Happy Thanksgiving

Written by Jason Haines“Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life… a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year — and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God.” – Ray Stannard Baker This is Thanksgiving week and we are not all in the same place a year ago due many things, including a virus that none of seem to really know nothing about, but everyone seems to know

Travel Stress Free this Thanksgiving

PHOENIX – Like so many things this year, Thanksgiving travel is going to look and feel different from previous years. It is usually one of the busiest travel holidays at our Airport and this year, while a little different, will no doubt still be a busy Thanksgiving weekend. If you are planning to travel out of town, here are some tips to keep in mind for a safe and stress-free trip: Tip #1 – Use the 44th St. PHX Sky Train® Station to pick-up or drop-off travelers and avoid terminal curb congestion. The 44th

ON PAR GOLF NETWORKING | SUPERSTITION SPRINGS IS TOMORROW

  ON PAR GOLF NETWORKINGSUPERSTITION SPRINGS IS TOMORROW, WITH CHECK-IN AT 2 pm! The temperature will be great and we couldn't be more excited about this fan favorite! ?????‍????   SUPERSTITION SPRINGS is tomorrow and they are a 90-degree cart rule!If you haven't played this course you're in for a treat! Superstition Springs is fresh out of overseed and it is LUSH. We couldn't be more excited! We still have open spots: Be sure to invite a client or

ANNOUNCING NEW SERVICE TO HOUSTON!

Allegiant announced a new nonstop service between Gateway Airport and Houston, Texas beginning February 11th! The flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays, giving you the perfect excuse for a weekend Texas getaway. Houston is the country's fourth-largest city and offers Southern hospitality in an urban city. Follow the link to book your flight today!https://www.allegiantair.com/home

Helping Arizonans, One Helping at a Time

     The need for food assistance is still very high in our community—one in four Arizonans are facing hunger. Every week, United Food Bank serves three times the number of families than last year at this time. United Food Bank and our agency partners are providing 75,000 meals daily across the East Valley and eastern Arizona. With your help, we can continue feeding families, so they can live, work, and grow, one helping at a time.Together we can help keep

ASU Polytechnic Campus Fall 2020 Innovation Showcase

  You're invitedPlease join us virtually for the 16th biannual Innovation Showcase, a celebration that offers a glimpse into the transformative engineering taking place within our capstone courses. Simply register to attend and you will receive an email containing Zoom links to your sessions. All you need is a device and an internet connection to participate! When collaborating with industry partners both in the greater metropolitan area and across the world, students have the opportunity to

Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital offers free flu shots

(MESA – Nov. 18, 2020) – Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital is offering free flu shots at three locations in the East Valley in an effort to build healthier communities. It’s especially important to get the influenza vaccine this year as the flu season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, it can help reduce the spread of other respiratory illnesses in our homes and neighborhoods.  “Now more than ever it’s essential to do your part to keep your

Thank a hero

The doctors, nurses, and staff at Phoenix Children’s Hospital work around the clock to ensure that every sick or injured child receives the specialized care and treatment they need. And while the patients heroically fight villains—like cancer, heart defects, and other health challenges—their healthcare teams use their medical superpowers to heal and treat our littlest heroes. Healthcare providers work tirelessly to provide world-class medical treatment to children. Hospital staff also make sure that

How Lean Thinking and Standard Work can Help Achieve Your Goals?

Written by Jason Haines “Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.” -Dr. Jordan B. Peterson In many facets of life, we are chasing perfection and striving to be the best at what we do. The reason a lot of us are trying to achieve that perfection is because we want to eliminate as much of the chaos from our life that we can. Though we will never eliminate all chaos within our lives or our organization, we are always trying to achieve full elimination. Lean thinking is no different as

Hope for the Holidays Starbright Foundation Amazon Wish List

What is your favorite memory as a child at Christmas time? What if there wasn't a good memory?  For some children .. there isn't a nice meal, no cookies, abusive situations, stress, and no presents.   Starbright is committed to helping as many children in this Valley to feel loved as they can... to feel the true Christmas spirit that can change a child's memory of Christmas forever.  If you are able to help. Starbright made it easier than ever! Just click on our Amazon wish list and purchase a gift to

Gilbert PD Annual Adopt-A-Family Toy Drive Wishlist Form

Arizona LUNG FORCE Walk 2021

Mark your calendars!Join us March 1-15, 2021 for the Arizona LUNG FORCE Walk.  The LUNG FORCE Walk is the American Lung Association of Arizona's signature event to support and promote lung health. The Walk provides critical funds for life-saving research and early detection initiatives.    For this year’s LUNG FORCE Walk, we're coming together virtually across Arizona to celebrate our power to make a difference in a people's lives. Now more than ever the American Lung Association needs your support! The

National Bank of Arizona - Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate Loan

News Release: 11/9/2020

The Pregnancy Care Center in Gilbert is open for our community! We have safe practices in place and provide FREE services to families with unplanned pregnancies.  We provide compassionate care before, during and after pregnancy.  Sign up now for our FREE parenting and pre-natal classes held every week and earn baby bucks for our FREE baby boutique. 

