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CITY NEWS 2019 STUDY RANKS SCOTTSDALE THE BEST CITY FOR JOBS IN U.S.

THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE HAS BEEN NAMED BY WALLETHUB AS THE BEST CITY IN THE U.S. TO FIND A JOB. The 2019 study cites 30 key indicators in ranking cities across the country where job seekers will have the greatest success in securing employment. “Earning a top ranking out of 182 other outstanding communities demonstrates the strong commitment the City of Scottsdale continues to make in growing a diverse and robust business community” says Acting Economic Development Director Rob Millar.

Some of the key indicators utilized in the 2019 WalletHub study attributed Scottsdale’s success to growing job opportunities, employment growth and median annual income. According to Scottsdale’s fi ve-year city’s 2019 vision is to rank among the nation’s leading, best-of-class organizations. “We have very targeted goals and performance metrics. Since the adoption of the plan in 2015, there has been a direct economic impact of $32.5 million, creation and retention of 4,411 jobs and over 415 local business outreach visits have been conducted,” Millar adds.

The economic strategic plan identifi es targeted industries that include health care and bio-life sciences, advanced business services (fi nance & insurance), technology and hospitality. All of which have had signifi cant growth and offer high quality jobs and wages to Scottsdale residents, exceeding the economic development plan, the

Maricopa County average median income. Scottsdale is home to nearly 20-percent of Arizona’s corporate headquarters, with more growth anticipated in global, national and regional headquarters.

Learn more about what kind of unique benefi ts the business community is offering their employees at ChooseScottsdale.com.

HORSES HELP LOOKING FOR FAMILIES FOR FAMILY H.E.R.D. RESEARCH PROJECT HORSES HELP IS HALFWAY THROUGH A communication. Families are engaged in game- • Everyone in the family is able to read, write and RESEARCH PROJECT THAT STARTED IN SEP- like activities and challenges in which they will speak English TEMBER. The purpose of the study is to determine experience the three concepts. Phase two focuses • Everyone in the family is capable of giving consent whether or not an equine assisted activity program, on understanding and accepting differences by to participate in the study such as the Family H.E.R.D., has a positive impact learning about herd dynamics. Families will learn • Family can provide their own transportation to and on family function. They are still recruiting families the importance for animals of prey to work together, from Horses Help for this project. A total of ten families have partici- accept the differences in hierarchy and personality • Family will be able to participate in all three weeks pated. There are currently six spots open that are within the herd and how it relates to family of the Family HERD program needed for data collection. Participation is free to dynamics. Finally, in phase three, families learn to families who meet the criteria. establish and maintain boundaries while working If you are interested in partaking in the Family with horses on and off lead. Concepts learned from H.E.R.D. research study, please contact Kerri at Any family interested in participating in the phases one and two will also be revisited in phase kerri.s@horseshelp.org or call the offi ce at 602-569research study will need to be able to commit to three to help with the success of leading. 6056. Participation in this project is voluntary, and three consecutive weeks. The program is offered there is no cost to participate. on Monday evenings, Friday evenings, Saturday Data collection includes fi lling out questionnaires mornings or Saturday afternoons, and at least one prior to starting the program, after the completion child in the family must be age 10 or older. The of the three weeks and again after three months. All research program is set up in three phases. Each names and identities are withheld for confi dentiality. week the family completes one of the phases that The H.E.R.D. program is not a family therapy will incorporate something new and interactive about program, but an opportunity for families to enjoy horses. All activities and challenges are centered being outdoors together while learning about horses on learning about horses as family members. Each and interactions. participant will have multiple opportunities to work All families are welcome to participate as long as closely with the horses on the ground. they meet the below criteria: • At least one family member is an adult 18 years or Phase one focuses on three concepts: building older rapport and caring for horses, seeing the world from • At least one child in the family is 10 years old or a horse’s perspective and learning about equine older (minimum age of 7)

ABRAZO ARIZONA HEART HOSPITAL PRESENTING FREE EVENT ON HEART HEALTH FEB 15 HEART FORUM WILL BE HELD AT JW MARRIOTT AT DESERT RIDGE RESORT IN NORTHEAST PHOENIX ABRAZO ARIZONA HEART HOSPITAL AND and women in the United States, but new testing ABRAZO COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK and treatments are offering patients more hope WILL HOST A FREE “HEART HEALTH PUBLIC than ever before, according to Dr. Timothy Byrne, FORUM” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 at JW the event’s keynote speaker. Marriott at Desert Ridge Resort, 5350 E. Marriott Dr., in Phoenix. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that more than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease The event is slated to feature a live broadcast of each year. It is the leading cause of death in both an advanced cardiac procedure, along with patient men and women, according to the CDC. and physician storytelling, and a question-andanswer session with Abrazo’s top cardiovascular Abrazo is committed to helping patients and their specialists. Free health screenings beginning at 4 loved ones understand the risks associated with p.m. will also be provided to the fi rst 50 people heart disease so they can seize control of their signing up on site. health. To register for the Feb. 15 Heart Health Public Forum, visit abrazohealth.com or call 877Heart disease is one of the top killers of both men 934-9355.

TWO NEW DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE TENANTS COMING FALL 2019 DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE’S immerses customers in fantasy and COLLECTION OF DESTINATIONS imagination. The restaurant chain, IS GROWING! Fall 2019 will see the headquartered in Hermosillo, has 36 additions of H&M and ComicX. locations throughout Mexico. The H&M is the global leader in fashion, of comic book superheroes and villains sustainability, design and quality. It will from the last six decades. Visitors are occupy more than 20,000 square feet encouraged to take photos with the and will be located in The District near statues at each location. the main stage, and Dave & Busters. Additionally, ComicX will be menu, ComicX is certain to delight opening in an 8,000-square-foot people of all ages. space between Sweet Tomatoes and Majerle’s Sports Bar. One of Mexico’s “Desert Ridge Marketplace is the favorites, ComicX is a unique theme perfect location for our fi rst U.S. restaurant full of life and childhood concept,” ComicX co-founder Santiago memories, where the atmosphere Cota said in a statement.

15TH ANNUAL TASTE OF FOOTHILLS FUNDRAISER WITH SPECIAL GUEST EMCEE TERRI OUELLETTE

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS’ 15TH ANNUAL TASTE OF FOOTHILLS FUNDRAISER in Carefree, with gourmet food tastings, live auction and live music all to benefi t a good cause. Guests of the well-attended social event and fundraiser benefi ting independence for seniors will savor awardwinning cuisine from local restaurants on Wednesday, March 13, from 5-8:30 p.m., at CIVANA Carefree Resort, 37220 Mule Train Road.

Special guest emcee Terri Ouellette, host of ABC15’s Sonoran Living, will inspire and guide attendees through the evening festivities. “Terri O” has entertained and educated viewers on the morning news, hosting several lifestyle shows and in her book, “Easy Embellishing with Terri O.” Popular auctioneer Jonathan Blair will lead the live auction.

Attendees will enjoy a celebratory evening fi lled with sweet and savory tastings from local restaurants and live music.

General admission is $50 per person with VIP admission options available. All proceeds benefi t the volunteerbased nonprofi t.

The Taste of Foothills Fundraiser provides key funding for the mobility and transportation services including the programs for mobile meals, medical transportation, shopping, medical equipment loan closet, and van transportation.

For tickets, to volunteer, or for more information, call the Foothills Caring interior is fi lled with life-sized statues Offering an affordable and delicious

Corps at 480-488-1105 or visit foothillscaringcorps.com.