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Confectioner concocts sweet, savory treats BY TRACY HOUSE
With hand-crafted products named “Nutwhats” and “Scribbles” local candy creator Lisa Rast is making a name for herself and her confectionery company, Nutwhats. Nutwhats launched in 2011, but Rast says she’s been making candy for more than 10 years. She started experimenting with candy making in 1999 introducing her product at festivals and then in 2011, what started as a hobby while teaching ice skating, became a full-time venture. “We realized we have a very unique product.” “It’s very creative and I got my degree
in (biochemical) engineering. I like to experiment, anyway,” Rast notes about candy making. She started to experiment with her own recipes and came up with Scribbles and Nutwhats. “It needed a name and we didn’t know what to call it,” Rast explains, “And we still don’t know what to call it. When you try it, everybody would always say, ‘What do you call it?’” Rast has 15 products in her candy line. Husband, Jim, and sons, Brandon and Gavin, are her taste testers. “The first one was the pecan Scribble,” Rast says, “From there I came up with cashew coconut Scribble. Then there is the
ON THE SHELVES: AJ’s Fine Food is carrying eight flavors of Nutwhats confections. Submitted photo
peanut pretzel Scribble, The cacao beans are which is my favorite.” She imported from Bali, put that one together Dominican Republic, Peru, based on her father’s snack Bolivia and Madagascar preferences. Rast created to make Rast’s uniquely all the recipes, bringing regionally flavored together flavors she has chocolate bars. Each tried and likes, dabbling regional candy takes two to come up with new to three days to produce. combinations. Rast says she’s always been Rast produces all of fascinated by chocolate. her confections in her “It’s very labor intensive commercial kitchen on and it kind of brings out her private property. She the engineer in me,” she says they’ll be looking for explains. “Each region has a new location in 2014. “It’s a unique flavor, and that’s SWEET LIFE: Jim and Lisa Rast, not flavors I’ve added.” growing quickly,” she says of the family business. “It’s owners of Nutwhats. Lisa is Rast also makes “Beer the creator and Jim is the a lot of work.” Brittys” using locally This isn’t a 9 to 5 job for taste tester. Submitted photo brewed Four Peaks Beer. Rast, who is sometimes up “This is brand new,” Rast at 6 a.m. and works to 2 a.m. depending mentions. “One of the new flavors is a on what is going on for the weekend. In spin off from beer britty and we actually addition to online orders and corporate use jalapenos in it.” gifting Whatnuts just launched in AJ’s Whatnuts products are available Fine Foods. “We got in there the end of online through Rast’s website, nuwhats. June so we’re very new and we’re really com. In addition Rast also makes party trying to help it grow. They’ve been favors, gift boxes and corporate gifting. really good for us.” The bars are exclusively at Bodega in The family also goes to farmers Scottsdale and at the farmers markets. markets in Gilbert and Scottsdale putting their sweet and savory Tracy House is the SanTan Sun News confections out to the public. Rast says news editor. She lives in Ironwood Vistas she brings Nutwhats and her newly with her husband and four children and launched “Bean to Bar Chocolate” to the can be reached at Tracy@SanTanSun. markets. com.
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Rakhman Jewelers features personalized Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at and friendly service El Palacio BY ALISON STANTON
Since the day Jane and Lenny Rakhman opened Rakhman Jewelers in 1969, they have strived to offer their customers top-quality products, outstanding customer service and a welcoming atmosphere where people are more than just clients—they are treated like friends. “We like to treat people how we would like to be treated,” Jane says, adding that she and her husband are truly grateful for the many customers who come to their family-owned jewelry store to purchase jewelry, have items repaired or redesigned, or arrange for an appraisal or re-appraisal. Jane says her husband, Lenny, who has 43 years of experience in the jewelry industry and learned his trade while living in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, handles the repairs with an expert eye and dedication to perfection. All of the jewelry work is done on the premises, she says, and their son-in-law works one-onone with customers, using a professional CAD system to design customized items of jewelry. Rakhman Jewelers specializes in carrying diamond wedding and engagement rings in 14K and 18K yellow and white gold, as well as platinum. When customers come into the shop looking to have their jewelry repaired, Jane says she or Lenny take the time to work with them, teaching them as much as possible about the jewelry and answering any questions they may have. “We talk a lot about design and repair with them, and why their jewelry may need the repair,” she says. Rather than suggesting to customers which piece of jewelry they should purchase, Jane says she prefers to advise them to buy something that they really like.
