SanTan Sun; 1-17-15: Business

Carol Royse Team offers 30-plus years of real estate success

BY ALISON STANTON

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Carol Royse, the CEO of real-estate professionals Carol Royse Team, works with multiple generations of clients. After all, she’s been in the business for more than 30 years.

“It’s very joyful for me to work with them,” she says of the children of her fi rst clients.

As a matter of fact, the Carol Royse Team is a family affair, comprising Royse’s daughter and son-in-law Vikki Royse Middlebrook and Eric Middlebrook, as well as Royse’s son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Bobbie Jo Evans.

“There’s defi nitely a bit of a trend here; we are family-owned and -operated, which is really nice,” Royse says.

The family members are part of Royse’s team, which consists of fi ve full-time administrative Realtors, who assist with the day-to-day operations, eight Realtors, who help home sellers and home buyers, and Royse.

Royse, who recently expanded her team, says they now cover the West and North valleys as well as Scottsdale, the far East Valley and Maricopa.

WINNING COMBO: Carol Royse, center, is pictured with daughter and son, Vikki Royse Middlebrook and Tim Evans. She says the mega-agent team at Carol Royse Team is extremely knowledgeable about local real estate data and statistics. Submitted photo

Although a mega-agent team is typically defi ned as one that works on 100 transactions a year, Royse says her group handles between 150 and 200. The group stays busy, she says, because of the many “unique consumer programs” that it offers.

“If a client cannot sell a home, we will buy it through our guaranteed home sale program,” Royse says.

“We do very well in the high-end, $1 million-plus market, and since we know from experience that many homeowners come from outside Arizona, we are involved with a lot of

international home buyers.”

The team’s dedication to its clients is another reason for its success, she says. It is similar to the “next man up” approach of Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians. The team takes pride in giving its clients great attention.

“If I’m not available, Vikki is,” Royce says. “If she’s not available, Tim is. If

he’s not available, Eric is. We’ve been doing this since before we even heard the term ‘next man up.’”

Royse, who grew up in the Chandler area, says her vast knowledge of the state and the East Valley often comes in handy. Her children were also born and raised here, and together they work hard to know not only the neighborhoods, but also real estaterelated data and research.

“To us, an $80,000 condo sale is as important as a $1 million property, and we treat everyone the same,” she says. “We believe in giving the home buyer and home seller a consistent service, but we can’t do that unless we intimately know the market.”

For Royse, one of the things she enjoys the most about her career is helping clients whose homes had previously languished on the market.

“A lot of my business is what I call ‘do-over’ work, where clients come to us after their homes were on the market for six months or more,” she explains. “They’ll call us, and in two to three weeks, we’ll have their home sold. This has happened many, many times.”

For more information about the Carol Royse Team, call (480) 776-5231 or visit www.carolhasthebuyers.com.

Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.

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Stay busy with the chamber throughout January

Throughout January and beyond, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Numerous leads groups are also offered to help business owners network with their community.

Events are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce 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.

Small Business Counseling

Small Business Counseling, which is free and open to the public, is offered every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Appointment times vary between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Experienced business counselors provide advice, knowledge and insight to help individuals start or grow their business. Small Business Counseling is available Mondays and Tuesdays at the chamber office by appointment only through the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Arizona Small Business Development Center network. Contact the Chandler Chamber of Commerce to schedule an appointment.

Chandler Chamber Lunch Club

The Chandler Chamber Lunch Club will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Floridino’s Pizza and Pasta, 590 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. The club is for anyone who would like to attend and help support member businesses. The goal of the Chandler Chamber Lunch Club is to network and promote each business while having a great meal at one of the hometown restaurants. Lunch is $10, which includes a drink and tip.

Chandler Chamber Monday Morning Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Monday Morning Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler. The leads group will meet Mondays Jan. 19, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. The Chandler Chamber Leads Group helps members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their

company, upcoming events and more. Individuals are allowed two free visits.

Leadership Steering Committee

The Leadership Steering Committee will meet from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

Chandler Chamber Tuesday Morning Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. The leads group will meet Tuesdays, Jan. 20, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. The Chandler Chamber Leads Group helps members network and grow their business. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Individuals are allowed two free visits.

