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UltraStar Multi-tainment Center celebrates first anniversary BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a full year since UltraStar Multitainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle first took Maricopa by storm. On Nov. 16, it will celebrate its one-year anniversary and it invites the entire community to join in on the festivities. Food, fun, live entertainment and a celebrity guest will all be the order of the day. Free entertainment will
include appearances by Miss Indian Arizona, Yellowhouse Dancers and Arizona Rattlers and Sidewinders players, along with face painting and balloon artists. Live entertainment appearing in the amphitheater will include Sunset Route Band, The Hampton Band and DJ Mr. E Show. Two-for-one movies and free anniversary cake will be available. Vice President of Operations and
General Manager Adam Saks says of the impressive venue, “It’s exciting. It’s all about expanding the multitainment concept. There are a lot of people interested in what we’ve done at Ak-Chin.” Saks has deep and fond ties to UltraStar. “I have been consulting on the project since inception and then I was with the construction team through construction and the opening,” he says. Saks loves the facility and always welcomes the feedback he gets from his wide variety of customers. “The response has been tremendous. We’re overwhelmed and humbled by the accolades and the energy of our guests,” he explains. “People have never really seen anything like our center. It really is the future of entertainment and the way the entertainment market is headed with all of these multi venues in one location. I think they’re impressed with the multiple things you can do and the amount of time you can spend here.” The venue is not too far from Chandler, and most guests will spend several hours enjoying the activities with their family or guests. “They’re impressed with the level of quality; quality of service, food and products,” he says. There will also be a host of $1
ULTRASTAR MULTI-TAINMENT CENTER: First-run films, 3-D movies and premium D-Box motion seats await moviegoers at the dynamic entertainment complex. Submitted photo
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Desert Car Care: Caring for people and their vehicles BY ALISON STANTON
When Frank Leutz opened Desert Car Care in Chandler almost 10 years ago, he wanted to provide a place where people could go to get top-quality, honest car service and repair. But for Leutz, owning an auto repair shop is about much more than changing the oil in a Toyota minivan or aligning the wheels of a Chevrolet pickup truck. It’s about establishing a close bond with his customers and the entire community. And it’s why Leutz says 90% of what he and his staff do is not about cars, but about creating relationships. “Wanting to provide a positive automotive experience is all part of my company’s culture and community spirit, as well as helping to define the true essence of the word ‘yes,’” Leutz says. “We are truly like an old-fashioned barber shop or hair salon. We want people to say, ‘Oh cool, we’re gonna go see Frank and his staff today.’ We do our best to alleviate their anxiety as much as possible.” Although Leutz has enjoyed working on cars for years, he didn’t originally intend to be an entrepreneur. As a jazz trombonist who has played at Carnegie Hall as well as with the Phoenix Jazz SEE CAR PAGE 20
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specials all throughout the day including $1 laser tag, bowling, bowling shoe rental, star class and 3-D upgrade for the movie theater and dollar for dollar match on game cards up to $20. Guests will also enjoy $1 single scoop ice cream, regular popcorn, regular Pepsi, select appetizers, draft beers, hot dogs, nachos and desserts. “Twilight” actor Booboo Stewart will meet with fans at the anniversary party. At the age of 19, Stewart is a veteran of nearly 50
BOOBOO STEWART IN THE HOUSE: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” parts one and two actor Booboo Stewart will meet with fans throughout the day at UltraStar Multitainment Center on Nov. 16 to help celebrate the facility’s one-year anniversary. Submitted photo
films and television shows and most recognizably portrayed the character of Seth in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” parts one and two. Up next, he will appear as James Proudstar/ Warpath in “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” “Booboo is absolutely part of the family and a great friend to the entertainment center,” Saks says. “He’ll be available to meet the fans and give autographs and take pictures. He’s going to be around most of the day and I’m looking forward to it.” Most notably, every member of the family will find something thrilling to do at UltraStar on the day of the anniversary celebration and during future visits. Truly a state-of-theart entertainment center, the movie theater features 12 auditoriums with comfortable stadium-style seating along with 12 StarClass Balconies for guests 21 and older that feature wine, bear and convenient in-seat ordering. VIP Theaters and Party Rooms also make UltraStar a fantastic choice for parties and private or corporate events. Another fun bonus is the theater’s capability to show 3-D films, and the D-Box motion chairs where guests can literally live the action they are seeing on the screen. Saks is looking forward to greeting guests who possibly haven’t had the chance to come out and visit UltraStar Multi-tainment Center yet. He also says that there will be many special offers made available to guests visiting on Nov. 16. “It’s Thanksgiving movie season
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STRIKE!: Ten Pins Down offers an upscale way of enjoying bowling within the UltraStar Multitainment Center. Submitted photo
and we’ll have some great movies, entertainment and fun,” Saks says. Other attractions include casual gourmet dining at the 347 Grill, 24 lanes of bowling at Ten Pins Down (including eight VIP bowling lanes designated for group events and parties), laser tag in UltraStar’s Urban Arena and many chances to play and win in the family arcade. Guests 21 and older can gather and meet with friends
at UltraLounge. UltraStar Multi-tainment Center is located next door to Harrah’s AkChin Casino at 16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa. Visit ultrastarakchin.com or call 520-494-7827 for additional information. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.
