Sales of Phoenix office, retail buildings totaling $2M highlight recent deals by NAI Horizon

Sales of Phoenix office, retail buildings totaling $2M highlight recent deals by NAI Horizon

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by | Aug 16, 2023 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (August 16, 2023) – The sales of an office building and retail building in Phoenix fetched more than $2 million, highlighting recent transactions closed by NAI Horizon professionals.

Sale Transactions:

Jeff Adams negotiated the sale of a 3,000 SF retail building for $1.77 million, representing the seller, SEPMAR, LLC. The property is located at 4314 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ. The buyer, MMGR Properties, LLC, was represented by Carlos Arellano and Jorge Arellano with Real Estate XG.

Kevin Higgins negotiated the sale of a 1,534 SF office building for $410,000 representing the buyer, Regnad Investments, Inc. The property is located at 1599 E. Orangewood Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The seller, GL Williman Family LLLP, was represented by Catherine McKnight & Rob Ryan with West USA Realty.

Lease Transactions:

Laurel Lewis, SIOR, represented the tenant, Southwest Behavioral Health, Inc., in a 57-month office lease for 5,096 SF of expanded space at 1255 W. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ. The landlord, 1255 Baseline, LLC, was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, Evolve Salon and Spa, in an 85-month retail lease for 2,640 SF at 6250 W. Happy Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Happy Valley DCIP III, LLC, was represented by Scott Ellsworth with SRS Real Estate Partners.

Thomas Bean, CCIM, represented the tenant, Snap On Tools Company, LLC, in a 66-month office lease for 2,498 SF at 426 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, BOF AZ Phoenix Gateway Center, LLC, was represented by Chris Latvaaho with JLL.

Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the landlord, CP6GT, LLC, in a 76-month retail lease for 1,150 SF at 5830 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ. The tenant, PM Glendale One, L.P., was represented by Matt Scrauth with Avison Young.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Allen H.G. Cheung and Diana S.K. Cheung Living Trust, in a 39-month retail lease for 2,070 SF at 8115 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Four Angles Investments 2, LLC, was represented by Jeff Huff with Berkshire Hathaway.

Joan Krueger represented the sublessee, Earthworks Environmental, LLC & ERX, LLC, in a 19-month retail sublease for 3,651 SF at 8222 S.48th St., Phoenix, AZ. The sublessor, InBloom, was represented by Laurel Lewis, SIOR, with NAI Horizon.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Nekho 1, LLC, in a 36-month retail lease for 1,752 SF at 2444 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ. The tenants, Bethany Portillo, Timothy Glanvill, and Shayleigh Eddy were represented by Marcela Grace Moat with West USA Commercial.

Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega represented the landlord, Bailey Red Rock Plaza, LLC, in a 50-month retail lease for 1,464 SF at 16425 E. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. The tenant, Skin Colony Medspa + Health was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, IC Wheels, LLC, in a 12-month retail lease renewal for 2,980 SF at 7410 W. Olive Ave., Peoria, AZ. The landlord, Grand Ave Station, LLC, was represented by Mark Lewis with Luke Land Realty.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, Gotham Air, LLC, in a 36-month industrial lease for 1,080 SF at 6730 W. Frier Drive, Glendale, AZ. The landlords, TRH Properties, LLC; RBH Management, LLC and SKY Limited Investments, LLC, were represented by Jack Scanlan with Citywide Commercial, LLC.

Matt Harper, CCIM and Thomas Bean, CCIM, represented the landlord, Sun City Professional Building, in a 12-month office renewal lease for 1,108 SF at 12630 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. The tenant, AMP Live Events, LLC, was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM and Thomas Bean, CCIM, represented the landlord, Sun City Professional Building, in a 12-month office lease for 385 SF at 12630 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. The tenant, Desert Diamond Mechanical, LLC, was self-represented.

About NAI Horizon

Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 300 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.

About NAI Global

 Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America andthe Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 local market professionals managing over 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes more than $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and gross revenue of $1.5 billion.

NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration, and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain, logistics consulting, and related advisory services.

To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

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by Aug 16, 2023
Golf Club of Estrella to host 2023 WESTMARC Golf Classic on September 29, in Goodyear, Arizona

Golf Club of Estrella to host 2023 WESTMARC Golf Classic on September 29, in Goodyear, Arizona

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by | Aug 15, 2023 | News & Updates

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (August 15, 2023) – The Golf Club of Estrella, a Nicklaus Design course in the shadow of the Sierra Estrella Mountain range foothills, will play host to WESTMARC’s 2023 Golf Classic on September 29.

