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SBDC Arizona held safety training for small business owners

KINGMAN – On Feb 20, The Mohave County Community College Small Business Development Center, held a Safety for Small Business Owners Training at the Kingman Powerhouse Visitor Center, in Kingman. The class was free and open to anyone interested in small businesses. The training was overseen by SBDC representatives Lisa Card and Meghan Borker. The training presentation was conducted by Kingman Police Department Detectives Adam Parrott & Jesse Kennedy. The focus of the detectives’ presentation was advice and tips to lessen or nullify various security risks that damage the small business owners of Mohave County. The beginning of the presentation…

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MCC joins AZ community colleges at Capitol rally

Mohave Community College joined the nine other Arizona Community College districts for a rally at the State Capitol last week, showcasing their programs, students and the staggering economic benefits they deliver to Arizona. They gathered on the Capitol lawn to thank their legislators and Governor Doug Ducey for the one-time funding from last year and to urge them to continue to invest in Arizona Community Colleges. Nearly 300,000 students attend community colleges throughout the state, and the financial impact statewide is $11 billion in increased wages over their working lives, equating to 5.6% of the total gross state product. “In…

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New interchange in downtown Kingman will go out for bid in 2023

KINGMAN – The timetable for development of a new Highway 93/Interstate 40 traffic interchange in downtown Kingman was updated during separate February 18 meetings of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors and Kingman City Council. Todd Steinberger, an assistant district engineer with the Arizona Department of Transportation said project design is currently 30% complete. Steinberger said the $50 million-plus project should be ready to put out to bid in March, 2023. He said bid award should occur in the summer of 2023 with project completion expected during the summer or fall of 2025. Steinberger said a nighttime construction campaign is…

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Kiwanis scholarship fundraiser slated

KINGMAN – Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis is holding its annual scholarship fundraiser on March 7! Please join them as they raise money to support graduating seniors attending trade schools, community colleges, and universities. Since 2018, Kiwanis has raised nearly $40,000 to help fund post-secondary education. Ticket cost is $20 per ticket and includes an Irish-themed dinner prepared by Chef Gaul. Music will be provided by Bill Burrows & Team. There will be silent and live auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and a pot o’ gold raffle. Event sponsors are Anderson Ford & Toyota, KRMC, Baker Chevron, UniSource Energy, 66 Auto Sales, The…

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Hotel tax rate hike voted down

BULLHEAD CITY – Any thought of seeking voter approval of an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) appears dead for now in Bullhead City. There was no support for the initiative when City Manager Toby Cotter floated a trial balloon at the February 18 council meeting. “It was my impression at the workshop that there didn’t seem to be four votes in favor of moving this item forward,” Cotter said. “And, so rather than having our attorney put a lot of work into a potential resolution of adoption, I ask you this evening if you’re in favor of doing…

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Volunteers sought for boards, commissions

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two Mohave County Supervisors have vacancies on volunteer boards and commissions that need to be filled. District 4 Supervisor and current Chairman Jean Bishop has an immediate opening on the Board of Adjustment. District 5 Supervisor Ron Gould has two currently open positions on the Board of Adjustment and one open position on the Personnel Commission. The remaining three supervisors have no vacancies or are filling them already. Volunteers who step forward and fill these important positions will be contributing in a positive way to the present and future of Mohave County while fulfilling a personal civic…

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