Business

Fitness center evolves into community workout hub

By Alison Bailin Batz   Though best-known for helping to transform others, StudioFIT in Chandler recently did a little transformation of its own. Now located across the street from its former digs – and more than twice its...

Chandler ranked 44th most expensive city to rent in the nation

By SanTan Sun News Staff Chandler ranked as the 44th most expensive city in which to rent in the nation in the May 2017 National Rent Report. The report was released by the Zumper National Rent Index, made by website Zumper.com,...

Entrepreneurs turn oats into big breakfast venture, seek Chandler space

By Shelley Gillespie Rushing out the door without breakfast is a common approach for many. When the need for food arises, people often stop for a breakfast sandwich. Brian Tate and Jeff Yauck tried that approach, but it didn’t...

Chandler bloggers are Valley’s only nominees for James Beard Awards

By Mike Butler Although top Valley chefs were snubbed by this year’s James Beard awards, a Chandler couple is in the running for one of the prestigious 2017 Media Awards. Michelle Jacoby and Mark Lipczynski, former Arizona...

Mother-daughter business team helps people get organized

By Colleen Sparks Getting organized can be an emotional rollercoaster for people as they struggle to decide what longtime possessions to keep and which ones to throw away or donate. Recruiting the help of Erika Gentner and Kerry...

Chamber Women in Leadership lunch to feature ‘Real Women’ honorees

By Becky Bracken  Chandler is home to many fine women leaders. This month, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership luncheon will feature the “Real Women of Chandler,” as chosen by “Chandler Lifestyle...

Carpenter’s son Chris Valenti designs museum displays

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski   Growing up in New York, Chris Valenti remembers having the itch to build things. “I knew when I got older that I would be building something,” he said. “I just didn’t know what.”...

Teen girls get taste of princess life ahead of prom

By Colleen Sparks Teenage girls are getting a chance to feel like royalty when they hit the dance floors at their high school proms, thanks to a nonprofit organization giving them a boost in Chandler. The East Valley Women’s...

Precious Elements Jewelry and Coin offers fine jewelry at affordable prices

By Alison Stanton For several years, Hannah Hamideh worked in both the wholesale and retail sides of jewelry stores. Although she loves everything having to do with jewelry, Hamideh was troubled by the way the stores marked up...

Hamilton defendant’s attorney blames coaches’ lack of supervision

By Jim Walsh Moments after securing a path to freedom, at least temporarily, for a 17-year-old defendant accused of committing sex crimes in the Hamilton High School locker room, defense attorney Ken Countryman fired an early...