Ambassadors Committee

The Ambassadors Committee meeting will be held from 11:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The ambassadors serve as hosts for the chamber events. This select group of individuals is the liaison between the chamber and the business community. Individuals that have been a chamber member for more than three months

and are interested in

Chandler Chamber Wednesday Morning Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, at Bernard’s at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr. The leads group will meet Jan. 21, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. The Chandler Chamber Leads Group helps business members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Individuals are allowed two free visits.

Chandler Chamber Wednesday Lunch Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Wednesday Lunch Leads Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, at La Casa Blanca, 24605 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. The leads group will meet Jan. 21, Jan. 28 and Jan. 4. The Chandler Chamber Leads Group helps members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Individuals are allowed two free visits.

Board of Directors’ monthly meeting

The board of directors’ will meet

from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

Speedpro Imaging ribbon

cutting, anniversary celebration

A ribbon cutting and second anniversary celebration will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Speedpro Imaging, 5861 S. Kyrene Rd., Suite 16, Tempe. The ribbon cutting and celebration will have light refreshments.

Chandler Chamber Thursday Morning Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Thursday Morning Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at Rudy’s West Country Store & Bar-B-Q, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. The Chandler Chamber Leads Group helps business members network and grow their businesses. Each member is allowed to give the group information on his or her company, upcoming events and more. Individuals are allowed two free visits.

Chandler Chamber Thursday Lunch Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Thursday Lunch Leads Group meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Nabers Music Bar & Eats, 825 N. 54th St. Dates include Jan. 22, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5.

Business After Business

Business After Business will be held

from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Hyatt Place, 3535 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. It is $5 for members and $15 for general admission. Join others for the monthly evening mixer and meet new chamber members, make business contacts and get a chance to win the Chamber Cash Pot.

SoZo Coffeehouse ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting will be held at SoZo Coffeehouse, 1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. The ribbon cutting will also include refreshments.

Chandler Chamber Friday Morning Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Friday Morning Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fridays at Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Dates include Jan. 23, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. The Chandler Chamber Leads Group helps members network and grow their business. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more. Individuals are allowed two free visits.

Job openings available at new Walmart store

Approximately 300 full-time and part-time associates will be hired at the new Walmart store slated to open this spring in Chandler.

Applications will be accepted from

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays at the temporary hiring center, 1940 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 4, Chandler.

Prospective employees may also apply online at www.walmart.com/ careers/.

The company will offer a job to any qualified veteran who has been honorably discharged within the past 12 months through the Walmart Veterans Welcome Home Commitment. For more information, visit www. walmartcareerswithamission.com.

“We are looking for associates who are eager to provide excellent customer service, and we hope they soon discover the many growth opportunities available at Walmart,” says manager Daniel Lammes. A benefits program is provided for eligible full- and part-time associates. The program provides a variety of affordable health and wellbeing benefits, including health care coverage with no lifetime maximum. A matching 401k contribution of up to 6 percent of pay is also offered to eligible associates, as well as discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and companypaid life insurance. Eligible associates also receive a quarterly incentive based on store performance.

The majority of new associates will begin work this February to help prepare the store for its grand opening.

The Perch Pub and Brewery celebrates first anniversary

The Perch Pub and Brewery in downtown Chandler is celebrating its one-year anniversary by throwing a day-long party in its restaurant and a neighboring parking lot on Sunday, Feb. 15.

The Mardi Gras-themed celebration will include live music from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., costume and talent contests, food, signature cocktails and all the craft beer you can drink.

“We’re bringing in a stage, sound and lighting system, scaffolding, you name it,” says Perch owner Rebecca Lavenue. “It’s going to look like Bourbon Street Southwest. This will be a party like Downtown Chandler has never seen before.”

The Perch offers breathtaking views from the roof top bar and lush garden landscape in its courtyard, which hosts more than 50 tropical rescue birds in the most unique setting in Downtown Chandler.

The restaurant features more than 30 beers on tap, including seven of their own house brews that are brewed onsite by Andrew Bauman. Bauman was recently voted 2014 Brewmaster of the Year by the Arizona Society of Home Brewers, which also recognized The Perch as the best new brewery in the state. Its eclectic house mix of beers

includes Orange Plum Spiced Porter, Sage Thyme English Pale, Belgian Cherry Mericier and the slightly sour Lime Gose with lime, coriander and salt.