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Owner: Jill Moore How long in business: Three months Specialty: Mexican food Unique features: Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Chargrilled Chicken, Aqua Frescas; Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, live music most Friday and Saturday nights, $2 Taco Tuesdays Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Address: 3235 W. Ray Rd., Suite 1, Chandler Phone: 480-821-7944 Website: Facebook.com/ Americastacoshopchandler
Apropos Creations LLC Owner: Jo Ann M. Grant How long in business: Four years Specialty: Weddings and events planning, styling and coordinating Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointments only due to events Address: P.O. Box 12772, Chandler, AZ 85248 Phone: 480-216-4630 Website: aproposcreations.com/ Email: details@aproposcreations.com
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On a roster based on more than five million reviews from verified OpenTable diners of more than 15,000 restaurants nationwide, south Chandler’s own fine-dining gem, Cork, has received high accolades being named one of OpenTable’s 2013 Diners’ Choice award winners as a Top 100 Restaurant with the Most Notable Wine Lists. Cork’s selection has consistently earned Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” since 2009 and is featured in-house on the Tastevin iPad app, which allows for real time updates per the restaurant’s inventory and frequent additions. With the swipe of a finger, diners can easily choose from a vast variety of by the glass options as well
as half, whole and large format bottle choices. “We put extensive, careful thought into our list and are constantly looking for new additions to keep it relevant and diverse while still being approachable,” Jon Doholis, Cork’s beverage manager says. “It’s quite an honor to be included in this OpenTable lineup especially because it has been curated directly by the diners themselves who happen to be most important and influential audience.” Cork is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 1, Chandler. For more information, visit corkrestaurant.net, Facebook.com/CorkChandler or call 480-883-3773.
YMCA offers tumbling for parents, tots A tumbling class for parents and children is now offered at the Chandler/Gilbert YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Children ages 3 to 5 can be introduced to the world of tumbling with bunny hops, somersaults, crab walks and more. Classes begin the first week of every month and run from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks. Cost is $15 for facility members and $20 for program members. For more information, visit valleyymca.org/chandlergilbert or call 480-899-9622.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Frank Leutz, owner of Desert Car Care in Chandler, says that establishing relationships with his customers and taking the time to know each one is extremely important. Submitted photo
Band, he got into car repair shortly after getting out of the Navy. “My wife’s dad had a shop and I worked with him there, and I didn’t really care for it at first but I stuck with it,” Leutz says. Over time, he grew to love anything and everything to do with car service and repair. Comparing running his business to conducting an orchestra or organizing a ballet, Leutz says he works hard to make sure everything goes perfectly behind the scenes so that each and every customer will have a topnotch experience at his shop. He yearns
to have repeat customers. For example, Leutz has a master technician on staff, who can help to accurately pinpoint issues in the vehicles that they are servicing. “What it boils down to is this: If we go in to fix a car, and we are not knowledgeable about what we are doing and mess things up, our reputation will be ruined. My master technician is like a surgeon, and knowing that he is here can help lower anxiety among both the consumers and the rest of our staff.” Teaching his employees the meaning of accountability is also extremely
