Business

Area massage therapist’s business booms

By Katy Springer,  Contributor Maryann Tidwell does not shy away from hard work – or a challenge. The Gilbert mother and business owner decided to become a massage therapist, juggling her full-time job and 2-year-old son...

EV plumbing firm’s business plan includes charity

By Melody Birkett, Contributor Some people might think Wayne Decker’s business plan makes no sense. But Decker, president of PlumbSmart Heating and Air, says it not only makes sense but a lot of cents. “We charge less than...

Mother-daughter team open Chandler brokerage

Mother-daughter team open Chandler brokerage By Ken Sain, Staff Writer Few considered starting their own business in October 2020 as the nation reeled from a third wave of COVID-19 infections, businesses were going bankrupt and...

Chandler flooring specialist sees uptick in business

Chandler flooring specialist sees uptick in business Santan Sun News Staff Matt GiIstrap’s business gives him the chance to demonstrate his passion and skill for remodeling and designing. The Oregon native last year moved to...

EV tutoring chief dedicated to kids’ development

EV tutoring chief dedicated to kids’ development Santan Sun News Staff There’s a reason that Kimberly Selchan gravitated to the Tutor Doctor franchise, serving mainly Gilbert and Chandler, after working in the corporate...

Aviation company opening center in Chandler

Santan Sun News Staff A national aviation company has announced a new training facility for Scottsdale Airpark with a satellite at Chandler Airport that will provide various services. Cirrus Aircraft said it will open a Cirrus...

Harrah’s names Chandler woman marketing chief

Santan Sun News Staff Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino – part of Caesars Entertainment and the state’s only tribal casino with an international management partner – has named Chandler resident Samantha Gulick director of...

Chef service serves healthy meals to seniors

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Sun Lakes resident Peter Landman said it was becoming an unhealthy routine. Because of health problems, he and his wife, Susan, were too tired to do a lot of shopping and cooking – so, their dinners...

Marking a year, Chandler foundation head looks to future

By Ken Sain Staff Writer The charitable foundation for Chandler-based apparel company State Forty Eight is still trying to figure out where it can do the most good. “This first year, you know, we kind of went out there with a...

Luxury pet supply sales help Chandler woman heal

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Chandler resident Stéphanie Rabinowitz said it didn’t take long for her life to change directions. “It only takes one second to change your whole life around,” she said. “I was perfectly fine...