Santan Sun News 10-18-2014: Business

Customer happiness is key at LeBelle Salon and Spa

BY ALISON STANTON

For the past 20-plus years, Wendy Golden has worked in the spa and salon industry. Along the way, she says, she always knew that one day she would open her own place and offer her clients a variety of beauty-related treatments and services.

Golden fulfilled her dream when she opened LeBelle Salon and Spa in early August. Golden and her team of stylists and aestheticians feature a huge selection of treatments.

“We do manicures and pedicures, as well as gel nails, and we do facials here, too,” Golden says.

LeBelle Salon and Spa specializes in anti-aging facials as well as dermabrasion and a procedure called micro-needling.

“Micro-needling allows for a controlled induction of the skin’s selfrepair mechanism by creating micro injuries in the skin, which triggers new collagen,” Golden says.

“The result is smoother, firmer and younger-looking skin.”

For people who are in the market for a new hairstyle or color, LeBelle Salon offers haircuts for men, women and kids, as well as Brazilian blowouts, highlights and color.

“We feature a lot of the newest color techniques, and we make it a point to stay up to date on both education and the latest trends,” Golden says.

With homecoming season in full

swing, Golden says she and her staff have been staying busy with their specialoccasion hair and makeup services.

“We’ve been working with a lot of the high school girls who are going to homecoming, and we also work with a lot of wedding parties. We can see them either in the salon, or we also have a traveling bridal crew that can meet the party at another location.”

Regardless of whether someone comes in for a quick and simple bang trim or a more involved aesthetic service, Golden says she and her dozen or so technicians strive to make sure every client has a wonderful and relaxing time.

“We are really structured around customer service, and we do thorough consultations with everyone where we really listen to our clients and understand what they want,” Golden says.

She and her staff enjoy making everyone as comfortable as possible.

“We just do everything we can to make people feel comfortable and happy,” Golden explains. “We know that for some women, coming here is their chance to escape from work or the kids for awhile, so we just want them to feel really relaxed and welcome when they come in.”

Although she is proud to offer the latest and highest-quality services and

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Nish Shah, D.M.D., M.D.

Sleep Apnea has become one of the leading US health concerns that we face as we continue to treat an aging and oftentimes overweight population. Patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea can have symptoms that include a feeling of being tired, fatigued and sleepy during the daytime. Many people who develop sleep apnea start with snoring, which can then progress towards apnea, where they stop breathing. The benefit of treating sleep apnea is that it will reduce the complications associated with sleep apnea. These complications include: problems with your endocrine system [thyroid problems and diabetes], hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiovascular disease including heart block and arrhythmias, an increased risk of stroke, mood disorders and of course, increased mortality. After seeing this long list of complications, one can see why it is so important to treat the obstructive sleep apnea [OSA] as soon as it is diagnosed. Once a patient has been diagnosed with OSA, it is important to begin immediate

treatment. The gold standard in treating sleep apnea has been CPAP [continuous positive airway pressure], where oxygen is forced into their lungs to keep the airway open so the patient does not stop breathing and keeps enough oxygen in the system to keep the brain and heart supplied to function normally. Unfortunately, there are many people who cannot tolerate CPAP and therefore seek alternative treatment options with us.

When you come into our state of the art facility, we will perform a complete and thorough head and neck examination including radiographic analysis of your facial structures. We will discuss the different options to treat sleep apnea from oral devices that open the airway to definitive jaw surgery to correct for abnormal facial development.

Contact our office (480) 814-9500 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Nish Shah and visit our website www.azoral.com for all our services provided.

techniques at her salon and spa, Golden says she enjoys the people the most.

“I love meeting new people and working with them and making them feel wonderful about themselves.”

LeBelle Salon and Spa is located at 3125 S. Alma School Rd., Suite

4, Chandler. For more information, call (480) 726-9700 or visit www. lebellesalonandspa.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 through October

Throughout October, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community to enjoy. 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.

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.

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.

Women in Business to feature Sue Porter

The Chandler Chamber Women in Business announced Sue Porter, founder and president of Dynamics Personal Development LLC, as the keynote speaker for its luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at SoHo 63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler.

Porter will present, “What Your Mama Didn’t Tell You About Being a Leader.” In this presentation, Porter will reveal the five levels one must master to be a successful leader that leaves a legacy. Even if individuals are entrepreneurs or solo business owners,

they must learn to lead themselves first to lead their company to success.