“I like to make beers that not only appeal to craft beer enthusiasts, but also for those who are new to the experience,” Bauman says. “I like to incorporate familiar flavors that will entice them to try something they haven’t had before.”

The Perch also has a full menu of beer-infused food created by Head Chef Matt Marlowe and his team. It includes traditional pub favorites like pizza, wings with flavors like jalapeno marmalade, a Sin City Burger made with house ground ribeye and lobster, and a variety of tacos and salads, all prepared in their own unique way. Some of the other offerings include brick oven tamales, fried green tomato sliders, tater tots and mac and cheese with choice of toppings including green chiles and lobster.

“Our menu is very unique and different,” Marlowe says. “There are several dishes you just won’t find anywhere else.”

Lavenue says there is no place like The Perch.

“People have come from all over the state and the country to experience

The Perch,” she says. “I feel blessed every day that people have found us and embraced us the way they have.”

For more information, call (480) 7737688, or visit www.perchpubbrewery. com.

The Perch Pub and Brewery is located at 232 S. Wall St., just west of Arizona Avenue.

Social media marketing class offered at Pecos Campus

Learn how to effectively engage customers and create native social media marketing content by registering for MKT110: Social Media Marketing, at Chandler Gilbert Community College Pecos Campus, 2626 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler

It is a three-credit course that is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs and business majors. Online classes and face-to-face classes will be offered Tuesdays, Feb. 2 through May 15 from 2:05 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

General tuition is $84 per credit. Further tuition information can be found by visiting www.cgc.maricopa.edu or by calling (480) 732-7320.

Bourbon Jacks wins spot at Taste of the NFL

Chandler’s Bourbon Jacks restaurant is one of four winners of the Taste of the NFL’s “Flavors of the Valley” competition and fundraising campaign as part of the organization’s Kick Hunger Challenge.

The Chandler eatery, located at 11 W. Boston St., as well as Litchfield’s at the Wigwam, Dos Gringos and Four Peaks were the top four fundraisers among 16 restaurants that participated in the campaign.

Proceeds from the three-month fundraising effort will be distributed to two Valley food banks—St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and Vista del Camino.

As the top fundraisers, Litchfield’s at The Wigwam, Dos Gringos, Four Peaks and Bourbon Jacks will join Chef Eddie Matney and his famed Eddie’s House in the “Flavors of the Valley” showcase, hosted by Valley GMC Dealers, at Taste of the NFL’s Party with a Purpose held on the eve of Super Bowl XLIX on Saturday, Jan. 31, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Matney, a 15-year veteran of Taste of the NFL, will serve as the Culinary Host of the Flavors of the Valley restaurants that evening.

Nearly $60,000 was raised during the three-month campaign as each participating Valley-based restaurant featured a special dining promotion with 100 percent of promotion proceeds benefiting the two local food banks.

Participating restaurants included Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Bourbon Jacks,

Citizen Public House, Culinary Dropout, Dos Gringos, The Gladly, EVO, Foosia— Asia Fresh, Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill, Four Peaks, Litchfield’s at The Wigwam, O.H.S.O., Phoenix City Grille, Scramble—A Breakfast Joint, Sol

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Mexican Cocina and Zinburger.

“We are deeply appreciative of the efforts of all 16 local restaurants who participated in our Kick Hunger Challenge,” says Wayne Kostroski, Taste of the NFL founder and executive

director.

“They’re all winners to us. It’s because of their dedication to our cause that we are closer to reaching our fundraising goal of $1 million raised as part of Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona.”

Taste of the NFL’s star-studded Party with a Purpose event brings together NFL players, coaches, legends, exceptional cuisine, prominent chefs from around the country, including Arizona Cardinals Celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, and more.

The evening culminates with a concert by Grammy Award-winning country group Little Big Town, presented by American Family Insurance.

As part of the organization’s commitment to rallying the country’s top chefs to raise awareness and money, Taste of the NFL has partnered with Andrew Zimmern as this year’s national culinary host for its Party with a Purpose. Zimmern, the creator, host and coexecutive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” will lead the charge alongside national celebrity spokeswoman, Alyssa Milano.

Tickets for Party with a Purpose are on sale through www.tasteofthenfl com. Every dollar raised will create eight meals for families in need.