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Ross Aviation takes its passengers and the environment seriously
28 The Right ‘Touch’
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Airpark’s Hope Clinic goes international
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ASU study reveals Scottsdale company’s $1.1 billion GDP impact on U.S. economy A new independent study by the L. Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University shows Plexus Worldwide, a leading health and wellness company, had an estimated $128.5 million gross domestic product (GDP) economic impact in Arizona and more than $1.1 billion GDP impact on the U.S. economy in 2020. The study analyzed the scope and scale of Plexus’ economic impact and investment across the United States, Canada, Australia and Mexico. “The purpose of this study was to measure the economic impact of Plexus’ U.S. operations in the state of Arizona and in each market where the company does business, including Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, in 2020,” says Dennis Hoffman, director of the L. William Seidman Research Institute at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. “Our findings show the tremendous impact that Plexus has had, including a $1.15 billion economic impact on the global GDP and more than $128.5 million economic impact in the local Arizona community.” Highlights of the 2020 economic impact study include:
• $1.15 billion GDP impact on the global economy. • $1.1 billion GDP impact on the U.S. economy. • $128.5 million GDP impact on the state of Arizona. • $791.6 million in U.S. labor income. • 8,593 U.S. jobs supported. • $26.8 million in sales tax revenues to state and local governments, responsible for $59.1 million GDP, 619 jobs and $41.9 million labor income in the U.S. economy. “Every day, Arizonans deserve opportunities to build better lives for themselves and their families. As Arizona’s senior senator, I’ll continue supporting economic opportunities helping Arizonans grow and thrive at their own direction. I look forward to working with our business leaders and independent business owners as we continue to expand jobs and fuel economic recovery,” Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says. Plexus is dedicated to changing lives and promoting health, wellness and success. “Our products, team members and ambassadors are the foundation of these goals, which is why we are committed to the highest standards of quality,” says Tarl Robinson, CEO and founder of Plexus. “Thanks to our
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hardworking leaders and employees, in a year like no other, Plexus was able to grow and have a real impact on economies at the local, national and global communities where we operate.” This study demonstrates that Plexus is a major economic driver, contributing millions to the U.S. economy, including $95 million in labor income statewide. “In 2020 alone, Plexus supported more than 9,000 jobs worldwide, with a total of $821.6 million in total earnings for our employees and hundreds of thousands of ambassadors, who serve as independent business owners,” says Kim Drabik, senior director of corporate affairs at Plexus. Plexus, a privately held company, was established 13 years ago in Arizona and has more than 400 employees at its Scottsdale headquarters, which consists of a 73,000-squarefoot office building and 28,000-square-foot warehouse. In 2020, Plexus welcomed more than 462,000 new ambassadors and customers, growing the number of ambassadors receiving monthly income by 23%. For more information on Plexus, visit plexusworldwide.com. …continues on page 8
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Scottsdale Shops retail center sells for $2.55M
Scottsdale Shops, a 9,715-square-foot retail property, was recently sold from one limited liability company to another. Built in 2005, the retail shopping strip at 14900 N. Pima Road is an excellent value-add opportunity through redevelopment or leasing, according to Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services that announced the sale. The average household income within a three-mile radius of the shopping strip exceeds $152,000 annually. According to Ryan Sarbinoff, regional manager of the firm’s Phoenix office, the asset sold for $2.55 million. Zack House, Mark Ruble and Chris Lind, investment specialists in Marcus
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AIRPARK BusinessNews Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Inc. adds new board member Nolan de Graaff
Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Inc. (TB2) has appointed Nolan de Graaff as a new board of directors member. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, TB2 is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, honoring all military veterans and creating unique educational opportunities and scholarships for Arizona veteran and nonveteran students studying all aspects of aviation. De Graaff is the owner and president of Ice Now LLC, founded in 2009, a regional packaged ice manufacturer and delivery service operating in Arizona, Nevada, Southern Utah and Southern California. His company has been named as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row. Ice Now provides quality ice bags to grocery chains, convenience stores, restaurants, golf courses, construction sites, large events and more. Ice Now also produces snow for special events in winter months. “It is a great honor to be invited to join the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Board,” de Graaff comments. “The men and women of this organization, both current and past, have done a fantastic job preserving the legacy of Thunderbird Field II and what it has meant to the region. This foundation is striving to provide direct assistance to our great veterans, and I could not be prouder. “Additionally, TB2 is making great strides in scholarship funding for Arizona college students seeking aeronautical professions. I am proud to be a part of the future development of this organization’s mission objectives. Also, I would like to thank the fellow board members for this amazing opportunity.” Nolan holds a Bachelor of Science in managerial economics from the University of California, Davis. He provides nonprofit support to various organizations around the Phoenix and Las Vegas metro areas. “TB2 is privileged to have another top-notch individual join our board of directors,” shares Steve Ziomek, chairman and president of TB2. “Nolan, who comes from a military family, brings a diversified background, from collegiate sports to business and philanthropy. He will immediately become an integral part of the TB2 mission.”
Scottsdale Bar Association luncheon covers HOA law, issues
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North Scottsdale resident Jaclyn Yoder appointed to Chrysalis Board of Directors Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, insurance, legal and tax planning services, is pleased its chief operating officer and north Scottsdale resident Jaclyn Yoder, MBA, has been named to the board of directors for Chrysalis, an appointment that became effective July 1. Chrysalis offers a comprehensive array of trauma-informed programs for individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse. As the first domestic violence organization in the nation to be certified with Trauma Institute International as a Certified Trauma-Informed Organization, Chrysalis is leading the way to transform how the community views domestic violence and serves survivors and their families. “Since its founding in 1981, Chrysalis has helped more than 1,600 people each year reclaim their independence and selfesteem,” says Yoder, who is also a mentor through New Pathways for Youth. “Its
North Scottsdale resident Jaclyn Yoder, MBA, has been named to the board of directors for Chrysalis as of July 1. (Photo courtesy of Wilde Wealth Management Group)
vision is to keep paving that pathway for more to do the same, and my aim is to help them do that in any way that I can.” As COO at Wilde, Yoder oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the award-winning business. In addition to her more traditional responsibilities, Yoder also oversees the firm’s podcast, the Wilde Wealth Way, as well as its community outreach program, Wilde for Arizona. “Through Wilde for Arizona, our senior leadership empowers our team to be active members of the communities where we all work and live, including offering paid time off to volunteer and take part in nonprofit boards as well as formal volunteer activities throughout the year,” Yoder says. Yoder earned her Bachelor of Science in accounting in 2007 and, additionally, her MBA in 2016 from Grand Canyon University. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations as well as her Life and Health License.
Trevor Wilde accepted into Forbes Finance Council Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, has announced that chief executive officer and Scottsdale Airpark resident Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF, has been accepted into Forbes Finance Council, an invitation-only community for executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management and investment firms. Wilde was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors. “We are honored to welcome Trevor into the community,” says Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Finance Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capitaldriven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.” As an accepted member of the council,
Wilde has access to a variety of opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his professional insights in original business articles on Forbes. com and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other professionals. This honor comes on the heels of a big year for Wilde, which also included being named to Barron’s annual list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide and No. 2 overall in Arizona. This is Wilde’s 13th consecutive year being honored and his third year in a row among the top five advisors in Arizona. In total, Barron’s included just 30 advisors from across Arizona in its report. Forbes also named Wilde to its 2021 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. In total, 99 advisors from across Arizona were named to this prestigious list, with Wilde being named the No. 2 overall advisor statewide. Beyond the honors, Wilde also joined the boards for both Junior Achievement of Arizona and Child Crisis Arizona in the past 12 months and grew his team, including expanding his Scottsdale-area headquarters and adding new affiliate
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Scottsdale Airpark resident Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF, has been accepted into Forbes Finance Council, an invitation-only community for executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and investment firms. (Photo courtesy of Wilde Wealth Management Group)
partners Self Wealth Management and Muhlenfeld & Huish, both in Scottsdale, as well as Mosaic Financial Associates in Tempe and Premier Wealth Management Group in Albuquerque.
AIRPARK BusinessNews Z’Tejas prepares for grand opening of Scottsdale location Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill will open its Scottsdale location on July 21 in the Mercado del Lago plaza at 8300 N. Hayden Road, Suite D-101. The fully renovated 3,500-square-foot space, with 35-foot-high ceilings, showcases Z’Tejas’ new look and feel. The sleek, modern design boasts an open dining room with a large bar as the focal point. Two hand-painted murals flank the bar, depicting scenes of Arizona and Austin, where the restaurant was founded. Two sliding garage doors allow for easy flow between the dining room and the 2,200-square-foot patio with lake views and access to the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt park. A private dining room with a chef’s table will be available for special dinners and events. “We are thrilled to open our doors after a long renovation and planning period,” says Robby Nethercut, chief operations officer at Z’Tejas. “We put a lot of thought into the design with the community in mind. We look forward to treating our guests to incredible food, drinks and indulgent service.” The chef-driven menu has been updated to coincide with this opening and features dishes inspired by the Southwest and Mexico, like tamale with carnitas, Santa Fe enchiladas, chicken-fried steak and diablo pasto. A new
breakfast/brunch menu will also be served daily and feature Kahlua and agave French toast, capitol beef barbacoa omelet and carnitas chilaquiles. Guests will still be able to enjoy classic and specialty margaritas, creative cocktails, tequila flights and nonalcoholic mocktails. To celebrate the grand opening, Z’Tejas has partnered with HonorHealth Foundation and will donate 20% of sales from the grand opening day to the foundation. With the new restaurant location in close proximity to Z’Tejas’ Phoenix location, the company has closed the restaurant on Tatum Boulevard. “It was a difficult decision to close the Phoenix location that involved many factors,” Nethercut says. “We worked hard to keep it open but were ultimately not able to. We hope our loyal guests will come visit the new location not far away.” The Scottsdale location will serve breakfast daily from 9 a.m to noon during the week and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch, dinner and daily happy hour specials will be served. The restaurant will be open Sunday through Thursday until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday closing at 10 p.m. For more information, visit ztejas.com or like it on Facebook and Instagram @EatZTejas.