Foursomes are available for the annual event at Estrella’s Championship course at 11800 S. Golf Club Drive. The tournament provides an excellent opportunity for golfers and non-golfers to spend a day networking and experiencing a great golf course while supporting economic development in the West Valley.

The event tees off at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. The awards luncheon is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Registration fee for a foursome is $1,000 (WESTMARC member) and $1,200 (non-member). Individual registration is $325 (WESTMARC member) and $375 (non-member). Non-golfing spectator registration is $150. The field is 144 golfers.

Prizes from a 50/50 raffle and various other raffles will be awarded during the post-event luncheon.

A number of sponsorships are still available. They include Title Sponsor, Platinum Sponsor, Golf Shirt Sponsor, Golf Sponsor, Beverage Cart Sponsor, Lunch Sponsor, Bronze Sponsor, Breakfast Sponsor, and Hole Sponsor.

“We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the 2023 WESTMARC Golf Classic,” said Jeff Zimmerman, Director of Entitlements & Development for Estrella. “WESTMARC is so well-respected in the West Valley. We are honored to be hosting one of its signature events.”

The Golf Club of Estrella is a Nicklaus Design golf course and Troon-managed facility. Located just 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix, this spectacular desert golf course is nestled in the master-planned community of Estrella and features both fun or challenging play, depending on your tee selection.

Designed primarily by Jack Nicklaus II, the course flows along the contours of the land, allowing washes and hillsides to remain in a pristine state. Large greens and split-level fairways test a golfer’s decision-making and club selection. Golf Club of Estrella is consistently ranked by Golfweek magazine as one of the Top-20 Public Courses in Arizona.

For more information about the WESTMARC Golf Classic contact Lauren Serrato at lserrato@westmarc.org.

About WESTMARC

WESTMARC—the Western Maricopa Coalition—is a public-private partnership of the 15 communities, the business community and the educational sector in the West Valley. WESTMARC is committed to our members’ success and to our mission of enhancing economic development and promoting quality of life in the West Valley. For more information visit westmarc.org.

About Estrella

Home to 8,000 families, Estrella is a 20,000-acre mixed-use master-planned community located in the City of Goodyear, approximately 17 miles west of Phoenix. Estrella’s 500-plus acres of open space includes more than 50 parks and 65 miles of paths and trails, plus 72 acres of lakes for kayaking, sailing, and catch-and-release fishing. Amenities include Starpointe and Presidio Residents’ Clubs, the Yacht Club of Estrella, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tennis courts, and more. Estrella is also home to a Nicklaus Design Championship golf course, The Golf Club of Estrella. For more information about Estrella, please visit estrella.com.

 

 

 

 

by Aug 15, 2023
Harvard Investments names land, housing development expert Kathleen Nidiffer new CFO

Harvard Investments names land, housing development expert Kathleen Nidiffer new CFO

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by | Aug 10, 2023 | News & Updates

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (August 10, 2023) – Harvard Investments is pleased to announce that land and housing development expert Kathleen Nidiffer has been named the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Nidiffer will focus on building upon Harvard Investments’ partnerships and relationships; debt and equity sourcing; strategic planning; business growth; and business expansion of the firm’s master-planned community and build-to-rent assets.

Prior to joining Harvard Investments, Nidiffer was Vice President of Finance for Brookfield Properties. Her experience includes single-family build-to-rent development and operations with TerraLane Communities and master-planned community investment development with DMB Associates.

“Kathleen brings a wealth of development knowledge in the market sectors in which Harvard Investments has significant assets,” said Senior Vice President Chris Cacheris. “We are thrilled to have a CFO of Kathleen’s caliber to share that expertise.”

A native of East Moline, Illinois, Nidiffer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame. She holds an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Her hobbies include golf, archery, and traveling.

Nidiffer replaces longtime Harvard Investments’ CFO and senior executive Kathe Astrom who announced her retirement last month after 35 years with the firm.