important to Leutz. To illustrate his point, he tells the story about a customer who recently brought in his car for repair. “The new client came in with his car, we saw what was broken, and we fixed it,” Leutz says. Shortly after the repair was completed, the customer reported that his engine had blown. “We told him that we would take full accountability for fixing his engine,” Leutz says, adding that the customer’s jaw dropped to the floor when he heard the news. “We were the last ones in the vehicle, and whether we did anything or not wasn’t the issue. We are accountable for what we do, so we fixed it. That’s the spirit of this business, and what we are all about.” In addition to making sure that his customers have a positive experience at his shop, Leutz also spends a lot of time helping local members of the community. In his spare time, he can be found preparing 130 pieces of chicken for a barbecue at Chandler Christian Community Center, teaching single moms about car repair through the Helping Hands program, and collecting hundreds of pounds of food for a local food drive. Leutz is working on a food drive with former Arizona State University football player J.D. Hill., who is now CEO of Catch the Vision Ministries. Until Thanksgiving week, Leutz is accepting canned food donations at his shop, and his company will donate $3 from every invoice to the
cause. Although the challenges of running his own small business are huge, Leutz says it is all worth it. “I look at every day as a new experience to help people, and to provide good experiences for them. If I have done this, then I am successful.” Desert Car Care is located at 95 N. Dobson Rd., in Chandler. For more information, call 480-726-6400 or visit desertcarcare.com/chandler-autorepair-and-car-service/. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.
TAKING TIME TO HELP OTHERS: Ryan Holton, master technician at Desert Car Care, along with Frank and Josephine Leutz, help to deliver 800 pounds of donated dry food to the Chandler Christian Community Center. Submitted photo
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Two Chandler restaurants and resorts named diamond properties AAA Arizona released its 2014 list of Arizona Five and Four Diamond properties. Kai restaurant maintained its status as the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Arizona. It has been a recipient for eight years. The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Restaurant & Spa, the Wild Horse Pass
Hotel and Casino and Cork Restaurant all received the AAA Four Diamond Award. The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa have been recipients for 11 years, the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino have been recipients for three years and Cork Restaurant has been a recipient for four years.
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Eighth graders interested in developing real-world skills while in high school are invited to participate in a tour of the Career and Technical Education courses available in the Chandler Unified School District Jan. 8 through 10. Basha, Chandler, Hamilton and Perry high schools will conduct tours showcasing the variety of CTE programs available to students, including agriscience, automotive technologies, culinary, design and merchandising, drafting, software development, TV production and many more. Not all programs are available at each high school. To learn more about Career Technical Education programs in the Chandler Unified School District, visit cusd80. com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=952.
The BLB Memorial Fall Barbecue and Turkey Raffle offers fall food and fun for a good cause from 4 to 10 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16, at the Oldenburg Farm, 12503 E. Via De Palmas, Chandler. A $10 donation for entry is requested, and includes a barbecue meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries and fixings, as well as a variety of fall festival activities, including a pie-eating contest, goat milking, S’mores making and more. A prize-winning farm-fresh turkey will be raffled live at the event; tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. Other raffle prizes will also be offered at the event; presence is not required. Proceeds benefit the BLB Memorial Scholarship Fund for Chandler High School football players, honoring Brandon Lee Beck. Tickets are available for purchase at the event. Donations can also be made online. For more information, visit brandonbeck. org.
“AAA developed the Diamond rating system more than 75 years ago as a travel resource. It is one of the only rating systems that include on-site evaluations by anonymous inspectors,” says Linda Gorman, communications and public affairs director for AAA Arizona who oversees the program in Arizona. “Earning
a Five or Four Diamond Award is one of the highest accolades in the travel industry.” Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino and Kai restaurant are located at 5594 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler. Cork is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 1, Chandler.
