Its Easy To Make Switch To Community Bank
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13 B USINESS TICKER TICKER CALENDAR CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 • The Rotary Club of Oro Valley meets. Details: 7 a.m.; Oro Valley Country Club, 300 W. Greenock Dr.; [email protected]. • The Marana Chamber of Commerce holds its 2010 economic forum with speaker Para- lympic Gold Medalist Stephani Victor. Details: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd.; free; 623-5511 ext. 224. SATURDAY & TUESDAY, OCT. 2&5 • SCORE one counseling to small business owners or to anyone contemplating starting a new business. Details: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 3-5 p.m. Tues- day; Oro Valley Public Library study room, 1305 W. Naranja Drive; free; 229-5300. TUESDAY, OCT. 5 • SCORE business counseling holds a seminar, “Navigating Your Small Business Through of Snell and Wilmer L.L.P. Details: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Windmill Suites Inn, 4250 N Campbell Ave.; $49 (includes lunch); 481-5505. • The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau holds its monthly luncheon with speaker Vanessa Bechtol, executive direc- tor of the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance. Details: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St.; $40, $35 members; $30, $25 members in advance; 770-2131. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6 • The Marana Chamber of Commerce holds a networking breakfast. Details: 7:15-9 a.m.; Colt’s Taste of Texas Steakhouse, 8310 N. Thornydale Rd.; $20, $15 members; 682-4314. • The Kiwanis Club of Oro Valley meets. Details: 7 a.m.; Holiday Inn Express, 10150 N. Oracle Rd. “I want my money close to me, but my husband and I have worked with a large bank for more than 30 years. Is it easy to switch to a local, community bank?” — Cindy R., Tucson I f you’ve been thinking of switching your deposit ac- counts from a large national bank to a local community bank, the change doesn’t have to be a daunting or confusing task. Community banks have identi- cal services and products that nationally operating institutions provide, but with the personalized customer service that is rare in today’s fast-paced world. Recently, many customers have lost faith in the banks on Wall Street and are moving their deposits to America’s Main Street community banks in strengthened commu- nity bankers’ knowledge to better service new and existing customers. Many local com- munity banks now have “switch kits,” which help customers with smoother transitions when opening new accounts, closing old accounts, transferring balances and setting up automatic payments (mortgage, vehicle, utilities) and direct deposits (social security, payroll, etc.). Local community banks have also seen an increase in home mortgage, small business loan requests reviewed by commit- tees whose members are part of the community. customers who seek one-on-one customer service reminiscent of the “hometown bankers” that past more than 6,000 community banks and 50,000 branch locations across the nation (Markets and Markets, July 2010). In addition, there are thousands of ATMs available, plus free on-line banking and bill pay is Humberto N. Stevens is a vice presi- dent at Commerce Bank of Arizona, a locally owned community bank specializing in serving residents and small to mid-size businesses in Southern Arizona. Humberto may be contacted at (520) 382-5578, or [email protected]. ASK A BANKER Is it easy to make switch? Stevens FROGS ORGANIC BAKERY PREPS AT CASAS ADOBES Frogs Organic Bakery of Bev- erly Hills has leased 3,343 square feet of restaurant space at Casa Adobes Plaza, Ina and Oracle in T ucson. negotiated by CBRE Brokerage Services. Under the direction of award- J ean-Luc Labat, Frogs Organic Bakery plans a simple menu emphasizing fresh, local, or- ganic ingredients from area farms prepared on site daily. In addition pies and pastries, Frogs Organic sandwiches, open-faced sandwich- es (tartines), quiches, soups served cold and warm, salads, gluten-free wine. Build-out of the new restaurant space, located at 7109 N. Oracle Road, is currently under way. MINI’S CUPCAKES IS NOW OPEN AT CASAS ADOBES Mini’s Cupcakes has moved from La Encantada to Casas Ado- bes Plaza on Oracle at Ina. “When the space became available, I knew it would be a Rossi, who also owns Ambrosia place that inspires an enriching experience and continues to bring a yummy joy to the community.” Mini’s storefront is located between Loop Jean Company and In addition to its cupcakes, Mini’s has a designated area in the back of the store for Ambrosia Cakes. “We are hopeful our new location will provide just as much delight in comfort and