Desert Insurance Solutions opens Scottsdale Airpark office Desert Insurance Solutions, an awardwinning boutique multiline property and casualty insurance broker, is expanding its Scottsdale presence with a new office at 13430 N. Scottsdale Road (building shared with Redirect Health). The broker offers all types of insurance to commercial, professional and personal clients but specializes in serving high-value homeowners with multiple properties. It also provides health insurance and Medicare supplements. It has physical offices in the desert resort areas of Scottsdale and Palm Springs. “I’m super excited about our Scottsdale expansion,” President Carrie Babij shares. “Scottsdale business is booming, and Airpark is in the middle of it. We provide a local presence with real experts on-site. For people with something to lose, insurance is too important for a remote 1-800 service center. I work here in the Airpark with my professional service staff. And I love living here in Scottsdale with my family.” Desert Insurance Solutions is licensed to
operate in all states, so it is ideal for people with homes in multiple states looking to consolidate and simplify insurance with a single quality broker and carrier. On the business side, it has years of experience with access to multiple commercial carriers. “Large brokers are fine for large companies, but they don’t want to bother with smaller companies or personal insurance,” Babij explains. “And all those insurance companies with funny TV ads limit choice and aren’t designed for high-end homes or more complicated businesses. Desert Insurance Solutions fills the gap with quality carrier choice and expert service.” Before starting Desert Insurance Solutions, Babij was senior vice president for Wells Fargo Insurance in Seattle. Babij’s firm was awarded 2019 Agency of the Year by National Underwriter Magazine and 2020 Top Producer by Insurance Business America. For more information, call 480-477-8043 or visit desertinsurancesolutions.com. …continues on page 12 JULY 2021 / SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK NEWS /
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Maggie’s Place receives $439K grant from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation Maggie’s Place — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless pregnant women and their children — has received a $439,000, multiyear grant from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation. The organization provides safe and secure housing; developmental and educational programming; parent and child enrichment courses; and ongoing services to help women achieve self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. The grant will allow Maggie’s Place to further expand its reach through capacity building and support for current programs. “Homelessness is heartbreaking in any capacity, but it is even more difficult when it comes to expectant women and their children,” says Renee Parsons, president and executive creative director of PXG Apparel. “Maggie’s Place is building stronger families by giving new mothers a place to feel safe during and after their pregnancy as they work toward building a new life for themselves and their children.” Women can join the Maggie’s Place community at any point in their pregnancy and can stay until their child turns 1. During that time, the organization offers support by providing for immediate physical and emotional needs, including shelter, food, clothing, transportation and a supportive community. Equally important, Maggie’s Place helps moms achieve long-term goals by connecting them to community resources such as prenatal care, health insurance, low-cost
The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation gave a $439,000, multiyear grant to Maggie’s Place, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless pregnant women and their children. The Parsons run PXG Apparel. (Photo courtesy of Maggie’s Place)
housing and educational programs. “So much more than offering shelter, Maggie’s Place welcomes pregnant women and their babies into a safe and respectful community,” says Bob Parsons, PXG founder and CEO. “As these moms enter a new phase of life, Maggie’s Place is there to help them
learn to be responsible not only for themselves but also for the child who relies on them.” Maggie’s Place pairs each woman with a family coach and an AmeriCorps member to provide support in the development and implementation of individualized plans to help them become productive, self-sustaining members of the community. Upon leaving the organization, women and their children are granted ongoing support services to further improve their family relations. Core programs include health and wellness courses, parenting education, child development and enrichment programs and employment assistance. “Maggie’s Place is tremendously grateful for the financial support from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation,” says Maggie’s Place CEO Laura Magruder. “Despite the many challenges that came in the past year, Maggie’s Place has been able to remain open, continuing to provide shelter and services to some of the most vulnerable members of our community — homeless, pregnant women and their families. “This investment in capacity building will strengthen the entire organization, ensuring that Maggie’s Place continues to serve mothers and children for many more years.” The $439,000 grant is the latest gesture of support from the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation. A gift in 2013 allowed Maggie’s Place to open its fourth facility, the Hannah House, in Mesa. The organization operates three additional homes in the state — located in Phoenix, Tempe and Glendale.
Scottsdale Airport receives $11M federal grant for runway rehabilitation project Scottsdale Airport received an $11 million federal grant from the FAA to rehabilitate its runway. This is the airport’s largest federal grant and will cover the expenses to ensure the airport’s infrastructure is maintained in excellent condition and best serves all aircraft customers. “This federal grant supports Scottsdale Airport and the vitally important role it plays in this region,” says Gary P. Mascaro, Scottsdale Airport aviation director. “It’s imperative for the airport to provide a well-maintained, safe and secure infrastructure to accommodate our aircraft operators. We want to retain our competitive advantages as an essential hub for general aviation and corporate activity.” The project is solely a rehabilitation, and will not increase the runway length or weight capacity. With the award of this grant, it’s full steam
Scottsdale Airport’s latest project is solely a rehabilitation and will not increase the runway length or weight capacity. (Scottsdale Airpark News file photo)
ahead. Preconstruction plans are in process, and crews will be ready to start the project, as planned, at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. The project is expected to be completed in around 45 days. The airport will be closed to all operations (aside from helicopters operating from the apron area). This project is scheduled during
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the airport’s slowest operational time so it can be completed and ready for the fall when operations start its upswing. Scottsdale Airport is one of the busiest single runway general aviation and corporate airports in the nation and is a top corporate jet facility. There were over 195,800 operations in 2020.
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Switching
Lanes Former music publisher finds the perfect pitch in real estate By Justin Liggin
s a musician, Louis McCall always imagined himself owning a recording studio rather than creating tunes in it. With his father serving as the co-founder and drummer of the California-based funk and R&B group Con Funk Shun and his mother a record label executive, McCall moved around frequently between his birthplace of Vallejo, California, and Gaithersburg, Maryland, before his family settled in Atlanta, just prior to the economic boom of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. His father passed away when he was 15, and it was his mother, Linda Lou McCall, that instilled the confidence in him to succeed and flourish in whatever industry he chose. “My father was extremely creative and followed his dreams of becoming a drummer,” McCall says. “But I couldn’t drum, so I knew that wouldn’t be the path for me. I instead decided I would own the recording studio rather than running the studio.” After settling down in Atlanta, McCall began working in the recording industry, doing music promotion and publishing while also owning a recording studio. “My mother was instrumental in sparking my entrepreneurial spirit,” McCall says. “She gave me a lot of the business acumen and confidence to go out in the world and look at life as a business owner.” In 2004, McCall moved to the real estate industry after his mentor and business partner went into the luxury homebuilding business. After explaining to his mother about his new business venture, she encouraged his new endeavor and gifted him with a book on how to negotiate deals and find business success.