OnTrac partners with St. Vincent de Paul this holiday season OnTrac is partnering with St. Vincent de Paul in an effort to help Arizona’s hungry families this holiday season. OnTrac is sponsoring 250 boxes across Arizona, which will be placed throughout 119 Safeway stores and Desert Schools Federal Credit Union locations throughout the Valley. Monetary donations can also be made at both Safeway and Desert Schools Federal Credit Union locations. “We are truly grateful to be part of the Million Can Crusade for the third year in a row,” says OnTrac Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Laura Peterson. “They are a dedicated organization and make a real difference in our community. We are happy to be able to help.” St. Vincent de Paul will team up with KNIX 102.5’s morning show team,
Ben and Matt, to host the Million Can Crusade, which runs through Nov. 27, in an effort to collect one million cans of nonperishable food items. “Sometimes people are overwhelmed by the need in our community,” says St. Vincent de Paul Executive Director Steve Zabilski. “But every donation makes a difference. To a struggling family, an emergency food box can go a long way to stretch their household budget so that when all the bills are paid, they can still put food on the table.” The food collected will help fill the shelves of St. Vincent de Paul’s network of more than 80 parish-based food pantries in central and northern Arizona. Nearly 400,000 food boxes were delivered to hungry families last year by food pantry volunteers.
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Season’s Greetings Holiday Boutique set The free inaugural Season’s Greetings Holiday Boutique, presented by Sibley’s West, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 at SoHo63 in Chandler. The event, which is organized by Noel Betush, will involve more than 40 artists and small businesses who will display their holiday gift ideas in rooms at SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler. “The idea is to welcome the holiday season with a locally focused boutique,â€? Betush says. “Shop locally from our vendors with items ranging from beautifully handmade holiday and home dĂŠcor to handcrafted jewelry and amazing ‘upcycled’ vintage ďŹ nds.â€? The event is raising money for Child Crisis Center. A variety of fun activities will be held throughout the day, including visiting Santa and many drawings. For more information visit Facebook. com/seasonsgreetingsboutique. For vendor information, email seasonsgreetingsboutique@gmail.com.
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Market on the Move in S. Chandler New Walmart Neighborhood Market opens
Market on the Move, which is open to the public, distributes fresh produce with a farmers market atmosphere. A $10 donation is good for up to 60 pounds of produce, which vary from six to eight varieties. The South Chandler distribution is
located at Desert Palms Church parking lot, 4265 S. Arizona Ave. and is held the second Saturday of the month from December through May. The next Market on the Move will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 14.
56th annual Christmas Idea House The Desert Club will present its 56th annual Christmas Idea House luxury home tour and holiday shopping event next month, where visitors tour a fabulous newly built luxury home in Gilbert adorned with stunning holiday decor, unique gifts and gourmet goodies. The annual event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 for the preview gala, which requires reservations. The Holiday Brunch, which also requires reservations, will be held at 9 a.m. or noon Dec. 6. The public tours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets are $12 at the gate. Bring a canned food item and receive $2 off admission. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be given back to the community in the form of charitable grants and need-based scholarships. The Christmas Idea House will be held in the exclusive Whitewing community of Germann Estates, 2697 E. Germann Rd.,
CHRISTMAS IDEA HOUSE: The 56th annual Christmas Idea House will be held next month in the Whitewing community of Germann Estates. Submitted photo
A new Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1900 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, opened in Chandler Wed., Nov. 6, making it the second in the area. It features a full grocery department including organic and natural selections as well as prepared food options, fresh-baked breads, selfserve deli and a bakery. The market will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are also pharmacy services and a drive-thru pharmacy. During the grand opening celebration, the store presented $7,000 in grants to local community groups such as Vineyard Community Center, Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, BASIS Charter Schools, Chandler Youth Football, My Sister’s Place and the Chandler Fire Department.
