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California Closets specializes in custom-storage systems BY ALISON STANTON
Organized pantry shelves with plenty of room for food and beverages. Elegant bedroom closets with customsized shelving for clothing and shoes. Entertainment centers built to perfectly fit the television, DVD players, game systems and more. These are just a few of the customstorage systems that the design experts at California Closets in Chandler offer their customers. Robin Gulley, showroom manager and designer at the California Closets Chandler Showroom Design Center, says the company specializes in designing and building “perfect custom- storage systems” for the home. Since the company was founded in 1978, Gulley says California Closets has installed more than one million systems worldwide. The Chandler location has been open since August 2005. From closets and laundry rooms to offices, garages and more, Gulley says California Closets takes pride in providing cutting-edge products combined with exceptional designs from its highly trained designers. “We utilize only the finest materials and suppliers available, many of which are exclusive to us,” Gulley says. “In addition to our premium finishes, accessories, hardware solutions, drawer fronts and door faces, we give a wide
range of options to make your system truly one of a kind.” Thanks to the company’s innovative 3-D computer program, Gulley says customers can visualize their new space along with the specific design
and materials that they chose. “Our expert installers will then install your new system quickly and efficiently,” she says. One product line that is extremely popular with customers is the new
NEAT AND ORGANIZED: California Closets specializes in creating custom-made bedroom closets and other storage systems that are as beautiful as they are functional. Submitted photo
BEAUTY MEETS FUNCTION: The designers at the Chandler Showroom Design Center can help create neat and organized laundry rooms. Submitted photo
Italian-imported Tesoro Collection. Gulley describes the collection as bringing the “perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.” “It offers melamine that looks and feels like real wood veneer with rich wood textures, which gives not only a beautiful eye-catching finish, but also an amazing feeling at the touch.” In addition to taking pride in providing cutting-edge products with exceptional designs from highly trained designers, Gulley says California Closets’ flexible systems allow the company to meet any budget and need. Another factor that helps set California Closets apart from the competition, Gulley notes, is that it offers soft close hinges and drawer slides, as well as birch dove-tailed jointed drawers as standard features. “We are honored to have the opportunity to work with you to create the most beautiful and functional solution available for your home and the way you live.” California Closets Chandler Showroom Design Center is located at 3415 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. For more information, call (480) 899-0826 or visit www.californiaclosets.com/ chandler Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com
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Salon Orozco owner following childhood dream
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BY ALISON STANTON
Jason Orozco has always known that he wanted to cut hair. Initially unsure about pursuing his dream, he studied graphic design at Denver Business College of Graphic Design. About 15 years ago, he took the plunge and opened his own studio, Salon Orozco. “When I finally jumped into it, it actually felt really good to open my own studio,” he says. For the past 10 years, Salon Orozco has been in the Chandler area. In March, Orozco relocated to a new studio at 2735 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 124, in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 612-5532. “Now that I’m solo and have my own salon, I’m doing men’s and women’s haircuts as well as color,” Orozco says. He uses Goldwell color on his clients’ hair. “It’s a brand that’s really good, and the color lasts a long time.” Orozco says his background in art helps him in his current career, as does his commitment to truly communicating with his clients. He listens carefully when they describe what they are looking for in a cut or style. “I’ve been an artist all my life, so it really helps me to visualize things a lot more when someone is telling
Chandler Republican Women have announced a welcome-back event for all Republican women of Chandler and Gilbert from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art in Chandler. Attendees are welcome to eat, socialize, chat about the upcoming election and visit some of Arizona’s best artwork. The museum is located at 22402 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. There will not be a formal meeting at this event, and there is no cost to attendees. For inquiries, email lisa@rocketchics.com.