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Louis McCall has proven himself as an industry leader in Arizona. (Photo courtesy of Louis McCall)
“My mother always told me to pursue whatever my interest was and not feel like I needed anyone to lean on other than myself,” McCall says. “Growing up, I was able to see my parents pursue their dream and achieve success, which gave me the confidence to try something new outside of the music business.” Despite only visiting Arizona once, McCall packed up and headed west in late 2009 with the vision of continuing his real estate journey. Upon arriving in Arizona, McCall went on a ride-along with his sister, who was working as a Paradise Valley police officer. While riding through the then-Montelucia Resort, McCall was invited by a friend to meet a local broker named Astria Wong, who was living at the resort. “I called Astria the next day, met with her Wednesday, talked on Thursday and by Friday I had keys to her office,” McCall says. Wong took McCall under her wing and taught him the ins and outs of Scottsdale realty. Additionally, Wong’s presence on the
MEET YourAirparkNeighbor Louis McCall is passed the gavel in December 2020, becoming the president of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors. (Photo courtesy of Louis McCall)
board of the directors of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors encouraged McCall to follow suit and join the association.. “When I started with the association, I was given a wealth of knowledge about the history, community and business landscape that charted my trajectory in reference to involvement within the organization and real estate within Arizona,” McCall says. With her knowledge and experience from serving as a Realtor in the community, Wong advised McCall to establish himself as a leader in Arizona’s real estate industry. “I always felt like it was extremely important that I participated and got involved at the behest of her guidance,” McCall says. “She told me that you have to stay visible and let people know you are around — the best way to do that is to pursue leadership positions.” McCall took her advice in 2014 as he became the SAAR Young Professionals Committee chairman — a role where he could mentor young professionals and introduce them to the real estate
Since 2015, Louis McCall has been a part of Suns Charities 88, a network of professionals dedicated to giving back. (Photo courtesy of Louis McCall)
industry. Additionally, McCall also joined the board of directors of the Arizona Association of Realtors in 2015 and the board of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors in 2016. All members of SAAR also belong to the Arizona Association of Realtors. Arizona Realtors represents more than 50,000 members who hold active real estate licenses and subscribe to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice established by the National Association of Realtors. In addition to providing a number of member benefits, Arizona Realtors is dedicated to the protection of private property rights for all Arizonians. In December 2020, McCall took his leadership to the next level as he was installed as president of SAAR after two years of serving on the leadership team. At the ceremony, during which he was passed the gavel by more than a dozen past presidents, he was sworn in by his former mentor, Wong. As the president of SAAR, McCall leads more than 8,600 realtors and 200 affiliate members. “My role is to chart our path as an organization,” McCall says. “Our main goal is to be a pillar of the community and a source for those in the real estate profession.” McCall’s involvement in the community does not stop there. He has been on the board of the Suns Charities 88 since 2015, a network of business professionals that serve as the fundraising arm for Phoenix Suns Charities. Additionally, McCall is also a member and donor of the Organization of Chinese Americans, an organization aimed at advancing the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans. With his prospective vision, McCall looks to keep his success on a high note. JULY 2021 / SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK NEWS /
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Kudos, John O’Hurley
‘Seinfeld’ actor takes on celebrity friends in Ultimate Golf for charity By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
ctor John O’Hurley knows the Scottsdale Airpark well. He was the Xerox spokesman when the company sponsored the Phoenix Open. He’s also a celebrity ambassador for Childhelp. “I will tell you the most embarrassing thing happened to me one of the years when Xerox sponsored the Phoenix Open,” says O’Hurley, who played J. Peterman on “Seinfeld.” He was playing in a peripheral tournament when he tore his pants from “stem to stern,” he explains. Wearing black pants, he had to play the rest of it with his “tighty whities” showing. O’Hurley is helping the Airpark — and the world — once again. This time it’s not so embarrassing. He’s hosting a virtual video game golf tournament experience Monday, July 26, to Sunday, August 1, to benefit the victims of child abuse and neglect. For information, call Childhelp at 480-922-8212. Players can see how their golf skills stack up against celebrities playing the video game Ultimate Golf (available free in App Store). In addition to O’Hurley, stars playing include MLB’s Ken Griffey Jr., musicians Sammy Hagar and Alice Cooper, Food Network chef Guy Fieri and more in the Childhelp Ultimate Golf VIP Royale. Ultimate Golf is a simple game to play where each player is completely independent of an opponent, and winning depends on gameplay skills. Registration is free and, for a
small donation, players will get in-game items, such as a custom ball that has enhancements. All proceeds will go to support Childhelp. Childhelp is an internationally respected nonprofit and the largest organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect, as well as at-risk children. Childhelp has made significant progress toward its mission of helping victims of child abuse and neglect through prevention, intervention and treatment. “I’ve been one of Childhelp’s celebrity ambassadors for, probably, 12 years now,” O’Hurley says. “I have spearheaded a lot of their fundraising and several of my events throughout the year.” “I had a golf tournament in the Palm Springs area. We had it every year at Porcupine Creek. We raised an unbelievable amount of money. They made a decision to turn that into a resort out there. We lost our golf course and tournament. This is when the idea of a virtual online golf tournament came to us. With this, the possibilities are unlimited.” O’Hurley calls the star players just a bunch of his friends. “I put my arms around a large and loyal group of friends,” says O’Hurley, calling from a golf course in Vermont, where he has a summer home. “Golf, that’s my sport. I met my wife (Lisa Mesloh) playing golf. She was a top golfer for Baylor University, as well as in high school. Her father is quite an accomplished golfer and had a career as a golf course manager for many, many years. I’ve played in so many
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celebrity invitationals during my 40 years of playing.” He has a summer home in Vermont, but the Valley is important to O’Hurley, too, as his wife’s parents reside here. “I love it there,” he says. “I’ve developed some very, very close friends over the years. Alice Cooper is a dear, dear friend. I work with Alice on his fundraising for the Solid Rock Foundation. He’s one of my favorite people. That man has a heart of gold, and nobody has done more for the world of rock ‘n’ roll and disadvantaged children.” On “Seinfeld,” O’Hurley played J. Peterman, a fictionalized version of catalogcompany entrepreneur John Peterman, from 1995 until the show’s end in 1998. O’Hurley invested in the relaunch of The J. Peterman Company and, since 1999, has been a partowner and member of the board of directors. O’Hurley’s character on “Seinfeld” was similar to him — possessing a gift of gab with an edge of sarcasm and self-deprecation. When a fictional character “dies,” J. Peterman shares at the funeral how much he will miss “Susie.” “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to forget Susie,” he says. “Most of all, I will never forget that one night, working late on the catalog, just the two of us, and we surrendered to temptation — and it was pretty good.” As the head of the magazine in Peterman’s absence, Elaine had her ups and downs, but the company didn’t fold. His response? “Kudos, Elaine, on a job … done.”
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John O’Hurley is best known for his portrayal of J. Peterman on “Seinfeld.” (Photo courtesy of John O’Hurley)
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A New Darlene Richert specializes in highend furniture and accessories at her 30,000-square-foot consignment store, Avery Lane, which she opened in 2012. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
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Consignment shops are perfect for post-pandemic redecorating By Laura Latzko he consignment furniture industry in Scottsdale has been booming as more people move to the Valley or discover they want to redesign their home after quarantining in it for a year. The Scottsdale Airpark area is a prime location to find consignment stores that fit with different styles and themes. Despite challenges during COVID-19,
these local shops continued to serve new and returning customers. Scottsdale consignment shops sell gently used items for every room in the house. Airpark shops’ buyers and consignors can find or sell sofas, end and coffee tables, dining room tables, bookshelves, armchairs, artwork and a plethora of other items with which to decorate a home. Local female entrepreneurs own many of these shops. During the pandemic, they found ways to not only survive but expand.
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with the Stevans aesthetic. “I feel like the building we were in before wasn’t a good reflection of what was inside. I feel like we finally have a building that the outside mirrors what the inside looks like. It has an Old World, Mediterranean charm to it. There’s a lot of wrought iron, high ceilings, arches. It’s just a beautiful space,” Baldwin says. The business has expanded from a 10,000- to 22,000-square-foot showroom with the new building that allows her to carry items like a 6-by-5-foot crystal chandelier. Another space houses the Gallery Shops, subleased to dealers who sell items such as antiques, gifts, contemporary furniture, artwork and Native American home décor and jewelry. “Having more dealers in one space brings more clientele and a diversity of clientele,” says Baldwin, who maintained her staff during the pandemic. Stevans’ inventory includes chandeliers, four-poster and canopy beds,
Amanda Baldwin is the woman behind Stevans Fine Furniture Consignment, which boasts an Old World, Spanish Colonial, Tuscan vibe. In the business for 20 years, Baldwin is carrying on a three-generation tradition in the fine furniture industry. Her grandmother owned a shop from the ’90s to 2007, which Baldwin helped manage. Her grandmother helped her develop an appreciation and passion for high-end furniture, accessories and artwork. Baldwin opened her first Stevans location eight years ago, but moved to its space on Paradise Lane last August. Baldwin says along with its central location, the new building fits better
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nightstands, armoires, vases, candleholders, dining room tables, dinner sets, plants, fine china, mirrors, desks, rugs, game tables and arm and club chairs. The shop often has rare items like a handinlaid table from Italy, a large-scale bronze fountain adorned with cherubs, a pair of 14-foot-tall urns on pedestals from Belgium and a hand-carved, four-column mirror. Baldwin has found demand is especially high for beds, sofas and dining room tables. “They were spending more time on their sofa,” Baldwin says “They are having more family gatherings. The same with the dining room table.
More people are using spaces they never used before.” Although Baldwin has a Spanish contemporary-style home, she has showcased artwork, furniture, crystal chandeliers and bronzes in her home. Her grandmother was a collector of bronzes, original artwork, sterling and fine crystals. In September, Stevans ventured into furniture manufacturing. Baldwin’s grandmother’s shop manufactured furniture items such as sofas, ottomans, chairs and beds. Baldwin has recently noticed a growing need for patio furniture, where demand has exceeded supply.