“They are the ones who have to wear it, and so I always tell them to see what they like and what suits them the best,” she says. She also advises husbands or boyfriends who are there to buy something for their wives or girlfriends to purchase something that their loved one would want to wear. “I ask them a lot of questions, like if their wife or girlfriend dresses more casually, or if she wears a business suit; this will help them to pick something that is suitable for her.” To help make gift giving as easy as possible during the upcoming holiday season, Jane says they offer a Holiday Wish List that allows people to come in and write down a variety of suggestions that their loved ones can then refer to when shopping. Jane says that silver items are especially popular with their customers, including those made by Charles Garnier from Paris. Fashion items constructed with colored stones or birth stones, and mother’s rings or pendants are also top sellers, she notes. Regardless of the type of jewelry that her customers select, Jane wants customers to know that jewelry is an extremely meaningful gift that can last for generations. “Jewelry should be something that is given from the heart, and they should enjoy seeing their loved one wear it.” Rakhman Jewelers is located at 3165 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 21, in Chandler. For more information, call 480-857-9707 or visit http://www.rakhmanjewelers. com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun. com
Doors open at 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 14 at El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina for the Rockin’ Taco Street Fest. Highlights include tacos, beer, margaritas, a taco-eating competition, live entertainment, mustache competition, kid zone with piñatas and a chance to win a trip for two to Ensenada. “This event is going to have something fun for everyone,” says Anthony Serrano, owner and head chef at El Palacio. “I’m looking forward to sharing the celebration with our local community.” There will be two chances to win $100 cash; first in the mustache competition at 5 p.m. and again in the taco eating competition at 6 p.m. A trip for two to Ensenada, a coastal city in Mexico, will be given away to a raffle ticket holder. Each $5 admission ticket automatically includes one raffle ticket and additional tickets will be available for $5 each or two for $8 the day of the event. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ, a non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness and education of Mexican culture through folkloric dance. Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets are available at El Palacio, online at rockintacoaz.com or at the door on the day of the event. El Palacio, at 2950 E. Germann Road in Chandler, is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 480-802-5770 or visit epchandler. com.
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Doing Business Rose Rising Owner: Rose Newcomer How long in business: Opened Aug. 18, 2013 Specialty: Spiritual coach offers transformational life coaching and intuitive consulting for adults, teens and military, as well as custom affirmation art. Unique features: Especially for those who are going through a transition and need clarity in their personal or professional goals. Address: 333 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler Phone: 480-612-7479 Email: roserising.info@gmail.com Website: roserising.com
Trinity Air Medical Owner: Seth Bacon, CEO How long in business: In operation 1 year. Specialty: Medical escort service provides worldwide medical transportation and travel assistance. Unique features: A team of nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists travel bedside to bedside with the patient, utilizing common ground transportation and commercial airlines such as US Airways, Delta and British Airways. Utilizing commercial airlines
allows services at a much lower cost than traditional air ambulance services. Clinicians carry all necessary medical supportive equipment. All logistics are handled for a stress-free environment for the patient, family and friends. Hours: 24 hours a day Address: 60 E. Rio Salado Parkway, No. 900, Tempe Phone: 888-977-9772 Email: sbacon@trinityairmedical.com Website: TrinityAirMedical.com
Evelyn’s Workshop Owner: Evelyn Yeh How long in business: 3 years Specialty: Chinese Lessons, Tai Chi, Chinese knotting art Address: Chandler Hours: by appointment Phone: 480-282-8670 Email: contact@evelynsworkshop.com Website: evelynsworkshop.com
Sirvent Law Firm Owner: Francisco P. Sirvent How long in business: Operating since 2007, moved to current location in 2012. Specialty: Estate planning, wills, trusts and probate
Unique features: Not one of “those” law firms. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Address: 10450 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 112, Sun Lakes Phone: 480-209-6942 Website: sirventlaw.com
Dolly’s Traveling Tea Party Owner: Lynn Spinelli How long in business: Less than 6 months Specialty: The tea room experience is brought into your own home, whether it’s for a bridal shower, a baby shower or tea with friends, it will be a delightful time for your special occasion. Unique features: Everything from the tablecloths and table setting to the tea sets, flowers and food is provided for an elegant and unique tea party experience. Address: Chandler resident Phone: 480-545-5484 Email: Spinellilynn@gmail
East Valley Animal Hospital Owner: Dr. Alan Mafara How long in business: In operation since 1983, but Dr.
