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Sysco breaks ground in Mesa

Last month, Sysco Corporation – the world’s leading foodservice distribution company – celebrated the groundbreaking of Sysco Arizona East, a 353,600-square-foot facility located in Mesa.

The $102 million investment is poised to bring 257 new jobs to the region, along with industry-leading wages (boasting double the per capita median income in Arizona), paid time off and comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.

“Our city has a talented workforce … and I appreciate [Sysco’s] commitment to offering job training and workforce development opportunities for Mesa and the East Valley,” said Mayor John Giles.

The under-construction facility is on track to be fully operational by Spring 2025.

– Hannah Van Sickle, The Arizona 100

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2023 World Series champs make history

While Arizona baseball fans were likely disappointed their home team did not win the 119th World Series, history was nonetheless made in Phoenix on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

After splitting a pair of home games, the Texas Rangers traveled to Chase Field where they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a trio of games to clinch their first ever title in franchise history – leaving just five teams without a title.

The D-backs’ first and only championship came in 2001 when – after three years of play – the fledgling expansion team beat the three-time champion New York Yankees in game seven on their home turf.

– Hannah Van Sickle, The Arizona 100

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So, the Corvette does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds now

To date, the fastest car I’ve driven is a 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. With a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds, it was more than enough speed to send all of my internal organs crashing into the back of the Italian leather seats.

So I can’t imagine what it’s like to go 0-60 nearly a full second faster in the 2024 Corvette E-Ray, Chevrolet’s new hybrid supercar. Chevy quite modestly calls it a “sports car,” which is like calling Simone Biles an “athlete” – if it’s faster than a Bugatti Veyron, it’s pretty “super.”

The starting price is unbelievable, too: just $105,000.

– Chris Butsch, Contributor

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Phoenix Pizza Festival this weekend

Any way you slice it, pizza lovers will want to make tracks downtown for the city’s 8th Annual Pizza Festival happening Nov. 11-12.

A slew of vendors will be onsite, slinging everything from Cheezy’s Wood Fired Pizza pies to Floridino’s Pizza Muffins and a myriad of variations in between – including vegan (from Lou Malnatis and Plant Fire Pizza) and gluten-free (Mi Amore and Pizza Arno) options.

Live music, lawn games and kids’ activities (plus local brews from Pedal Haus Brewery and Huss Brewing Company) will complement the food-related fun on tap for Margaret T. Hance Park.

Advance ticket purchase required.

– Hannah Van Sickle, The Arizona 100

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Getting down to the dirt

To embrace aging, my “think outside of the box” doctor suggested grounding, also called earthing. He quickly admitted he wasn’t sure it actually worked, and the peace felt may be just placebo, but thought I should give it a try.

Grounding’s a therapeutic technique that involves walking barefoot on the ground, causing an electronic reconnection to the earth. Still under research, earthing helps physically and mentally – from muscles to moods.

So, I cast off my shoes and hit the grass – a time for peace and prayer, connecting with my inner self and helping the physical conditions of a maturing body.

– Betsie Gambel, Gambel Communications, The New Orleans 100

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Spreading the goodness that is Arizona

In my inaugural column (dated Oct. 1, 2021), I let folks in on a secret: Finding new ways to help others fuels me.

When I began publishing The Arizona 100, I was committed to spreading the goodness of the Grand Canyon State and celebrating the greatness of humanity happening within this place we all call home.

Three years in, my eye is on a new prize: hitting 250,000 subscribers. Is this a lofty goal? Sure. But it comes with perks for you, dear reader. It’s free, it’s fun (no politics or religion here!) and it feels good.

Together, let’s do this!

– Jeff Arnold, Founder, RIGHTSURE

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Look what you made us do

In 2018, I saw both Taylor Swift Atlanta shows. For The Eras Tour, I couldn’t land a ticket, and neither did most friends.

So when her concert movie was released, we didn’t take a chance or wait in line, we bought out a theatre!

Even as many were navigating heavy hearts, health issues, new schools, family stress, COVID and more, Taylor Swift brought 32 of us together to immerse and forget over a wonderfully fun evening of dinner, drinks and dancing. Kids and adults alike clapped, sang, took pics, used camera lights and treated it like a private concert party.

– Tara Murphy, 360 Media, Inc., The Atlanta 100

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Making morning habits stick

Rise and shiney, don’t be whiney! As more people return to the office, here are some suggestions on how to become more of a morning person.

Life coach Mhairi Todd says, “Ask yourself, ‘What am I going to use this extra time for? What am I going to gain from this?’” She stresses that change is hard, so suddenly jumping out of bed at the crack of dawn won’t be easy.

Other ways to accomplish your early rising routine include going to bed earlier, getting a good night’s sleep and starting your day with exercise.

And remember, attitude is everything.

– Vikki Locke, C2 Communications, The SWFL 100

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Creating opportunities to build (and celebrate) confidence

Recently, my daughter’s attention has been harnessed by all things equestrian – a notoriously time consuming (not to mention expensive!) pastime. She rides three days each week, mucks stalls on Sundays and thinks about swapping her deep-seated barrel-racing western saddle for one of the English variety so she can explore dressage.

Each and every time she learns a new trick on her horse, my daughter is buoyed by confidence.

What a gift it has been to help grow this young female’s self-image. I hope she goes forth in the world cognizant of her power and potential – both of which are limitless.

– Jeff Arnold, Founder, RIGHTSURE

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Sales of manual transmission cars are surging. Why?

Not long ago, you could find countless articles lamenting the slow-but-inevitable demise of the manual transmission. But according to J.D. Power, sales have nearly doubled since 2021. Why?

As you might’ve guessed, Gen Z came through in the “clutch.” And the more you think about it, their love affair with a third pedal makes sense; manuals are fun, cheap, counterculture and can’t be taken away from them via software updates. In a way, it’s their equivalent of Gen Y’s penchant for record players.

Plus, as single-gear EVs start dominating the market, the appeal of rowing your own mechanical gears intensifies.

– Chris Butsch, Contributor