Gilbert
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Town budget crosses $1 billion—with a catch
For the first time in Gilbert’s history, the town budget has surpassed $1 billion.
Gilbert sets preliminary budget of more than $1 billion
Gilbert Town Council approved a preliminary fiscal year 2019-20 budget of $1.05 billion, the first in town history to pass the billion-dollar mark, at its May 2 meeting.
Airport planning for future that impacts Gilbert, region
Gilbert Town Council Member Jordan Ray, who serves as the town’s representative on the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, has fond memories from his youth of the airfield, then known as Williams Air Force Base.
Slew of hotel openings shows town on track for tourism
Gilbert has a long list of attributes and accolades that speak to its quality of life—a place to live, work and play. For the past three years, town officials have been working to see it also become a place to visit, dating back to its adoption of a tourism plan in 2016.
Mayor declares Gilbert economy as 'thriving' at forecast breakfast
Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels called the town’s economy “thriving” Feb. 21 at her annual economic forecast breakfast.
Nekter Juice Bar offers juice cleanses
Nekter Juice Bar opened Nov. 21 at San Tan Pavilions at 1907 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 106, Gilbert. The juice bar offers a juice cleanse with cold-pressed juices, smoothies and acai bowls. This will be the seventh Valley store. 800-385-1650. www.nekterjuicebar.com
Copper Still Moonshine Grill reaches five years in business
The Copper Still Moonshine Grill celebrated its fifth anniversary Nov. 10. The restaurant serves American food and has a full bar and a patio. The Gilbert restaurant at 2531 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 101, is one of its two locations. 480-656-1476. www.copperstillmoonshinegrillaz.com
Gilbert staff to monitor scooter rental services
Gilbert staff will monitor scooter rental services and did not bring it before Town Council at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Arby's on Gilbert Road has completed renovations
Arby’s completed a renovation Nov. 5 at its restaurant at 715 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. The roast-beef …
Salt Creek Furniture opens San Tan Village store
Salt Creek Furniture opened Nov. 5 at San Tan Village. The family-owned furniture store sells new home furnishings and has special-order capability at 2757 S. San Tan Village Parkway, Gilbert.
Elite Shutters and Blinds opens Hunter Douglas Gallery Showroom in Gilbert
Elite Shutters and Blinds opened its Hunter Douglas Gallery Showroom on Oct. 30 at 1887 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 104, Gilbert. The store carries a variety of products, including shutters, blinds, sunscreens, roller shades, cellular shades, verticals, woven woods, draperies and lighting. 480-878-1690. http://eliteshuttersandblinds.com
Family opens another Casa Reynoso, this one in Gilbert
XJ’s Casa Reynoso Mexican Food opened Oct. 22 at 1661 S. Val Vista Drive, Ste. 109, Gilbert. It is the third of the family-owned old-style Mexican food restaurants that have been in business since 1938. 480-534-8403. www.facebook.com/xjscasareynoso
Heritage Center helps families in need get services they need
The Heritage Center opened Oct. 4 at 132 W. Bruce Ave., Gilbert. The center collaborates with local …
Pure Sweat uses infrared technology to get customers sweating
Pure Sweat opened Sept. 1 at San Tan Pavilions. The spa uses infrared blankets or infrared saunas to induce sweat and detoxify the body at 1907 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 105, Gilbert. 480-636-7676.
Kure Vaporium has taken over for Evapeology
Kure Vaporium bought out Evapeology at 183 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 115, Gilbert, and reopened under its …
Women and Children Pavilion coming to Mercy Gilbert | Community Impact Newspaper
Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Hospital broke ground Nov. 15 on a Women’s and Children Pavilion, a …
Elevation Marketing has moved from Phoenix into Rivulon
Elevation Marketing, a national, full-service, business-to-business marketing agency, moved its Arizona office from Phoenix to the Rivulon development on Aug. 1. 275 E. Rivulon Blvd., Ste. 411. 480-775-8880. www.elevationb2b.com
Gilbert's Sears Outlet Store will remain open despite bankruptcy
The Sears Outlet Store in Gilbert will remain open despite the Sears Holding Company’s bankruptcy filing last week.
4 employment corridors drive Gilbert's efforts to bring more jobs to town
Gilbert residents hoping to find a job closer to home can take heart: town officials are working to make that happen.
Utility rates to go up in November bills after Gilbert Town Council approves measures
Businesses and residents can expect to see a higher balance due when they open their town utility bills in November.