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me what they want,” he says. While other hair stylists might “jump into it to make money,” Orozco says being successful in his line of business means much more. “Experience is definitely important and, after spending 15 years in the business, I really do know a lot. But communication is really the No. 1 thing—to understand people and to get into their heads a bit to really see what they want.” Orozco says it’s hard to pinpoint any one style or trend that’s especially popular right now. “I have all kinds of clientele, and I work with all ages and styles from kids to seniors,” he says. He has the knowledge and education to do all types of haircuts and styles. And, whether he’s cutting someone’s hair or helping a client get a new hair color and look, one thing is definitely true: Orozco truly enjoys his work. “The No. 1 thing for me is that I love what I do. It feels good for me to wake up every day and come to work.” Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@ santansun.com
COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Jason Orozco, owner of Salon Orozco in Chandler, says listening to his clients and understanding what they are looking for in a cut or style is one of the keys to his success. Submitted photo
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SEND IN YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE FOR ‘DOING BUSINESS’ The SanTan Sun News would like to welcome new area businesses or existing ones that may be new to our readers. Submit information about your business for a “Doing Business” mini-business profile in an upcoming issue of our publication, which is distributed to 35,000 homes, racks and boxes on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Please include all of the following items: Name of business, name of owner(s), how long the business has existed, unique features, hours of operation, address, telephone number, website, email address. Also include an at least 300 dpi photo of the business owner or logo.
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The Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers group meetings, sponsored events and, this month, honors recipients of the Sloan Award. Events are held at the chamber office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler, unless otherwise noted. To register, call (480) 963-4571, visit www.chandlerchamber.com or www. meetup.com/ChandlerChamber, or email info@chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of an event.
Success Dynamics Leads Group The Chandler Chamber of Commerce Leads Groups have been created to help business members’ network and grow their business. The Success Dynamics Leads Group will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, and Monday, Aug. 11, at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler. A leads group is a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network. As a member of one of the leads groups, individuals will have the opportunity to develop sources and contacts that can help generate their business.
Chandler Business Connection Leads Group The Chandler Business Connection Leads Group will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, and Sept. 2, at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. Attendees are allowed two free visits.
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Go-Getters Leads Group From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., the Go-Getters Leads Group will meet Thursdays Aug. 21, Aug. 28, and Sept. 4, at Rudy’s West Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd. The group meets every Thursday, with the exception of the fourth Thursday of the month, at which time the group attends the Member Welcome Breakfast. Attendees are allowed two free visits.
Member Welcome Breakfast The Member Welcome Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Are you a new member? Or thinking about becoming a member? Have a new employee you’d like to introduce, or maybe you’d simply like to meet more members? This event is for you. Learn more about the chamber and feel free to bring business cards and brochures to share.
Friday Cafe Leads Group The Friday Cafe Leads Group will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fridays Aug. 22, Aug. 29, and Sept. 5, at Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Attendees are allowed two free visits.
Chandler Chamber Lunch Club From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, the Chandler Chamber Lunch Club will meet at Fired Pie, 2855 W. Ray Rd., Suite 105, Chandler. The Chandler Chamber Lunch Club is for anyone who would like to attend and help support member businesses. The goal of the club is to network and promote each business while having a great meal at one of the hometown restaurants. The club will meet at a different Chandler Chamber restaurant and promote each other’s businesses while networking and getting to know new friends. Exchange business cards and brochures. Bring a door prize. Bring a guest. Bring an appetite.
Women in Business From 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Women in Business will meet Tuesday, Aug. 19, at SoHo63, 63 E. Boston, Chandler. A different program is featured each month. Relationship-building, plus networking, plus business showcase opportunities equals success. An added-value workshop is offered at 10:30 a.m. Women in Business workshops are opportunities for individuals to gain a powerful edge on their competition. Technology, marketing, sales, accounting and legal issues are just a few of the topics to be covered at the sessions.
Start Up Lab The Start Up Lab will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. The chamber provides the tools and resources to help serious future business owners launch, or relaunch, a small business in Arizona. The chamber helps individuals address the challenges that Arizona entrepreneurs face and have a real expert available to answer burning questions.
