Category: Business

Based upon a successful pilot program with the fire administration and engineering department to expand hours of service, the Kingman Police Department, beginning Monday, April 22, will begin a Monday through Thursday work week, closed on Fridays.  The lobby will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It is hoped that this will provide the public more convenient access before and after regular work hours.   Police and emergency services will not be affected by the change in hours of operation.  As always, an after-hours phone is available in the lobby of the police department that provides instant access to…

Chris Spencer, an antique restorer for more than 45 years, together with wife Cheryl a jewelry creator, recently made Chloride their home and opened a gift shop, “Back Roads Gold.” Spencer is known internationally as a leading and primary vintage Gillette Razor restorer. People worldwide send their personal razors to Spenser for restoration or purchase one or more of his beautifully restored collectibles he has on display. One of several art creations by his wife Cheryl are necklaces made from antique glass found in and around abandoned 1800’s mining camps throughout western states. Their store, located in a historic part…

The Mohave Community College (MCC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a free business seminar at the Lake Havasu City and Kingman MCC campuses. Attendees will learn about resources for small businesses including Small Business Administration programs for veterans, women in business and much more. The seminar presenter is Jim Pipper, Lead Economic Development Officer, Arizona District Office, and U.S. Small Business Administration. The seminar will be held at the MCC Lake Havasu City campus on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., 1977 Acoma Blvd. West; and at the MCC Kingman campus on Friday, April 19 from…

Pioneer Title Agency, a family-owned business with five offices in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Hualapai, has closed the book on its most recent philanthropic initiative, “Old School,” donating a total of $43,000 and several thousand hours of service to schools across Arizona in the process.  Through the program, Pioneer leadership empowered each of its team members in Arizona to donate time and raise funds for schools in their own communities over the past 18 months. To assist in the effort, Pioneer provided eight hours of paid time off as well as $100 to help each employee engage…

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s March 29 meeting was Jason Millin, One Stop Operator with Kingman’s Arizona at Work (shown with club president Becky Fawson). Arizona at Work assists unemployed or underemployed individuals to create and implement their career plan and earn a living wage. For further information call 928-753-0723 or email Millin at jason.millin@mohavecounty.us.