commu- nity as before,” Rossi said. “It’s our commitment to continue to create the best experience and product for all cupcake and cake enthusi- asts to enjoy.” A grand opening event is planned. GOT A BUSINESS STORY? Contact Dave Perry, Editor and Publisher, [email protected], or 797-4384 ext. 111 DR. STOREY OPENS STUDIO DENTAL IN OV Dr. Athena Storey has opened Studio Dental in Oro Valley. N. La Cañada Drive, Suite 106, just north of Lambert Lane and the Fry’s shopping center. Dr. Storey, a Tucson native, attended Salpointe Catholic High School. She received her under- graduate degree in human biology from Stanford University, then her doctorate of dental surgery from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of Tucson practice before opening her own. “I am excited and blessed to and to have the opportunity to great smile,” said Dr. Storey. “I look forward to sharing our advanced technology and providing excellent dental care for many years to come. ” Studio Dental provides general and preventative dental care for the whole family, along with cosmetic number is 575-5576, the website www.studiodentalaz.com. ROBSON OPENS FACILITY AT SB RANCH R aindrops were not about to deter Nini Falconer, Marnie Leach and Betty Pearce from walking down the slight incline of the “beach access” into the mammoth outdoor pool at La Hacienda Club in SaddleBrooke Ranch. “We’ve waited two years for this,” said Falconer, who is among the original SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. dents of the Robson Communities location just north of Oracle Junc- tion are getting what they wanted. million facility, done with the help of SHJ Studio and Kimberly Tim- mons Interiors, has: • an indoor lap pool with handicap accessibility; • a complex of outside swim- ming pools, with lanes for laps, a curvy outdoor pool with beach access, a resistance channel and a nearby whirlpool; drinks, fruit smoothies, salads, sandwiches, pizza and wine, with both indoor and outdoor seating; • a billiards room, with big- screen TV; row of stationary cycles for spin- ning classes, lines of treadmills, exercise bikes and stair-climbing Dave Perry/The Explorer Nini Falconer and Marnie Leach found the water to be just right at the La Hacienda Club in SaddleBrooke Ranch. The 40,000-square-foot facility opened last week. See L A H ACIENDA , P14
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BUSINESSTICKERTICKER CALENDARCALENDARTHURSDAY, SEPT. 30• The Rotary Club of Oro Valley meets. Details: 7 a.m.; Oro Valley Country Club, 300 W. Greenock Dr.; [email protected].• The Marana Chamber of Commerce holds its 2010 economic forum with speaker Para-lympic Gold Medalist Stephani Victor. Details: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd.; free; 623-5511 ext. 224.
SATURDAY & TUESDAY, OCT. 2&5• SCOREone counseling to small business owners or to anyone contemplating starting a new business. Details: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 3-5 p.m. Tues-day; Oro Valley Public Library study room, 1305 W. Naranja Drive; free; 229-5300.
TUESDAY, OCT. 5• SCORE business counseling holds a seminar, “Navigating Your Small Business Through
of Snell and Wilmer L.L.P. Details: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Windmill Suites Inn, 4250 N Campbell Ave.; $49 (includes lunch); 481-5505.• The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau holds its monthly luncheon with speaker Vanessa Bechtol, executive direc-tor of the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance. Details: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St.; $40, $35 members; $30, $25 members in advance; 770-2131.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6• The Marana Chamber of Commerce holds a networking breakfast. Details: 7:15-9 a.m.; Colt’s Taste of Texas Steakhouse, 8310 N. Thornydale Rd.; $20, $15 members; 682-4314.• The Kiwanis Club of Oro Valley meets. Details: 7 a.m.; Holiday Inn Express, 10150 N. Oracle Rd.
“I want my money close to me, but my husband and I have worked with a large bank for more than 30 years. Is it easy to switch to a local, community bank?”
— Cindy R., Tucson
I f you’ve been thinking of switching your deposit ac-counts from a large national bank to a local community bank, the change doesn’t have
to be a daunting or confusing task.Community banks have identi-
cal services and products that nationally operating institutions provide, but with the personalized customer service that is rare in today’s fast-paced world. Recently, many customers have lost faith in the banks on Wall Street and are moving their deposits to America’s Main Street community banks in
strengthened commu-nity bankers’ knowledge to better service new and existing customers.