What Are the Tools For?

Written by Jason Haines “All the tools and engines on earth are only extensions of man’s limbs and senses.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Over many centuries people who have struggled completing tasks at hand have developed tools needed to finish the job and save time. Sometimes out of pure accidental luck and sometimes out of ingenuity. Humans didn’t always take to tools, and sometimes stubbornly refused to use them, because we were afraid these tools would take our jobs. Workers would make excuses as to why

How Can We Communicate Using Lean?

Written by Jason Haines “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer,” Psalm 19:14 Years ago one of my former employee, after we had all struggled with a brand new crane for weeks, made a comment to me that if he had bought something that he had trouble with as much as that crane he would have returned it and gotten his money back. So why didn’t our company do the same? If something wasn’t correct in the past, we would make sure we

The top 25 most sustainable fleets

However you look at it, 2020 is a turning point for fleets.  Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs, and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Fleets are often the workhorses that toil behind the scenes: the garbage trucks that pick up your trash before dawn; the long-haul semi-trucks that move

What Leadership Means to Lean

Written by Jason Haines “Bosses push, leaders pull. Real leadership is servant leadership.” -Dave Ramsey At some point in time, most people have had a horrible boss. The one who micromanage everything we do and doesn’t give us empowerment to learn and grow. They don’t put any trust or faith in our abilities to help the team. Never delegate any responsibilities and hoard all the work for themselves (though to some this may not be a bad thing). They tell us to only watch over the frontline workers, not to

Money for Teachers: Educators Invited to Apply for SRP Education Grants

Up to $2,500 Available for Math, Science, Technology and Social Science Teachers   How Teachers Can Apply:SRP will accept applications until February 28, 2021 for the 2020-21 grants. To learn more and apply: www.srpnet.com/grants. To view videos on our past recipients, go to www.srpforedu.com.  Salt River Project is offering grants for teachers looking for ways to engage their students.Teachers are encouraged to apply for classroom grants to enhance learning in the classroom

APS EXTENDS HOLD ON DISCONNECTS FOR PAST DUE BILLS THROUGH 2020

Assistance is Available for Customers in Need PHOENIX – With many Arizonans facing challenging times due to COVID-19, loss of income, altered work and school schedules, and recent record heat, APS wants to ease the burden for those struggling to pay their electric bills. Residential and business customers will not have their service disconnected for non-payment through the end of the year. Late fees will continue to be waived during this time.   Early in the pandemic, APS took action by voluntarily

Meet Robert Taylor | CEO of Taylormade Sleep Services

Video File Link Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_tYGYukPo&feature=youtu.beBusiness Name *Taylormade Sleep ServicesWebsite or Social Media Link *http://Taylormadesleep.com Who is the owner/manager? Robert Taylor How many years have you been in business? 5 years What product or service do you offer? *At Taylormade Sleep Services and Consulting, our goal is to enhance the quality of life for the patient by providing personalized compassionate care and the most advanced comprehensive treatment for the

Meet Alice Woodard | Owner of Printwerx

Business Name *PrintwerxWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.printwerxaz.com Who is the owner/manager? Alice WoodardHow many years have you been in business? 17What product or service do you offer? *Paper Printing, Promotional Product Printing, Silk Screening & Embroidery on Apparel and Large Format PrintingWhat makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Our customer service is top-notch. We treat every customer as if their order is our own.What is the nicest thing a customer has ever said

Meet Audrey Alfano | Co-Owner of Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert

Business Name *Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert Website or Social Media Link *http://www.mbgilbert.com Who is the owner/manager? Audrey AlfanoHow many years have you been in business? 4What product or service do you offer? *Auto dealership. What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Our customer service exceeds our client's expectations. What is the nicest thing a customer has ever said about your business? *The best car experience I’ve ever had from start to finish in my over 40 years of

The Choco Challenge 2.0!

The Choco Challenge 2.0!HELP FEED THOSE IN NEED DURING THESE TOUGH TIMES AND ENTER TO WIN A YEAR OF HOT SAUCE.    The Choco Challenge 2.0 is the World’s Spiciest white chocolate bar.    For every bar purchased, we will donate 50 MEALS to Feeding America. United Food Bank is a proud member of Feeding America.    Fired up by a deadly 12-peper blend from     Smokin’ ed Currie’s Secret Garden.