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Barro’s holding 2nd annual benefit PayPal, Walmart to help Matthew’s for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Crossing serve Thanksgiving meals With 19% of Arizonans living below the poverty line, local and family owned pizzeria, Barro’s Pizza is on a mission to fight hunger in the Valley. On Tue., Dec. 3, the second annual Barro’s Pizza Holiday Hunger Fight will be held, with all proceeds received from open to close of business being donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. One large pizza bought at Barro’s Pizza on Dec. 3, can mean up to 70 meals provided at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance this holiday season. Last year, the first Barro’s Pizza Hunger Fight earned more than $120,000 in less than 24 hours for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, providing more than 840,000 meals. This year, the Barro family hopes to donate one million meals, equating to about $143,000 raised. “Throughout the year we try to give back by donating to different high school sports, little leagues, PTO fundraisers and many other community organizations across the Valley,” says Ken Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “We wanted to create a special philanthropic event that all 33 stores could participate in together. The amount that we raised last year is really in thanks to our great customers who supported our
Hunger Fight event.” Valley residents can find their closest Barro’s location, menu items, and store hours by visiting barrospizza.com/locations. Use #BarrosPizzaFight to show your support. Chandler locations are in Chandler/Ocotillo at Alma School & Germann roads, 480-917-0077, and in Southeast Chandler at Riggs and McQueen roads, 480-895-2555. Barro’s Pizza is a locally and family owned pizza operation with more than 30 locations around the Valley. Barro’s Pizza also provides wings, salads, sandwiches, pastas, glutenfree pizza options, dessert, beer and wine. For more information, visit barrospizza.com. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance was founded by John van Hengel and Kenny Ramsey in 1967. It is known as the world’s first “food bank” and was founded on the idea that those in need could withdraw food from the food bank where those more fortunate would deposit money and food donations. For more information, visit http://www. firstfoodbank.org.
PayPal employees are partnering with Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank to collect an estimated 500 bags of food so the nonprofit can serve Thanksgiving meals this season. PayPal workers will also give $5 Walmart gift cards to purchase turkeys to help serve more than 500 households in the food bank’s existing client base from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Nov. 23. In addition, Walmart is giving discounted pricing on turkeys, along with local grant support to help purchase pies. Walmart will bring an18-wheeler to the event site and volunteers will give turkeys and pies from the truck. Volunteers from Matthew’s Crossing, Walmart and PayPal, including 10 bilingual speakers, will be on hand at the event to help as well, which will be held in the parking lot at Praise and Worship, 2551 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, utilizing a “drive-thru” voucher system. “In communities around the world where eBay Inc has business operations, employees are involved in promoting charitable giving. Connecting people and creating opportunity is the very essence of eBay Inc.,” says Sara Haran, community and employee events specialist, at PayPal. “eBay Inc’s PayPal Operations office in Chandler is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Matthew’s Crossing for the second year on the Thanksgiving Food Bag drive. It is the perfect opportunity for our employees to feel the direct impact of giving
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back to the local community.” Chad O’Malley, store manager for Walmart at 1900 E. Chandler Blvd., states, “Our store believes in building strong partnerships with organizations that serve our community.” Matthew’s Crossing Director of Development Heather Heimsoth, of Chandler cites statistics that one in four Arizona children go to bed hungry each night. In addition, they say Arizona is tied as the worst state in the U.S. when it comes to child hunger, and the fifth worst for overall food insecurity. “888,100 unduplicated Arizonans received emergency food assistance in 2009, an 85% increase from the 2006 study,” Heimsoth notes. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, a 501(c) (3) community based nonprofit organization serving the working poor, provided assistance to 800 people in its first year. Now, Matthew’s Crossing serves more than 42,000 people in need each year, with the help and dedication of some 50 regular volunteers and 150 seasonal volunteers. In 2012, 11,704 food boxes were given out to families, with 15,749 being children under the age of 18. Matthew’s Crossing is still seeking donations to ensure that all clients receive a Thanksgiving meal. The public may donate towards the Thanksgiving meal or the food bank by visiting the organization’s website and making an online donation. A list of “most wanted foods” is also available at matthewscrossing.org/ or by calling 480-857-2296.