Many local com-munity banks now have
“switch kits,” which help customers with smoother transitions when opening new accounts, closing old accounts, transferring balances and setting up automatic payments (mortgage, vehicle, utilities) and direct deposits (social security, payroll, etc.). Local community banks have also seen an increase in home mortgage, small business
loan requests reviewed by commit-
tees whose members are part of the community.
customers who seek one-on-one customer service reminiscent of the “hometown bankers” that past
more than 6,000 community banks and 50,000 branch locations across the nation (Markets and Markets, July 2010). In addition, there are thousands of ATMs available, plus free on-line banking and bill pay is
Humberto N. Stevens is a vice presi-dent at Commerce Bank of Arizona, a locally owned community bank specializing in serving residents and small to mid-size businesses in Southern Arizona. Humberto may be contacted at (520) 382-5578, or [email protected].
ASK A BANKER
Is it easy to make switch?
Stevens
FROGS ORGANICBAKERY PREPSAT CASAS ADOBESFrogs Organic Bakery of Bev-
erly Hills has leased 3,343 square feet of restaurant space at Casa Adobes Plaza, Ina and Oracle in Tucson.
negotiated by CBRE Brokerage Services.
Under the direction of award-
Jean-Luc Labat, Frogs Organic Bakery plans a simple menu emphasizing fresh, local, or-ganic ingredients from area farms prepared on site daily. In addition
pies and pastries, Frogs Organic
sandwiches, open-faced sandwich-es (tartines), quiches, soups served cold and warm, salads, gluten-free
wine.Build-out of the new restaurant
space, located at 7109 N. Oracle Road, is currently under way.
MINI’S CUPCAKESIS NOW OPEN ATCASAS ADOBESMini’s Cupcakes has moved
from La Encantada to Casas Ado-bes Plaza on Oracle at Ina.
“When the space became available, I knew it would be a
Rossi, who also owns Ambrosia
place that inspires an enriching experience and continues to bring a yummy joy to the community.”
Mini’s storefront is located between Loop Jean Company and
In addition to its cupcakes, Mini’s has a designated area in the back of the store for Ambrosia Cakes.
“We are hopeful our new location will provide just as much delight in comfort and commu-nity as before,” Rossi said. “It’s our commitment to continue to create the best experience and product for all cupcake and cake enthusi-asts to enjoy.”
A grand opening event is planned.
GOT A BUSINESS STORY?Contact Dave Perry, Editor and Publisher, [email protected], or 797-4384 ext. 111
DR. STOREY OPENS STUDIODENTAL IN OV
Dr. Athena Storey has opened Studio Dental in Oro Valley.
N. La Cañada Drive, Suite 106, just north of Lambert Lane and the Fry’s shopping center.
Dr. Storey, a Tucson native, attended Salpointe Catholic High School. She received her under-graduate degree in human biology from Stanford University, then her doctorate of dental surgery from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of
Tucson practice before opening her own.
“I am excited and blessed to
and to have the opportunity to
great smile,” said Dr. Storey. “I look forward to sharing our advanced technology and providing excellent dental care for many years to come.”
Studio Dental provides general and preventative dental care for the whole family, along with cosmetic
number is 575-5576, the website www.studiodentalaz.com.
ROBSON OPENS FACILITY AT SB RANCH
Raindrops were not about to deter Nini Falconer, Marnie Leach and Betty Pearce from walking down the slight incline of the
“beach access” into the mammoth outdoor pool at La Hacienda Club in SaddleBrooke Ranch.
“We’ve waited two years for
this,” said Falconer, who is among the original SaddleBrooke Ranch residents.
dents of the Robson Communities location just north of Oracle Junc-tion are getting what they wanted.
million facility, done with the help of SHJ Studio and Kimberly Tim-mons Interiors, has:
• an indoor lap pool with handicap accessibility;
• a complex of outside swim-ming pools, with lanes for laps, a
curvy outdoor pool with beach access, a resistance channel and a nearby whirlpool;
drinks, fruit smoothies, salads, sandwiches, pizza and wine, with both indoor and outdoor seating;
• a billiards room, with big-screen TV;
row of stationary cycles for spin-ning classes, lines of treadmills, exercise bikes and stair-climbing
Dave Perry/The Explorer
Nini Falconer and Marnie Leach found the water to be just right at the La Hacienda Club in SaddleBrooke Ranch. The 40,000-square-foot facility opened last week.
See L A H ACIENDA , P14
