Women in Business

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of working alongside realtors from the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) and their affiliate members at the Chino Valley Safeway to raise food and monetary donations for people in need in our community. It was overwhelming to see the enthusiasm and care our members put into their efforts, despite the heat and long hours on their feet. In the end, they raised $1,800 in cash and checks as well as hundreds of pounds of groceries, all in a single day, to benefit the Chino Valley Food Bank.

heri Heiney, President and CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, has been in the business for almost three decades. This is the third chamber she’s worked for, and she said during a recent interview that her current team is “the best team ever.”

Coincidentally, most of her team members are women. The exception: Visitor Information Manager Robert Coombs, who’s been with the Prescott Chamber for 20 years and said of the team, “We absolutely love working together. We’re very caring and customer-service friendly inside and out.”

Although statistics vary, they consistently show that women make up just a small percentage of first responders in the United States. This holds true locally. Prescott Woman magazine reached out to local police and firefighters to learn more about their first responder experiences. While each woman shared a unique story, they all have in common the desire to help their community members and a sense of fulfillment that comes from doing so. None of them shies away from a challenge, and many of them said the day-to-day variety of their job keeps things fresh.

One question nearly every business owner asks is, “How can I use social media to market my business and build my brand online?” Some tips rise to the top. Here are the best ways to build your business’ brand on social media.

Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Jade Terry, Drake Cement’s Corporate Recruiter and a member of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. We learned about how much she values her company’s contributions to the local economy, and Prescott’s inclusive atmosphere.

Prescott Woman Magazine sat down with Tracey Horn, President of Helken & Horn Advertising Agency and a member of the Prescott Downtown Partnership (PDP), to find out what she enjoys most about living and working in Prescott.

Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Terri Harrington, owner of SMARTgirls Resale Fashion and member of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. We learned about how much she values giving back to the community.

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Jess Costa, owner of FreedomCore Pilates and a member of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, to find out what makes her enjoy this area and everything it has to offer.

In her role as Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations for Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, LLC (PHMS), Margo Christensen works on marketing, advertising, public relations, and media. Her goal: to build and foster positive relationships.

Networking and community involvement, then, are priorities, and she’s able to pursue those in part through her participation in the Prescott Downtown Partnership (PDP).

Leza has been on the air with a variety of Prescott-area radio stations and a TV station since 1993, taking only five years off to raise her two girls Dempsey and Delaney while her husband Scott held down the fort at Prescott Glass and Mirror. So it’s no wonder people recognize Leza by voice alone.

Since opening in September 2019, LazyG Brewhouse continues to check all the boxes as a “Prescott go-to” for locals and newcomers alike. From the outdoor pet-friendly patio park with entertainment stage, to subtle nods to family and brewery location history scattered throughout the venue, owners Jean-Marie Bellington and her husband Jim have redefined the brewing industry in Prescott and continue to pave the way to increase the level of awareness of the brewing profession.

Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Cori King, Human Resource & Recruiting Manager for Findlay Automotive Group – Prescott Campus, and member of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. We learned about how much she values personal connections.