The Expert’s Lounge at 10:30 a.m. will feature top sales closer and trainer Melanie Lane, who will focus on the invaluable skills and tools necessary to increase sales, closing ratios and connect individuals with others in any sales situation. Being a former comedian and member of Second City, Lane’s style of teaching is fun, easy, experiential and interactive.

Also at 10:30 a.m., the Education Salon presents Bobbie Potts, entrepreneur and marketing guru. She became the first woman in a large local company’s 25-year history to be awarded employee of the year for excellence. Join Potts and learn effective, enduring marketing strategies that will help grow a business.

The keynote speaker and luncheon will begin at 12 p.m. Visit the Chamber’s website at www.chandlerchamber.com for registration and more information.

Arpaio featured at October Public Policy Group meeting

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Group will meet 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Chandler chamber office, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201.

At the meeting, Sheriff Joe Arpaio

will discuss the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Arpaio is head of the nation’s third-largest sheriff’s office, which employs more than 3,400 people. He has been profiled in more than 4,500 U.S. and foreign newspapers, magazines and TV news programs. The meetings are open to the public. For more information contact the chamber at (480) 963-4571 or www. chandlerchamber.com.

Chamber members win When Work Works awards

Four Chandler Chamber of Commerce members were winners of the 2014 When Work Works Awards, formerly known as the Alfred P. Sloan Awards. The Chandler chamber hosted the event at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort. It celebrated companies for their workplace effectiveness, flexibility and for their exemplary workplace practices.

The award winners were: Henry and Home LLP, ICAN, Microchip Technology Inc. and Whitneybell Perry Inc.

“We are so proud of these amazing companies that have gone above and beyond in their workplace practices,”

says Terry Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. “We would like to offer our congratulations to all the winners.”

Winners were identified through a rigorous selection process that involved an evaluation of employers’ flexibility programs and practices and a confidential employee survey that also asked employees about other aspects of the workplace culture known to lead to employee engagement.

When Work Works is a national initiative, led by the partnership of Families and Work Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management to help business of all sizes and types become more successful for transforming the way they view and adopt effective and flexible workplaces. The initiative administers the prestigious When Work Works Award for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility annually, which recognizes exemplary employers for using flexibility as an effective workplace strategy to increase business and employee success.

SCORE Workshop

Join Bear Thomas from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 22, as he presents the hidden structure of the credit card processing system at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.

Chandler Chamber Lunch Club

The Chandler Chamber Lunch 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 meal at a hometown restaurant. Meet 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina, 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.

Member Welcome Breakfast

New members or incoming members are invited to the Member Welcome Breakfast to learn more about the chamber. Feel free to bring business cards and brochures, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the chamber offices.

Monday Morning Leads Group

The Success Dynamics Leads Group meets at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. every Monday. The group helps business members network and g row their businesses. Members are given opportunities to offer information about their companies, upcoming events and more. Meets Mondays, Oct. 20 and 27. Allowed two free visits.

Tuesday Morning Leads Group

Every Tuesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., the Chandler Business Connections group meets at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. This group helps members network while growing their businesses. Meets Tuesdays, Oct. 22 and 29. Allowed two free visits.

Wednesday Morning Leads Group

From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, make lasting partnerships that enhance business performance at Bernard’s, at Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. Meets Wednesdays, Oct. 22 and 29. Allowed two free visits.

Wednesday Lunch Leads Group

The Sun Lakes/Ocotillo Networking Group focuses on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes/Ocotillo area with the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The group meets every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at La Casa Blanca, 34605 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Meets Wednesdays, Oct. 22 and 29

Thursday Morning Leads Group

The Go-Getters Leads Group meets the first, second and third Thursday of the month, at Rudy’s West Country Store and Barbecue, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. members support other business members to network and grow their businesses. This is a business-referral network that helps businesses interact and network. Meets Thursdays, Oct. 23 and 30. Allowed two free visits.

Thursday Lunch Leads Group

The Chandler Chamber Leads groups help business members to network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company,

upcoming events, and more. Meetings are held at Nabers Music Bar and Eats, 825 N. 54th St., Chandler. Meets Thursdays, Oct. 23 and 30. Allowed two free visits

Friday Cafe Leads Group meets at Chompie’s

From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. the Friday Cafe Leads Group meets at Chompie’s, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. The group helps members interact and g row their businesses as well as provide opportunities to share information about their companies, upcoming events and more. Meets Fridays, Oct. 24 and 31. Allowed two free visits.

