their Small Business Accelerator Information Session.   The Small Business Accelerator Information Session took place on Tuesday January 23rd at Nomadic Coworking Space from 6pm to 7pm.  The event was free to the public.  Over the past few years, BBB has noticed the need to cater to newer younger businesses.  This is why the organization has partnered up with GoDaddy whose mission is to enable business owners all over the world to have more…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Last week’s Lake Havasu City Council meeting announced that the fire department will now be using the LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System. This system is a better way to administer chest compressions and can preserve circulations that are life-saving throughout lengthy resuscitation attempts. This system has been extensively studied as an effective and safe method to save lives.  Board members also announced they will be hosting an open house for the second bridge feasibility study. The event will be taking place on Monday, January 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center Gym. Learn more about Lake Havasu…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman would like to notify the community, that Bird Rides, Inc. electric scooters will no longer be available in Kingman as of February 3. The agreement that began in February 2022 will officially end on January 31. All of the scooters are expected to be picked up by February 3. The City of Kingman Economic Development team has worked closely with representatives from Bird Rides, Inc. over the last two years to make this endeavor a success for Kingman tourists and residents. However, due to Bird Rides, Inc.’s financial restructuring and community concerns about the…

New electric rates for UniSource Energy Services customers will take effect Feb. 1 to help cover rising costs and support ongoing investments in safe, reliable service. The average monthly bills of typical residential customers on UniSource’s Basic pricing plan are expected to increase by $13.68 under the new rates, approved Jan. 17 by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Bill impacts will vary with usage and are likely to be higher during hot weather, when customers typically use more energy, and lower in cooler months. UniSource can help customers mitigate the impact through energy efficiency programs, rebates and advice available on uesaz.com….