Mafara became the owner on May 1, 2013 Specialty: Veterinary dentistry, surgery/ orthopedics, wellness/preventive care Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Address: 81 W. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 105, Gilbert Phone: 480-892-1577 Email: info@eastvalleyanimal.com Website: eastvalleyanimal.com
Artist Dina M. Petruzzi Owner: Dina M. Petruzzi How long in business: 14 years in Scottsdale, relocated to Gilbert in May 2013. Specialty: Custom, handpainted art on walls and canvas for fine homes with more than 25 years of business experience in the home furnishings industry, interior design community and fine art. Offering personalized creative art solutions to suit lifestyles and tastes, enhancing the home through fine artwork personally created for the client. Unique Features: Custom-created fine art wall murals and paintings on canvas, tastefully designed and created to reflect the homeowner’s unique and individual personality. Address: Based in Gilbert and works throughout the Valley. Phone: 602-705-7109 Email: dinapetruzzi@cox.net Website: dinapetruzzi.com
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Studio Academy of Beauty opens third campus Cosmetology and esthetics programs offered Founded in Chandler in 2006 at 610 N. Alma School Rd. by Chandler residents Jeff and Cathy Koluch, Studio Academy of Beauty opens its third campus in Tolleson, at 9897 W. McDowell Rd., right off I-10 and 99th Avenue. The second campus opened in 2011 in Phoenix. The studio offers a program in cosmetology, which is the study of hair, skin, makeup and nails, and a program in esthetics, which is the study of skin for facials, body treatments and makeup. The studio offers classes for career choices that have been named as one of the top 20 careers with upward growth of 20%. Honored by Modern Salon magazine in 2011 for best community service, the studio educates students to give back when they can. The Koluchs are continually involved in the day-to-day operations at all their campuses, ensuring the delivery of student education and graduate services. Cathy Koluch has been appointed by the governor to sit as a commissioner representing all Arizona beauty schools on the Arizona Commission for Post Secondary Education. For more information, call 480-857-1138 or visit tsaob.com.
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About Care annual event aids homebound, disabled Homebound elderly and disabled in Chandler and Gilbert are invited to About Care’s third annual Veterans’ Day/ Holiday event, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8. The event includes wine-tasting and art auction at the Vision Gallery in the City of Chandler building, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to deliver free caring and compassionate support services using trained volunteers.
Last year, About Care’s more than 160 volunteers provided more than 23,000 services, donated 60,000 hours and drove 220,000 miles. About Care is looking for donations of local art for the event. Cost for the event is $25 per person and includes beverages and light appetizers. To obtain a volunteer application or find out more, call 480802-2331, email information@aboutcare. org or visit aboutcare.org.
Marketing agency celebrates two-year anniversary Celebrating its two-year anniversary, Chandler-based health care marketing agency VISION Marketing & Consulting unveils a new website to mark the occasion. “Although we kept the simple, clean look of our former website, we are excited about the update, as we feel it represents more truly our brand and what we are about as a business,” says Karen Cummings, agency co-owner. The new website offers an enhanced layout for viewers to easily engage with the content. The site also includes information about marketing solutions the business offers, and features a fun video about the company on the homepage. The agency also has an active blog.
