On a recent crisp and sunny November morning, on a ridge near Globe that gives a spectacular view of the Pinal Mountains, Amanda Haas is in her element: surrounded by well-behaved dogs trained by owners who’ve devoted untold hours to the effort. “I love the dogs, and nothing gives me …
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Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion in the City of Globe
Entrepreneurs looking to set up shop in Globe or hobbyists who may want to turn their passion into a brick-and-mortar business can get plenty of help from a number of sources in Globe-Miami. While the City of Globe handles the technical aspects, such as site selection, business applications and the …
Read More »Gila Monster Construction: A Roof Over Our Heads
Shelby Barrowdale, owner of Gila Monster Construction (GMC), has been into construction all his life and all around the U.S. and Mexico. He grew up here in Globe, where he mostly got into trouble. “Work in construction probably saved me from that,” he says. “I learned some discipline and structure.” …
Read More »Lighting Up the Fields
When the county was working on the baseball fields in Claypool, they needed a manlift and asked if RAM Specialists could help erect the new sports lights. The answer: Of course. “That’s a good community project, so we did that,” says Matt Kannegaard, co-owner of the Miami-based business. But instead …
Read More »E-volve Adventure Rentals: The Fun Way to Explore Globe and Beyond
Whether you’re squeezing the last moments of fun out of summer or planning fall adventures, E-volve Adventure Rentals is your go-to source for a unique and exciting way to explore and enjoy Globe and the surrounding areas. At E-volve, you can rent a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or kayak to paddle …
Read More »Power Elite Dance Academy Trains with Tremaine Dance Conventions
In July the members of Power Elite Dance Academy’s Competitive Company traveled to Henderson, Nevada, to attend the 41st annual Power of Dance tour with Tremaine Dance Conventions. This leading national dance education circuit boasts a professional faculty led by Joe Tremaine and his staff, bringing best-in-the-industry classes to dancers …
Read More »Mohave Cannabis Club Coming to Globe in 2022
Anyone looking to purchase legal marijuana in the Globe-Miami area without the necessity of a long drive to the Valley or Payson will have to wait a few months, but the wait will be worth it when the Mohave Cannabis Club opens its doors in July 2022. The shop will …
Read More »A Growing Business
“If it stays warmer than normal, like the weather service predicts, I‘ll have fairly good sales in January,” says Mike Shirley, owner of Golden Hills Nursery & Feed in Globe. According to Mike, the mild climate makes this a good time to plant bulbs, shrubs and trees however, the great …
Read More »A Knife Less Ordinary: The Bladed Broad
Kim Mitchell is a soft-spoken artisan with a gentle spirit and quirky sense of humor. She’s also an award-winning knife-thrower. That’s right: She throws knives. When asked how she discovered this unique sport, Kim credits her husband. She says, 15 years ago, “he was very big into bushcraft and picked …
Read More »BRAVO! New restaurant by Chef John Wong opens in downtown Globe.
Bravo Americano Moderno, the much anticipated new restaurant designed by Chef John Wong, opens this month in downtown Globe. Wong, who successfully introduced sushi and Asian-fusion food through the opening of his restaurant Bloom, is banking that this community is ready for another food adventure: wood-fired cooking. Wong will be …
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