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Paul’s Car Care: A one-stop auto repair shop BY ALISON STANTON
When Paul Cadieux moved from Canada to Arizona, he had one goal in mind—to own an auto repair shop. In October 1999 Cadieux fulfilled his dream when he opened Paul’s Car Care in Chandler. The family-owned business—Cadieux’s wife Maureen works in the front office— provides bumper-to-bumper services for a wide range of foreign and domestic vehicles. From servicing and repairing transmissions and engines to fixing timing belts, checking engine lights and much more, Cadieux says, with the exception of body work, his shop can handle it all. “We are truly a one-stop shop, and we provide full car care using only top quality parts,” he says. “We are not afraid to tackle more complex jobs that involve things like removing the entire dashboard and other repairs.” Paul’s Car Care also handles a significant number of alignments, Cadieux says. “We have a Hunter laser alignment machine, and the service is performed by top technicians.” One of the things that helps to set his business apart, Cadieux says, is his commitment to making sure air conditioning repair is done correctly. “Some people will just pump Freon into the vehicle but they don’t really have a clue as to what they are doing,” he says,
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED: Since the day he opened Paul’s Car Care in Chandler, Paul Cadieux has taken pride in offering his clients top-notch customer service. Submitted photo
adding that overcharging a vehicle with Freon is just as bad as undercharging it. “When people will try to put in their own Freon, they will usually put in too much and overcharge it. When this happens, the compressor will have to work harder than it should, which can lead to the early death of the air conditioning system.” Cadieux says his technicians are careful
to do every air conditioning service based strictly on the manufacturer’s specifications for the particular vehicle. “When we are servicing the air conditioning, we reclaim the Freon that is in the system, and then we pull a vacuum which removes moisture and contaminants and then recharge it. If the manufacturer’s specifications say to use 1.43 pounds of Freon, then that is
what we will put in. If you do it this way, everything runs colder and we rarely have comebacks.” No matter what type of maintenance, diagnostics or repairs are taking place at his business, Cadieux says customer service and satisfaction are the top priority. For example, Cadieux and his service technicians always keep the old parts to show the customer and help explain what has been replaced on their vehicle. Cadieux says he, his wife and their employees enjoy working with their customers, many of whom come back time and time again and also refer friends and family. “I love the clientele that I work with; 99.9% of them are very friendly and they are all super nice people. I enjoy clowning around and kidding around with them,” Cadieux says, adding that the one-on-one interaction with his customers is one of the things he enjoys most about his work. “I like what I do. It’s the only reason I keep doing it.” Paul’s Car Care is located at 1459 N. Arizona Ave., in Chandler. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information call 480-786-0861 or visit paulscarcarechandler.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.
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Chompie’s annual customer appreciation celebration MGMC recognized for women’s health excellence Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York Deli since 1979 is hosting its fourth annual “Customer Appreciation Ultimate Slider Celebration” with 99 cent—regularly $3.99—Jewish Sliders 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., or while supplies last, Wed., July 17, at all four of its Phoenix-area locations. This annual event is Chompie’s way of saying thank you for the 34 years of customer support. More than 11,495 Jewish sliders were purchased during last year’s one-day celebration. Made famous in 2010 on Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” when host Adam Richman attempted the ultimate slider challenge, the Jewish sliders are made with Chompie’s fresh-baked mini challah roll filled with moist lean brisket, mini potato pancake and Jack cheese, served with a side of brown gravy. Of the hundreds of attempts to complete the ultimate slider challenge, only 11 people have conquered the platter filled with 12 original sliders and a mound of fried onion strings. Winners receive the meal for free, an ultimate slider T-shirt and a coveted spot on Chompie’s Wall of Fame. “It’s amazing what a not-solittle sandwich can do,” says Wendy Borenstein-Tucker, co-owner of Chompie’s. “It makes people happy and brings them together. That’s what Chompie’s has always been about.” Chompie’s Chandler location is in the
99 CENTS: Chompie’s shows its customers its appreciation with 99-cent Jewish Sliders on July 17 at Chompie’s fourth annual “Customer Appreciation Ultimate Slider Celebration.” Submitted photo
Chandler Village Center, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. For more information about Chompie’s fourth annual Customer Appreciation Ultimate Slider Celebration or the Ultimate Slider Challenge, visit chompies.com.
