Business

Downtown cinema owner ‘looks’ to sudsy future

By Ken Sain, Staff Writer Look Dine-In Cinemas has big plans as the company continues to open theaters across the nation. And the location that owner Brian Schultz opened in downtown Chandler on Oct. 14 is giving him a chance to...

Unique water plant enabling Intel’s massive expansion

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Intel’s Sept. 24 groundbreaking ceremony for the $20 billion expansion of the Ocotillo campus in Chandler brought out all the top officials. Chandler’s mayor and most of the city council were there....

Chandler business wins BBB Spark Award

Santan Sun News Staff  A Chandler business owner is one of the two winners of the Better Business Bureau’s 2021 Spark Award. Michael Wang, CEO of PeerSquared, Inc. was cited for what the BBB said is his “ethical character,...

Chandler woman makes dolls that ‘calm and smoothe’

By Paul Maryniak, Executive Editor Ann Baum’s business didn’t start out as one. Close to 40 years ago, the South Chandler woman made some “comfort dolls” almost as a charitable hobby, but put then put it aside “for a...

She mines resumes for A-list job candidates

By Paul Maryniak, Executive Editor Record millions of people are leaving their jobs across the country and around the world, some citing burnout and others searching for new opportunities or a change in career. Sarah Johns not...

Chandler foundation launches entrepreneur series

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF The State Forty Eight Foundation, an off shoot of the Chandler apparel company State Forty Eight, has launched a seven-part virtual series for aspiring entrepreneurs. “By bringing together some of...

Local woman’s clinic offers old and new techniques

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Jody Murray’s Chandler clinic combines an ancient healing art with a more contemporary one. The Vermont native, who owns the Longevity Wellness Clinic of AZ at 1807 E. Queen Creek Road, is both a licensed...

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....