Jobs for Gilbert Public High School Students

If you are looking to higher entry-level employees then consider looking towards our local high school job boards. This is a great source for you to find employees.Employers, follow the link below and complete the form to share your job opening with students attending our high schools in Gilbert Public Schools.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXcXqAUneAc7n_2mpzuu7K9QVaNiWbm1yr_usoKhvgojdy3g/viewform

Fat Cats Safety Precautions

Safety is everyone's responsibility. Here's what we're doing to help you stay safe while you have fun: Follow the link to learn more:https://www.fatcatsfun.com/Covid19-precautions-az?_m_utk=ac080ba74f4cc6aaa3435f046d2ea895

Meet Christine Prezant | Business Relations Chair with Williams Field High School Band Boosters

Identify the individual(s) in the photo from left to right (first and last names). 2019-2020 Williams Field High School Black Hawk RegimentVideo File Link Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfQL6wI-r8QBusiness Name *Williams Field High School Band BoostersWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.blackhawkregiment.org Who is the owner/manager? The parents of the Williams Field High School Regiment volunteer to manage the program alongside the high school marching band directors.How many years have you

Meet Thomas Couch | VP of Operations & Business Development with Wolverine Builders, Inc.

Identify the individual(s) in the photo from left to right (first and last names). Thomas Couch, Jim Kimmel, and Luke Plzak. Owners of Wolverine Builders Commercial Construction, representing three generations and over 30 years of commercial construction experience.Business Name *Wolverine Builders, Inc. | Commercial Construction Website or Social Media Link *http://www.wolverinebuilders.com Who is the owner/manager? Jim Kimmel | President & Founder  Thomas Couch | VP of Operations & Business

Meet Leanna DeBellevue | Owner of DeBellevue Global Marketing Agency

Business Name *DeBellevue Global Marketing Agency (Formally Out-of-the-Box Marketing)Website or Social Media Link *http://www.debellevueglobal.com Who is the owner/manager? Leanna DeBellevueHow many years have you been in business? 10What product or service do you offer? *We offer a full array of social media management products, from generic industry-specific posts to completely customized social media strategies and execution. Our focus is on helping businesses create messages that engage their

Town of Gilbert to Host Monthly Blood Drives Partnered with Vitalant

United Blood Services is Now Vitalant (Pronounced Vye-TAL-ent)!MONTHLY BLOOD AND CONVALESCENT PLASMA DRIVES SCHEDULED AT SE REGIONAL LIBRARYThursday, July 29, 2020-Gilbert, AZ The Town of Gilbert has partnered with Vitalant to host monthly blood and convalescent plasma drives at the Southeast Regional Library 775 N. Greenfield Road.  Vitalant is the sole provider of lifesaving blood transfusions for every hospital in 11 of 15 Arizona counties, including in Maricopa.  The first drive will be held on

Gilbert IT Consulting Firm Announces National Merger of 3 Leading Managed Services Providers

FullScope IT Announces National Merger of 3 Leading Managed Services ProvidersMerged firm will have locations in the Northeast,  Mid-Atlantic, South and SouthwestThree Managed IT Services companies have joined together to provide client IT services on a national scale from offices in four states stretching from the Northeast to the Southwest. The FullScope IT team in Annapolis, MD and Fredericksburg, VA, is merging with The I.T. Workshop with locations in the metro Phoenix, AZ area and Kincaid Network

The Chandler Arizonan: Chandler Woman Brings Yoga to Homes, Offices

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Meet Eric Reber | Owner of SpeedPro Mesa-Gilbert

Video File Link Address https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=_d7YtUvVYLk&feature=emb_logoBusiness Name *SpeedPro Mesa-GilbertWebsite or Social Media Link *http://SpeedProMesaGilbert.com Who is the owner/manager? Eric ReberHow many years have you been in business? 7What product or service do you offer? *Large format printing and signs.What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Our consultative approach to all of our clients sets us ahead of our competition. Our purpose is to help

Having a Re-Grand Opening, special event or surprise a graduate?

