Business

Boyhood memories inspired Chandler eatery owners

By Mallory Gleich, Contributor When you think of the words “double” and “dutch,” what comes to mind? Do they conjure up an image of summer time, playing outside and jumping rope with friends from the neighborhood until...

El Taco Santo owners eye Chandler for expansion

By Coty Dolores Miranda Contributor This has been one busy summer for the founders and owners of El Taco Santo. Not only did they open a new brick and mortar restaurant in Gilbert last month, but they continued to juggle the...

Chandler gym Fit Society prepares for 10th anniversary

By Drew Schott Staff Writer MJ Reavley describes himself as a “pure-blooded entrepreneur.” He began working in fitness as a personal trainer and eventually rose to vice president of Pure Fitness, which sold in November 2010....

Chandler golf instructor in Women’s Open

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor When Char Carson retired from her corporate job and moved to Arizona in 2006 to pursue teaching, she never imagined that decision generate as much success as she has had on the golf course. Carson has...

Gila Community’s new casino plan sparks neighbors’ concerns

By Paul Maryniak Executive Editor The Gila River Indian Community’s announcement of plans to build a fourth casino has sparked concerns among some south Chandler homeowners about possible traffic problems. The community earlier...

Chandler commits $14 million to power Intel expansion

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Salt River Project and Chandler have entered into a special agreement to ensure Intel will have enough electricity to power the $20-billion expansion of its Ocotillo campus. The city and SRP agreed...

State Forty Eight CEO aims for a difference

By Ashlyn Robinette Staff Writer People across the state have been showcasing Arizona pride with State Forty Eight tops, bottoms, accessories and more. Now, the 8-year-old Chandler company’s founders are aiming to show that...

Real estate investment trusts have pitfalls

By Dr. Harold Wong Guest Writer My column last month on the importance of knowing Social Security rules included a case study of how a long-term federal employee could have $75,680 total Social Security (SS) and federal pension...

Veterans still need help finding civilian jobs

By Alyssa Marksz Cronkite News WASHINGTON – An employment program for veterans that began in the days after 9/11 paid off last year when the COVID-19 pandemic rattled employment for vets in the state and across the country, an...

Billiards-bowling venue opening in Chandler

By Ashlyn Robinette Staff Writer Ready to socialize again? Chandler’s entertainment scene is growing as a new billiards and bowling joint with a “be social” motto plans to open soon near Chandler Fashion Center. 810...