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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a Dignity Health Member, has achieved the Healthgrades 2013 Women’s Health Excellence Award according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare and connect with physicians and hospitals. The recognition distinguishes Mercy Gilbert as a top performing hospital in women’s health, which includes care provided to women for common conditions and procedures treated in the hospital. “Women’s health is an area in which we take great pride,” says Tim Bicker, president and CEO of Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers. “The recognition of our commitment to women’s health is a reflection of the high standard of care provided by all departments at Dignity Health.” To see the complete “Healthgrades Women’s Health Report 2013: ‘Lean In’ When Making Healthcare Decisions to Get Your Best Outcome,” including full methodology, visit Healthgrades.com/ quality. To learn more, visit hospitals. dignityhealth.org/mercygilbert/Pages/ default.aspx.
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OnTrac moves to Price Road Corridor OnTrac, an Arizona-based company that provides overnight shipping and ground rates to businesses and consumers in the eight western states, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Phoenix to the Price Road Corridor, at 2501 S. Price Rd., Chandler. The company will occupy 65,000 square feet of the space in the building. “We’ve begun construction and will spend in excess of $5 million on the relocation of our corporate headquarters,” says Rob Humphrey,
president of OnTrac. “And, we expect to bring more than 850 jobs to the City of Chandler over the term of the lease.” OnTrac joins other employers in the Price Corridor in key industries of aerospace, life sciences, high technology, R&D, manufacturing and advanced business services. “Chandler’s central location and quick access to the interstate and freeways make it an excellent choice for businesses that have
a diverse workforce,” says Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “We are seeing the benefits of that as businesses such as OnTrac and other notable companies choose to locate in the Price Corridor.” For more information about OnTrac, go to ontrac.com. To learn more about the Price Road Corridor, go to chandleraz. gov/pricecorridor.
ON TRACK FOR ONTRAC: Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Rob Humphrey, president of OnTrac, meet in the new corporate headquarters location in the Price Road Corridor of Chandler. Submitted photo
Bootcamp Boxing opens in Chandler Bootcamp Boxing Centers of America is opening July 20 on the southeast corner of Ray and Rural roads in Chandler. Don Alexander, a professional boxer who has trained celebrities and athletes like Larry Fitzgerald, will teach self-defense to promote self-confidence for youth and to help the fight against bullying. Youth and adults can get in the ring, get in shape and feel better all around. Work in the ring will be videotaped for athome viewing. The center will be offering classes designed to help veterans combat PTSD and plans to work with Wounded Warriors and other veterans organizations to help soldiers. State-of-the-art equipment includes the Move Strong Machine which allows for 22 different exercises and a kickboxing machine for boxing and kickboxing. A variety of classes, personal training and open gym times are also available. Gym hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for members. Classes start at 5 a.m. with a variety of classes throughout the day. The center is located at 4939 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. For more information call 480-685-8393 or go to bootcampboxingcenters.com.
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in the country for a technology commercialization challenge–$3 million to the world’s most promising technology ventures. Contest entrants across a range of industries submit applications detailing their ideas or solutions that involve innovative technology or scientific solutions to a specific marketplace issue in any industry. Contestants had to meet certain criteria including: offering innovative products or services to meet a unique underserved market need, be an existing corporate for-profit entity, have between two and 30 employees and generate revenue no more than 12 months after the company begins receiving funding. Winners were chosen from 10 to 15 finalist companies that completed a multistep submission process. For more information about the company, award and Innovations Incubator, visit appsFreedom. com, azinnovationchallenge.com or chandleraz.gov/ed.
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Liz Murray, owner of Renaissance Home Staging & Redesign, will be presenting “Myths and Mistakes about Home Staging,” 10 to 11 a.m. Sat., July 10 at Chandler Public Library—Downtown Branch, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Murray, a professional home stager, will offer participants information about controlling the “visual clutter” to potential home sellers, including tips and techniques to maximize the potential of any sellers home. The event is free and no registration is required. To learn more, call Liz Murray at 480-857-1437 or visit renaissance-homestaging.com.
