Tending Community In an Age of Anxiety
Seven decades ago, Auden penned the phrase, “An Age of Anxiety” in a poem of the same name. His insight spoke to a plight of the human condition, a suffering of angst born out of world wars and a cultural shift to market consumption and increased social isolation since the industrial revolution. What Auden observed was […] Read More
Financial Fix: How to Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle in the Workplace
Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest rising costs for both employers and employees in the U.S. According to a June PricewaterhouseCoopers report, healthcare costs are expected to rise another 6 percent in 2019, with many of these costs being absorbed by employees. While there isn’t much employers can do to reverse the escalating […] Read More
Pop Cycle: Where Sustainability and Handmade Local Goods Come Together
Jennifer Radler, co-owner at Popcycle, joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. Popcycle opened in 2008 with the goal of promoting local art made from recycled materials, and now has two in-house brands made by its co-owners. Jennifer describes what it's like to work with her sisters, shouts out the wonderful community on 4th Avenue, and shares her advice for other women thinking of starting their own businesses. Read More
Aging in Place: 55+ Communities Offer Independence and Community
As more than 71 million baby boomers reached retirement, adult living communities grew to accommodate the needs of the largest generation of Americans, who are more health-conscious and socially active than previous generations. Rather than the drab, impersonal retirement homes of yesteryear, today’s adult living communities offer a mix of independent living, beautiful natural surroundings, […] Read More
Gilbert Days Parade: A Great Local Tradition
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers enjoyed the annual Gilbert Days Parade, celebrating the local community of Arizona's fastest growing city. Frank was able to speak with Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels about the parade's history while soaking in the sights and sounds with local residents. Read More
Go Local for the Holidays: 5 Misconceptions About Locally Owned Businesses
It’s that time of year, once again, when you can spot long, winding lines snaking their way around Macy’s, Target, and other large retailers. In the U.S., we instinctually patronize large retailers because we’re led to believe they have the best products for the best prices around the holiday season. But this is also the […] Read More
Go Small and Go Home: Decluttering and Downsizing for Peace of Mind
The kids have finally fled the nest and you’re left with a house full of stuff and rooms you’ll never use. Unless you’re looking to construct a time capsule, it’s probably time to downsize your life. That means getting rid of those old newspapers and kindergarten art masterpieces and finding somewhere that accommodates your new […] Read More
Frostings Events: Curating Unforgettable Experiences
Paloma Rodarte and Ludwig Van Castro of Frostings Event Design and Rentals joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. Since opening in 2004, Frostings has provided full-service event design and production for a variety of social and corporate events. They’ve also made their materials and designs available to the public through their Frostings Studio, located in downtown Tucson. Read More
The Best of Both Worlds: Vantage West Expands Into Phoenix
2019 rings in a new era for Vantage West as we prepare to open two new locations in the Phoenix Metro Area. The first Gilbert (Cooper Square) location at Ray and Cooper is slated for a late 2018/early 2019 opening, with a second location in Mesa at McKellips and Stapley following shortly thereafter. This move […] Read More
Removing the Stigma from Blue-Collar Jobs
America’s romance with blue-collar workers is well documented and varied. The Works Progress Administration made countless posters celebrating laborers with illustrations of broad-shouldered men working in construction, farming, plumbing, and more. Somewhat paradoxically, many films have portrayed blue-collar workers as uneducated men who work hard so their kids can go to school and learn to […] Read MoreThe Latest from Build
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