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CORPORATE CHRONICLES Dance Matrix offers morning yoga Dance Matrix, 930 E. Riggs Rd., Suite, 1, Chandler, offers yoga classes in the mornings, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Call 480-696-6144 for more information. Designing Women of Arizona Designing Women of Arizona, now located in Chandler, is a personal unique concierge floral artist that provides assistance for birthdays, anniversaries, a special day or event. For more information call 480-275-6464 or email designingwomenofaz@cox.net. Entrepreneur honored Todd Goldberg of the Goddard School, 1815 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, received a business award during the 2013 Goddard School National Franchisee Convention in Nashville, TN. The Chandler school joined more than 350 Goddard School franchisees to discuss the latest innovations and advancements for providing the highest quality, play-based educational child care programs in a technology-driven age. To learn more about the school, visit GoddardSchool.com or call 480-821-1234. LGE to begin construction The town of Gilbert will welcome a new manufacturing facility as LGE Design Build breaks ground on TLC Label Company’s 108,675-square-foot new office, warehouse
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and manufacturing facility. Tempe Label Company started in 1984 and has a state of the art facility in Chandler. It is expanding its Arizona presence in Gilbert. McClanahan joins Western State Bank Craig McClanahan, who recently joined Western State Bank as vice president and business banking officer, will have such duties as commercial business CRAIG MCCLANAHAN. development and Submitted photo providing financing solutions to business customers. He has more than 13 years of experience in the banking industry. In addition, he is also active in fundraising with The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Hamilton High School’s athletic programs, including football and wrestling. Asternotes, The Thrift Shopper’s mobile app Asternotes, a cloud-based mobile app development and services startup focused on the thrift, resale and secondhand marketplace, launches its all-in-one mobile app suite for thrift shoppers seeking to make money, save money and help the planet at the same time. Members can conveniently share pictures and video clips
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Chandler resident becomes consultant with Tastefully Simple Chandler resident Kelly-Rae Hardin became an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-toprepare foods. Hardin offers delicious food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. For additional information, contact Hardin at giftgivingway@gmail.com. New Chandler office for Alliance Bank of Arizona The Alliance Bank of Arizona held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Chandler office Thu., Nov. 7. The new office, located on the southwest corner of Ray Road and Interstate 10, marks the 11th location for Alliance Bank. The bank, which was started more than 10 years ago, is the largest, locally headquartered and owned bank in Arizona.
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Gilbert Chamber news Gilbert Chamber hosts slew of events John’s Refrigeration and SCF Arizona will sponsor the Wed., Nov. 20, 411 at the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite, 101, Gilbert. The 411, which will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. is a comprehensive membership orientation to learn how to maximize the benefits of your chamber investment. Due to limited seating, registration is required.
‘Gift of Giving’ Holiday event and Chinese auction’ The “Gift of Giving” Holiday Event and Chinese Auction will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thu., Dec. 5 at Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse, 1600 E. Lakeside Dr., Gilbert. The fundraising event benefits the Boys & Girls Club and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. The event will feature a fast-paced Chinese auction with more than 100 raffle and live auction items. The chamber will bid quarters to raise funds for monetary donations of $5,000 to the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club. Bring a roll of quarters or two for participation in the auction. Admission is $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers.
Good Government Town Hall Meeting: District 12 The Good Government Town Hall Meeting for District 12 will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Fri., Dec. 6 at Orbital Sciences
Corp., 1440 N. Fiesta Blvd., Gilbert. An event of SRP’s Good Government Series, the town hall meeting will bring together members of Arizona District 12 and the business community for a discussion on the latest in state issues. The meet and greet event and one-on-one conversations will be had with Reps. Warren Petersen and Eddie Farnsworth and Sen. Andy Biggs. The event is for members of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Chat - morning networking event The Chamber Chat will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wed., Dec. 11 at Higher Grounds Roastery & Cafe, 2556 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 101, Gilbert. This informal gathering is a way to share conversations with other professionals and learn more about businesses in the community. No admission is charged, but individuals are responsible for the cost of their own meal. RSVP for seating estimate.
Power Hour - networking event The Power Hour networking event will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fri., Dec. 13 at Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Barbecue, 2206 E. Williams Field Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert. The event is held quarterly with the purpose of providing business professionals with networking opportunities to focus on connecting people, opening doors for new businesses, and developing new resources and relationships. Member admission is $10.
