The Sweet Rise of AZ Chimney Cakes, Part 2 — Baking Legacy with Mom & Daughter
In Part 2 of The Sweet Rise of AZ Chimney Cakes, we step behind the oven with Janet, the head baker, and her daughter Wesley, the social media voice of…
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September 2025
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Plummet or Plateau? Why Arizona’s Market Story Is More Local Than National
By Jennifer N. Conrad, Managing Editor, Arizona Ascent Editor’s NoteAs Managing Editor of Arizona Ascent, my job is to cut through the noise. And lately, the noise has been loud:…
AZ Chimney Cakes: A Family Recipe for Sweet Success
What do you get when four sisters and their mom take a leap of faith, mix in European tradition, and add a dash of creativity? You get AZ Chimney Cakes — one of Mesa’s sweetest success stories.
From Monsoon Season to Holiday Season: Organizing Tips for Arizona Life
By: Missy Feldman, Editor, Home & Lifestyle | Arizona Ascent As Arizonans, we know that the change from summer to fall isn’t about leaves turning or chilly mornings. It’s about…
Revitalizing Arizona’s Economy: The Power of Opportunity Zones
Imagine ghost towns transformed into campgrounds, new businesses taking root in neglected areas, and cutting-edge tech hubs replacing abandoned factories. These are just some of the possibilities unlocked by Opportunity Zones, a program breathing new life into communities nationwide. In Arizona, where growth and innovation are at an all-time high, Opportunity Zones are creating an exciting pathway for economic revitalization. I sat down with Tommy Dobczyk, the Buckeye OZ Fund's development director, to learn how this program shapes Arizona's future and why it's worth attention.