Holiday Enchantment Prize Committee Meeting

The Prize Committee meeting for the Golf Tournament and Holiday Enchantment will meet 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and Oct. 30, at Rudy’s West Country Store and Barbecue, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.

Small Business Academy

The SBDC Academy in Chandler is a five-week program designed for busy entrepreneurs. Participants attending all five classes will receive a certificate. Topics this session will be on Business Strategy and Marketing Plans. Classes are held at the chamber office 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 and 28.

Ribbon Cuttings

Join the Chandler Chamber of

Commerce at Aloha Yoga and Hula at its ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at 4939 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. There will be light refreshments.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce and Bahama Bucks invite the public to attend its ribbon cutting. There will be light refreshments at this event from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Bahama Bucks, 4040 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 23, Chandler.

Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Move Time will hold its ribbon cutting 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 1860 S. Alma School Rd., Suite A1, Chandler. There will be light refreshments offered for the celebration.

D’Antonio’s Day Spa and Ink LLC is

holding its ribbon cutting 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at its location at 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 22, Chandler. Enjoy light refreshments.

Join the chamber for the ribbon cutting and open house at IntraEdge, 660 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

San Tan Chiropractic is celebrating its ribbon cutting 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 1900 W. Germann Rd., Suite 16, Chandler.

From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, EnVie Fitness will hosts its ribbon cutting with refreshments for the public. EnVie Fitness, 1949 W. Ray Rd., Suite 33, Chandler.

Free Small Business Counseling

The counseling by experienced business counselors is free and open to the public. The advice, knowledge and insight help individuals start or g row their businesses.

The counseling, which is availableMondays and Tuesdays, is by appointment only at the chamber, through the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Arizona Small Business Development Center network. Make an appointment by contacting the chamber.

Stay connected with the chamber

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Chamber announces Chandler 100

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce honored the top 100 companies in Chandler, at The State of the Business Community featuring the Chandler 100, Tuesday, Oct. 14. This year’s festivities began with a cocktail reception in the foyer of Chandler Center for the Arts as Chandler Symphony harpist Pam Hahn entertained more than 200 people in attendance. Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny opened the ceremony with a bright forecast of the local business community. Then chamber board president Dan Kush with Nokia, chamber CEO/president Terri Kimble and Tibshraeny brought the stakeholder businesses on stage and presented them with a handcrafted vase from di Sciacca. The evening included videos featuring profiles of several remarkable Chandler businesses produced by J2 Media.

Kimble says, “It is our privilege to honor our top 100 employers and thank them for investing in Chandler.”

In conjunction with the City of Chandler’s Economic Development Department, the chamber researched hundreds of companies for several months and ranked the businesses based on the following: Physical presence in Chandler and or infrastructure; number of employees in Chandler (at least 100 employees); number of employees in

text ChandlerAZ to 411247 for general updates, events, reminders and announcements; text ChandlerDeals to 411247 to receive text updates on specials going on around the Chandler area; text ChandlerEDU to 411247 to receive text updates on educational seminars, training programs and announcements; and text ChandlerEvents to 411247 to receive text updates on upcoming events, ribbon cuttings and reminders. Individuals or businesses that have a special going on or a deal to share with the Chandler community can email deals@chandlerchamber.com and give a short description, 160 characters or less, about the special. The deal will be sent out in text message alerts.

Arizona; and being a stakeholder in the community.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting regional economic growth, advancing business-friendly public policies and servicing our members through outstanding programs, benefits and services. The chamber represents more than 1,200 businesses with more than 100,000 employees. The Chandler Chamber is the third-largest chamber in Arizona. For more information visit http:// chandlerchamber.com/, call the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at (480) 963-4571 or email info@chandlerchamber.com.

Pauley set for Phoenix appearance

Experience Matters, a Phoenix organization that connects experienced adults with nonprofits to apply their talents, is holding a luncheon on Monday, Oct. 27, featuring news correspondent and journalist Jane Pauley.

The VIP reception will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch and the program from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon will conclude with a private book signing event from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“A Conversation with Jane Pauley” will be held at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Adding to her roles as an anchor on “NBC Nightly News,” host of “The Today Show” and co-host of “Dateline NBC,” Pauley is a leading spokeswoman for the generation of Baby Boomers who are reinventing the way they live and work. Her most recent book, “Your Life Calling” illustrates how many adults are setting the stage for the second half of life in more fulfilling and unconventional ways.