About Harvard Investments  

Harvard Investments, Inc. is a real estate investment and development company with real estate holdings throughout the western U.S. Harvard combines experience, integrity, and financial stability to create high-quality, environmentally sensitive, profitable communities including both large-scale master-planned communities and build-to-rent neighborhoods. Harvard’s Canadian parent, the Hill Companies, is a privately held diversified company involved in real estate development including construction and leasing of commercial office buildings and retail properties, oil and gas production and distribution, broadcasting, surety bonding, and insurance. The Hill Companies celebrated its 120th year of continuous family ownership and operation in 2023. To learn more visit harvardinvestments.com.

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by Aug 10, 2023
Terracon Senior Principal Joseph Phillips receives ACI Honorary Lifetime Membership Award

Terracon Senior Principal Joseph Phillips receives ACI Honorary Lifetime Membership Award

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by | Aug 10, 2023 | News & Updates

TEMPE, Ariz. (August 10, 2023) – Terracon is pleased to announce that Senior Principal Joseph A. (Joe) Phillips, P.E., has been awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership for the Arizona Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Awards are given to lifetime members for their dedication and contributions to the Chapter. The award was presented last month at the Exposing the BEST in Concrete Awards Gala at Talking Stick Resort Hotel in Scottsdale.

Phillips’ involvement with ACI began in the 1980s when he became a certified field technician. He was involved in setting up and administering exams and developing training programs. Phillips has worked with the Arizona chapter for more than 30 years as a trainer and examiner for technician certifications.

“This award is a true testament to the many contributions Joe has made to the industry,” said Terracon Regional Manager Brent M. Borchers, P.E. “Terracon Regional Manager. “Lifetime awards are not handed out to just anyone. They are given to those who have taken on leadership roles and have dedicated their careers to becoming a leader. We are proud of Joe in that respect.”

Phillips is a construction materials engineer with 38 years in the industry. He has been with Terracon for 9 years. Phillips is actively engaged in projects related to aggregate and concrete mix design and testing, pavement analysis and design, and forensic investigations of materials and pavement failures.

His 38 years in the industry include 4 years with Maricopa County where he was the pavement engineer and managed the laboratory.

Phillips holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico, and a Master’s degree in civil engineering from Arizona State University. He is a registered engineer in Arizona.

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About Terracon

 Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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by Aug 10, 2023
Terracon Foundation awards $3,500 grant to Tucson Clean & Beautiful for youth program

Terracon Foundation awards $3,500 grant to Tucson Clean & Beautiful for youth program

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by | Aug 8, 2023 | News & Updates

TUCSON, Ariz. (August 8, 2023) – The Terracon Foundation is pleased to announce the award of a $3,500 community grant to Tucson Clean & Beautiful (TCB).

The funds will be used to support the Youth Environmental Leadership Learning & Action (YELLA) Adopt A School mentoring program. Since 2015, TCB has been awarded $17,500 from the Terracon Foundation.

“As a member of TCB’s Board of Directors I am thrilled our application was recognized as being deserving of the grant and a big thank you to Katie Gannon, Executive Director at Tucson Clean & Beautiful for doing most of the heavy lifting on the application,” said Derek D. Koller, CIH, CHMM, office manager in Terracon’s Tucson office, who championed the grants.

“I am both proud and grateful to be an employee-owner at a company that allows us to support and advocate for organizations in our community that we are involved with.”

Since its founding more than 15 years ago, the Terracon Foundation has awarded nearly $4 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and for disaster relief efforts.

For more information about the Terracon Foundation and other organizations it has supported, visit terracon.com/foundation.

 

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About Terracon

Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

by Aug 08, 2023
NAIOP Arizona launches Multifamily Committee to address housing shortage, development issues

NAIOP Arizona launches Multifamily Committee to address housing shortage, development issues

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by | Aug 1, 2023 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (August 1, 2023) – The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the state’s leading commercial real estate development association, has launched a new committee focused on multifamily development.

 This committee will be a hub for government relations, community outreach, and education related to multifamily housing. The committee will work to positively influence state and local policy decisions, expedite processes for zoning and project approvals at the city level, and create a more positive and informed public perception of housing density.

“As our state faces an alarming shortage of attainable housing, NAIOP is taking steps to be part of the solution,” said Suzanne Kinney, President and CEO. “Our members are developing multifamily housing as part of their portfolios and have the sophistication and expertise necessary to take on this challenging issue.”

