The Muller Company Phoenix office earns prestigious AMO designation from IREM

The Muller Company Phoenix office earns prestigious AMO designation from IREM

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by | Apr 14, 2018 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ.  (April 16, 2018) – The Muller Company, a privately held real-estate investment, development, and management firm, has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

The interior of Sky Harbor Towers.

Jenny Blanchart, CPM, LEED GA, Director of Property Management for The Muller Company, will be formally awarded the AMO certificate at the IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter’s lunch meeting on May 22 at the Arizona Country Club.

A select group of 30 Arizona firms holds the AMO designation and 550 firms hold the accreditation nationwide. IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter represents more than 300 property managers, owners, and developers in Metro Phoenix.

Genna Goldberg, CPM, The Muller Company’s Senior Property Manager, initiated the accreditation process. The Muller Company manages office, retail, and industrial properties.

“We are honored to receive the AMO designation on behalf of The Muller Company,” Blanchart said. “This accreditation represents a high level of commitment to our industry and continued efforts to meet and push the guidelines set by IREM and our colleagues in this market. The AMO is a designation that immediately speaks to the quality of our company and the character of our team.”

Buildings in Metro Phoenix for which The Muller Company provides property management include Phoenix Corporate Tower, 3003 N. Central Ave., Phoenix; Diablo Technology Park, 2900 S. Diablo Way, Tempe; and Sky Harbor Towers at 4605 and 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix.

IREM’s AMO accreditation is awarded to companies that demonstrate a high level of performance, experience, stability and financial accountability, and have a Certified Property Manager (CPM) in an executive position.

IREM ensures that these standards are maintained by reviewing accreditation every three years. AMO firms must abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the institute.

IREM has 82 U.S. chapters, seven international chapters, and several other partnerships around the world. The organization is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

 

 

 

by Apr 14, 2018
ULI Arizona Main Program presents ‘Creating a New Identity for Malls: One Size Doesn’t Fit All’

ULI Arizona Main Program presents ‘Creating a New Identity for Malls: One Size Doesn’t Fit All’

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by | Apr 12, 2018 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 12, 2018) – Changes in consumer preferences, population dynamics, and real estate requirements have created opportunities for mall owners to respond with new design concepts, retail formats, public space, and amenities.

Re-positioning and adaptive reuse of space, enhancement of experiences and entertainment, and intensification of uses can be witnessed around the country as well as in the Valley.

These and other topics will be discussed when ULI Arizona presents its Main Program, “Creating a New Identity for Malls: One Size Doesn’t Fit All.”

The event is scheduled for April 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Harkins Camelview at Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale. Member registration is $75, private; $55, public/under 35/non-profit; and $40, student. Non-member registration is $100, $75, and $60.

Moderating the event will be David Larcher, President, Vestar. Panelists include Warren Fink, COO, Carlyle Development Group; Sharon Harper, President and CEO, Plaza Companies; and Scott Nelson, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Services, Macerich.

Register at arizona.uli.org/event/creating-new-identity-malls-one-size-doesnt-fit/.

 

by Apr 12, 2018
Sedona Vista Village Welcomes Tortas de Fuego Restaurant

Sedona Vista Village Welcomes Tortas de Fuego Restaurant

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by | Apr 10, 2018 | News & Updates

The Sedona-area favorite is opening its second location at Sedona Vista Village  

     Sedona, Ariz.  (April 10, 2018) – Sedona Vista Village announces that Tortas de Fuego, a popular authentic Mexican food restaurant, will be opening its second Sedona area location this summer. Tortas de Fuego, a top-ranked casual Mexican restaurant on Trip Advisor and Yelp, will occupy 2,950 square feet and a patio where the Marketplace Café was previously located.

Owners of Tortas de Fuego are currently in the design phase of their new location at Sedona Vista Village, 6657 AZ-179. The new location will feature the same delicious, authentic Mexican food that people have come to love in a larger dining room than the original location. The new comfortable, casual dining restaurant location will feature a full bar and patio dining area. Tenant improvements will begin soon, in order to open the new restaurant during the summer of 2018.

