Business Profile: Artist found his niche, held on tight
It started innocently enough. David Voisard was the son of teachers in Illinois. He received his degree in education from Illinois State. He was a collegiate athlete, loved football and basketball. He was a real showman on water skis, but it was his enormous interest in downhill skiing that lured him to California.
Friday, November 6, 2009 7:26 PM MST
Singletary: FTC keeping an eye on debt collections
People dread getting calls from bill collectors. And it’s not always because they can’t pay. It can be a degrading experience, especially with third-party collectors who are overly aggressive, even threatening.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:04 PM MST
Bollin on Business: Strengthen your business - take a hike
Just like our area retail businesses, we all feel a bit of economic stress. Uncertainty reigns in the minds of business owners, managers, and employees.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:04 PM MST
Dave Polsky automotive adds Hertz car rental
Seeing a need for a local car rental service, Dave Polsky has added Hertz Car Rentals to his array of automotive services on Continental Road.
Monday, October 26, 2009 6:26 PM MST
New salon has mountain view
For the past five years Annette Young has operated Annette’s Hair Salon behind the Arizona Family Restaurant where she did haircuts, coloring, perms and eyebrow waxing.
Monday, October 26, 2009 6:26 PM MST
New consignment shop opens in Sahuarita
Consignment stores are popular shopping venues for those watching their wallets or looking for bargains.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:21 PM MST
Doctors find efficiency in bigger space
A warm, comfortable waiting area, new examination suites and a space designed for efficiency are part of the new medical offices of Dr. Jeffrey Weisel and Dr. Vicki Greiff.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:20 PM MST
Business briefs: Cancer Center receives $5 million
The estate of Fenton L. Maynard of Phoenix has committed a $5 million gift to the Arizona Cancer Center, the largest gift for research in the center’s 33-year history.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:20 PM MST
Business Briefs
Magazine honors
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 8:35 PM MST
Music shop expands to share the joy
“An organ is much easier to play than a piano; an organ does the work for you,” says keyboard adviser and new manager Mandy Gardner of Fletcher Music Centers in Continental Shopping Plaza.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 1:19 PM MST
Pampered Pets reopens for business
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Friday, October 2, 2009 8:45 AM MST
Sonora Lung Care Opens in GV
Like many before them, Ester Szmutni (right) and husband, Steve, moved to Green Valley after researching several areas to live and work.
Friday, October 2, 2009 8:45 AM MST
Bolin: Business as usual won’t work in this climate
The historic ebb and flow of business cycles has delivered both hardship and opportunities for businesses and consumers.
Monday, October 5, 2009 11:19 AM MST
Rapid Sound Inc. adds state-of-the-art equipment
The “Pardon Our Mess” signs in the lobby may have been the first indication that Rapid Sound Inc. of Green Valley was undergoing some sort of change. Of course, the helicopter delivering a new High-Field Magnetic Resonance System (the first to be installed in Arizona) would be another clue.
Monday, September 28, 2009 12:27 PM MST
Business Briefs
Realtors partner to form new group
Monday, September 28, 2009 12:27 PM MST
In-home care service opens
Comfort Keepers, a new in-home care service in Green Valley, will host a grand opening Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Green Valley Village, Suite 36-1, just west of The Greens restaurant.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 4:03 PM MST
Red Lobster opens at Irvington
Gastronomically, the ocean and the sea just came closer to Green Valley and Sahuarita bringing a
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:15 PM MST
H&R Block settles into new location
Marvin Kreider and his wife, Barbara, moved to Green Valley from Elkhart, Ind., 22 years ago. Marvin was involved in a successful RV business in Elkhart, but according to his son David, he got sick of the ups and downs of that business and decided to move everything to Green Valley.
Friday, August 28, 2009 6:15 PM MST
Business briefs
Tucson Big Lots now open
Friday, August 28, 2009 6:16 PM MST
New a/c business targets GV, Sahuarita
When David Aquilino opened his business in April he already knew that Sahuarita would be his home base.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:06 PM MST
New fitness boot camp opens in Tubac
There’s no denying it. Americans love fast-food and the scale isn’t the only one groaning under our increasing backsides. Doctors across the U.S. are also groaning, moaning and encouraging patients to lose weight, eat healthier and get more exercise.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:47 AM MST
Cruise planner is learning the ropes
As an Air Force veteran, Chris Silman qualified for a “Win a Franchise” contest sponsored by Cruise Planners of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:45 PM MST
Business briefs: Daughter joins dad’s law office
Phoebe Harris has joined the Green Valley law office of Walter L. Henderson.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:43 PM MST
New online options for newspaper advertisers
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:36 PM MST
Los Agaves Restaurant opens in GV
New Los Agaves owner/chef Helio Cervantes is no stranger to Southern Arizona.