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At Lost + Found, customers can find large Carrara marble tables, an orange midcentury modern chair and peacock dining room chairs. Cooper says that having a mix of items appeals to customers with different tastes. “I like to keep it where there is something for everyone,” she says. Cooper says that they can buy what they need in her store, in almost new condition and at lower prices. “You get to a point of no return. You don’t know what to do,” Cooper says. “You don’t know whether to get mad and cancel your order, but you are never going to get it again. So, that’s why the consignment business is just booming. You can look in here and get the stuff that you are trying to get.” Cooper has a dedicated customer base that has been consigning and buying from her for up to nine years. Many of the people who consign with Cooper are designers who consign items. One designer recently brought a whole warehouse of products to the store, and another individual had Lost + Found pack up and consign a whole household of items. Estate companies will also call Lost + Found about pieces that they have, and Cooper will sometimes find items during her own shopping adventures. Cooper says over the years, she had developed an eye for spotting quality pieces. “You just know. You can’t really even teach it. … I think I taught myself,” Cooper says. “As far as what works in the store, you know what works in the store because you see it sell every day, and you see what everyone is looking for.” Many of the items that are consigned have rich histories behind them, which can make the pieces more appealing to buyers. Cooper will often hear about how pieces were owned by a consignor’s grandmother or came from another country, such as France. In the past, the shop has had items from a
Jill Cooper is a longtime lover of the hunt for distinctive, collectible furniture items. Now, as the face of Lost + Found Resale Interiors, Cooper sells a range of furniture and accessories, including mirrors, lamps, clocks, candlesticks, vases, chests, recliners, nightstands, bookshelves, beds, dining room tables and chairs, stools, salad and dessert plates, chandeliers, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, consoles, loveseats, coffee tables, desks, rugs, patio benches and bird baths. Customers can find original artwork, including paintings, sculptures, busts, wood signs and screens. “I am personally eclectic, so I love to bring in weird, different things,” Cooper says. Many of Lost + Found’s customers own Airbnb spaces, so obtaining quality furniture is important. The items are priced at a percentage of what they go for retail. Cooper says customers can expect to find high-quality brands that will last. “If you get quality dining chairs, they are not going to rock and wiggle in three months,” Cooper says. “There are things that you really should think about what you are buying.” Since it opened, Lost +Found has continued to expand. Last year, the shop moved to a new space on Greenway Hayden Loop that is just under 9,000 square feet. It is almost 4,000 square feet larger than the previous showroom. Cooper says the space is more visible and allows for more items to be on display. It also offers improved lighting. She and her staff look for transitional pieces with clean lines that fit with different styles, but also accept more unique items, such as vintage or wrought-iron pieces.
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“The patio furniture that we were getting, the quality was there, but we weren’t getting enough of it. And we weren’t getting it quick enough. So, we decided to start manufacturing our own line. I’ve always had a passion to be a furniture designer. I thought this was a good entrance into that,” Baldwin says.
Stevans Fine Furniture Consignment 7995 E. Paradise Lane, Scottsdale 480-607-0143, stevansaz.com
As the face of Lost + Found Resale Interiors, Jill Cooper sells a range of furniture and accessories. (Submitted photo)
dressing room used by Beyoncé. Although some sports stars and celebrities don’t want the public to know about their connection to consigned items, Cooper occasionally can share information. “If I think it would matter to a guy, I will say this football player used to have this in his house,” Cooper says.
Lost + Found Resale Interiors 15530 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 100, Scottsdale 480-588-7006 lostandfoundresale.com
Avery Lane sells chandeliers, dining room tables and chairs, sofas, beds, dressers, desks, rugs, patio furniture, vases and original artwork. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
Avery Lane With her “Paris apartment”-style consignment shop, Darlene Richert helps customers find unique, high-end furniture and accessories for their first, second or third homes as well as their rental properties. Richert, who worked in the private golf industry for 25 years, started Avery Lane in 2012 when she decided to pursue a new career path. Since it was founded, the shop has expanded multiple times, most recently in March 2020, when she added a third showroom. The store now has 30,000 square feet of space, after starting at 12,000 square feet. Richert says having a larger space allows her to accept more items. “There are so many people on any given month that I have to say no to because I’m just restricted by my physical location,” she says. “If you look at the Showrooms 2 and 3, those represent the people I used to have to say no to. It also allows me to take a few chances. “I took on a grand piano earlier this year. I think that’s the third one I’ve taken. Now, I can do things like that. I’ve considered a few billiard tables, which I hadn’t done in the past. … I have so much more wall space to be able to represent a significant art collection.” Avery Lane sells chandeliers, dining room
tables and chairs, sofas, beds, dressers, desks, rugs, patio furniture, vases and original artwork. Many individuals consign items that they have acquired during their travels to other countries or that they have inherited. The shop recently had interesting pieces such as 13-foot silver leather sofas and entire lighting packages with chandeliers, sconces and other lights from two homes. Throughout the pandemic, Richert kept her staff of around 14 employees. She plans to add on one or two more people to help with tasks such as handling the 1,200 to 1,500 items a month that need to be inventoried. She and her staff try to provide personalized service, including offering advice on how well pieces will fit in customers’ homes. “People bring in a picture of their dining room and say, ‘I’m thinking of changing this chandelier to that chandelier. What do you think?’ We will definitely give those types of opinions. I do that every single day, 20 times a day,” Richert says. “We tell people to bring fabrics in from the couch that is across the room. We’ll help you find chairs that will match it. People bring in the planks of their wood floors to match the dining room.” Personally, Richert’s home has a similar style as the store, with a blend of Old World and contemporary pieces. “It looks curated, like you’ve traveled
to different places. I use the example of the flat upstairs that got vacated, and they left a few pieces behind. You salvage them and put them in your apartment,” Richert says. Over the years, Richert has acquired furniture pieces from the store for her home. She recently purchased modern chairs and a white leather sofa when she overhauled her living room with a more contemporary look. Her home also boasts volumes of old books by Charles Dickens and a substantial contemporary art collection of thoughtprovoking pieces by different artists. Back to Avery Lane, the shop is known for its selection of high-end contemporary and traditional artwork. In the past, it has sold pieces from Pablo Picasso and Dutch masters. Richert says that consignment stores are alternatives to selling art through galleries or auctions. “What does somebody do with a really substantial art collection when they are going into assisted living or they decide to move back to Chicago to their main house?” she says. “They don’t want a second house anymore and have 20 pieces of art. There really is a gap on where they can go. Avery Lane has been a resource for people who are changing out their art collections or who are just downsizing or needing to liquidate.” Inside of the shop, customers will also find Pagoda Lane, a boutique that sells home décor, clothing, flower arrangements, candles and accessories such as handbags and jewelry. Like other consignment stores in the area, Avery Lane is seeing a mixture of new and returning customers. Newer shoppers are, generally, folks who have moved to Arizona from another state and need or want upscale accessories on a budget. With the boom in the housing market, Avery Lane is seeing a lot of people who are wanting to consign as they sell their homes quickly, too. “We are getting excellent-quality furniture this time of the year. Because of the real estate market, people are selling their houses top dollar. They are downsizing, or they are moving to something that is in a completely different style. So, we are getting a lot of furniture,” Richert says.
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Consignment stores make the process of buying and selling furniture, accessories or works of art easier, leading people who consign to receive profits between 50% to 60%. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
Sustainable Goals Consignors and buyers with their own motivations are drawn to shops
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uying or selling a piece of furniture, an accessory or work of art for a home or business takes time and effort. Using consignment stores can make the process of buying or selling home décor and furniture easier. Many people who purchase items at local consignment shops also consign with them. Those who consign receive a portion of the profits, usually around 50% to 60%,
depending on the length of time it takes to sell the item. Initially they are appraised to determine the quality and worth. They sign 90-day contracts that outline the need to remove or donate items if they aren’t sold. At some shops, the item’s price drops after a set number of days. Many consignment shops work with interior designers. One of them is Michelle Latona, who consigns for herself as well as commercial and residential clients. She works with consignment stores in the Scottsdale Airpark area, including Lost + Found Resale Interiors, Stevans Fine Furniture Consignment and Avery Lane. She says consignment stores are an economical way to purchase high-quality furniture that isn’t cookie-cutter. “When clients are looking at consignment, they are looking for unique,” Latona says. “You are going to find a one-of-a-kind, unique, fabulous savings type of design.” Recently, she noticed many of the business and homeowners are seeking out
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more modern/contemporary designs and bolder colors. At Lost + Found, she has discovered gems for clients, including a barbecue restaurant and hair salon. She purchased Le Corbusier black designer chairs for the local hair salon. For herself, she bought Opal House wicker/powder-coated patio eggs from Lost + Found and a retro hutch from Avery Lane for her new home, which she purchased six months ago. Consigning is convenient, as it avoids having others coming in and out of their homes. “It allows you the freedom to move items out of your home all at once and consign immediately,” Latona says. “This allows you to envision your new style and capture revenue for your next project.” Jeanine Mateo has done interior design work for 18 years and has visited Lost + Found since it opened to buy and consign for herself and clients. She works with a range of homeowners, including families and empty nesters. Many of her clients
have multiple homes. At the store, Mateo finds a variety of types and styles of items. Over the years, she has consigned or purchased coffee and dining tables, artwork, lighting, mirrors, patio furniture, bookcases and planters. She says at Lost + Found, she can find trendy pieces. “I think people are looking for more streamlined stuff. I think people are definitely looking for clean lines more than in the past. I would say definitely cleaner, simpler lines,” Mateo says. “I definitely look for things that are simple in design so that they go with a lot of different styles. People have flexibility with that.” Recently, she noticed many of her clients have been looking for furniture for their offices, living rooms and patios. “People are investing in being more comfortable at home,” Mateo says. “So, maybe they’re buying a new sofa or they’re doing their outside patio where before they hadn’t really worried about it. People are investing into their homes because they are spending more time there.” She uses the items she finds for staging properties or for clients. Once she found a table with a concrete top — exactly what she was looking for. “You don’t always get that lucky, but
sometimes you do,” Mateo says. Seasonal items are aplenty at shops like Lost + Found. Mateo says she discovers something new every time she visits the store. “You could go every day, and it’s something different,” Mateo says. Recently, Mateo says new furniture is delayed at other stores because of shipping and manufacturing issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Consignment stores are a better resource to get something right away. In these other retail stores, you have to wait for them to get things,” Mateo says. “With consignment, it’s instant gratification.” Some homeowners, including Lynne Levine, use consignment stores for multiple renovation projects. She frequently visits Avery Lane. Levine, who owns properties in Arizona and Michigan, wanted a new look for her new home, so she sold nearly all of her household of items through Avery Lane. She says owner Darlene Richert is fantastic at her job. “She gets very interesting things that are not sold in this area that people bring from all over the world.” With a new remodel from industrial modern to contemporary that started this February, Levine has recently consigned
furniture items such as leather sofas and original artwork. Levine says consignment offers her an easy way to sell furniture and art in the Scottsdale area. In Michigan, she had an estate sale the last time she moved. She is unable to do that here. “Having a store like Avery Lane is a blessing because many communities out here are gated, and you’re not allowed to have estate sales. … Let’s face it, people that you know, most of them don’t need furniture, and you hate to give away higher-end furniture. So, it’s a real service to the community to have a store like that,” Levine says. Levine says items she finds at Avery Lane are different than what she sees in other furniture stores. “She has people’s lives in there, not just furniture,” Levine says. She appreciates that Avery Lane tries to create a hospitable atmosphere. She says the shop will thank consigners and customers with wine and cheese, champagne, crepes and live music. Levine says she tries to support business owners such as Richert who are invested in their communities. “She hasn’t forgotten where she came from. It’s nice to see a female owner be so successful,” Levine says.