Business Golf Business Golf, which is held for networking, building business relationships and meeting new friends, will be held from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Foothills Golf Club, 2291 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix. Each outing is held at a chamber member golf course on a rotating basis. The September Business Golf will be held from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Whirlwind Golf Club located on West North Loop Road in Chandler. SEE CHAMBER EVENTS PAGE 22
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Orangetheory Fitness team gives back BY KELLIE COPPOLA
Exercise is one of the main ingredients of healthy living, but equally as important as physical strength is a proper balance of mind, body and soul. One of the surest ways to achieve inner harmony is by helping others and giving back to the world around you. That’s why Orangetheory Fitness Regional Developers and East Valley Franchisees Becky and Travis Renner teamed up with the nonprofit ReturnHope International to build a fresh water well in Bugiri, Uganda. ReturnHope International is a Christian-based initiative with the mission to return hope to the world, one town at a time. With a personal connection to the nonprofit (Travis’ brother is the founder) the Renners took the call to serve to heart and launched a fundraising initiative within the Dana Park Orangetheory Fitness studio in Mesa. The studio quickly raised the $7,000 required to build a fresh water well. The Renners then made the trek with ReturnHope to a remote area of the poverty-stricken nation to build the well and meet the Ugandan people directly impacted by its creation. More than 3.5 million people die every year from preventable diseases caused by drinking contaminated water. This single well will save hundreds of lives and prevent women and children from having to walk two or more miles each day to fetch disease-ridden water from a natural
SHARING: Travis and Becky Renner shared some Orangetheory Fitness gear with the Ugandan children. Submitted photo
water source. “It was an amazing experience to meet and connect with the families who will benefit from this well,” says Becky Renner, who co-owns with her husband the Orangetheory Fitness locations in Chandler, among others. “Something as simple as fresh water can be life-changing for an entire village. It was also incredible to see the team at the Dana Park Orangetheory Fitness studio come together to support this mission. It just goes to show the huge impact a small group of people can have
Sun Valley Imports holding Hot August Relief special The experts at Sun Valley Imports cannot do anything about the heat, but they can help out with auto repair costs with their Hot August Relief special. Sun Valley Imports will pay the sales tax when owners of luxury import vehicles bring their cars in for maintenance in August. No minimum required. Sun Valley Imports is located at 950 N. Stadem Dr., Tempe. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (480) 949-2813. Sun Valley Imports is an independently owned auto repair shop
specializing in the service and repair of European Imports, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Mini, Porsche, Smart, Rover and VW. Established in 1993 by Jurgen Ankert and Steve Yacovone in Tempe, they provide top-quality service at the lowest-possible price to people who are looking for a trustworthy, economical alternative to the dealership. For more information, visit www. sunvalleyimports.com.
on an entire community.” The Orangetheory Fitness workout helps build strength, increase energy and surpass workout plateaus, but the philosophy of the fitness franchise goes beyond just a physically fit lifestyle. The altruistic nature is a cornerstone of the franchise and its fitness trainers. With education and support from groups like ReturnHope and Orangetheory Fitness, people across the world can find hope and safety. To learn more about ReturnHope International, visit www.returnhope.
FRESH WATER: Travis and Becky Renner spent two weeks in Uganda helping build a fresh water well with funds raised by the Dana Park Orangetheory Fitness studio. Submitted photo
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Scramble scheduled at Ocotillo Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler, will host Ocotillo Scramble Wednesday, Aug. 20. The 7 a.m., 18-hole shotgun start is for the four-person scramble. Ocotillo Golf Resort welcomes the public to take part in a fun-filled day of golf, lunch and prizes. Entry fee is $49 plus tax, which includes a sleeve of Nike RZN Platinum golf balls. Each player will receive one drink ticket for the beverage cart, as well as one raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes. More raffle tickets are available for purchase. To register for the event, visit www. ocotillogolf.com/Ocotillo-Scramble. sform.
