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Posted on January 8, 2019 by Michael Polzella — Leave a comment

Girl Scout cookie season kicks off Jan. 21

For six weeks each year, Girl Scouts in Arizona participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world: the Girl Scout Cookie Program. From Jan. 21-March 3, more than 11,000 girls in central and northern Arizona will take part with the goal of selling 3 million packages.

The cookie program is one of the most effective financial literacy programs in the world, developing girls’ skills in five areas: goal setting; decision making; money management; people skills; and business ethics.

Sales also have the potential to impact the community as troops reinvest their proceeds with service projects.

– Heather Thornton, Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

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Arizona kids ranked more physically fit

Arizona’s kids are doing better than their peers nationally when it comes to physical activity, according to a nationwide report card.

The 2018 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth graded school-age children on nine different indicators, with kids nationwide earning no better than a “C” in any category. Arizona scored slightly better than the national average in six of the nine indicators.

The report comes amid a push to get more physical activity for children, with a new law this year requiring schools provide two recess periods for children from kindergarten to fifth grade.

– Arizona Department of Health Services

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How to be more productive in 2019

With the new year upon us, one thing on the top of many people’s resolution list is being more productive in 2019. Make the most out of your day at the office with these five tips:

• Create a to-do list every day, and tackle the most important tasks first.

• Set aside specific times in the day to check email so your work flow is interrupted less often.

• Improve your workspace with bright colors, less clutter and more natural light.

• Delegate. After all, time is money.

• Find someone at work who will hold you accountable to all of your goals.

– Dominique Becnel, The New Orleans 100

Posted on December 18, 2018 by The 100 Companies — Leave a comment

Subway, Pioneer Title Agency surprise Boys & Girls Club

Subway Kids & Sports of Arizona and Pioneer Title Agency joined together on Dec. 7 to surprise nearly 60 children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Flagstaff, delivering each child a bike, helmet, lock, clothing and gifts to help make their holiday season a little more merry and bright. The children and their parents were also treated to a Subway-catered party during the event.

The surprise was an extension of the Subway Kids & Sports’ Cycle for Success program, which awards children for random acts of kindness in schools, as well as Pioneer Title Agency in Action, Pioneer’s community relations arm.

– Rick Johnston, Pioneer Title Agency

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Michael Polzella — Leave a comment

Mesa’s GrandeVita allows seniors to age in place

GrandeVita, a planned 20-acre community with nearly 700,000 square feet of independent and assisted living, dining, medical offices, condos, nursing school and rehab clinic, will create about 326 jobs.

“There is substantial demand for a high-end, assisted living community like GrandeVita,” said Kelly Copeland of BioCity Enterprises. “Khangura Development, BioCity and Brycon are excited to build a property that will revolutionize the current model of this kind of facility.”

According to Mayor John Giles, “Their approach to building a senior community with integrated health care, recreation and resort living will change the way we think about aging.”

– Ross Trumble, Knoodle

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Michael Polzella — Leave a comment

Your ‘one word’ in 2019

One Word 365 says by choosing your word, it becomes the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

Focus on being rather than doing. Your one word isn’t a constant reminder of what you “should be doing.” It should inspire how you want to live.

Be authentic. Your word should reflect YOU, and no one else. You want a word that’s uniquely yours, and resonates with you on a deep level.

Don’t overthink it. There’s no wrong answer. Don’t analyze it to death. It’s simply about identifying the word that keeps coming back to nag at your heart.

– Christina Johnson, The Tallahassee 100

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Michael Polzella — Leave a comment

Shop local when it comes to holiday wine

Seeking something special to gift this holiday season? Here are some of our favorite local wines to make everyone in your life’s season a little more merry and bright:

• Carlson Creek 2015 Syrah: recently released and bursting with flavors of vanilla, black cherry, cherry cola and candied cherries.

• LDV Wines 2014 Sky Island Syrah: known for its flavors of black fruit and soft tannins.

• Page Springs Cellars 201 Vino de la Familia: a medium-bodied, velvety red blend.

• Keeling Schaefer Vineyards 2012 Three Sisters Syrah: its flagship wine, with bold flavors of blackberry, fig and plum fruit with licorice notes.

– Alison Bailin, HMA Public Relations

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Michael Polzella — Leave a comment

Christmas at the Princess returns Nov. 20

For the ninth year, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort will transform into the preeminent winter wonderland in the desert during its Christmas at the Princess festival.

Open nightly Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, the resort will feature its beloved Lagoon Lights, Princess Express trains, Desert Ice Skating Rink, S’mores Land, holiday themed Build-a-Bear workshops, character appearances and more. There are also several new attractions, including a Santa Suite VIP experience.

General admission is $55 and includes up to six entry wristbands per family or vehicle. Walk-in wristbands are $25 each. There are additional fees for some attractions.

– John Glynn, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Michael Polzella — Leave a comment

Hotel McCoy debuts in Tucson

After nearly two years of development, Hotel McCoy – the region’s first locally focused art hotel – has opened its doors in Tucson, Arizona.

The property is peppered with hints of the past, including typewriters, rotary phones and a vintage pinball machine. However, it offers attractive amenities for today’s traveler, including poolside cabanas, a gym, flat screen televisions, a sauna, a regionally focused bar menu and complimentary drinks upon check-in.

The concept itself is built on two values: travel for all, focusing on affordable rates attainable for all travelers; and experience your destination, curating an experiential stay representative of Tucson culture.

– Nicole Dahl, Hotel McCoy

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New grant will help send addicts to treatment programs

The Pima County Board of Supervisors accepted a three-year, $1.475 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat opioid addiction.

Named the Unified Medication Assisted Treatment Targeted Engagement Response (U-MATTER), this program will pair peer navigators with counselors to respond with law enforcement when they encounter an individual struggling with substance abuse. Counselors will refer those individuals to community treatment programs as an alternative to jail.

Program funding will also train officers and program staffers in Mental Health First Aid and other techniques proven to be effective in preventing overdose deaths.

– Terrance Cheung, Pima County