Having a Re-Grand Opening, special event and wanting to bring smiles back to people's faces again or surprise your graduate with a balloon arrangement? Look no further, Zippy Entertainment can help you. Zippy Entertainment does balloon decorations such as elegant arches, floor arrangements,  centerpieces, balloon drops, contact-less balloon deliveries or even a visit from one of our interactive costume characters (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Web Crawler, Dalmatian Dawg, Scooby, Ninja, or others) and been in

Meet April Shaw | Wellness & Nutrition Coach with Isagenix

Business Name *IsagenixWebsite or Social Media Link *http://moxiefree.isagenix.comWho is the owner/manager?April ShawHow many years have you been in business?7 yearsWhat product or service do you offer? * I offer trusted nutritional supplements that are gluten and soy free, and also free of any artificial ingredients. The nutrition supports a variety of health goals such as healthy aging, kids nutrition, energy, cellular cleansing, weight loss, athletic performance, and gut health. The supplements work

Meet Greg Ringel | General Manager of Flancer's

Business Name *Flancer'sWebsite or Social Media Link *http://flancers.comWho is the owner/manager? Jeff Flancer, Owner | Greg Ringel, General ManagerHow many years have you been in business? Flancer's opened in Gilbert in 2000. But for myself, Greg Ringel I have been in the hospitality business for 35 years.What product or service do you offer? *Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soup, pizza, and pasta!What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Locally owned and operated, independent, and serving

Meet Jess Janssen | Owner of Delta Life Fitness - Gilbert

Business Name *Delta Life Fitness - GilbertWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.deltalifefitness.com/gilbertWho is the owner/manager? Jess JanssenHow many years have you been in business? 1What product or service do you offer? *We are the place for women to train RIGHT! *30-Minute Workout Classes *Designed for Women *Child SupervisionWhat makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *Delta Life Fitness tackles the 3 major roadblocks women experience utilizing a gym for their

Meet Sarah Pacaro | Owner of Re-Write Your Life

Business Name *Re-Write Your LifeWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.re-write-your-life.comWhat is your name and title? *Sarah Pacaro | Rapid Transformational Coach How many years have you been in business? 1What product or service do you offer? *Rapid Transformational Coaching by way of Rapid Transformational Therapy I get people quickly to the root cause of their issues and provide the "aha" they need to break free from what's holding them back and keeping them stuck. The same patterns keep

FREE Self Defense Training at Kajukenbo AZ Quarterly in 2020: March 7th, June 6th, September 5th, and December 5th

FACT: 86% of people who fight back against an attack get away. Learn self defense with KAJUKENBO AZ!  With more than 25 years of experience in teaching, taking our seminar is THE BEST way to increase awareness, discover attackers' "tricks", and learn the REAL verbal and physical skills that actually work in multiple situations. No matter your size, athletic ability or age, you will benefit from learning practical self-defense. Confidence and mindset can save your life! Especially recommended for Scouts,

Meet Constance Lemere with Employee Benefit Exchange, Corp.

Business Name *Employee Benefit Exchange, Corp.Website or Social Media Link *http://www.ebxaz.comWho is the owner/manager? Constance LemereHow many years have you been in business? 21What product or service do you offer? *EBX is a full-service Insurance Brokerage. We specialize in working with small to medium-size businesses to secure quality and competitively priced employee benefit programs. As a Broker, EBX is able to shop the market and find the best insurance options for an employer. This allows the

Meet Nikki Schaal with Farm Bureau Financial Services

Business Name *Farm Bureau Financial Services - Nikki Schaal LUTCFWebsite or Social Media Link *http://NikkiSchaal.comWho is the owner/manager? Nikki SchaalHow many years have you been in business? 12What product or service do you offer? *We offer a wide range of insurance and financial products including auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, business insurance, farm and ranch insurance, financial planning services, investment planning, annuities, estate planning, college funding options, and

Meet Andrew John, CEO of John’s Refrigeration Heating & Cooling

ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS Business Name: John’s Refrigeration Heating & Cooling Website or social media link: www.JustCallJohns.com Who is the owner/Manager: C. Andrew John How Many years have you been in business: 50  What product or service do you offer? Air Conditioning, Heating, Home Performance, Duct Cleaning, and Indoor Air Quality  What makes your business different, competitive or unique?John’s Refrigeration is more than an air conditioning company. We take a whole-house approach to customize

Meet Chuck and Angela Fazio, Owners of The Forum Coworking and Events

The ForumNot Your Ordinary Coworking Space   The Forum is not your ordinary coworking space.  The Forum exists to establish an environment where people are free to grow and thrive financially, professionally, personally and spiritually together.  Therefore, they combine a variety of services to include business training, social and business events, a coworking and event center concept and a bar café in order to provide a place where career, community and culture meet.    The Forum has public and private

