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Arizona Microcredit Initiative Empowers Entrepreneurs

1 week ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Karen Werner

From microloans and business plans to hands-on marketing support, Arizona Microcredit Initiative is giving ASU students real-world experience while helping local entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. Founded in 2011, AMI works to empower underserved entrepreneurs to launch or expand businesses through free consulting services, microloans and educational resources, with a vision of an Arizona where no one’s background or financial limitations stand in the way of entrepreneurial success.
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards 10,000th Grant to Stardust - Frontdoors Media

2 weeks ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Karen Werner

Stardust founder Jerry Bisgrove (left) was recognized as the nonprofit receives milestone grant to enhance its Gifts in Kind effort. Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust marked a significant milestone in its 25th year by awarding its 10,000th grant — presenting a $250,000 grant to Stardust to enhance its Gifts in Kind program, which provides high-quality donated goods to individuals and families in need through a growing network of nonprofit partners.
Food and Design Come Together at Desert Design Week -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Shoshana Leon

Photo courtesy of House of FormDesert Design Week, which debuted in October, is returning to the Valley from April 3–12. The 10-day celebration of design, art and architecture features a series of events at various Valley locations, including art gallery popups, architecture and design exhibitions and immersive experiences. Desert Design Week includes food-related events.
In Memoriam: Marc E. Kellenberger -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Karen Werner

Marc E. Kellenberger, a visionary leader in community engagement, philanthropy and nonprofit development, passed away on Feb. 24, 2025, leaving a lasting legacy of service, generosity and commitment to building a more just and equitable world. Marc’s career as a development professional and nonprofit executive spanned over 35 years, during which he served numerous educational institutions, art organizations and human service agencies.
From the Road: A Taste of Wine Country -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Alison Bailin Batz

From Michelin-starred meals to bold wine pairings,discover the ultimate Northern California escapeNearly 50 years ago, a Northern California couple purchased an old building with quite a history. During the Wild West era, it was a saloon, and then later it served as a large, French-style laundry facility. The enterprising couple would turn the space into a restaurant.
Kitchen Doors: Carry On Takes Off -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Shoshana Leon

Cocktail bar celebrates the glamour and nostalgia of air travelPretty Decent Concepts, which owns several Arizona restaurants and bars with more planned in 2025, opened Carry On, an airline-themed cocktail bar in downtown Phoenix in November 2024. Carry On is designed to transport visitors to the elegance of 1960s and early 1970s air travel, complete with leather seats, uniformed flight attendants, simulated airplane windows and pilot announcements.
Kitchen Doors: Restaurant Road Trip to New Dining Options at Westin La Paloma -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Shoshana Leon

Savor local flavor in TucsonThe Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa recently completed a multiphase renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. As part of the project, two new culinary concepts opened in October 2024, helmed by longtime Tucson chef Devin Pinto. La Luz, Spanish for “the light,” offers natural light and stunning views.
Kitchen Doors: Italy to Japan (and Back Again) -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Shoshana Leon

Celebrity chef Richard Blais cooks up a culinary world tour at Grand Hyatt ScottsdaleRichard Blais, known for appearances on shows like “Top Chef” and “Next Level Chef,” among many others, has partnered with the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale to revamp its food and beverage concepts. These include La Zozzona, specializing in Italian fare, and Tiki Taka, which blends Japanese and Spanish influences.
Spring 2025 Cover Story: A Force for Good -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Karen Werner

Lawyer, community leader and mom — Jenny Holsman Tetreault’s quest to make a differenceJenny Holsman Tetreault grabs bits of time where she can. That is how she and I came to be sitting in an empty room at the Arizona Country Club. Her kids, Connor (10) and Madeline (8), are at swim practice, and she woke up early to make time for an interview. As VP and associate general counsel at TPI Composites, a global wind-blade manufacturer, Tetreault’s time is already tight, but that’s not half of it.
Get Lucky With St. Patrick’s Day -

1 month ago | frontdoorsmedia.com | Shoshana Leon

Enjoy food and drink specials across the ValleyThirsty Lion (Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Phoenix, Tempe)The gastropub offers Irish-inspired fare and cocktails March 1-17, including Scotch eggs, corned beef mac and cheese and Irish shepherd’s pie. The St. Patrick’s Day cocktail menu features Irish versions of an espresso martini, Old Fashioned and mule, and a portion of every Irish cocktail sold will be donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which supports research for children with cancer.