Business

The beloved Bonn-Fire restaurant at 1667 S. Highway 89 in Chino Valley will be closing Nov. 22, 2022, owners Randy and Linda Bonneville announced on social media in mid-September.

Lake Havasu City-based River City Newspapers will acquire the Mohave Valley Daily News and the Kingman Miner in a move that strengthens the company’s holdings in Mohave County and Northwestern Arizona.

Ownership of the Hampton Inn and Suites in Prescott Valley is working to bring a Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel to the northeast corner of Glassford Hill and Florentine roads west of Findlay Toyota Center.

Penny Waid, who has more than 16 years’ experience in real estate, has joined Coldwell Banker Realty Arizona’s Prescott East office, 914 E. Gurley St., as an affiliate agent, a news release reported this month.

Anne-Marie Shumate of Prescott-based Lasting Images Photography was honored by peers and jurors as a Gold Medalist at the Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) 2021 International Photographic Competition.

Cuppers Coffee House, 224 S. Montezuma St. and North Cortez Street in Prescott, announced Sept. 5 that it is closed permanently.

The American Gem Society and Lamerson’s Jewelry congratulate Jim Lamerson for his 38th consecutive certification and re-certification as an American Gem Society certified gemologist appraiser.

Despite recently announced plans to close 150 of its stores because of financial problems, national retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is keeping its store at Prescott Gateway Mall – for now, at least.

Dentists Jason Campbell and Rick Farnsworth of Pro Solutions Dental Group will officially mark their move to a new office in Prescott during an open-house ribbon cutting from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

Prescott-based Vivili Hospitality Group on Aug. 16 announced its debut on Inc. magazine’s 2022 “Inc. 5000” list, which showcases the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Even as Jeanne Antonius stood behind a glass counter selling items to customers on the final day of business at Merchandise Mart Antique Mall Monday morning, she could not believe this was the end of the road.

Carrie Weldon opened an art gallery at 219 W. Gurley St., Prescott, at the end of July, featuring a wide variety of paintings, as well as butcher block tables and very unique chest tables.

John and Roxane Nielsen, owners of the Prescott Brewing Company (PBC), 130 W. Gurley St., Suite A, confirmed they have filed for Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 reorganization and protection.

A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant awarded to the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College (YC) will soon allow the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to expand its team and increase its consulting services in Camp Verde, Yarnell, and Wickenburg.

Where did the summer go? It seems like just yesterday we were awarding scholarships and now we are welcoming new teachers as they get ready to begin the new school year. ...

Tax accountant Theresa (Ebarb) Brennan, who owns Prescott-based 3Twenty-Seven Accounting Services, said she plans to reopen her business at its original location, 1456 W. Gurley St., likely by early September.

Sherrie Kerns, as of this past week, has taken over as the head of the Prescott Newspapers, Inc. Circulation Department.

Vibes Juice Bar, 216 S. Montezuma St., Prescott, (formerly Coyote Joe’s and next to the Tavern) is now open under new ownership.

Federal regulations aimed at blocking robocalls appear to have had some effect over the past year, but robotexts have skyrocketed in their place, according to a recent report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group.

Stocks slipped Friday, giving back some of their gains from earlier in the week as worries brewed about the global economy and prospects for profits at big internet companies.

Certified herbalist Jessica Ziemann, who specializes in women’s and children’s health, is celebrating the grand opening of Memaw’s Wild Herbs on Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9800 E. Lakeshore Drive in Prescott Valley.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving the Pacific Southwest and GoDaddy Inc. are accepting applications for their last 2022 Empower by GoDaddy and BBB Main St. Accelerator Program, conducted later this year.

With drivers feeling the pinch of rising gas prices, scammers are jumping on the opportunity to take advantage of consumers in desperation, Better Business Bureau of the Pacific Southwest reported in a news release July 11.

Hope you all had a safe and wonderful July 4th. We had a great time at Mountain Valley Park enjoying the festivities, music and especially the amazing fireworks.

Prescott Resort and Conference Center, 1500 E. Highway 69, this past week appointed Joshua Bettis as its new executive chef.