“It is rewarding to see our team grow and come together to understand and reflect our values and mission, not only by creating our new website, but in the services we provide our clients,” adds Veronica Shaw, agency co-owner. Visitors can subscribe to the agency’s email list to receive exclusive news and updates through the new website, or complete an online client questionnaire to request a consultation. VISION Marketing & Consulting is a partner of Arizona State Physician Association and a member of the Arizona Small Business Association. For more information, call 480-213-6153 or visit visionmarketingaz.com.
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Clock and watch repair Chiropractic clinic celebrates new location service is timely
Great Choice Chiropractic hosts a grand opening open house and celebration from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20 at its new location at 6125 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, on the southwest corner of Kyrene and Chandler roads in the Kyrene Village Shopping Center. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, music by Laura Walsh, raffle prizes and special offers for attendees. New patients will receive a coupon for a 10-minute massage and a complete chiropractic exam, including X-rays and a computer scan, for no out-of-pocket expense. By law this offer excludes patients using Medicare or any other government program. The new 3,200-square-foot space offers hydraulic chiropractic adjustment tables, cold laser therapy, massage, muscle therapy and more, and will sell pillows and several types of strengthening exercise accessories for home or office use. To learn more, call 480-704-6600 or visit greatchoicechiro.com.
Connie’s Jewelry Gallery sells watches and clocks Connie and Richard Finkbeiner opened their store, Connie’s Jewelry Gallery at 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 24, Chandler, in the fall of 2001. After they were in business for some time, they started receiving requests for clocks and clock repair. “Wanting to service our customers and knowing that our watch technologist repaired clocks as well, we slowly started offering clock repairs,” says Richard Finkbeiner. “As this market grew, it became larger and larger to the point that our watch and clock tech said, ‘I will teach you the clock repair trade. This will let me pass on my legacy and let me focus on watches as well.’”
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So, Finkbeiner, while still working in the corporate field, began to learn the fine art of clock repair and after a few years of picking up tiny parts off the floor and wearing out the knees on many pair of pants, he was able to refine the craft. “I traveled to Michigan to attend the Howard Miller Clock training program,” Finkbeiner adds. “This included diagrams, booking, training and manuals and hands-on tests, along with written tests.” Now certified as a Howard Miller Service Center and clock repair tech, he travels around the Valley— Scottsdale, Mesa, Gold Canyon, Sedona and Flagstaff— repairing grandfather clocks for clients as well as for Thomasville, Drexel and Lazy Boy Furniture stores. For more information, call 480-883-3320 or visit conniesjewelrygalleryandclockshop.com.
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ClearCall Solutions, a direct response sales and marketing company, has moved into the Chandler Airpark area and expects to hire 100 new employees by the end of the year. ClearCall operates an inside sales center, representing ADT Security Services and Dish satellite services. “ClearCall offers careers in sales, customer service, operations, marketing and leadership, and provides thorough training to ensure the success of our team members,” says Tom Carr, ClearCall’s human resources director. Job openings include inside sales representatives, which pays $40,000 to $80,000, and sales leaders, which pays $65,000 to more than $100,000. The company signed a five-year lease for 36,000 square feet in its new state-of-the-art facility in the Allred Airport Center II at 2150 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. ClearCall will host an open house and ribbon cutting 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4 in the new offices. For more information, or to apply for
The Valley sisters behind My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic and Well Suited have launched Project Charity, which allows nonprofit groups to create an account at any 13 locations of EcoChic Consignments’ three high-end designer consignment concepts and ask for donations from their supporters without anyone having to reach into their pocketbooks. Gently used apparel and home furnishings can be donated at any of the consignment locations and Eco-Chic Consignments will apply sales of the items to the specified organization’s account. The Phoenix Art Museum, Fresh Start, the Arizona Humane Society and Friends of Animal Care & Control are already participating in the program. “We love helping our community and plan to support our charities for years to come,” says sister Ann Siner. “We recently mailed a $7,755.74 check to a local charity that encouraged their members to bring in clothing to My Sister’s Closet.” Items should be clean, pressed and generally look new.
