Category: Business News

MOHAVE COUNTY – Abigail Jaimes-Gomez, an Educational Developer at Mohave Community College, was selected as a 2023 Donald H. Wulff Diversity Fellow. The fellowship strives to increase and support participation of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the field of educational development. As an educational developer, she focuses on understanding the current state of higher education, and identifying how MCC can leverage and advance our teaching practices to best serve our students and our communities. “I’m feeling all the emotions,” Jaimes-Gomez said. “I’m nervous, excited and eager to learn.” It’s an honor to have the opportunity to connect with colleagues…

KINGMAN – Culver’s of Kingman, AZ, recently received several prestigious awards at the Culver’s 2024 annual convention. The restaurant was the recipient of the Ruth Award for consistently demonstrating superior hospitality. Kingman resident and Owner/Operator Gordon Streeter was presented these awards at a ceremony in Orlando, FL. The Ruth Award is a tribute to Ruth Culver, the chain’s co-founder and mentor in providing genuine guest hospitality. Ruth’s Hospitality Award is considered a very high honor, as only one award is given in each region in the United States. Culver’s has over 900 restaurants in 26 states. Evaluations were made throughout the…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Economic Development Department would like to announce that Crown Equipment, a leader in forklift manufacturing in the country, is expanding to Kingman. Economic Development Director Bennett Bratley said, “It was our pleasure working with them and Big Industrial through their initial phases of the site selection process. We are excited Crown Equipment Corporation has chosen the Kingman Industrial Park for its expansion. Their presence here will continue to advance Kingman’s flourishing manufacturing and distribution industries.” To help attract companies like Crown to the building at 4200 N. Industrial Boulevard, the City of Kingman economic…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave Community College board voted Friday to approve a change in the tuition and fee structure for students. The new tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state students will take effect starting with the upcoming fall 2024 semester.  This will be the first time in eight years that tuition has increased at Mohave Community College. The adjustments come after careful consideration and are part of MCC’s commitment to maintaining high-quality educational standards and services for its students, and also keeps the College among the top three most affordable higher education institutions in Arizona. Based on feedback from students, MCC…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave Community College board voted Friday to approve a change in the tuition and fee structure for students. The new tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state students will take effect starting with the upcoming fall 2024 semester.  This will be the first time in eight years that tuition has increased at Mohave Community College. The adjustments come after careful consideration and are part of MCC’s commitment to maintaining high-quality educational standards and services for its students, and also keeps the College among the top three most affordable higher education institutions in Arizona. Based on feedback from students, MCC…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has announced three finalists for the position of City Manager. Finalists were narrowed down by the City Council from a group of 15 candidates, which were identified by MGT’s GovHR USA executive search consultants, following pre-screening of the initial 43 applicants for the position. * Edward Dickie has 18 years of experience in city management serving in communities in Utah, North Carolina, and Arizona.  His Arizona experience includes serving as Town Manager for Parker, City Manager of Nogales and Town Manager of Dewey. Mr. Dickie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Earth Resources from…