Deeply Rooted in Laveen’s Modern Rural Community
By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in May 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news. Subcribe to the local newsletter here.) By Tom Brecke, South x South Mountain If you want to understand the heart and soul of Laveen, look no further than Stephanie Hurd. As an active […]
Lifelong South Mountain resident raising up community by raising fish
By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in March 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news). You can’t blame Dr. George Brooks for being partial to the ground in the South Mountain area. After all, he’s spent his entire life on the southside of Phoenix. And while land and […]
Mystery Castle Foundation Says Building Won’t be Demolished
Mystery Castle future discussed amid vandalism and demolition permit.
Turning plans into profits: Effective strategies for small business growth
In business, the ambition of any astute entrepreneur extends beyond just staying afloat; it aims for robust growth. We’re not talking about modest increases. We mean explosive expansion that catapults an enterprise into a dominant position in its industry. So, how can you transition from merely operating to truly flourishing? In this article, we lay […]
Ecommerce reinvented: harnessing digital technology for small business success
In today’s era of digital transformation, ecommerce businesses are increasingly turning to technology to revolutionize their operations and improve their bottom lines. With rapidly changing consumer habits and preferences, it is no longer enough to just have an online store; businesses need to integrate digital technology in all areas of their operations to keep up […]
Moving and starting a business? Tasks you can tackle at the same time
Guest post written by Elena Stewart Many people want to launch a home-based business but may feel hindered by their current house. Maybe it doesn’t have enough space to meet your professional needs or is missing a key feature. As a result, you’ll need a new home to make your dream a reality. If you […]
Jersey Mike’s in Laveen joins support of Phoenix Children’s Hospital
On March 31, 2021 Jersey Mike’s in Laveen joins with the other 44 Valley locations to donate 100% of proceeds that day to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The day of giving is part of Jersey Mike’s 11th annual month of giving in March and is supported by local valley owners Duane Layton, Bill Mapes, and Josh […]
Angry Crab Shack opens location in Laveen at 35th & Southern
By Ryann Checchi Evolve PR & Marketing LAVEEN VILLAGE – Locally owned and operated Angry Crab Shack, a restaurant specializing in seafood boils with Asian-Cajun flavors and signature sauces, has opened a new location in Laveen at 35th & Southern avenues. The restaurant is open 3-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays […]
Scooptacular celebrates 6th anniversary on May 4
It’s been six years since Laveen residents Nindi and Carissa Wadhwa decided to take a chance as small business owners and launched Scooptacular, their now popular local ice cream shop and known for its award-winning homemade flavors. While plans are still evolving for next month’s celebration, the Wadhwas and Scooptacular intend to offer 60 cent […]
Baseline Corridor drawing renewed interest
This article appears in the April edition of the South Mountain District News Multiple economic factors are driving renewed interested along the Baseline Corridor in South Phoenix and Laveen, including plans to extend the city’s light rail system into the area by 2023 and the long-anticipated South Mountain Freeway to open in 2019. Development along […]