Meet Jän Simon, Owner of Foundation Insurance Services

Business Name *Foundation Insurance ServicesWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.found-ins.comWho is the owner/manager? Jän SimonHow many years have you been in business? 1What product or service do you offer? *Property and Casualty Insurance for business; including (but not limited to) General Liability, Property, Business Auto, Workers Compensation, Professional Liability (E&O), Inland Marine and Bonds.What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *I am an independent insurance agency

Meet Luann Lennox, with Tequila Snobs, LLC

Business Name *TequilaSnobs LLCWebsite or Social Media Link *https://www.facebook.com/TequilaSnobs-LLC-197299017432668/?epa=SEARCH_BOXWho is the owner/manager? Luann LennoxHow many years have you been in business? TequilaSnobs, LLCWhat product or service do you offer? *TequilaSnobs conducts an educational, entertaining, tasting experience all wrapped around the most amazing southwest spirit... Tequila! Large corporate appreciation events as well as intimate in-home gatherings. No Tequila to buy as we do not

Meet Jamie Ihms, Owner of The HQ Workspace

Business Name *The HQ WorkspaceWebsite or Social Media Link *http://hqworkspace.comWho is the owner/manager? Jamie IhmsHow many years have you been in business? <1What product or service do you offer? *We are a shared workspace for creative professionals and working parents. We offer 24/7 access to offices and meeting rooms without the overhead of a traditional lease. With flexible terms, our members can rent offices, coworking or day workspace, and family-friendly cowork-and-play space. Whether the day

Meet Holly Pritulsky of East Valley Associates-American Family Insurance

Business Name *East Valley Associates - American Family InsuranceWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.eastvalleyassociates.comWho is the owner/manager? Holly Pritulsky, Branch ManagerHow many years have you been in business? 14What product or service do you offer? *We offer a wide array of insurance products: Home, Auto, Life, Commercial/Business, Mexico Auto, and Vacant Property.What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *We’re not like other insurance companies. At American Family

Meet Cyndi George, Owner of Cynshine Yoga Pilates & More

Business Name *Cynshine Yoga Pilates & MoreWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.cynshine.netWho is the owner/manager? Cyndi GeorgeHow many years have you been in business? 2 years 2 monthsWhat product or service do you offer? *We offer a variety of classes and dynamic movement assessments. Our staff is certified in their area of expertise meeting national continuing education standards. Yoga classes: Kids, YIN, Slow Flow, Beginning, Mediation & Kundalini, Nia® Dance, Stott Pilates (Cynshine is a

Meet Robert Elder, With Wallick & Volk

Business Name *Wallick & VolkWebsite or Social Media Link *http://Facebook.com/robelderloansWho is the owner/manager? Stacy Neal-Branch ManagerHow many years have you been in business? 1.5What product or service do you offer? *Residential Mortgage lending, refinancing, Reverse Mortgages, investment properties, Bank statement loans, One-time-Close Construction, Manufactured Housing, Down-payment assistance programs and much more. What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *We are the largest

Meet Jason Hoy, Owner of Blue Fox Garage Doors

Business Name *Blue Fox Garage Doors LLCWebsite or Social Media Link *http://www.bluefoxgaragedoors.comWho is the owner/manager? Jason HoyHow many years have you been in business? 1What product or service do you offer? *Garage door service, repairs, and installations. What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? *We specialize in everything garage doors. It is my goal to get you educated on your garage door systems' current condition and relay multiple options tailored for your current

Hospice of the Valley’s Speaker’s Bureau addresses community groups!

Hospice of the Valley’s Speaker’s Bureau gives educational presentations to community organizations, service clubs, civic and faith groups, businesses, schools, senior centers, retirement communities, and homeowners associations. There is no charge for the talks, and the topics are appropriate for all audiences.Topics include: dispelling myths about hospice and palliative care; living with chronic disease; dementia care; healthcare decisions (living wills); understanding grief and mourning; how to talk to

Sonoran Living feature!

https://www.abc15.com/sonoranliving/nicole-anne-yoga-talks-about-fitness-at-home

Arizona Heath and Living Magazine

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Nicole Anne Yoga on Sonoran Living ~

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Nicole Anne Yoga in Good Morning Arizona

https://youtu.be/K8WNy22YO2c

Yoga helps heal business owner and clients

https://issuu.com/timespub/docs/stsn_04.06.19/30

Conversations with the Inspiring Nicole Anne Fonovich, M.Ed., R.Y.T

http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/conversations-inspiring-nicole-anne-fonovich-m-ed-r-y-t/

Never Give Up: How Nicole Fonovich Turned a Life of Pain into a Personal Revolution

http://www.blog.swiha.edu/never-give-up-how-nicole-fonovich-turned-a-life-of-pain-into-a-personal-revolution?utm_content=71999319&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook