Business Blog & Guest Editor Articles

Hi ya’ll! I am Elisa Montoya, soapmaker and owner of Magnolia Street Soap Mill. The idea to start a home-based business was born in 2015 in my hometown of Del Rio, TX. I had a friend interested in natural hygiene products and was on the hunt to find a castile bar of soap in my small town. The…

Innovating Youth Baseball in Marana As former college athletes deeply rooted in Marana, Sarah and I have always valued the impact of sports on youth development. This shared passion led us to create Legends Tucson, introducing the dynamic and innovative SpeedBall program to our community. Our experiences in competitive sports have given us unique insights…

My greatest calling in life has always been helping people and I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside my family in doing just that. We have had the tremendous opportunity to open the first three StretchLab locations in Tucson. StretchLab specializes in customized one-on-one assisted stretching. I have a personal training background and my wife…

Three Keys Tattoo is an all-female tattoo and piercing shop here in Marana. Family run, our goal is to give our clients a fun and relaxing experience, where art comes first. You are your own best work of art, after all. We consist of our senior artist, Kitrisha Rasmussen, a jr. artist, Daisy Bustamente-Lopez, and…

Opening The Pasta Shop was a journey that began when I was just a teenager, scrubbing pots and pans in the kitchen of The Contessa, an Italian eatery that used to be located just a quarter mile away from The Pasta Shop now. It was there that I discovered my love for the culinary arts.…

In the ever-evolving world of travel, finding a guide who can transform your vacation dreams into reality is invaluable. Alia Pierson, the founder of Briar & Main Travel Boutique, has a unique approach to crafting customized journeys, she’s redefining the travel experience for Marana’s residents and the world beyond. A Personal Touch for Every Journey…