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10 DAYS OF CULINARY DISCOVERY RETURNS SEPTEMBER 20-29 ARIZONA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FALL ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK DATES AND PARTICIPANTS ‘Tis the season for the return of one of the most popular culinary events of the year! support some of the most well-known restaurants in the state.” The Sicilian Butcher, Timo Wine Bar, Urban Margarita and many more. The Arizona Restaurant Association This year marks the 12th anniversary Diners can view a complete list of announced the arrival of its 2019 Fall of Arizona Restaurant Week, a twice- restaurants participating in Fall Arizona Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW), a-year opportunity (including Spring Restaurant Week online at www.arizowhich takes place from Friday, Sep- Arizona Restaurant Week, which takes narestaurantweek.com. New restaurants tember 20 through Sunday, September place in May) for local food aficiona- and menus will be added as participa29. During these 10 days, diners can dos to indulge in some of the state’s tion grows. ARW welcomes all new take advantage of three-course meals finest menus and discover hidden local restaurant participation in this fall’s and prix-fixe menus for just $33 or $44 gems while also giving Arizona chefs a event. Applications can be completed per person at participating restaurants chance to showcase their culinary cre- online at www.arizonarestaurantweek. around the state. ativity beyond their regular menus. Cur- com/restaurant-participation. rent participating restaurants include “Consumer demand for restaurants in Artizen, Barrio Queen, Chart House, About Arizona Restaurant Week: The Arizona has been the highest it’s ever Chelsea’s Kitchen, Deseo at the Westin most edible time of the year, Arizona been and that’s why we see such sup- Kierland Resort and Spa, Eddie Mer- Restaurant Week sends diners on a port each year during both Spring and lots, Elements at the Sanctuary, Fuego 10-day tasting tour of the state. Partici- culinary destinations in the nation by Fall Restaurant Week,” says Arizona Biestro, Hearth 61, Kovo Modern pating restaurants are not only known increasing awareness of the more than Restaurant Association president and Mediterranean, Ling & Louie’s, Mowry for their exceptional cuisine, they also 8,500 dining opportunities available as CEO Steve Chucri. “We are proud to be & Cotton, Paul Martin’s American spare no expense to give diners an well as stimulate business and revenue leading the charge in an initiative that Grill, Preston’s Steakhouse, Rusconi’s extraordinary culinary experience. One for restaurants throughout the state. helps diners discover some of the best American Grill, Salut Kitchen Bar, The of Arizona Restaurant Week’s goals is Arizona Restaurant Week is produced local, chef-driven restaurants as well as Covenant, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, to position Arizona as one of the top by the Arizona Restaurant Association.
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college nannies HELPING TO BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES IN NORTH PHOENIX
If you’re a parent, then it’s a guarantee that at some point you’ve been in a bind on what to do when it comes to finding a babysitter, or trying to understand your child’s “New Math” they are learning in school. We recently discovered the solution to both! College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors has been serving our community for over five years. Each year they are expanding to bring their unique brand of family experience further and further throughout the Phoenix Metro area. With the support of a national franchise system in over 29 states, local area manager Morgan Everett says “The company’s mission is Building Stronger Families. We do this by providing premium childcare, including back up care and babysitter services, as well as customized oneon-one tutoring.” Morgan further explains that the she was drawn to the company because of its three core values: Can Do, Results Matter and Leave it Better. These are the guiding principles for the business and their employees, who they refer to as “Role Models.”
“Our whole business is based on “ Our whole business is based on providing an impactful role model to a family, whether it be for sitter services providing an impactful role model to a family, whether it be for sitter services or our one-on-one tutoring,” explains Morgan. As their name suggests, most of their employees are college students. “One of the really rewarding aspects of this business is the recruiting of ”or our one-on-one tutoring. sharp young people and helping them pursue their goals and dreams,” Morgan said. Unlike a typical nanny placement agency or tutor agency, their sitters and tutors are all employees of the company. What that means for a family is that the role models have passed a thorough recruiting and hiring process including a complete background check. All role models complete basic training before they work with families.
The company takes care of paying the employees and managing the scheduling coordination. “For anyone that has hired a nanny on their own and gone through the recruiting, negotiation, scheduling and payroll process, they see the value in what we provide,” Morgan explained.
The success of College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors has been fueled by high quality, consistent and caring services for families in both childcare and tutoring. “At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is the quality of the customer experience,” Morgan emphasized. “We take our
customer’s feedback very seriously and use it regularly to coach and develop our sitters and tutors.”
One of the most exciting discoveries for us (being parents ourselves) was how they deliver all of this through an easy and convenient customer experience. For example, their College Sitter business utilizes the industry leading My Sitters® App, which is a free download in iTunes or the Google Play store. The app allows families to schedule their favorite sitter whenever they need it from the convenience of their smart phone. Once the sitter accepts the assignment, usually within minutes, the family is notified of the confirmation.
The sitter program has seen significant growth due in large part to the adaptation and ease of use of the app. “Our families love it, in fact over 80 percent of our sitter services are booked through the app” stated Morgan. “They can literally be having coffee with a friend, decide to go out, pull their phone out, book care with their favorite sitter
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and have a confirmation all before finishing that same cup of coffee.” For all their services, they maintain a personal touch that starts with getting to know the family. Each family and child are unique, and they take the time with the family to get a good You’re always set for a sitter.® You’re always set for a sitter.® (No really, we mean it.) You’re always set for a sitter.® (No really, we mean it.) feel for their individual needs. This (No really, we mean it.)one-on-one customized approach helps ensure the company matches the right care givers for nanny or sitter services or the right tutor role model for a students’ tutoring. Whenever you need us, for whatever reason. Scheduling a trusted College Sitter is fast, easy & convenient. Whenever you need us, for whatever reason. Scheduling a trusted College Sitter is fast, easy & convenient. The management team credits their growth to the hard work and dedication of their role model nannies, sitters and tutors. Morgan emphasized, “The feedback from our regular follow up communication on our care and tutoring continues to provide us with the best indicator Whenever you need us, for whatever reason. Scheduling a trusted College Sitter is fast, easy & convenient. 3 FREE Sitter Hours Offer good for 3Free consecutive hours. Requires new customers complete family set-up process with College Sitters. Customer may be billed for additional hours. Use promo code 3Free. 3 FREE Sitter Hours Offer good for 3Free consecutive hours. Requires new customers complete family set-up process with College Sitters. Customer may be billed for additional hours. Use promo code 3Free. 3 FREE Sitter Hours of the families’ satisfaction with our services. That satisfaction is what is driving our growth.” Offer good for 3Free consecutive hours. Requires new customers complete family set-up process with College Sitters. Customer may be billed for additional hours. Use promo code 3Free. Phoenix, AZ | 480.237.2333 | collegesitters.com © 2019 College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors . Offer good for new customers only. Some exclusions apply. Offer must be redeemed by 12.31.2019 . Void where prohibited. Phoenix, AZ | 480.237.2333 | collegesitters.com © 2019 College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors . Offer good for new customers only. Some exclusions apply. Offer must be redeemed by 12.31.2019 . Void where prohibited. To find out more about College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors visit their Phoenix, AZ | 480.237.2333 | collegesitters.com web site collegenanniesandtutors. com or call 480-237-2333. © 2019 College Nannies Offer must be redeemed + Sitters + Tutors . Offer good for new by 12.31.2019 . Void where prohibited. customers only. Some exclusions apply.