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Dreams PXG, Make-A-Wish fulfill teen’s request By Alex Gallagher
Sam Gullion smiles as his wish is made true with the help of PXG. (Photo courtesy of Amber Liptai)
Sam Gullion and grandfather Joe Gullion show off Sam’s exclusive PXG poster while shopping at the golf brand's factory store. (Photo courtesy of Amber Liptai)
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Sam Gullion tees off while being fitted for his new custom PXG driver, which he was gifted along with a full set of clubs by PXG founder Bob Parsons thanks to Make-A-Wish.
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am Gullion has always had a love of golf. His father, Joey, was a pro who played on the PGA tour in 2001, and he has found golf to be somewhat of a coping mechanism. Sam, 19, was born with a rare and congenital heart condition known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, meaning he was born with half a heart. “When I was 5 days old, I had my first surgery, and then I progressively had two more surgeries by the time I was 3 years old. I have not had anything major ever since,” Sam says. Though he has not had any surgeries since he was young, he had to fight through being behind on his development. His grandfather, Joe Gullion, described how when Sam was young, he did not like golf because he was small as a child. He also explained that Sam had just begun growing in the past year by growing a foot. Despite his dad’s pro status, as Sam got older, he wanted to learn the game of golf from his dad’s original teacher — his grandfather. Joe described teaching Sam as being a bit of a struggle at first due to him sometimes being stubborn, like most teenagers are. It was when he gave his grandson an ultimatum to be nice to him or he would pack up their clubs and they would leave that ignited Sam’s drive to improve his game. Since then, the two have played golf together 12 to 14 times a year. “I love teaching him, and I love spending time with him,” Joe says. “He’s become my best golf buddy.” In high school, Sam discovered that the game would be a good way for him to get involved. “When I was a freshman in high school, I was trying to decide what I wanted to do and how to stay involved,” Sam says. “I chose golf because the game is more of a skill-based game than a game of physical abilities, which gave me more of a level playing field.” Golf has served as more than a sport
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for Sam, as he feels the game has taught him about life. “I take golf as a metaphor for life. There are a lot of things in the sport that you can apply to life,” Sam says. “You can hit good shots and get bad breaks, but you can also hit bad shots and get good breaks, such as in life where oftentimes it’s the luck of the draw what you get.” As a Make-A-Wish Kid, Sam had two wishes. His first was to play at Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts The Masters every year. Plans were made for him and his grandfather Joe to go play there, but then the course was closed when COVID-19 shutdowns were implemented. From there, the Make-A-Wish Foundation made Sam’s second wish come true — to get a new set of PXG golf clubs. “All I wished for was a set of PXG golf clubs, and I got a whole lot more,” Sam exclaims. Sam was fitted for a full set of custom clubs and then surprised with the opportunity to get a new polo and hat from PXG’s factory store and to play at Scottsdale National Golf Club for two days. “It’s a special experience to stay on the
course with my grandfather and be able to play golf for two days, and it’s a very nice course,” Sam says. Sam and Joe played all three of Scottsdale National Golf Club’s courses over two days, and on the first day they were joined by one of the golf pros. Sam also received a special video message from several of PXG’s pros on the PGA Tour, including Jason Kokrak and Zach Johnson. “It was really cool when Jason Kokrak spoke to me. He just won a few weeks ago, and it’s cool that these people know who I am and that they’re thinking about me,” Sam says. Sam said he is thankful for all that PXG and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have done for him. He’s most grateful to share the experience with his mentor. “I’m more thankful than anything that I got to come out here with my grandpa,” Sam says. Sam is not the only one who has had a wish come true. “They told me he was going to die, and his prognosis wasn’t good,” Joe says while holding back tears. He says that just by seeing his grandson live, he “gets to see his wish every day.”
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Fly More. Leave Less. Ross Aviation takes its passengers and the environment seriously
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By Kristine Cannon he sky’s the limit for premier fixed-base operator Ross Aviation. Since returning to Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SDL) in 2016, Ross Aviation has not only become a dominant presence at SDL, but the company is also in the midst of expanding — in more ways than one. On June 1, Ross Aviation — along with domestic general building contractor JE Dunn Construction — broke ground on an
expansive new hangar and office building complex at SDL. “Putting shovels in the ground … is the start of providing even greater hangar capacity for our customers here in Scottsdale,” says Brian Corbett, chief executive officer of Ross Aviation. One month prior, Ross Aviation expanded its FBO network with the acquisition of the FBO and MRO businesses of Silverhawk Aviation in Lincoln, Nebraska. “This is an important addition for us, not only from a geographic perspective, but from an operational one as well,” Corbett says. As an FBO, Ross Aviation is what some
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might describe as a gas station for aircraft. But for Ross Aviation, it’s more than that. As part of its new, 56,000-square-foot hangar and its two 3,000-square-foot office buildings — a $13 million project — it will have even more space for its base customers at SDL. The new facility will also feature two primary bays with the capability to easily accommodate both Gulfstream 650 and Bombardier Global Express aircraft. “The groundbreaking further affirms our promise to invest in creating best-inclass facilities that allow us to provide an unmatched level of flight hospitality to make every customer’s journey as safe, hassle-free and pleasant as possible,” Corbett explains. Further, the to-come facility aims to reduce business aviation’s impact on the environment via the solar panels installed
Ross Aviation has broken ground on a new 56,000-square-foot hangar and two 3,000-squarefoot office buildings at Scottsdale Municipal Airport as the company expands its already significant presence on the field. Pictured are, from left, Mike Hunter and David Hanson, JE Dunn Construction; Troy Stalter, US Bank; Brian Corbett, Ross Aviation CEO; Rick Wielebski, GM at Ross Aviation Scottsdale; Michael Voorheis, DWL Architects; Casey Cannone, Ross Aviation senior manager operations planning; and Gary Mascaro, Scottsdale Airport aviation director. (Photo courtesy of Ross Aviation)
onto the roof of the hangar and office complex. Its 36-space parking area will also feature EV charging stations. Known for its environmental initiatives, including its “Fly More. Leave Less.” carbon offset program, Ross Aviation has other environmental initiatives in the works, including making electric crew cars widely available, investing in electric tugs and exploring photovoltaic systems on hangar roofs. “We believe that, together as an industry, we must do more to reduce our collective footprint,” the company states. Ross Aviation’s 100,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility offers a pilots lounge, snooze room, flight planning room and two executive conference rooms for up to 18 people. It also offers full-service concierge. “Congratulations to Ross Aviation for
investing in success in Scottsdale,” Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega says. “We have an amazing team and an amazing field, which we consider to be a backbone of executive travel here in the Valley.” In addition to boasting high ranking for safety and service in recent industry surveys, Ross Aviation continues to expand its current 18-FBO network — a key strategy for the company. The aforementioned and most recent acquisition of Silverhawk Aviation, which has been consistently ranked as one of the top FBOs in the Midwest, brings the company’s network to 18 locations in the United States and the Cayman Islands. Additional new locations are anticipated to be announced before year-end. “We’re proud to partner with one of the most respected companies in the industry,” says Mike Gerdes, president of Silverhawk Aviation. “We expect the FBO and MRO
pieces of the business to continue to flourish under Ross Aviation, and this allows us to focus 100% of our effort toward continuing to provide the best value in private travel in the Midwest.” In the meantime, Ross Aviation and JE Dunn will continue to build out the new facility at SDL. “We’re excited to begin construction on the Ross Aviation Hangar project here at Scottsdale Airport,” says Mike Hunter, a representative of JE Dunn. “We value the opportunity to build a relationship with Ross Aviation as well as to continue our relationships with Scottsdale Airport and DWL Architects.”