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Goodie Box offers affordable food for holidays and beyond Arizona has one of the highest poverty rates in the nation, and with recent cuts to food stamps affecting more than 1 million people, Valley families are experiencing food insecurity at an alarming rate. In response to the obvious need for inexpensive food options, a Chandler woman is working with The Goodie Boxes to provide quality food at affordable rates to anyone who needs it. There are no applications to fill out or income restrictions. Each $37 Goodie Box is filled with four meals for a family of four and buyers save $25 or more with each Goodie Box. Fifty-dollar Holiday Boxes are now available and EBT funds are accepted. Free delivery or pickup at The Goodie Boxes/ Plenty for All Office is at: 9299 W. Olive Ave., Suite 110, Peoria, AZ 85345 “I grew up volunteering; many Saturdays of my childhood were spent putting food boxes together for the needy,” says Melissa Bailey, sales manager at The Goodie Boxes. “From my experiences working with the community with Habitat for Humanity and other projects, I know that many struggle financially—even those who ‘don’t seem like it.’ That’s the void The Goodie Boxes fill; they help families from all income levels access quality food at low prices.” The Goodie Boxes work like this: Buyers go online and select the type and number of Goodie Boxes they would like. There
are no income restrictions. Currently, the traditional Goodie Box, Pure Protein Box, Sandwich Box and the Holiday Box are available. Each box is $37, except the Holiday Box, which is $50. Menus can be seen online and ingredients vary per box; for example, the traditional Goodie Box contains a variety of meats, vegetables, breads and desserts. The limited-time Holiday Box contains a 10-plus pound turkey, ham, fresh cranberries, green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, rolls, and more. Once boxes are ordered online, buyers can pick up their Goodie Boxes from a variety of pick-up locations across the Valley. EBT customers must call to order. While The Goodie Boxes is classified as a food retailer and not a food bank, the company’s commitment to the community is strong. A portion of the proceeds go back to the community and there are options to sponsor Goodie Boxes for those in need. Nonprofits and local businesses are needed to serve as distribution points and volunteers are welcome. “The Goodie Boxes’ mission is to provide healthy food and meals to families in need at affordable prices,” Bailey says. “Our hope is that our service will help families that are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult financial times.” Learn more about The Goodie Boxes at www.thegoodieboxes.com
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Chamber honors flexible workplaces The Chandler Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2013 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility for their exemplary workplace practices at a breakfast ceremony on Wed., Oct. 23 at Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Winners are identified through a rigorous selection process, which involves an evaluation of employers’ flexibility programs and practices from telecommuting, to job sharing, to phased retirement programs and a confidential employee survey. Those winners include the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education; Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System; BDO USA LLP; Henry & Horne LLP; KPMG; METRO Architecture; Microchip Technology
Inc.; Point B, and Ryan and Wist Office Products. The Sloan Award, which recognizes employers that have distinguished themselves in Arizona and across the country, is given by Families and Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management. The award is part of When Work Works, a national project to educate the business community on the value of workplace effectiveness and flexibility. “I am extremely proud of all the amazing companies that have gone above and beyond in their workplace practices. The Chandler Chamber is honored to be hosting When Work Works, and extends their congratulations to all the winners,” says Terri Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.
SLOAN AWARDS: The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education; Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System; BDO USA LLP; Henry & Horne LLP; KPMG; METRO Architecture; Microchip Technology Inc.; Point B; Ryan and Wist Office Products all received the 2013 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility. Submitted photo
Contact the Chamber The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. For more
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Connie’s Jewelry Gallery relocates, expands services To offer additional services, Connie’s Jewelry Gallery and Clock Shop is moving to a new location Dec. 1. The store is relocating to the corner of Germann and Dobson roads in the Shops at Pecos, near Oregano’s, Uncle Bears and Nando’s. In moving, Connie’s will be bigger, better and brighter. Moving to Chandler in 1996, Connie’s has remained in the area for more
than 13 years. Times were tough in the days after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but store owners Richard and Connie Finkbeiner worked hard to offer customers the best possible service, quality and price. The Finkbeiners strive to treat their customers well, doing anything to make their days a little brighter. Connie
Finkbeiner says she is truly thankful to all her customers who have given her the opportunity to enhance her services. Connie’s has the largest product offering and services in Chandler, with certified clock repair, watch repair, watch batteries, custom creations, appraisals, ear piercing, stone setting, jewelry repair engraving and more.
Connie’s can make that special event more memorable with its plethora of gifts ranging from a grandfather clock to custom jewelry setting. The store is looking forward to serving the needs of its customers in its new location. Look for a grand opening celebration soon. For more information, call 480-883-3320.
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