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NEW RETAIL COMING: Two years after the new Chandler South Target Store opened on Arizona Avenue south of Ocotillo Road in Southern Chandler, construction is underway to add additional retailers. As part of the 73-acre Paseo Lindo development, shopping center management company Red Development shows LA Fitness on its map as a second anchor east of the Target store. According to a SanTan Sun News interview in 2011 with Steve Backman, vice president of RED Development, a number of sit-down and fast-casual restaurants, fashion, teen and children’s apparel and other complementary concepts had “shown strong interest” in Paseo Lindo for a possible 2013 start. Retailers now open on the south side of the shopping center include Fastmed Urgent Care, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Starbucks, Supercuts, Wendy’s and Yogurtopia, with a Chick-fil-A awaiting construction. The Target Store is located at 3777 S. Arizona Ave., on the east side of the street. STSN photo by Laurie Fagen
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appsFreedom 2013 Innovation Challenge winner appsFreedom, a leading provider of enterprise mobile cloud software for SAP located in Chandler’s Innovations Incubator, was awarded $250,000 through the Arizona Commerce Authority’s 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). appFreedom’s enterprise mobile applications, Freedom Apps, and its mobile application development platform, Freedom Platform, help business users securely access and conduct transactions in SAP from smartphones and tablet devices. “My goal has been to build a highly innovative company and change the rules of the game to solve real-life complex problems along the way,” says Vaidy Iyer, appsFreedom founder and CEO. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized as an innovation leader by the Arizona Commerce Authority as these successes help energize our team even further in building our world-class innovative, global company based here in Arizona.” The AIC awards the most money
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CCC announces businesses of the year The 26th Chandler Community Awards has announced the businesses of the year recognizing outstanding businesses and individuals from the Chandler community. Among those honorees are SanTan Brewing and Avnet Inc. For a complete list of honorees, visit chandlerchamber.blogspot.com/2013/06/thechandler-chamber-community-awards.html.
SanTan Brewing small business of the year SanTan Brewing Company was named Small Business of the Year by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce (CCC) at an awards ceremony in May. This is the first time SanTan Brewing Company has been honored as Small Business of the Year in Chandler. “We are humbled to receive this award and honored to be part of the growth of Chandler,” says Anthony Canecchia, owner and head brewer of SanTan Brewing Company. “With the support of the Chandler community, we look forward to even more success in the years to come. Each year the Chandler Chamber of Commerce calls upon the community to nominate local business owners, businesses, educators and individuals to be considered for this award. “There were many great reasons why SanTan stuck out as a clear winner with our committee members,” says Terri Kimble, president and CEO for the CCC. “They are the epitome of what a small business should be; operating with a clear vision, creating jobs, expanding
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CHEERS: SanTan Brewing Company co-owners, from left to right, Jamie Hoffman, Heather Sterling, Aaron Sanchez and Anthony Canecchia, with Jack Sellers, vice mayor of the City of Chandler. Submitted photo
and giving back to those in need topped our list of reasons. SanTan’s quality craft beer and commitment to staying in Chandler and supporting the community are winning qualities of a successful small business.” Established in 2007 in downtown Chandler, SanTan Brewing began distributing their core and season brews throughout Arizona in 2009. The brewpub and SanTan beers have won numerous national and statewide awards including a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival, a gold medal at the 2012 US Open Beer Championships and 2011 Best Brewery in Arizona, selected by the Phoenix New Times. Visit SanTan Brewing Company at 8 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler, 11 to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For information, visit santanbrewing.com.
Avnet Inc., a Fortune 500 company and leading global technology distributor was honored as the Business of the Year by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Nominated by several community members and nonprofit organizations, a committee comprised of city leaders, nonprofit organizations and other businesses selected Avnet from a list of nearly 30 other nominated companies. Avnet earned the Business of the Year award for its ongoing commitment to the Chandler community. “Our employees demonstrate their passion for the local community through their involvement with a variety of nonprofit groups in need,” says Robert Brenner, senior vice president of warehousing and distribution at Avnet Inc. “Avnet has two major distribution facilities located in Chandler and we foster a culture where employees are empowered and encouraged to reach out and make a difference. It’s all about giving back to the community. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s recognition of Avnet as a Business of the Year emphasizes our contributions to the area in which we live and work.” Terri Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, says, “The Chandler Chamber and the selection committee are pleased to honor Avnet with the Business of the Year award. Avnet is a great supporter of Chandler and the Chandler Community. Avnet is very involved with community outreach programs and contributes to the growth of our local economy, which is why they fit the description of the Business of the Year perfectly. We congratulate them and thank them for all that they do here in Chandler.” More information about Avnet’s community relations activities can be found at avnet.me/17969.