Ross Aviation rossaviation.com
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Touch ‘ ’ Airpark’s Hope Clinic goes international By Kristine Cannon
Since 2018, Dr. Okky Oei and his Hope Clinic staff have treated all types of problems, from back pain and arthritis to carpal tunnel and neuropathy. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
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oard-certified family medicine physician and pain specialist Dr. Okky Oei has put the patient first, treating thousands of people with varying degrees of acute and chronic pain for more than 40 years. Since opening Hope Clinic in the Airpark in 2018, however, Oei has turned his attention and time to also helping fellow therapists. Of the 20 or so therapists he has personally trained and certified at his Scottsdale clinic, several are helping Oei expand Hope Clinic — internationally. “Of course, I’d like to see more Hope Clinics in the U S. — and Arizona, for starters,” Oei says. “But the neat part is Hope Clinic worldwide actually has begun.” Since Hope Clinic’s inception, Oei and his staff have treated all types of problems such as back pain; arthritis; hip, knee and foot pain; carpal tunnel; tennis and golf elbow; and neuropathy. What sets Hope Clinic apart is its approach. Hope Clinic not only provides pain relief through noninvasive technology, Myo-Facial release techniques and other therapeutic approaches, but it also specializes in integrative medicine, forgoing invasive procedures and narcotic prescriptions.
“We don’t use any opiates at all. We don’t prescribe anything. We don’t inject anything. And yet, our results are over 90% (positive). We see very positive results,” Oei says. Simply put, Oei says, Hope Clinic helps the body do what it needs to do in the first place, which is repair and heal. It’s this approach to medicine and treatment that Oei teaches fellow therapists. Oei also developed a training program that allows him to duplicate the clinic through webinars and certification. While Hope Clinic was on its way to expanding in 2019 and 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic derailed it, Oei says, forcing him to briefly furlough his staff and close both Valley locations. Within a couple months, however, he was able to reopen the Scottsdale office and reignite expansion. “A group that became very interested in this from Indonesia happened to be here living the States. So, I trained them, and they have now started Hope Clinic Indonesia. It’s starting to expand,” Oei says. Oei has also had an expansion in patients amid the pandemic, particularly among young adults seeking pain treatment, notably related to sports and physical activity. “We see a wide variety of things and also age groups, anything from the younger to, very often, the older,” Oei says. As a result of COVID-19, which saw many Americans working from home, Hope Clinic has treated pain related to increased laptop use, including “the back, oftentimes when the muscles get tight, overuse of hands and arms and carpal tunnel,” Oei says. According to an April 2021 study in the journal Demography, chronic pain has significantly increased for all U.S. adult demographics, including young adults. Overall, chronic pain affects more than 20% of U.S. adults, and the joints and lower back were highlighted as the most prevalent sites of pain. “The U.S. health care system focuses on procedures and medications. For pain, however, the focus needs to shift to prevention and management, including support of self-management and interdisciplinary conservative treatment approaches,” corresponding author Dr. Anna Zajacova told Medical News Today. And that’s what Oei would like to do more of, particularly among younger patients: help them understand the source of the pain and help them manage it in a noninvasive way. “My goal and my hope is … (to) get to people earlier and really have them understand, because most people, once they know
Hope Clinic relieves pain with noninvasive technology, Myo-Facial release techniques, and therapeutic approaches to help the body repair and heal. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
what we do, it makes sense and it becomes then kind of a logical interest of why we do things and what they need to do,” Oei says. Oei’s interest in pain management began while he was in medical school in 1969. It was during this time that he sustained a severe back strain injury that became chronic. Unfortuanetly, he discovered his body couldn’t tolerate any muscle relaxants or pain killers. Oei turned to alternative ways to manage his back pain and spasms. Fast forward to 1972 and Oei was practicing family medicine. Within six months, he observed an increase in chronic pain sufferers — and his interest was piqued. Upon moving to Scottsdale in 1984, Oei was introduced to microcurrent electrical therapy and low-level cold laser, modalities that he would soon discover led to, when combined, “exponential results” in treating pain. Then, in 2007, Oei formed Laser Health Technologies, a company that helped develop the LaserTouchOne, a first-of-itskind product that is clinically proven to be 93% effective in reducing pain. Considered a safe alternative to medication or surgery, the product has since been cleared by the FDA for prescription and for over-the-counter use. “It’s safe and easy to use and available without a prescription," Oei said in 2010, at the time of the product’s FDA clearance for direct-to-consumer OTC distribution. "In addition, the LaserTouchOne is por-
table and personal — delivering drug-free, pain-free relief — and is as easy to hold and use as an electric toothbrush.” After opening the Eureka Pain Relief Clinic and offering noninvasive and nonopioid treatments, Oei began training other therapists and, in 2018, finally opened Hope Clinic. “It was always a dream to be able to treat more people and, most importantly, share it with other therapists and (teach) other professionals how to do it, since this is not something that you would find in mainstream medicine,” Oei explains. Looking ahead, Oei hopes to not only expand Hope Clinic throughout Arizona — and worldwide — but also help others understand their pain, instead of, as he puts it, opting for a “Band-Aid therapy” that helps people feel better with temporary pain relief but doesn’t restore or heal the body. “I want people to understand that this is not the instruments. It’s really what we do to help the body do the work. We have a phenomenal body,” Oei says. “I tell patients, ‘Your miracle is your body, because it was designed to repair and heal.’”
Hope Clinic 15030 N. Hayden Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale 480-659-5470, hopecliniccare.com
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‘IT’S LIKE A FAMILY’ Preserve Tavern boasts comfort food delights By Kristine Cannon
Nick and Shannon Broemer are the owners of The Preserve Tavern & Grille, a new restaurant in northern Scottsdale that took over the old Four Peaks space. (Photo by Pablo Robles)
aking over the old Four Peaks Grill & Tap in North Scottsdale is family-friendly tavern The Preserve Tavern & Grille. Opened by husband-wife team Nick and Shannon Broemer and inspired by the sights of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the Broemers’ neighborhood pub offers patrons a variety of comfort food dishes and nearly daylong happy hours. “It’s all about the customers and their experience,” Nick says. “It’s like a family.” Described as serving “Americano
cuisine with a Southwestern flare,” the Preserve’s menu is loaded with comfort food favorites like deviled eggs, nachos, loaded fries, wings, pork ribs, mac ’n’ cheese, burgers and even meatloaf. “The meatloaf is to die for,” Nick says. “And the wings, people said they’re probably top three in the Valley.” Shannon attributes the wings’ popularity to how they’re cooked. “The meats are all smoked,” she explains. “It’s such a distinctly different flavor.” Other popular items include the Preserve Burger, which is topped with bacon
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and porter cheddar cheese between a toasted brioche bun, and the Preserve Poblano Rings, a heap of beer-battered poblano rings drizzled with chipotle basil honey and served with an apricot garlic aioli. As for the meatloaf, that’s wrapped in bacon and served with seasonal vegetables. “I’m telling you, it’s the best,” Nick raves. The Preserve has been in the works since last summer. The Broemers originally had their sights set on a location farther north,
FOOD & WINE Taking advantage of old Four Peaks Grill & Tap space at 15745 N. Hayden Road in northern Scottsdale, the Preserve Tavern & Grille opened in April. (Facebook)
closer to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. But when the Four Peaks space opened, they were quick to snag it to take advantage of the high-traffic area. Now, the more than 6,800-square-foot space caters to sports fans, families looking for a place to grab a bite after soccer matches and people wanting to sip on an ice-cold beer as they listen to live country music on the weekends. “Mark Florentine books all of our artists,” Nick says of the local guitaristvocalist, who plays everything from classic rock to country and grunge. “Every Friday and Saturday has different
local artists.” Other events include open mic Wednesdays, trivia night Thursdays and dedicated UFC fight nights. Food specials include $1.50 tacos on Tuesdays and all-you-can-eat fish and chips for $12.50 every Friday. The restaurant also serves brunch on the weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and every meal includes a free mimosa or bloody mary. The Preserve’s cocktail menu includes classics, too, including Old-Fashioned cocktails, Manhattans, margaritas, martinis and more. As for beers, there is a wide variety, with 20 beers on draft. Every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., wine drinkers can stop by The Preserve for half-off bottled house wines. Other specials include a nearly all
day happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. T h e m o re t h a n 8 0 0 - s q u a re - f o o t covered patio is dog friendly. “They (customers) just love the atmosphere. You can literally feel the positivity in the building while we’re working. We just try to make it exciting,” Nick says. The Preserve is now open and offers a 15% discount to military and first responders.
