Tips on Setting Your Business Up for Success The surge in entrepreneurship has continued to boom in the wake of the pandemic. A U.S. Census Bureau report showed that in 2020, Americans filed paperwork to start 4.3 million businesses—a 24 percent increase from the year prior— the largest increase in at least 15 years. Attorney…
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PBA Celebrates 20 Years of Fostering Relationships and Business Development
What began in 2002 as a weekly coffee meetup between a handful of local business leaders as the community of Anthem began to take shape, quickly morphed into a formal organization dedicated to helping local businesses grow and serve as a network of service-based businesses area residents could depend on. This month marks the 20-year…
Take a Drive: 4 Must Stops Along Apache Trail
A fun destination before temperatures start to climb is a drive out along the scenic Apache Trail to experience these four points of interest. Starting from Apache Junction, head northeast along Arizona State Route 88 (the official name for the Apache Trail) By Andreas [email protected] 1 Lost Dutchman State Park PHOTO BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ Named after the…
Music in May: 4 Free Fantastic Fridays in the Park
The annual Music in May series takes place this month in the Anthem Community Park. Grab a takeout dinner from a nearby restaurant or home, bring a blanket and chairs, enjoy the weather, hangout with the neighborhood and party to some diverse music from local Arizona bands. 1 Friday, May 6 The Very Secret Service7-9…
Meet the Alpacas: New Desert Hills Farm Open for Visits
By Karen Goveia With their long necks, slender bodies, doe eyes and soft fleece, the alpaca is one sweet-natured farm animal you don’t see often in our parts. And, that’s exactly what led Nichole Baumgartner to open Cactus Hills Alpaca Farm on her 2-acre property in Desert Hills. The mother of four said she really…
Fast Lobster To Go
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers Founders of the fast-concept custom-made salad restaurant, Salad and Go, are bringing another concept to 19th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, offering wild-caught Maine and Canadian lobster meals to go. Angie’s Lobster offers a simple menu of lobster rolls, fried lobster fingers, french fries and drink choices of lemonade and…
Comfort Food and Live Entertainment in Norterra
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers The Norterra area’s nightlife scene is about to get livelier next month. The Stillery, a Nashville Tenn. based-restaurant known for its comfort-food menu items and live nightly entertainment, is opening in April in Happy Valley Towne Center. The North Phoenix location will be the second in the Valley. The Stillery…
Concert With a Cause
By Caitlin Coulter For the 18th year in a row, an eclectic group of artists are gathering together to help raise funds for local charities. All proceeds go directly to charity, including the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. M3F has donated over $1.1 million to non-profits—just within the…
Destination Superior
By Andreas SchmalzPHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ A long Highway 60 about 70 miles east of Phoenix, the old mining town of Superior makes for an interesting day trip for seekers of nature, adventure and history. Sadly, 2021 was not a kind year to the area, as the Telegraph Fire devastated the region and burned…
Commercial Development in the North Gateway Core: Popular Pizza Joint and Gourmet Cookie Shop Plan North Phoenix Locations
By Karen Goveia As the vision for North Phoenix’s urban village starts to take shape with plans for a mix of high-density residential developments, plans for more restaurants and retail are moving forward simultaneously. North Gateway Core, 500 acres east of I-17, between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road, bounded by Skunk Creek Wash…