Lester Strong, vice president and CEO of AARP Experience Corps, will help facilitate the conversation and audience discussion with Pauley.

The event will honor the hundreds of adults across Maricopa County who lend their skills, expertise and talents to nonprofits through Experience Matters and beyond. And Intel will be honored for its unprecedented

investment in the community through an innovative program that transitions employees, ages 55 and older, into meaningful work in the nonprofit sector.

Also at the event, Experience Matters will announce the winner of its “Booming With Purpose: Tell Us Your Story” competition in which participants submit stories, videos and slide shows demonstrating inventive ways they’ve made an impact in Arizona as part of their second act. Five finalists will attend the luncheon, and

the winner will share his or her story on stage with Pauley and Strong on Monday, Oct. 27.

“As a leader in reimagining the best years of your life, Jane Pauley will inspire, invigorate and energize our guests to create a positive impact through encore careers,” says Nora Hannah, CEO of Experience Matters. “Working together, we can harness the talents and skills of a generation to build a stronger, more vibrant community.”

Career Connectors hosts employment event

Community members are invited to stop by and discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies. Events are held four times a month, all available at no cost.

The next event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Central Christian Church Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert.

Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job-search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.

For more information, call (480) 4425806 or www.careerconnectors.org.

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Sir Veza’s Taco Garage to open at Chandler Fashion Center

The Tucson-originated restaurant concept, Sir Veza’s Taco Garage, is opening its third Valley location in Chandler Fashion Center this fall. The gastro cantina is planning to hire 100 employees in all positions for the auto garage-themed restaurant.

“We are particularly excited about the opening of the Chandler location since it is our first full-service restaurant in the Phoenix market,” says Raymon Flores, founder and president of Sir Veza’s. “As a family-friendly restaurant that offers a true value to our guests, we are adding something unique to the neighborhood, a combination of timetested and family recipes at a great price in a dynamic atmosphere. Selecting the right team members is such a crucial element to the store’s success because they bring their own energy and infuse passion into the experience.”

The first Sir Veza’s restaurant opened

five years ago in Tucson as Flores married his passions—muscle cars and motorcycles with great food. A protégé of his mother, a celebrated chef and author, Flores understood from a young age that great food draws people together. The casual environment was a quick success as the fifth restaurant is opening in as many years.

The Chandler Fashion Center restaurant embraces many of the core offerings of the original Sir Veza’s while adding a handful of new features. Each full-service restaurant is known for a private dining room aptly dubbed the Low Rider Lounge, with decor inspired by the legendary 1964 Chevrolet Impala Gypsy Rose. The Chandler restaurant offers an additional private dining area, The King’s Table, which will be available for private parties and large groups. For evening entertainment, a state-of-theart sound system and dedicated space is in place for a DJ. There are 15 televisions throughout the space to catch the game.

Backing their tagline, “We Fix Hungry,” the restaurant offers a variety of Mexican and American favorites. Though known for their tacos, the tableside guacamole and SirNoran hot

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Rigden receives the Dr. Peter G. Lindner Award

Dr. Scott Rigden recently received the Dr. Peter G. Lindner Award from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians at its annual awards luncheon held Sept. 13, in Austin, Texas.

The Dr. Peter G. Lindner Award is presented in honor of the doctor of the same name, a gifted teacher who worked with the scientific community to elevate ASBP as a credible organization comprised of reputable and responsible clinicians.

Rigden has been a member of ASBP for 32 years and received this award for his

long-term service to the society and on the ASBP Continuing Medical Education Committee.

His office is located at 2410 W. Ray Rd., Suite 4, Chandler. For more information, call (480) 820-4297 or visit www. drscottrigden.com

dog are some of the most popular items on the menu. Every detail in the store reminds guests they are in a garage from toolbox condiment holders, to red plastic drinking cups. Touted as the “Day Drinking Headquarters,” the Chandler Fashion Square bar will feature more than 30 domestic and imported beers on tap. Consistent with the garage theme, the bar hosts a “Garage Sale” every evening and late nights.

The restaurant is hiring for all positions including management, hosts/ hostesses, servers, bartenders and cooks. Visit www.Facebook.com/SirVezas4 to apply.

The restaurant is located in Chandler Fashion Square south entrance, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. For more information, call (480) 899-8226 or visit www. SirVezas.com.