Saturday, August 8, 2009 4:18 PM MST
Chamber to open on Sundays
The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce visitor center will open from 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays.
Saturday, August 1, 2009 3:05 PM MST
Bollin on Business: Lessons in customer service from abroad
I was already on edge as we landed in the Dominican Republic. Each of the three air legs to Punta Cana produced the usual brand of indifference by airline and airport personnel common to today’s travelers.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 2:00 PM MST
Farmers Market : Celebrate ‘national goat cheese month’
Barbara Johnson’s life reads like the words to a country song — one of the good ones.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:44 PM MST
Local Business Briefs
Applications being accepted Worker Friendly certification
Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:54 PM MST
Home & garden shop moves to new location
Eleanor Chancellor, owner of Eleanor’s Home and Garden, knows a great location when she sees it.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 5:18 PM MST
Consignment shop expansion draws shoppers
When Sheri and Roger Ludlam took over Encore Classics in December, they already had a stream of loyal customers coming through the doors.
Friday, July 10, 2009 9:54 PM MST
Briefs: PCOA board elects officers
Dr. Alan I. Levenson has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Pima Council on Aging.
Friday, July 10, 2009 9:53 PM MST
Tech expert makes homes ‘smarter’
Doug Webber is a self-proclaimed “gadget freak.” His 20 years of experience as a developer for Apple Computer and years at MIT Computer Research have kept the technology juices flowing into his new business, TechConnection.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:11 PM MST
Jump-start economy by shopping locally
Have you noticed the fog lately? No, not that kind of fog. I mean the fog that descends over most people’s eyes when discussions turn to the economy. Just the mention of trillions, czars, the Dow, foreclosures, or unemployment rates and the clouds begin to cover the eyeballs. Understandably, the fog comes from a feeling of helpless disconnection from the economy. What can you do about it? Can you have some influence over the situation? You bet!
Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:10 PM MST
Business Briefs
New phone book not from GVCCC
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:50 PM MST
New full-service car wash employs 25
Leon Marx knows the car wash business. Starting his first operation in 1965, he has now proudly assisted his daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Ed Bernal, in launching the area’s newest full-service car wash and detailing center.
Monday, June 15, 2009 5:06 PM MST
GV News makes cutting coupons easier
Analog Analytics and the Green Valley News announced a partnership aimed at helping local media outlets expand their online reach and advertising revenue. Using innovative technology that makes web coupons easy for news sites to host — and even easier for customers to virtually “clip” — Analog hopes to bring new levels of profitability and exposure to GV News, its media partners, and Green Valley businesses.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 5:46 PM MST
Bollin: Mature workers a great source of employees
Well, as I speak with area businesses, conversations almost always focus on a shortage of motivated, dedicated, and experienced employees. You know, the people you count on to make your business a success.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 5:46 PM MST
Business Briefs: 4 communities on Where to Retire list
Four area communities have been named to the list Where to Retire Magazine’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities: Canoa Ranch, Las Campanas and Quail Creek Resort Community in Green Valley and the Villages of Rio Rico. They and the other winners are named in the magazine’s July/August edition.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 5:46 PM MST
Chamber officially cuts the ribbon on new home
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:22 PM MST
Previous Business Headlines
November 6th, 2009
Business Profile: Artist found his niche, held on tightIt started innocently enough. David Voisard was the son of teachers in Illinois. He received his degree in education from Illinois State. He was a collegiate athlete, loved football and basketball. He was a real showman on water skis, but it was his enormous interest in downhill skiing that lured him to California. October 31st, 2009
Singletary: FTC keeping an eye on debt collectionsPeople dread getting calls from bill collectors. And it’s not always because they can’t pay. It can be a degrading experience, especially with third-party collectors who are overly aggressive, even threatening. October 26th, 2009
New salon has mountain viewFor the past five years Annette Young has operated Annette’s Hair Salon behind the Arizona Family Restaurant where she did haircuts, coloring, perms and eyebrow waxing.
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