This Weekend:  Faire on the Square  9/4 - 6  More than 150 artists and craftsmen!

September Mixer NOTE:  There will be no morning mixer Thursday, Sept. 2

September Events Preview   Thumb Butte Festival, 9/24 - 26, Raw Spirit Festival, 9/24 - 26 and Prescott Western Heritage Days 9/25 - 26.

"Christmas in September" Fund Raiser for Courthouse Lighting Tickets are now on sale for this year's fund raiser dinner at the Prescott Resort, Saturday, Sept. 18. Only 200 tickets will be sold. One lucky ticketholder could win $5,000 in the reverse raffle.  Live jazz and big band music by Mike Vax; silent auction and dinner!  Sign up today by calling Anne at the Chamber. 445-2000. 

Guided Walking Tours of Downtown   Find out more about Prescott's fascinating history by taking a free walking tour of the downtown area most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00.  Meet in front of the Chamber building at 117 W. Goodwin St.  Tours are not conducted during certain weekends; call the Chamber to confirm specific dates. 

Christmas Parade Entry Forms Available   The Prescott Chamber is now accepting entries for the 28th annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 at 1:00 pm!  Complete information and entry forms can be downloaded here. This year's theme is the "Bells of Christmas."  The parade typically has one hundred or more entries and applications are due no later than Nov. 3.  

Nominate a Young Visionary!   Prescott Young Professionals is proud to announce the first PYP Visionary Awards, recognizing up and coming young professionals in our community.  Nominate one or more individuals for this prestigious award; up to 20 individuals will be chosen.  The nomination form must be submitted to the Chamber by September 15.  Complete instructions are included on the form, which you can download now and print.

Prescott Joins ShowUp.com   For the latest information on arts and cultural events in the greater Prescott area, visitors can now look on their computers!  Prescott has joined Showup.com! Click on the logo to check regularly for a complete listing of events and activities:

More National Recognition for Prescott!   RelocateAmerica.com has listed Prescott on their national Top 100 Places to Live, and ranked Prescott fifth in their Top 10 Retirement Cities.  Only four Arizona cities made the Top 100 list--Green Valley, Scottsdale and Flagstaff.

Congratulations Hassayampa Inn and The Motor Lodge!   Both properties were rated the highest in their categories in a recent public poll by the Arizona Republic for Best Arizona Hotels!  The Hassayampa Inn won in the historic hotel category, and The Motor Lodge won first place in the bargain hotel category.

Prescott Young Professionals   PYP is an affiliate of the Chamber with programs and networking opportunities specifically for business men and women between the ages of 21 - 40.  Employees of Chamber members can join PYP for $25 annually.  For membership information, check the PYP website. 

Population:   Prescott - 43,573 Prescott Valley - 38,958 Chino Valley - 13,080 Yavapai County - 228,494 (Source:  Dept. of Commerce Estimate, 7/1/09) Economic Indicators:  Sales tax revenue down 8% FY10 (through Jun.); Unemployment (July 2010): Prescott - 8.7% Cost of Living Index: (2nd quarter 2010): 103.7 (national norm of 100.0)

10th Annual Prescott Jazz Summit August 27 - 29 (click image for details)