SCRAMBLE: The Ocotillo Scramble, a fourperson scramble, will take place at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Submitted photo
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Women who are interested in learning the basics of investing and other important financial topics will get their chance during the Investing Basics for Women workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Downtown Library in Chandler. The event will provide an overview of the risks and rewards connected to different types of investments. Jodi Ford, director of marketing and speaker coordinator for the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), says the event is open to “women of all ages, young and old.” The free course will also cover topics like saving, planning and managing financial concerns. Women from all walks of life and marital statuses are welcome, Ford notes. Ford says it’s important for all women to learn about investing and other related topics. “Budgeting and debt management, types of investments, risk and returns, retirement and expectations are all important topics,” she says. The educational seminar is a great way for women to learn the basics about investing, as well as when to start, and “the benefits of persistence,” she added. According to Ford, the Valleywide chapter of SOFA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and educational speaker’s bureau with one mission: to provide financial education across America, one community at a time. “We are comprised of various financial professionals who volunteer a pro bono service to the community by providing
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From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. the Chandler Business Alliance hosts a breakfast Thursdays at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. Those interested in networking with a cause are invited to attend the meeting. All member and guests’ businesses will be allowed to present themselves to other local businesses who care about Chandler. Information will be shared about local Chandler events and causes, such as Maricopa Loves Melonhead fourth annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 17. The Chandler Business Alliance is a professional business coalition dedicated to the economic and social development of its members and the Chandler community as a whole. The mission is accomplished through establishing a network of businesses owned, and/or operated, by members of Chandler neighborhoods. Members will demonstrate their commitment to the mission through the patronage, referral and recommendation of fellow members. In addition, members will provide financial and other support to local charitable organizations.
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HELPING WOMEN: Jodi Ford, from Society for Financial Awareness, says it’s important for women of all ages and means to learn about investing. Submitted photo
that focuses just on women,” Liebler says. “For both genders, this can be a scary financial world. But with this workshop, more knowledge can help break the fear.” Investing Basics for Women will be held at the Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., in Chandler. For more information, call Liebler at (480) 782-2797 or visit www. chandlerlibrary.org Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com
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The Youth Executive Series—Yes The Youth Executive Series—Yes, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Iguana Mack’s, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Come establish valuable business and professional connections while learning new and innovative techniques to improve your business.
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Business After Business will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Four Point by Sheraton South, 10831 S. 51st St., Phoenix. Join the chamber for its monthly mixer, while meeting new members, making business contacts and having a chance to win the “Chamber Cash Pot.”
An Ambassadors Committee meeting will be held from 11:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. The ambassadors serve as hosts for the chamber events. This select group of individuals is the liaison between the chamber and the business community. If you have been a member of the chamber for more than three months and are interested in joining, contact the chamber at (480) 963-4571.
Public Policy Committee Meeting Public Policy Committee Meeting: Issues, Influence, Impact, will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Public Policy Meeting is open to all members. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is the representative on local, regional and state issues. Discussions on issues that are important to the success of businesses are discussed.
Sloan Awards Join the Chandler Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 Sloan Awards
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Wild Horse Pass Resort and Conference Center, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Rd., Chandler. The Sloan Awards honor the best employers in the country focused on innovation, flexibility and effective work. Recipients of this honor have been featured in major news media for their programs, invited to speak at national conferences and events about their best practices, and even invited as a guest of the first lady to the State of the Union.
Education Forum Breakfast to be held Sept. 4 The Education Forum Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. The forum will bring in top-level education officials from around the state, including Arizona State University President Michael Crow, University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart, Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng and
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Technology Steering Committee to meet Sept. 4 The Technology Steering Committee meeting will take place from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Coach and Willie’s, One E. Boston St., Chandler. Planning and organizing the Technology Lunch Series and other Chandler Chamber Technology programs and events for 2014 will be discussed.
American Family Insurance ribbon cutting A ribbon cutting will be held for American Family Insurance, 100 W. Boston St., Suite, 1, Chandler, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4.
Small Business Counseling offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays Experienced business counselors provide advice, knowledge and insight to help individuals start or grow their business during Small Business Counseling, which is offered every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. It is free and open to all in the community. Appointment times vary. Small Business Counseling is available Mondays
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Expo facilitates economic growth, community development The East Valley Business Expo, the largest of its kind in the area, is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa. This year the event is spearheaded by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Gilbert, Mesa, and Tempe Chambers of Commerce. More than 1,200 guests gather to visit 140 exhibitors and businesses in a convention setting. Open to the public, it provides a unique opportunity for business-to-consumer contacts, networking and business-to-business connections. Attendees and exhibitors can enjoy door prizes, complimentary food from on-site restaurants, games and activities. For businesses seeking to expand their sales and outreach by connecting directly with the community and one another, booths are available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. For attendees, admission is free with a business card. For complete information, or to register as an exhibitor or attendee, visit www.eastvalleybusinessexpo.com.