The Preserve Tavern & Grille 15745 N. Hayden Road 480-590-4942 thepreservegrille.com
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Li t tle Big Wines Monterey County offers bottles as beautiful as its beach views By Alison Bailin Batz
or anyone who watched “Big Little Lies,” the picturesque region that served as the backdrop for the awardwinning series is among the premier destinations on the Central Coast of California and is often called an unofficial cast member of the show. The county is diverse, including the iconic destinations of Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea — where Clint Eastwood was once the mayor — and Pebble Beach. In addition to the natural beauty, the area is also a premium wine region. Here are some of our favorites to sip during the hot summer months.
2019 Golden Winery Chardonnay Liquid gold in a bottle, this bright yellow white wine offers tropical fruit and stone fruit aromas on the nose, notably peaches, pineapple, papaya, apricot and even a hint of banana, before giving way to notes of orange blossoms and cream. Expect a soft vanilla bean nuttiness to
the taste, as well as another hit of tropical fruit. $12.99 Odd Lot Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Blend Odd Lot wines are unorthodox blends of bold red varieties. This combination is known for its blackberries, cherries and
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once, there is a pop of sweet cherry candy and then earthy dried herbs. The wine is in constant motion, playfully dancing across the palate until it dissolves into dusty, fine tannins. $45
2020 Hahn Rosé Don’t let the pale salmon color of this vibrantly acidic bottle fool you; this beauty is bursting with bright red cherries! Joining the cherries at the party in your mouth are raspberries and watermelon as well. The nose? Fresh and floral with definite rosé. $15
Silvestri 2018 Rising Tide Pinot Noir Science and art are at their best here, working together to make each sip as balanced as silky and rich. Expect allspice and vanilla to combine and work in perfect harmony with cherry and raspberry on the nose and for the tastes somehow managing to avoid overpowering each other. $45
Sunny with a Chance of Flowers Sauvignon Blanc This wine is meant to reflect its name, offering a light, refreshing, joyful and cheery aroma and taste in every sip. The combination of ripe guava, crushed pineapple, ruby grapefruit and fresh cut summer grass is sure to make you smile on even the hottest of summer days. Bonus: It is only 85 calories per serving! $16.99 2019 EX Unoaked Chardonnay Bright and direct thanks to being aged for three months in stainless steel, this deceptively rich unoaked chardonnay is a best bet when hot and humid, thanks to its subtle tropical notes, especially guava, banana and crispy green apple. There is some acidity at the finish, but more to balance the flavors versus impugn on the palate. $19 2018 Kali Hart Chardonnay The most fruit-forward chardonnay in the brand’s awardwinning portfolio, this offering is meant to be exceptionally drinkable and refreshing. Succeeding on all levels, enjoy notes of ripe stone fruit and juicy tropical as well as Madagascar vanilla from start to finish here. $20 2018 Holman Ranch 2018 Virgin Chardonnay Hello, passion fruit! The sweet yet tart sister to citrus fruit makes herself known here, before combining with cooling melon and fresh
lemon on the nose, and the 2018 Virgin Chardonnay shows an aroma of passion fruit, melon and fresh lemon. The palate provides a an unexpectedly silky mouthfeel characterized by flavors of guava, tropical fruits and lemon cream, punctuated by fresh, clean acidity. $26 De Tierra 2019 Rosé With a bottle as delicate and lovely as this, you are likely expecting a quiet, subtle wine. Surprise! Looks are deceiving here, as the nose delivers immediate lime zest, fresh peaches and honeydew melon. Upon tasting, get ready for some bright acidity followed by grapefruit and rosé flavors, before enjoying a little nuttiness on the finish. $29 2019 Chalone Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir There is a lot going on flavorwise here, but in a good way. First, there are boysenberry and raspberry jams on the nose and to the taste. Then, expect what tastes a bit like graphite or even chalk, giving it a deeper minerality. Finally, as if knowing it is the encore, a sweetened spice makes it way to your taste buds, beckoning you to take another sip. $40 2018 Smith & Hook Reserve This truly magical cabernet starts with an explosion of black and blue fruits, followed by a bounty of berries. Then, all at
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juicy plums with hints of tarragon and toasted vanilla on the nose, followed by a deep, ripe black fruit flavor on the palate and a smooth finish. $15
2018 Folktale Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay The Santa Lucia Highlands are world renowned for producing some of California’s best chardonnay, thanks to the cool climate. This is one of the finest, especially for those who love Meyer lemon, stone fruit and toasted almonds. $48 2018 Lucienne Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir Fragrant aromas of red currant, blueberry and toasty oak will dance across your nose as you bring this pinot to your lips. Upon tasting, expect the red currant to turn to red cherry on the palate, as well as flavors of black plum, spicy clove, and just enough cinnamon to give the wine a layered finish. $50 Caraccioli Cellars Brut Rosé One of the most popular sparkling options in the region, this varietal is as elegant as it is effervescent. At first blush, it isn’t name any differently than the brand’s Brut Cuvee using 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir grapes. The magic happens when the winemaker hand-selects one perfect barrel of pinot to be used, resulting in a fuller fruit profile. $59
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REMEMBER When Dr. Walter Lawson opened Scottsdale’s first drug store, Sterling Drugs, in 1921 on the northwest corner of Main Street and Brown Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Historical Society)
Pharmacies integral to our history, well-being
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By Joan Fudala
cottsdale enjoys a global reputation as a health and wellness center and as a city where research and clinical trials are leading to new treatments and cures. For 100 years, since Scottsdale’s first drug store opened in 1921, pharmacists and pharmacies have played a significant role in developing Scottsdale as the “Cure Corridor.” As we focus on achieving “herd immunity” by getting the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on our pharmaceutical history: Since prehistoric times, Native Americans in central Arizona, including what is now the Scottsdale area, found ways to use local plants as herbal remedies. The medicine man or healer was, and is, a respected elder in the community, and those individuals combined natural cures with spiritual beliefs to serve tribal members. Early Scottsdale settlers went to their neighbors, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, for help in alleviating or curing diseases long before there was a doctor or pharmacist in the small
farming village of Scottsdale. Warm, dry air became the primary prescription for the many lungers and arthritics who came to Scottsdale in the early 1900s, as well as the natural vitamins
they could consume through fresh citrus and other locally grown fruits and vegetables. “Medicine shows” throughout the West hawked elixirs, mostly comprised of alcohol; however, from the 1880s through World
Bill Butler took over from Dr. Walter Lawson in 1937, changed the name to Scottsdale Pharmacy, and remained a Scottsdale pharmacist at several locations throughout his lifetime. Ads on the store show popular “nondrug” products for sale inside, from Whitman’s Samplers to Royal Crown and Coca-Cola. (Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Historical Society)
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REMEMBER When War I, there were no trusted cures or relief for diseases of the day such as typhoid, dysentery, scurvy, malaria, consumption/ TB or infected wounds. The 1918-19 flu epidemic impacted Scottsdale — closing schools and churches and requiring residents to wear masks and avoid spitting — before there was a vaccine to prevent it. Some Phoenix drug stores offered lozenges to relieve symptoms but not cure the flu. In 1921 Dr. Walter Scott Lawson opened Scottsdale’s first pharmacy, Sterling Drug Store, at the northwest corner of Brown and Main. Scottsdale residents — mostly farm families — could finally get prescriptions, patent medicines and pharmaceutical advice without having to drive into Phoenix. The drug store also acted as the informal “depot” for catching the bus or sending parcels into Phoenix; Metropolitan Line buses parked outside the store for arrivals and departures until that corner became too congested after World War II’s population and business boom. Sterling Drugs, also known as Lawson’s Drugs, served Donofrio’s ice cream, according to a 1927 ad in The Arizona Republican, making it a popular destination. Although it hadn’t been a drug store since 1948, the original Sterling Drug Store
After purchasing the Scottsdale Pharmacy from Bill Butler, Lute Wasbotten ran the relocated drug store on Scottsdale Road until the 1970s. Lute’s had a popular soda fountain; Wasbotten served on the Scottsdale Town Council. (Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Historical Society)
building was listed on the Scottsdale Historic Register in 2001. In 1937, Baylor-trained pharmacist William Butler acquired the town’s drug
store from Lawson and renamed it the Scottsdale Pharmacy. Butler sold the store to the Saba family, who opened a Western wear shop there in 1948.