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Chandler Chamber of Commerce events Start Up Lab The Start Up Lab has various sessions that offer a unique program that uses real-life examples of business problems and show how using technology can help solve those problems. This will in turn help small businesses grow and succeed. The classes provide the tools to research and address the challenges that startups face every day. The class is 2 to 3 p.m. Tue., July 9 at Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The class is free. Wake-Up Chandler Wake-Up Chandler is a networking event being held 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wed., July 10 at Famous Dave’s, 3250 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Businesses should bring brochures and promotional items and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about your company. The event is $5 for member, $15 for nonmembers. South Valley Dentistry ribbon cutting South Valley Dentistry will have an open house at its ribbon-cutting ceremony 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wed., July 10 at 2905 W. Warner Rd., Suite 15, Chandler, to welcome the business into the community. Lunch Club Network and have lunch with other businesses in the Chandler community. Businesses will have a chance to exchange business cards, as well as provide a gift from their business to use as a door prize. Lunch club is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., July 15 at Amalfi Pizzeria, 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 12, Chandler. The cost is $10. Business Golf Join individuals and companies and meet new business associates, build lasting relationships and gain future business connections 7 to 10 a.m. Wed., July 17 at Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix. Businesses can
bring customers, staff or prospective clients. Cost is $29 for members and nonmembers. Crowd Funding workshop Learn key components of crowd funding and find out if crowd funding is right for your business at a workshop 3 to 5 p.m. Thu., July 18 at Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The event is $25 for member and nonmembers and free for veterans with vetsfastlaunch.org. Business after Business Meet new chamber members, make business contacts and get a chance to win the “Chamber Cash Pot!” sponsored by Thorobred Chevrolet. This monthly business after business event is 5 to 7 p.m. Thu., July 18, at Outback Steakhouse, 2520 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Cost is $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Success Dynamics Leads Group Leads group meets every Monday morning to help business members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information about their company, talk about upcoming events and sales that are running. Meets 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Mon., July 8 and 15 at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler. First two visits are free. Business Connection Leads Group Chandler Business Connection Leads Group meets every Tuesday to help business members network and grow their business. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information about their company, talk about upcoming events and sales that are running. Meets 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tue., July 9 and 16 at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. First two visits are free.
Sun Lakes Networking Group This leads group focuses on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes area with the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The mission of this group is to develop trustworthy relationships in the Sun Lakes community while promoting ethical business and returning to the basics of doing business with a handshake. Meets 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., July 10 and 17 at Pecan Grove Restaurant, 4960 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. First two visits are free. Go-Getters Leads Group The Go-Getters Leads Group is a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network. The group meets every Thursday to help business members network and grow their business. Meets 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Mimi’s Café, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. First two visits are free. Friday Café Leads Group Meeting every Friday to help members interact and grow their business, the Friday Café Leads Group gives each member the opportunity to give the group information about their company, talk about upcoming events and sales that they are running. Meets 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Fri., July 12 and 19 at Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. First two visits are free. Contact the Chamber The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. Unless otherwise specified, for more information and to register for these programs, call 480-963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com or meetup.com/ChandlerChamber.