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Clothing is accepted seasonally. An appointment is not needed to drop off something. Project Charity can also coordinate and handle picking up larger donations, including furniture, from an estate sale. My Sister’s Closet, which sells designer clothing, handbags, shoes, hats, jewelry and accessories, is located at 2915 S. Alma School Rd. in Chandler in the Las Tiendas shopping area and at 4955 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler in Fulton Promenade. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. To set up a Project Charity account, email info@ mysisterscloset.com or visit any location and the store manager will provide assistance. For more information and a complete list of My Sister’s Closet and Well Suited locations, visit mysisterscloset.com.
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Strategic corridor “Chandler has long positioned the airpark as a strategic employment corridor,” says Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “I think we are just beginning to see the results of that work as businesses begin to rebound.” The Chandler Municipal Airport and surrounding Airpark area is anticipated to be one of Chandler’s largest employment corridors, second only to the Price Corridor. At ultimate build-out, estimated to be around 2040, the Airpark will have 25,000 to 35,000 employees and 28 million square feet of non-residential space. For information about Chandler Municipal Airport visit chandleraz. gov/airport.
Support Hamilton High cross country team Come out and support the Hamilton High School cross country team, at a fundraiser 3 to 9 p.m. Wed., Sept. 18 at Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt, between Almalfi Pizzeria and Youfit, at 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Mention Hamilton High when ordering so a portion of the proceeds will go to the team. Everyone’s a winner and there will be door prizes. For every 6 ounces purchased, $1 will be taken off the next visit. For information, call 480-609-0007.
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CORPORATE CHRONICLES Greg Tilque, who served for 25 years as Gilbert’s Development Services director and director of Economic Development, has joined the senior management team at Mesabased Execute To Greg Tilque Submitted photo Win, developer of a business management application that allows companies to execute critical processes and practices. He has been honored as Economic Developer of the Year by the Arizona Association for Economic Development and as Executive of the Year by Professional Secretaries International. He is a member of Valley Partnership and the Gilbert Historical Society, and sits on the President’s Advisory Council for Chandler/Gilbert Community College. In 1995, Tilque founded Gilbert Sister Cities, where he remains president of the organization. He will serve ETW in business development and customer relations. Info: etw.com.
Isola Group S.a.r.l., headquartered
in Chandler, announces a product called Astra, which it says revolutionizes radio frequency and microwave printed circuit designs. “Astra enables up to a 50 percent lower cost of ownership, because of its processing advantages and lower price point,” says Tarun Amla, Isola’s executive vice president and chief technology officer. Isola Group is a market leader in copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepreg materials used in sophisticated electronic applications in the communications infrastructure, computing/networking, military, medical, aerospace and automotive industries. Info: isola-group.com.
Rebecca Hidalgo, owner/ designated broker of Integrity All Star Realty in Chandler, is No. 23 on the Top Latino Real Estate Agents in the country and is the No. 1 Latina in Arizona. She is the listing broker for Bellago Homes two developments Contessa Bella and Tierra Vista in Phoenix and soon to start Cottages at Arcadia. She and her husband run
the company together. She originally was licensed to sell Real Estate in 1993 and worked with her family with a focus on representing Hispanic clientele Rebecca Hidalgo purchase HUD Submitted photo and VA Repo homes. Info: (480) 243-4242 , integrityallstars.com.
Jeffrey Birkelo joins Washington Federal as senior relationship manager. The Chandler resident’s prior experience includes middle-market Jeffrey Birkelo corporate banking Submitted photo relationships and staff management at both national and regional financial institutions. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Washington Federal is a full-
service national bank that focuses on business-to-business banking, commercial and equipment lending, and home loan and corporate real estate financing. It has 23 offices in Arizona including locations in Chandler and Gilbert. Info: washingtonfederal.com.
Adrianne Lynch, Economic Development director of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, has completed the Economic Development Adrianne Lynch Essentials Submitted photo program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives in partnership with the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute. The program is designed to provide the chamber professional with a foundation needed to assume a leadership role in strengthening their local economies. W.A.C.E. represents more than 800 chamber professionals in 18 Western states and Canada.