Allan Draper is a local entrepreneur, attorney and co-founder of proof.pest control, which operates in seven states. In 2020, Draper launched “The Business Growth Pod” to offer business owners advice on a variety of topics.
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Restaurant of the Week: EVO
Since opening its doors in 2013, EVO has brought the experiences and tastes of Italy to Old Town Scottsdale. With delicacies like the lobster gnocchi to casual bites like the EVO burger, EVO is the perfect place to meet with friends or enjoy a romantic evening for two.
Where to Celebrate Labor Day in Phoenix
With Labor Day (Sept. 6, 2021) on the horizon, it’s time to plan the ins and outs of your relaxation-filled holiday weekend, from special happy hours to discounted resort stays and much more.
The Immersive Van Gogh Art Exhibit Hits Scottsdale
After traveling the world showcasing the works of the posthumously famous Vincent Van Gogh, the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit has finally made its way to Scottsdale, allowing art connoisseurs to step inside the distressed, melancholic mind of Van Gogh, and experience his work in ways that have taken the world by storm.
Nonprofit of the Month: United Food Bank
The United Food Bank of Arizona is a private nonprofit organization that provides thoughtful food assistance through the collection and distribution of food donations, as well as other helpful essentials.
Gilbert Tattoo Artist Gives Back to Mastectomy Patients
Through the end of the year, Gilbert-based camouflage tattoo artist Jayd Hernandez is gifting her talents to breast cancer survivors via free temporary areola tattoos and touch-up sessions.
Common Ground Culinary Opens Two New Concepts in Phoenix
Uptown Phoenix foodies are in for a treat. Valley-based Common Ground Culinary (its portfolio includes the likes of Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar and The Macintosh) will open two brand-new dining destinations in The Colony this October.
Back2Basics Outdoor Recovery
Overcoming struggles with addiction isn’t ever an easy feat—and naturally, the best processes for addressing it are often pretty unconventional too. For Roy DuPrez, the founder and CEO of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery in Flagstaff, it’s this mindset that has not only saved him on his own journey with sobriety, but also allowed him to empower others as well.
A Weekend in…The Village of Oak Creek
The Village of Oak Creek is just south of Sedona, about 90 minutes from the Valley via car. It is often considered “the start” of Sedona when driving in from the Valley because it marks the some of the most picturesque hiking and mountain bike trails in the region.
Landmark Theatres to Open at Scottsdale Quarter
Come Fall 2021, Landmark Theatres will open at Scottsdale Quarter in the space formerly occupied by iPic. It will be an eight-screen venue and the brand’s first in the local market.