Verde Valley Job, Career & Education Fair is next Wednesday, April 9 from 9:00-2:00, at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds at 12th & Cherry Streets in Cottonwood. The Fair is once again being offered through the combined efforts of the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, DES Employment Services, NACOG, and Yavapai College – and over 50 employers and educational programs will be there to accept job applications or chat about careers. Bring your resume and dress in interview clothes to make a good first impression.
Free services for local small businesses throughout Yavapai County are highlighted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Kurt Haskell. "The entrepreneurial spirit in the Verde is exceptional," added Haskell. "Working with the Chambers, SCORE, Cottonwood Economic Development Council, Spur Ventures, and other partners we will create a supportive environment for business." Verde Valley businesses seeking assistance are advised to contact the Yavapai Small Business Development Center at 928-776-2008, www.yc.edu/sbdc or the Cottonwood Business Assistance Center at 928-340-2740. Services are also provided in the Prescott/quad-cities area. See more at: https://www.yc.edu/articles/YC-Increases-Business-Assistance-in-the-Verde-Valley/3505
Dr. Daniel Amen reports on a recent study of soldier suicides on his blog at: http://www.amenclinics.com/dr-amen/blog/2014/03/soldier-suicides-massive-study-sheds-light-on-vulnerability-risk/ Key findings that may contribute to the suicide risk factors include: Approximately 25% of soldiers shared behaviors that may be characterized as depression, anxiety, PTS; and 11% had explosive anger issues (9% higher than civilian population.)
Soldier's Best Friend is an Arizona based non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with a trained Service or Therapeutic Companion Dog; many of these dogs are rescued from local shelters. "Soldier's Best Friend - Helping Our Veterans and Shelter Dogs" will be the topic at Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc.'s meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 5:45 p.m.. Starr Ladehoff, professional dog trainer, will be the presenter. For more information about Keep Sedona Beautiful, please call (928) 282.4938, or visit http://www.keepsedonabeautiful.org/
On March 30, the American Legion Post 93 and the American Legion Riders Post 93 sponsored the third annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. This year's event was held at Fort Verde State Park, with a full color guard and an impressive motorcycle procession from Sedona through Cottonwood and on to Fort Verde for the event.
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