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SBA Offers Economic Loans to County Small Businesses

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (December 13, 2024) – Mohave County’s Department of Risk & Emergency Management reports an important announcement from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding an opportunity for small non-farm businesses in Mohave County. Some may now be eligible for a low‑interest federal disaster loan.

Francisco Sanchez, Associate Administrator from the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, announced this week that these loans offset economic losses due to reduced revenues caused by drought conditions that began Oct. 8, 2024.

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Development Services Department expands hours

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Development Services department has announced expanded hours of operation, effective January 13. The new hours will be 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The extended hours are designed to better serve the public by providing more convenient access to services. This change will allow residents and businesses more flexibility in scheduling appointments and submitting permit applications.

Development Services Director Scott Holtry says, “our department is committed to improving the efficiency and accessibility of our services and extending the workday hours.

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Arizona Teachers Receive $1.25 Million Through Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day Presented by SRP

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Extending the impact of Arizona’s most robust teacher support program, Fiesta Bowl Charities granted the classroom wish of 500 teachers for $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP. This year’s recipients include 20 Mohave County teachers. 

For the second straight year, the Wishes for Teachers program drew record interest, topping 4,000 applications from Arizona teachers, coaches and school staff, including from 14 new cities this year. The $1.25 million in donations will be distributed to 84 cities and towns across Arizona, impacting 237,737 students.

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MCC Kingman Campus honor society inducts over 30 students

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman Campus hosted its induction ceremony Thursday for new members for Fall 2024.

Thirty-one new PTK members were inducted: Trevor Agee, Sherry Alvarado, Marcos Anaya, Dani Asplin, Aaron Barnes, Stephanie Bowen, Jamie Bower, David Burgin, Teresa Chen, Erilyn Dean, Tegi Elovirta, Maria Esparza, Candida Fernandez, Jennifer Gunn, Tiffany Hendrick, Kaitlyn Holmes, Stephen Krueger, Joshua Ladson, Crystal Longwell, Bailey Mack, Breanne McDaniel, Attica McEwen, Emilie Newcomb, Adrian Rosales Alejandre, Joshua Ryan, Summer Sauer, William Schleeter, Jamil Spears, Robert Strawn, Tayla Taylor and Amanda Thurman.

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Get into the spirit of the season with MCC’s holiday-themed classes

MOHAVE COUNTY – MCC Community Education is bringing back, and adding to, its long list of holiday offerings for adults and kids to enjoy in the coming months. From decorating cookie plates for Santa to baking treats for the whole family, the College provides plenty of opportunities to get you into the holiday spirit. 

Cookies for Santa will see participants create a personalized cookie plate for Santa, with the plate and paints provided by MCC. Participants need only bring their imagination. Once the plate is fired, come pick up your custom plate and keep it as a family keepsake.

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