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Laurie Wright - Marana Schools' 2340 Foundation

Laurie Wright – Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation

I am excited to provide information to you about the Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation. The inspiration behind the name “2340 Foundation” came from the number of days it takes a student to complete their education from Kindergarten through 12th grade, which is 2340 days. The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation was established to support the outstanding…

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Leigh-Anne Harrison - Chasse Building Team

Leigh-Anne Harrison – Chasse Building Team

As I reflect on my time with the Impact Marana Class 1, my heart is filled with immense gratitude and pride. This journey has been transformative, and I have so much gratitude for the experiences and the incredible group of individuals who have shared this path with me. From the very beginning, each program day…

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2024 Readers Choice Awards!

Finalists for the 2024 Readers Choice Awards Marana Chamber Members: Let’s Vote via Text Codes Phone Number: 520-214-8683 Click Here for all voting links! Category Chamber Members Text Codes Best Garage Doors A-Authentic Garage Doors 717 Best IT Service Provider Acacia IT 1653 Best Concrete Coating Contractor American Epoxy Arizona 1528 Best Website Design Co.…

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Caitlyn Kauffman - Marana High School

Caitlyn Kauffman – Marana High School

Marana Unified School District Superintendent and Marana Chamber Board Member, Dr. Dan Streeter, introduced our principals to the Impact Marana program. Without knowing much about the program, I applied, seeing it as a valuable learning opportunity for myself and a potential connection hub for our students. Despite having limited information, I was accepted into the…

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Ian Carter - Arizona Ice and Water

Ian Carter – Arizona Ice & Water

When Amanda and I first discussed the Impact Marana program, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I could tell how excited Amanda was about this program and I know that she knows her stuff. I couldn’t have possibly known exactly what I was going to experience. The Impact Marana program…

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Elsa M Jacklitch Photography

Elsa M. Jacklitch Photography

My last Guest Editorial was in 2022. I started my business – Elsa M. Jacklitch Photography at the beginning of 2022. I have now been in business for 2 ½ years. My specialties are taking photographs at corporate and non-profit events, taking head shots and selling my photography at art festivals and shows around Tucson…

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Errin Mendibles - Bella Vita Tucson

Errin Mendibles – Bella Vita Tucson

Una Bella Vita Tucson: A Light of Hope for Adolescent Eating Disorder Support Having been a familiar face in Marana’s entrepreneurial and marketing circles for the last 13 years, my journey with Una Bella Vita Tucson, or simply Bella Vita Tucson, has been deeply transformative. This nonprofit organization is my heartfelt dedication to aiding adolescents…

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Marana Chamber of Commerce Announces New Executive Committee and New Board Members for 2024

MARANA, AZ – July 3, 2024 – The Marana Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors and share the 2024-2025 Executive Committee. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and dedication to the chamber’s mission of driving economic growth and community prosperity by supporting, connecting,…

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Hilary Bass - Align Self Care

Hilary Bass – Align Self Care

Yoga is not what you see online. Though those are yoga postures, they do not embrace or represent yoga’s true intentions. The varied tools of Yoga, like breathwork, meditation, and physical movement, are great ways to improve health, manage stress, support better sleep, create mindfulness, promote well-being, and bring everyone together to do something fun.…

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Kathy Bell - Team Lizzie Bell

Kathy Bell – Team Lizzie Bell

When parents are informed that their child has a serious illness or life-altering condition, it can feel overwhelming, like a “deer in headlights” moment. Acceptance of the diagnosis is crucial for empowering the family to move forward. Team Lizzie Bell (TLB) was founded in response to these challenging moments, aiming to support families with medically…

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