Sunday, May 19, 2013

Bringing Big Business to South Mountain

Even though national retailers such as Target, Lowe’s and Wal-Mart opened in recent years, the desire for more big businesses remains strong among many South Mountain-area residents. But attracting larger brands remains a challenge, especially during the economic downturn. So what can a community do to attract big businesses? According to local developer Michael Moreines, >> Read More…

Enticing Holiday Shoppers to Buy Local

With Black Friday signaling the start of the holiday shopping season, South Mountain-area businesses are eager to entice buyers. But attracting attention in a marketplace already ripe with deals is no easy task. Steve Glueck, executive director/membership development for the South Mountain/Laveen Chamber of Commerce, often works with area business owners and says many are >> Read More…