“We are very pleased to be adding this local favorite and expanding our dining options at Sedona Vista Village,” said Marty Aronson, an owner of Sedona Vista Village. “We are pleased to be making great progress on our goal of creating a destination that offers in dining, shopping and entertainment along the gateway to Sedona.”

Tortas de Fuego is joining current tenants of the development, including Famous Footwear, Tuesday Morning, Kitchen Collection, the Majestic Theatre and Speakeasy and the Element Hotel by Westin, currently under construction on the north end of the Sedona Vista Village development. Additional storefront space on the development’s south side is available for lease immediately.

The chief leasing agent for Sedona Vista Village is Jack McMahon of John D. Miller Commercial Real Estate Services, in Sedona. He can be reached at 928-224-2709 or jack@johndmiller.com.

by Apr 10, 2018
CoreNet Global Arizona seeks volunteers to take part in Habitat for Humanity Build Day

CoreNet Global Arizona seeks volunteers to take part in Habitat for Humanity Build Day

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by | Apr 5, 2018 | News & Updates

      PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 5, 2018) – CoreNet Global Arizona is taking part in a Habitat for Humanity Build Day on April 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kala Roy Home, 921 S. Montezuma St., in Phoenix.

CoreNet Global Arizona is looking for volunteers interested in participating in this build day. No construction experience is necessary. Volunteers are guided by trained Habitat leaders through the task of the day.

Participating in Habitat for Humanity Build Days helps bring affordable housing to local families and giving people a shot at an improved life. Benefits include better health and education as the result of kids who grow up in a Habitat home.

“CoreNet Global Arizona is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity to build strength, stability, and self-reliance in the community,” said Simon Davis, President of CoreNet Global Arizona. “We are excited to help raise awareness that we can build self-reliance through shelter.  We look forward to working hard, having fun with this event and changing the world one person at a time.”

Click here to register.

 

 

by Apr 05, 2018
Local firm KatzDesignGroup helps bring first medical marijuana dispensary to Chandler

Local firm KatzDesignGroup helps bring first medical marijuana dispensary to Chandler

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by | Apr 4, 2018 | News & Updates

 

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 4, 2018) – KatzDesignGroup recently provided full scope interior design for the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in Chandler, Ariz.

Territory Dispensary opened its doors March 9 at 7200 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 7, in one of the Southeast Valley’s most desirable cities.

“We met our goal by making this modern space feel open and inviting for all to enjoy,” said KatzDesignGroup Principal Beth Katz. “People have commented that they feel like they have entered the Apple store of dispensaries.”

KatzDesignGroup designed the 1,600-square-foot open space with custom backlit display tables, jewelry-store-style point-of-sale stations, distressed wood cabinets, wood and steel suspended product displays, and custom topography wallpaper.

Special design features are the branded “topography lines” routed into the concrete in Territory orange and an oversized fabric tarp in Territory blue suspended over the display tables.

“As the first dispensary to open in Chandler, it is positioned to make its patrons feel as comfortable walking into Territory to purchase product as they would walk into a Patagonia store to purchase a watch or hat,” Katz said. “The space exudes a lifestyle product brand that focuses on health and wellness.”

Territory is owned and operated by James Christenson, Dixon Oats, Nic Peterson, and Rodney Hu.

Other team members include Adam Dalke, PRH Construction; Michael Hall, architect of record; AWE Collective; Vallelonga Structural Engineering; Associated Mechanical Engineering; and Tuley Engineering.

by Apr 04, 2018
Phoenix chapter of LAI to discuss education and its impact on economic development

Phoenix chapter of LAI to discuss education and its impact on economic development

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by | Apr 3, 2018 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 3, 2018) – Education is one of the fundamental factors of economic development. No municipality or state can achieve sustainable economic development without substantial investment in human capital.

The Phoenix chapter of Lambda Alpha International (LAI) presents “Education and Its Impact on Economic Development” at its April 10 lunch at Arizona Country Club, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix.

Panelists include Dave Stakebake, Assistant Director of Strategic Employer Development for Career and Professional Development Services at Arizona State University; Christine Thompson, President and CEO of Expect More Arizona; and Rachel Yanof, Executive Director of Achieve60AZ.

