Scottsdale-based AV Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVHI) and JEN Partners, LLC, a New York City-based residential investment company, through a newly formed entity, acquired 527-acres at Eastmark, DMB Associates’ newest large-scale integrated community in Mesa.  AV Homes’ investment was $18.6 million; JEN Partners investment was $13.6 million. AV Homes will control 310 acres on which … [More]

Senator Andy Biggs, Representative Eddie Farnsworth, and Representative-Elect Warren Petersen of Arizona Legislative District 12, will address business leaders next week at a breakfast hosted by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by SRP. “It is important for local businesses to feel connected to and stay in contact with government leaders,” said Kathy Tilque, … [More]

  Governor Jan Brewer has named Ignacio “Nacho” Escalante the Director of Trade and Investment for the Arizona-Mexico Commission’s (AMC) office in Hermosillo, Mexico. As Director, Mr. Escalante will serve as a liaison and conduit for Mexican business owners seeking investment opportunities in Arizona, and vice versa. His mission will be to help facilitate business … [More]

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, more small-business owners are making Small Business Saturday an integral factor in their holiday sales plans. According to the inaugural Small Business Saturday Insights Survey, released today by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) and American Express, 46 percent of independent merchants plan to incorporate … [More]

As we approach holiday shopping time, many of us start thinking about long lines, frayed nerves and dealing with frazzled customer-service representatives. However, some companies are now taking the time to turn customer-service interactions into a strong point of competitive difference that makes consumers want to come back for more, especially when price and other … [More]

One week after the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) launched the California 50 program, the organization today announced it is  expanding the program – which aims to fly 50 Golden State CEOs to the Phoenix metro region for an opportunity to tour and explore the market – to 100 California-based CEOs due to high demand. "The response to the California 50 program has … [More]

Lewis and Roca LLP is pleased to announce that partner John Rawicz recently became the President of the Arizona Theatre Company, beginning his two year term in this role.  He joined the Board of Trustees in 2007 and has served on the Executive, Finance and Managing Director Search Committees. Rawicz also works to further grow and bring awareness to the organization. Rawicz … [More]

TriGate Capital, LLC (TriGate) announced the acquisition of a four-property retail portfolio in the Metropolitan Phoenix area by TriGate Property Partners II, L.P (TPP II). TPP II is a fully discretionary real estate fund managed by TriGate. TPP II completed the acquisition of the ±306,959 square foot portfolio from C-III Realty Services on October 31. The individual properties … [More]

GPE Companies is proud to announce the promotion of Linda Tierney to Director of Property Administration for GPE Management Services, LLC. In addition to managing a portfolio of commercial properties, the job will entail overseeing accounting, managing all property management operation standards, facilitating inter-departmental communication and assisting the director of … [More]

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 27th Annual Sterling Awards before a capacity crowd of 450 on Tuesday, November 13th at the Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale. The Sterling Awards were emceed by Scottsdale Chamber President and CEO Rick Kidder. Four winners were selected from among twelve finalists for the coveted Sterling Award: The … [More]