Category: Business

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Council members at the last city council meeting passed a motion regarding the city’s elections scheduling for primary and general dates. On February 9, the governor signed a house bill that changed the date of the primary election from August 6  to July 30. This was done to coordinate with the state’s laws regarding the primary and general election dates.  Council members passed a resolution for primary elections in Lake Havasu.This date will be on July 30 for three council member positions. The resolution also included a general election date for November 5, if needed. It will also give notice…

BULLHEAD CITY – The Mohave County Airport Authority (MCAA), the City of Bullhead City, and the Laughlin Tourism Commission (LTC) have announced the establishment of the Laughlin Bullhead Airshow (LBAS) 501c3 Foundation. The LBAS Foundation’s governing board anticipates leveraging its non-profit status to access event and S.T.E.M. grants, provide sponsorship tax benefits, and budget post-event community donations. The 2024 Laughlin-Bullhead Air Show promises an even more spectacular experience, showcasing historic military and civilian aircraft, thrilling aerial demonstrations, and exciting features. Scheduled for Saturday, April 6, the event is free to attend, with an option to enhance the experience through the…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Development Services could lose its Director and top clerical staff member next week. Development Services Director Tim Walsh remains a finalist, along with Edward Dickie, for possible selection for the Kingman City Manager position. More than 40 people applied for the job following the contract termination for former City Manager Ron Foggin last August. Deputy Manager Tina Moline is serving as Acting Manager following the early Feb. exit of interim Manager Grady Miller for a new job in Cave Creek. Walsh and Dickie were interviewed during a five-hour long Kingman Council executive session on Tuesday,…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The filing window opens Monday for dozens of prospective candidates seeking municipal or county office in northwest Arizona. The Mohave County Elections Department and City Clerk’s offices will begin accepting nominating petitions from potential office seekers who’ve been gathering signatures to qualify their campaigns for the July 30 primary election. Early birds are expected. “Some will be here at 8:00 Monday morning, or shortly thereafter,” County Elections Director Allen Tempert said, roughly one month ahead of the April 1 deadline for nominating petition submission. “I’m going to have a semi-busy first week, a very busy last week…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce is always creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and leaders of the community through their ongoing networking events. Last week, the Chamber Building Industry Alliance had its first networking meet and greet at College Street Brewhouse and Pub. The new Chamber Building Industry Networking, is a group that combines sponsor partners with city and affiliate partners.   This was a well-attended function with various influential members of the town like business owners and members of city council.  After a brief introduction announcement provided by President and CEO of Lake Havasu Chamber of Commerce Andrea Helart,…

KINGMAN – Ownership is building a bigger and better Medusa Farms dispensary in the center of Kingman, allowing future exit from undersized lease space between Bashas’ and the Happy Hair Cutters Salon on East Andy Devine Ave. Site preparation is underway where Off The Peel LLC will construct the dispensary on a one-acre parcel on the southeast corner of Airway Ave. and Bank St. “We wanted larger floor space for our retail sales and there’s no place in Kingman that meets the zoning requirements,” said Business Manager Brandie Carrington. “The building size will be 5,000 sq. ft. and 2,000 sq….