The event begins with registration and networking at 11:30 a.m. The presentation begins at noon. Registration fee is $45 for LAI Arizona members and $65 for non-members. Lunch is included. Click here to register.

by Apr 03, 2018
AZCREW April events include ‘Women in Action’ series and multifamily update

AZCREW April events include ‘Women in Action’ series and multifamily update

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by | Apr 2, 2018 | News & Updates

          PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 3, 2018) – AZCREW, the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Metro Phoenix real estate field, kicks off April with two relevant and informative programs: its Women In Action event and its annual Multifamily Market Update.

AZCREW presents Kathy B. Dempsey, CSP, RN, MED, on April 12 for her presentation: “Shed For Success: How to stay alive and thrive in the midst of change. Millions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost by organizations each year due to the inability to get members and leaders to move forward with change.

Among her topics, Dempsey will address overcoming barriers in embracing change and creating a game plan.

The event begins April 12 at 7:30 a.m. with registration and networking at the E-center at the Esplanade, 2501 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 50, Phoenix. The program begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served. Registration is $60 for AZCREW member; $75 for non-members.

AZCREW’s Multifamily Market Update is scheduled for April 17 at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon.

Speakers include the Cooke Team from Colliers International: Senior Executive Vice President Cindy Cooke and Executive VP Brad Cooke; and Karl Abert, Senior VP, Kidder Mathews.

Early registration for members is $40 ($45 after April 6); non-member pre-registration is $65, $85 at the event. Lunch is included. Register here, click on the Events link.

 

by Apr 02, 2018
Valley favorite Duck Soup to perform at CRENAB golf tournament after party

Valley favorite Duck Soup to perform at CRENAB golf tournament after party

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by | Apr 2, 2018 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ.  (April 3, 2018) – Duck Soup, a long-time musical favorite among local golf enthusiasts, is returning to the Valley on April 13 and will perform at the after party of the Fifth Ever Golf Gala hosted by CRENAB.

The Austin, Texas-based band will perform from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Biltmore Golf Course, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., in Phoenix.

CRENAB is a commercial real estate industry networking group.

“We’re billing our event as the ‘CRENEST After Party,’” said CRENAB organizer Joseph McGovern. “Our golf event has always been a huge and is sold out again this year. We’re hoping those who have enjoyed Duck Soup over the years at the Valley’s professional golf tournament will come hear them again.”

The annual CRENAB golf tourney benefits St. Joseph The Worker, which assists the homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient through quality employment.

Tickets to the Duck Soup event are $20 before April 10; $25 after that date. For more information and to purchase tickets for the CRENEST After Party, visit www.fifthever.com.

 

 

by Apr 02, 2018
BOMA Greater Phoenix rallies behind extension of Prop. 301 for K-12 funding

BOMA Greater Phoenix rallies behind extension of Prop. 301 for K-12 funding

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by | Mar 29, 2018 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 29, 2018) — BOMA Greater Phoenix, which advances commercial real estate through advocacy, influence, and knowledge, was one of two industry groups to register in favor of a Prop. 301 extension of the 0.6 cent state sales tax (TPT) to continue putting more money into Arizona classrooms.

The Arizona Legislature last week passed and sent to Gov. Doug Ducey the Prop. 301 extension that funds K-12 education in Arizona by approximately $600 million per year.

The vote on SB1390 was 53-6 in the House and 26-4 in Senate and was passed in one day. The only significant tweak to existing law is it redirected $64.1 million that was for capital bonding to have that money also go into the classroom (Classroom Site Fund).

“While there were a myriad of groups and individuals that supported this bill including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Tax Research Association, BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) and CREED (Commercial Real-estate Executives for Economic Development) were the only two commercial real estate groups to register in favor,” said BOMA Greater Phoenix Executive Director Tim Lawless.

The passage was as a legislative bill rather than a referral to the ballot. The Legislature now retains control to make tweaks to the funding buckets on a moving-forward basis. If it had been passed by voters, it would have been Prop. 105 protected, which would require supermajorities to amend or further the intent.