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Paradise Pharmacy opened as Desert Rexall Drugs in 1952 on the southwest corner of Brown and First avenues. It included a lunch counter. Pictured is a Scottsdale High School yearbook ad. (Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Historical Society)
The Scottsdale Pharmacy moved to the west side of Scottsdale Road just south of Main Street, and Lute and Marion Wasbotten took it over in November 1949. In addition to filling prescriptions, the store offered a cosmetics counter and S&H Green Stamps with purchases. Lute’s soda fountain was a hangout place for people of all ages and was known for its homemade pies, made for years by Ora East. The Wasbottens commissioned local Navajo artist Andy Tsihnahjinnie to paint a mural on the wall of the store. For a time, Lute’s advertising slogan was “Right next to the Post Office and just as reliable.” Pioneer Drug Store opened near the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Main Street in 1947. In addition to human medications, the store offered a ‘complete line (of) Veterinary Supplies and Vaccines’ according to an ad in the October 14, 1948, Scottsdale Progress. Its slogan was “The West’s Most Western Drug Store,” appropriate because the store was in a building owned by Malcolm White, who had coined the town’s West Most Western Town slogan. Dick Blankenship opened the Desert Rexall Drug Store on the southwest corner of Brown and First avenues in Bill Weirich’s new Westeraire building. Veteran pharmacist Shirley Brown filled prescriptions. The store’s grand opening in October 1952 featured vanda orchids flown in from Hawaii as giveaways and 12-cent sodas and sundaes. It later became Paradise Drug Store, and, in addition to its drug business, sold 45 and LP vinyl records. Staples Super-Save Drug Store opened in the new Frontier Town Plaza at the southeast
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corner of Thomas and Scottsdale roads in 1959. Like other pharmacies of the day, it offered photo film developing. When Papago Plaza opened November 19, 1959, on the southwest corner of Scottsdale and McDowell roads, it included a RyanEvans Drug Store, providing much-needed pharmacy services to the booming residential area. Another Ryan-Evans Drug Store opened in early 1960 on Camelback and Scottsdale roads, across the street from the Safari Hotel. Robinsons Drug Store operated nearby at Scottsdale Road and Fifth Avenue since 1957, changing its name to Owen Fifth Avenue Drug Store when Nancy Owen and her husband purchased the store in 1960. During the heyday of locally owned/ operated/named pharmacies in Scottsdale (1921-60s), the proprietors, pharmacists and employees were an integral part of the community. They championed youth and adult athletic teams and leagues, participated in the “First Baby of the Year” contests of the 1950s by donating supplies to the new parents and sponsored entries into the Miss Scottsdale contests. Lute and Brown served on the Scottsdale Town Council in the 1950s. Lute was a co-founder and longtime supporter of the Sunshine Festival/Parada del Sol, a major SHS Beaver Booster (he included winning high school team members in his advertisements), and was proponent of getting a hospital located in Scottsdale. Owen of Owen Fifth Avenue Drug Store was a Red Cross Motor Service driver. In 1975, former Olympic swimmer and Scottsdale resident Buster Crabbe teamed with
REMEMBER When Scottsdale pharmacy owner Burt Barshay to sponsor Jack Robinson, a paraplegic, in his quest to swim the English Channel. Markgraf Pharmacy, Lutz Pharmacy, Revco Drug Stores and Adobe Drugs were among Scottsdale merchants donating products for a women’s group to send to members of the Armed Forces serving in Vietnam in 1971. Local teens often found their first jobs at drug store soda fountains, working as cashiers and stock clerks. Ed Markgraf opened a drug store on the southeast corner of Indian School and Hayden roads in 1965. He dispensed prescriptions but was most popular with Scottsdale High teens for his record department and soda fountain … oh, and the well-stocked candy counter and celebrity photos on the walls. In a show of collegiality among pharmacists, when Markgraf’s experienced a devastating fire in 1969, friendly competitors jumped to its aid. Other local drug stores loaned products and equipment while Markgraf’s quickly reopened in a trailer in its parking lot to serve its customers until it could rebuild. Just weeks before City Hospital of Scottsdale opened in May 1962, Dr. Albert Sabin personally came to Scottsdale to dispense his oral polio vaccine in free clinics that drew thousands; women of the City Hospital of Scottsdale Auxiliary assisted at the Sabin Vaccine Clinics, one held at Arcadia High School. At its opening in May 1962, the new City Hospital of Scottsdale on Osborn Road (now HonorHealth) incorporated state-of-the-art medical technology, patient comforts and its own in-house pharmacy for the town’s first hospital.
City Hospital of Scottsdale opened on Osborn Road in May 1962 and included an in-house pharmacy. (Photo courtesy of Scottsdale Historical Society)
PCS (Pharmaceutical Card System) Health Systems was founded in Scottsdale in 1969 as a prescription benefit management company and was later affiliated with McKesson. In the late 1990s, it became part of the Eli Lilly Company, and in early 2000s Advance PCS and Caremark combined to become Caremark. The company, one of Scottsdale’s major employers at its facility on Shea Boulevard, is now CVS Caremark. McKesson has provided health care/ pharmaceutical management from its Scottsdale facilities for decades and is also a major employer for the area. Medicis Pharmaceutical was founded in Scottsdale by Jonah Shacknai and John Holaday in 1988. A medical cosmetics
PCS Health Systems opened on Shea Boulevard in 1969 as a prescription benefit management company. After several name and ownership changes, it is CVS Caremark and a major Scottsdale employer. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
company now part of Valeant Pharmaceuticals based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, it is known for its dermatological products. It has a large facility on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. HonorHealth and Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists, through affiliations with T-Gen, ASU, UA and others, have pioneered research and offered clinical trials on drugs that offer new hope for treatment and cures of a variety of conditions. In 2013, Scottsdale’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened. The Scottsdale area has also been home to natural vitamin and supplement manufacturers and distributors. Today, Scottsdale is home to dozens of drug stores with nationally recognized brand names and computerized pharmacies that ensure patient safety and efficiency. They dispense prescriptions, offer flu and shingles vaccines and carry a variety of over-the-counter medications unheard of when Sterling Drugs opened here in 1921. Though filling prescriptions has changed over the years, from carrying handwritten scrips from the family doctor to locally owned pharmacists to now having emailed refills ready for pickup before we can even drive from a health care provider to any number of drug store chains, Scottsdale residents have many reasons to thank their friendly pharmacist and staff. They’ve kept us well, have supported the community and have created economic impact and jobs for Scottsdale.
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JULY 2021 Business Horoscopes By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA
ARIES 3/21-4/20 Weather patterns in the weeks ahead will have a strong impact on all areas of businesses. July is strongly focused on your home life and issues not particularly promising for your work or career from July 12 to July 27. With the July 10 full moon, some may be thinking of purchasing, selling or renting. Relationships with colleagues are changing for the better. Financial matters aren’t stable for now. Personal power days: July 1, July 2, July 3, July 27, July 28, July 29 TAURUS 4/21-5/20 July’s stars emphasize day-to-day function and planning. Those in the real estate market or construction will see opportunities ahead. Expect prices to soar in rentals, and new construction will rise rapidly. Home life can be more active and enjoyable. Personal power days: July 4, July 5, July 31 GEMINI 5/21-6/20 Lucky you, the month ahead offers new opportunities related to earnings or career, despite interferences from travel plans. Hone up on your marketing and sales skills. A mini vacation not far from home is favored. Personal power days: July 6, July 7, July 8
CANCER 6/21-7/22 Happy birthday, America, and happy birthday, Cancers. Home and family are where your heart is, and that’s where it may remain for the next 23 days. The new moon in Cancer on July 10 begins a new cycle for you. Full moon on July 23 and July 24 opens the door to buying, renting or staying.
LEO 7/23-8/21 Mars will be in Leo until July 29, and that activates your own interests and personal needs. Work issues pick up by the 22nd. Finish a project or make a decision so you can move forward. Relationships are in this month’s spotlight. Personal power days: July 11, July 12 VIRGO 8/22-9/23 It’s playtime. With Mars in Leo, you’ll be socially active and working on ways to enjoy yourself and get back in touch with relatives and close friends. Health, employment and work issues will need to be addressed, especially when three planets slow down. Underline the last weeks of July. Personal power days: July 13, July 14, July 15
LIBRA 9/24-10/22 July’s story is nonstop drama. It’s a good month to work on your family dynamics or creatively decorate. Spend money wisely in light of the rising costs of materials. The real estate market is booming. Personal power days: July 16, July 17 SCORPIO 10/23-11/22 Getting use to the new norm, Scorpio? Carefully consider bank loans and housing interests. Trust your inner feelings. Follow through on an educational pursuit. Socially network. Family and home obligations may require your attention the first three weeks. Personal power days: July 18 and July 19
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SAGITTARIUS 11/23-12/21 Despite travel woes, Sagittarius folks are in a good mood. Take that short trip, but be back between July 22 to July 31. Hopefully progress can be made regarding schools being reopened and more distribution of the vaccines in the month ahead. The new moon is on the 13th. Personal power days: July 20, July 21 CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19 This month, the theme is relationship and family affairs. Get to know your co-workers or neighbors better. Expect to have creative people influencing your life or asking you to join groups. There is potential for a happy work ending on the July 30 or July 31. Personal power days: July 22, July 23 AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18 New moons suggest new beginnings. Saturn brings us challenges and lessons to learn. Accept the challenge and many doors will open for you. Summer solstice offers a fresh start and a planetary cycle that will alter your life for years to come. Underline July 29, July 30, July 31 and February 2022. In the meantime, enjoy your family home and new friends. Personal power days: July 24, July 25
PISCES 2/19-3/20 July has a few more storm surges on our calendar. July continues to bring an overload of issues to be addressed and not to ignore. This may alter your personal and work world this month. Expect to be busy and in demand, especially if you are in health-related services Personal power days: July 26, July 27
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