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Bayer Marana Innovation Center, Senior Operations Coordinator, Melissa Solis
Bringing Agriculture, Sustainability & STEM Education to Local Students How a Marana Chamber connection grew into a semester-long partnership One of the things I appreciate most about working at the Bayer Marana Innovation Center is the opportunity to connect our work with the community we call home. Thanks to the Marana Chamber of Commerce’s Business/Principal…
Read MoreOwner & CEO, GF Marketing and Consulting, Jose Rodolfo Guerra Fourcade
The Marketing Partner Marana’s Small Businesses Actually Need Connecting with the Marana Chamber community, I found something unexpected: a network of hardworking, passionate business owners who truly care about each other’s success. That connection is what inspires the work we do every day at GF Marketing and Consulting. Over the past decade, working with Arizona…
Read MoreColdwell Banker Realty – Your Home Girl – Cathy Morency
From Block Parties to Closing Day: Building Community Through Real Estate in Marana Real estate, at its best, isn’t just about properties; it’s about people. That’s the heart behind everything I do as “Your Home Girl” here in Marana. When I transitioned into real estate, I wanted to do more than just sell homes. I…
Read MoreDallerie Riesland, Owner, A-Authentic Garage Door Repair
Nine years ago, our family was scattered across four different states, and the distance weighed heavily on me. I wanted our lives to feel connected again, so we began searching for a business to buy, something that would bring us closer to our children. When our oldest daughter told us her family was moving to…
Read MoreManuela Boyd, Founder, Boyd Bookkeeping LLC
Financial clarity is not about having perfect numbers. It is about understanding where your business stands so you can make decisions with confidence. Many small business owners wear multiple hats every day. Operations, customers, staffing, scheduling, and growth often take priority, while bookkeeping slowly moves further down the list. Over time, this can create uncertainty.…
Read MoreSarai Solomon, Co-Owner, Graze Craze of Tucson North
ou know where to host your event and who you want to invite. Now the question becomes, what will you feed your guests to ensure they are wowed and fed well? I have always believed that food is one of the best ways to express love. Even at a young age, I understood the way…
Read MoreScott Comerford Owner, SLC Digital Memories LLC
I’ve been a video/audio professional for over 40 years, and I understand the power that videos and photos can have to take us back to another time and place, as well as the importance of preserving those cherished memories. However, it can be a bit overwhelming when you’re faced with the prospect of sorting through…
Read MoreHyacinth Dubinko, Mobile Phlebotomist, Win Lose or Draw Mobile Phlebotomy, LLC
Remember your last doctor’s visit? Everything went fine-until they wrapped it up with: “Let’s order some labs.” Cue the sigh. Now you’re thinking: Great… another appointment. Another waiting room full of coughs, delays, and names being called-except mine. You’ll have to take half a day off work, wake up early to beat the line, or…
Read MoreLori Pearson Realtor, The Collective at Dove Mountain
Protecting Our Community in Dove Mountain Dove Mountain is one of Southern Arizona’s most desirable communities, now home to more than 15,000 residences, and growing every year. Approximately 62% of these homes are owned by seasonal residents, with an average home value of about $554,500. While this growth reflects the popularity of our beautiful desert…
Read MoreAndres Ruiz, Author, I believe in myself leadership coaching and speaking, LLC
Author, I believe in myself leadership coaching and speaking, LLC Become a Published Author Without Writing a Whole Book For many business owners, entrepreneurs, and busy professionals, the idea of writing a book is exciting but the time commitment can feel overwhelming. Between running a business, managing clients, and balancing personal life, sitting down to…
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