“The reason this was wise to support is we are now on official record in support of K-12 education and the expenditure of new resources,” Lawless said. “This will give us credibility and a seat at the table when the discussion now moves to funding sources and an additional $400 million per year that the education lobby will seek by the 2020 ballot.

“While we would not prefer this new funding to be a new statewide property tax, we need to be flexible should this be put on the table so we can pursue greater property tax fairness and equity for all businesses that pay as much into supporting K-12 as everyone else,” Lawless said.

by Mar 29, 2018
Industry mentor Pete Bolton honored with Award of Excellence at Best of NAIOP Arizona

Industry mentor Pete Bolton honored with Award of Excellence at Best of NAIOP Arizona

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by | Mar 27, 2018 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 27, 2018) – The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP recognized the best in commercial real estate on March 22 at the annual Best of NAIOP event. Nearly 1,000 commercial real estate professionals attended the celebration which was held at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa.

Pete Bolton, who mentored generations of commercial real estate professionals and managed four companies, was honored with the Award of Excellence. After more than 30 years in the industry, Bolton launched Pete Bolton Company in 2017.

NAIOP Arizona’s Award of Excellence is awarded by the Arizona Chapter Board of Directors on an annual basis at the Best of NAIOP event. The recipient must be an individual who has made a significant, positive impact on the commercial real estate market in Arizona over a period of at least 15 years and has made direct volunteer contributions to NAIOP.

The Owner/Developer of the Year went to ViaWest Group, which also won Office Tenant Improvement of the Year (Less Than 30,000 SF) for Integrate at The Monroe. It was also a big night for Willmeng Construction, which won Firm of the Year. The Talk of the Town, presented by the Phoenix Business Journal, went to Biltmore Center. Willmeng Construction was the General Contractor and ViaWest Group was the Owner/Developer on this outstanding project.

In the brokerage awards, Cushman & Wakefield won Brokerage Firm of the Year. CBRE took home top honors for Emerging, Office, Healthcare, and Rookie brokers of the year. Cushman & Wakefield won Industrial and Investment brokers of the year. The complete list of winners can be found below.

The 2017 Best of NAIOP winners (alpha by award title):

Architect of the Year: Butler Design Group

Award of Excellence: Pete Bolton, The Pete Bolton Company

Brokerage Firm of the Year: Cushman & Wakefield

Developing Leader of the Year: Jenna Borcherding, JLL

Emerging Broker of the Year: Chris Marchildon, CBRE

Firm of the Year: Willmeng Construction, Inc.

General Contractor of the Year: Layton Construction

Healthcare Broker of the Year: Kate Morris & Vince Femiano, CBRE

Industrial Broker of the Year: Andy Markham, Mike Haenel & Will Strong, Cushman & Wakefield

Industrial Build-to-Suit Project of the Year: Conair

Industrial Tenant Improvement of the Year: Huhtamaki

Interior Architect of the Year: Phoenix Design One, Inc.

Investment Broker of the Year: Eric Wichterman, Cushman & Wakefield

Medical Office Project of the Year: Arizona Oncology

Office Broker of the Year: Kevin Calihan & Bryan Taute, CBRE

Office Build-to-Suit of the Year: Farmers Insurance

Office Tenant Improvement of the Year (Less Than 30,000 SF): Integrate at The Monroe

Office Tenant Improvement of the Year (More Than 30,000SF): Marina Heights Building 600

Owner/Developer of the Year: ViaWest Group

Redevelopment Project of the Year: The Quad

Retail Broker of the Year: Darren Pitts, Velocity Retail Group

Retail Project of the Year: Alliance Bank – Gilbert

Rookie Broker of the Year: Stephen Sonntag, CBRE

Spec Industrial Project of the Year: PV | 303 Spec Building A

Spec Office Project of the Year: The Grand at Papago Park Center – Building One

Sustainable Project of the Year: Liberty Center at Rio Salado – Building 3

Talk of the Town: Biltmore Center

Tenant Improvement Contractor of the Year: Layton Construction

Tenant Representative Broker of the Year: Pat Williams, JLL

Transaction of the Year: Marina Heights

 

 

by Mar 27, 2018