Category: Business

The Mohave Community College Board of Governors has chosen Dr. Stacy Klippenstein to be the next president of the college. “I am honored to be part of this commitment and will work tirelessly to uphold the mission, vision, and values of this great institution,” said Dr. Klippenstein, who currently serves as the President of Miles Community College in Miles City, Montana. Prior to becoming President of Miles Community College in January 2014, he served as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Montana State University in Billings, and was Director of University Housing and New Student Programs at Central Washington University. He started his career in higher…

Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) has announced that a 19-month project to expand its Emergency Department (ED) has begun. The expansion will include a new ambulance bay, additional waiting areas, and nearly double the number of patient beds― all in private rooms. To obtain additional space, the existing ED will be expanded eastward toward Stockton Hill Road where the current emergency parking lot is located. A new ambulance bay and ED entrance will be constructed on the north side of the building. The project began on May 1, 2019. First, a temporary ambulance bay is being built on the north side…

City Manager Ron Foggin has unveiled a new format for the work sessions and regular business meetings that the Kingman City Council conducts every other Tuesday on most occasions. Public confusion about start times and which matters are handled in either forum and the marathon length of the back-to-back meetings prompted discussion of reform.    The council has been starting work sessions at 5:30 p.m., followed by the start of the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Foggin said he considered the mix of issues and concerns in developing a new model.    “I’d like to start this with our first meeting in…

A developer is purchasing land to build a new office to house state employees who work in two older offices in downtown Kingman. Harrison Properties Vice President Jeff Dalton said the transaction securing ownership of a 4.55-acre parcel between Kenneth and Adams on Airway Avenue will close in mid-May. Dalton said plans will soon be submitted seeking a building permit for the proposed construction of a 40,000 sq. ft. office on the vacant lot. Sun State Builders of Phoenix will be the contractor. Dalton said the new building should be ready for occupancy next February. About 75 Department of Economic…

Havasu Mobility received the Outstanding Special Needs Transportation Program award at the 32nd Annual Arizona Transit Association Conference in Mesa, Arizona. Five agencies were nominated, with Havasu Mobility being nominated by MileMarkers Therapy. Patrick Cipres, Havasu Mobility Program Supervisor, accepted the award on behalf of Lake Havasu City. The Outstanding Special Needs Transportation Program Award recognizes Havasu Mobility for outstanding services provided to the elderly and persons with disabilities, including innovation, operations efficiency, and/or customer service. Havasu Mobility is a transportation program operated by Lake Havasu City to provide seniors, persons with disabilities, military veterans and low income city residents in our…

A well-known local woman who with a long history of involvement in civic groups has agreed to serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce. Becky Fawson will retire as supervisor of the Mohave County Legal Defender’s Office (LDO).    Fawson will work both jobs part time before transitioning to full time with the Chamber on June 8.    “The Chamber is very excited to have found the perfect fit with a local community-minded professional who can move our Chamber forward in promoting business through education, partnerships and networking,” said Chamber Board Chairman Cherish Sammeli. “Becky has the skills, knowledge, and…