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Letter from
the EDITOR
“Your ‘why’ should make you cry”
Discover the Phoenix Region Magazine has been a labor of love. Publishing and launching the first
issue for this region is exciting. Getting to know the people, places and culture of this region and
putting it in one place to be shared gives me great pride.
There are several reasons why I am honored and delighted to introduce Discover the Phoenix
Region Magazine. When I relocated from Ohio in 2005 and began to call Arizona home,
I recognized the need for a tool that would help people tell their story—be it es-
tablished residents, new residents, or businesses. We bring to this new publica-
tion the success and expertise of Discover the Dayton Region Magazine, a
publication that has over a twenty-year history and is the “go-to” resource for
Business to Business. Similarly, the Discover the Phoenix Region Magazine
will have a plethora of resources for you, including maps, events, business
listings and great stories of Phoenix. I’m sure you will come to cherish
this magazine the same way Dayton residents cherish theirs.
I have to admit that this was probably the hardest economy in which
to launch a new magazine, but it was also the most perfect timing. The
Phoenix region is alive and growing stronger every day. With the heart
of the economy starting to come to life again, Discover the Phoenix Re-
gion Magazine is in the forefront of promoting all of the riches from our
region. And like many Phoenix residents, what I see when I look around
are warm faces, kind hearts and a good, hard-working economy that will
prosper through and come out ahead.
Discover the Phoenix Region Magazine would not be possible if it was
not for the hard work of our Partner magazine and President Eve Georgiou
and Vice President, Steven Feaster. This year they have also expanded
a new magazine for the Northeast Ohio region. To the Phoenix crew, my
partner Rick Rome, all of our contributing writers, designers, and photographers,
so many thanks to you.
I started this letter with a saying I love—“Your ‘why’ should make you
cry”. These have always been wonderful words that tied back to my
beautiful family. Now, these words tie back to my new “family” as
well—the Phoenix region and its residents. Thank you, Phoenix,
for welcoming our magazine! The people, places, and attractions
I have found along the way have given me a new “why” and I
know you will enjoy this magazine as much as I do.
Warmly,
JodieWilson
CONTENTS
ON THE COVER
Singer/Songwriter: Rhonda Towns
Photo by Scott Foust
Cover Design by Rick Rome
www.discovertheregion.com
Who Fills The Shoes
at Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
Jodie Porumb Wilson
Executive Editor
Publisher
Rick Rome
Creative Director
Rachel Issan Lowenstein
Creative Intern
www.rachelsblog.com
Marc Bigelow
Director of Photography
Danielle Urich
Art Director
Jessica Ganesan
Advertising Director
Dr. Bret Wilson
Health & Wellness Editor
Lisa D Alexander
IT Director
Eve Georgiou
Advisor / Consultant
President of the Ohio Regions
Steven Feaster
Advisor / Consultant
V.P. of the Ohio Regions
PRIMARY CONTRIBUTORS
David Moss
President/CEO
Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
Sharolyn Hohman
President/CEO
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
Deborah Brown
Talk Show Host/Author
Boomer & The Babe Enterprises
Debra L Kuffner
Chief Operating Officer
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
Ellen Croft
President
Ellen Croft Pilates
Kristy Leopard
Owner/Operator
Kristy Leopard Cosmetics
Leah Hampshire
Freelance Writer
S Ben Comer
Freelance Writer
Michelle Zeller
Owner/Operator
Dolly Rockers
Nancy Brandt
Freelance Writer
Paul Herrmann
Executive Director
Sun City Visitors Center
Pete Peters
Talk Show Host
Boomer & The Babe Enterprises
Photographers
Marc Bigelow, Jodie Porumb Wilson, Rick Rome, Rachel Issan
Lowenstein, Bret Wilson, Danielle Urich, Lisa D Alexander,
Janelle Zeller, Tina Celle, Don Olea, Scott Foust, Hatton
Photography
Special Thanks To.
From the Publishers, to our Creative Director Rachel Issan Lowenstein,
a sincere thank you.
From the Publishers, many thanks to: Eve Georgiou, Steven Feaster,
Duane Kirk, Jim Benson, David Moss, Deborah Brown, Michael
Porumb, Gianna Schneider, TJ Porumb, Shawna Porumb, Jonathan
Porumb, Jacob Porumb, Emalie Porumb, Debra L Kuffner, Ryan Wilson,
Sara Maag, Hendrix Zeller, Ellen Croft, Kristy Leopard, Leah Hampshire,
Michelle Zeller, Sharolyn Hohman, Nancy Brandt, Paul Herrmann, Pete
Peters, Yvonne Fedderson, Sara O’ Meara, Brenda Willliams, Cammie
Gerasia, Pamela Wodrich, Charles Wodrich, Debra Gauthier, Jerry
Gauthier, Sgt. Manuel Gonzales, Justin Oakes, Nola Billups, & organiza-
tions, Dillards, Edward Jones, Eureka Grill, Feeding Arizona, Stadium
Village, Homeland Security, Ellen Croft Pilates, Bell West Chiropractic,
ChildHelp, The City of Peoria Arizona, The City of Glendale Arizona,
UltraStar Cinemas, Brenda’s English Teas, M&I Bank, Farm Bureau
Financial Services, Home Check One, La Loma Village, Waddell & Reed,
The American Business Women’s Association, Zethina, Kristy Leopard
Cosmetics, Dolly Rockers, New Image Medical, Delux, Valley King
Properties, Adultcare Assistance Homecare, Another Garage, Wildlife
World Zoo, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, Saddle Ranch Chop House,
Luke Air Force Base.
Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine
Volume 1 Issue 1
SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Purchase subscriptions to any of our 3 regions at
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CONTRIBUTIONS & SUBMISSIONS
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will be properly provided if a submission is utilized.
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reserved. Reproduction in part or in full is strictly prohibited. Discover
The Region, LLC. assumes no responsibility for claims or content of
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Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine is printed in the United States
and published twice annually.