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Owner: Richard Jacobs How long in business: Less than six months Specialty: We provide the ultimate in interactive fun to truly take any party to the next level. Specializing in weddings, birthdays, school events, corporate events or any special occasion to remember capture all the special memories with personalized photo strips and guest video messages, a VIP option, unique to each event. Guests not only will have a great time but will leave with a photo strip keepsake that they will have for years to remember the event. Unique features: Our booth has been professionally manufactured and does triple strip pictures, with more pictures to share, and has a 30-second guest video recording option along with an outside monitor to engage your guests. All photo strips come in the guest’s choice of color, black/ white or sepia tones with real time photo and video access on mobile devices using a unique privacy code available with the VIP option. Phone: 480-710-1911 Email: info@azpartybooth. com Website: azpartybooth.com
GS Insurance Agency Owner/Agent: Gerald R. Sajor How long in business: Since September 2011 Specialty: Insurance products that include auto, home, business, life and health. Ability to provide insight and expertise in the insurance industry and to educate and inform the loyal readers of SanTan Sun News. I specialize in commercial/business insurance ranging from small- to medium-sized businesses that include auto repair/garages, light manufacturing, motorcycle repair, restaurants including bars and grills, landscaping, plumbing, electricians and many others. Unique Features: “My ‘Personal Brand’ is being your ‘Personalized Risk Manager’ with sincerity, professionalism, personality, passion of educating, helping people and business owners for all your insurance needs. I believe there’s more to insurance than the policy itself. It’s about providing dependable protection, service and flexibility. That is why earning your trust is my policy.” Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends by appointment Address: 90 W. Boston St. Suite 101, Chandler Phone: 480-503-4455; Cell: 480-707-3987 Email: gsajor@amfam.com Website: insurance-agency.amfam.com/AZ/gerald-sajor
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CORPORATE CHRONICLES TrustBank recently hired Chandler resident Jason Richards as senior portfolio manager. Richards has more than 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining TrustBank he served as senior portfolio manager for BMO Harris Bank. Richards also spent 10 years with Northern Trust Bank, managing client assets. He earned a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the Phoenix CFA Society and CFA Institute. Kim Abel was recently promoted to business banking assistant supervisor for Western State Bank. Her duties include assisting the Business Banking Team with customer service, preparing loan documents and various other responsibilities. Abel served as loan administrative assistant at Western before being promoted. John’s Refrigeration Heating and Cooling, a local, family-owned HVAC company, has won Gilbert’s Family
Business of the Year Award. Sponsored by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious award recognizes a successful local business that employs at least two family members. John’s was started back in 1970 and serves the Greater Phoenix area and the East Valley. AlliedPRA Arizona, a Destination Management Co. based in Chandler, announced the appointment of Angela Hofford, Destination Certified Professional (DMCP) as general manager. Hofford has worked with the company for more than 12 years and has held positions in operations, account management and sales. Her most recent position was director of sales which she held for four years. Hofford will be responsible for developing the goals and direction of the company, leadership and management of the office, developing client and vendor relations and managing the marketing and employee and client satisfaction. Plaza Companies has been awarded the leasing and brokerage services for a large medical portfolio in Greater Phoenix that includes Price Warner Medical Center in Chandler. Plaza Companies added 15
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new properties significantly expanding their overall leasing portfolio throughout the Valley. Megan Sherwood and Perry Gabuzzi of Plaza will oversee a major portion of the portfolio’s properties in Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale. Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers credentialed eight physicians recently, including Joanna Andujar, M.D., pediatrics; Charles Atkinson, M.D., general surgery; Tarun Chugh, M.D., internal medicine; Ann Cheri Foxx Leach, M.D., pain medicine; Nicole Penke, M.D., ophthalmology; Hagop Poshoghilan, M.D., pediatrics; Chris Salvino, M.D., general surgery; Shawn Stevenson, D.O., general surgery. More than 900 credentialed physicians practice at Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert. Info: 1-877-728-5414, ChandlerRegional.org or MercyGilbert. org. Robert Rossi, Ed.D., of Phoenix, is the new executive director and chief executive officer of Arizona Ball Charter Schools, overseeing the organization’s three campuses, which include Dobson
Academy in Chandler and Val Vista Academy in Gilbert. Since 2008, Rossi has worked as a liaison for the Center for Secondary School Redesign. He earned his B.A. and Master of Counseling in education from Arizona State University and his Doctorate of Education in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Info: azballcharterschools.org.
New store in old Target A new store called Shoppers Ranch & Home Supply is open in the original Ocotillo Target store on the northwest corner of Alma School and Queen Creek roads in Southern Chandler. The store, which includes automotive, clothing, sporting goods, footwear along with feed and pet supplies, is also online at shoppersfarmstore.com.
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