Business

Public Relations Firm Thrives, Celebrates Decade In Chandler

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor A public relations agency in Chandler known for hitting the ground running when it comes to generating recognition for its clients is starting its second decade in business. Asylum Public...

City Booming With Multifamily Complexes

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor Anyone looking for an apartment in Chandler before they are ready to buy a house has plenty of choices – with more on the way. Chandler saw 3,200 multi-family housing units recently completed...

Chandler Lawmaker Challenging Ducey Tax Plan

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services A Chandler legislator is gearing up for a fight with Gov. Doug Ducey as state revenue officials prepare new individual income tax forms with changes in law demanded by the governor that...

African-American Auctioneer Breaks Racial Boundaries

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor A savvy, smooth-talking auctioneer with a strong sense of humor, charisma and a background as an actor and musician is breaking boundaries as one of the nation’s first African American...

Bicycle Nonprofit Keeps An Eye On Recycling Parts

Cronkite News When he first walked into Bike Saviours in Tempe, Christian Lee Bowers was so awed by the place he was speechless. “The next day, I even wondered if this place was real,” he said. “So I came back and instantly...

Chandler Ropes In 2,500 Jobs With Allstate Center

By Jason Stone Staff Writer Chandler’s job market is still in good hands. Allstate Insurance Company’s plan to lease more space in the city – and possibly build its own corporate center – is creating at least 2,500 jobs...

Skin Actives Scientific goes brick and mortar

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor Finding the perfect mix of moisturizers, serums and cleansers to clear up acne, reduce wrinkles and otherwise achieve healthy skin usually requires scientific experimentation. Now, family-owned...

Flix hopes locals will eat, drink and be movie fans

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor Excitement is brewing over a Chandler movie theater that will cater to the craft beer crowd and entertain guests of all ages with much more than popcorn and soda. Flix Brewhouse will hold its...

Region Offers Electric Gifts From Shops, Nonprofits

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor It could be hard to find a “partridge in a pear tree” and might be expensive to buy five gold rings, but people can find a variety of unusual, fun gifts to get their true loves at...

Ocotillo Village Offers Holiday Treatments

Santan Sun News Staff The Spa at Ocotillo Village, 4200 S. Alma School Road, is offering a number of seasonal treatments to wipe away stress and bring back the joy of the holiday season. The arctic berry enzyme treatment breaks...