The committee seeks to become a trusted resource for city governments that want to effectively address housing shortages in their communities by providing expert information on how private developers and cities can work together to bring more units online and reduce development timeframes.

NAIOP will draw on its many years of public policy experience to actively engage on state legislation that affects multifamily housing development and to collaborate with the Arizona Department of Housing on projects, programs, and grant opportunities that further the goal of increasing the supply of affordable and attainable housing.

The committee plans to host its first event on September 26. The program will feature speakers from private development, LIHTC financing, and city officials.

Earlier this year, NAIOP Arizona recognized the growing importance of this asset class by awarding the inaugural Multifamily Project of the Year award at the Best of NAIOP on April 27 to Hines’ The Adeline in downtown Phoenix. Moving forward, the association plans to bestow awards for Multifamily Developer of the Year and Multifamily Broker of the Year.

The committee is composed of NAIOP members who are actively involved in developing, investing in, designing, building, or operating multifamily projects, or mixed-use projects that include a multifamily component, anywhere in Arizona.  Current members are:

  • Rodney Boden, ViaWest Group
  • Tammy Carr, Brinkmann Constructors
  • Natalia Chavez, Dominium
  • Blake Curtis, WeBuildRes
  • Margarita Effron, LMC
  • Ron Ensley, Clayco
  • Derek Flottum, The Opus Group
  • Tonya Lively, Commonwealth National Commercial Services
  • Kevin Miller, Kitchell Development Company
  • Mark Mitchell, Adolfson & Peterson Construction
  • Laura Ortiz, Evergreen Devco
  • James Perry, Foothills Bank
  • Alex Popovic, The Richman Group
  • Jay Ramos, The Opus Group
  • Chris Roach, Colliers
  • Brian Silverstein, Clayco
  • Neil Terry, Orcutt Winslow
  • Paul Tuchin, Trammell Crow Company
  • Devon Gentry, Phoenix Rising Investments, LLC

To learn more about NAIOP’s multifamily committee, visit the webpage naiopaz.org/multifamily.

About NAIOP

NAIOP, a 20,000+ member organization in North America provides unparalleled industry networking and education, and advocates for effective legislation on behalf of its members. It is the leading association for developers, owners, and related professionals in office, industrial, retail, multifamily and mixed-use real estate. The Arizona Chapter represents around 1,000 members and is among the largest in the 50+ network. 

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by Aug 01, 2023
Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, GateWay Community College to offer facility management training

Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, GateWay Community College to offer facility management training

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by | Aug 1, 2023 | News & Updates

     TEMPE, ARIZ. (August 1, 2023) ‒ GateWay Community College and the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, are launching facility management essentials training classes this fall.

Facility managers oversee functionality, maintenance, grounds, and security of buildings and large complexes such as hospitals, apartment buildings, and event venues. Facilities managers are leaders trained to use the latest technology and support healthy environments through sustainability and pollution reduction design. No experience is necessary, although facility managers may have experience in construction trades, project management, business, IT, architecture, engineering, or sustainability.

IFMA’s facility management introductory course is geared toward those that want to learn more about the field of facility management and are new to the profession. Classes include hands-on challenges and competitions within the facilities management field, membership to IFMA’s student chapter, networking and connections with local employers, mentorship from IFMA members, and an invitation to IFMA’s international conference.

In the spring, the Facilities Management Professional class will be offered as well as the next step towards earning certification.

The fall 2023 class schedule is on Saturdays, from September 9 to November 18, 8:30 a.m. to 12:3 p.m.; and Tuesday/Thursday, from September 12 to November 14, 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Classes are held at GateWay Community College, 108. N. 40th St., Phoenix (the Washington campus).

Registration closes the day prior to the start of class. Cost of the class is $1,250 which includes all books and materials. Register here.

For more information, call Maureen Hannon at (602) 238-4323 or email her at maureen.hannon@gatewaycc.edu.

 About IFMA

 Founded in 1980, IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting more than 24,000 members in 105 countries. The association’s members, represented in 134 chapters and 17 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than $100 billion in products and services. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management conference and exposition.

The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, formed in 1985, is one of the top association chapters in the world and winner of IFMA’s Large Chapter of the Year in 2012. It is dedicated to continuous improvement of the facility management profession by providing relevant educational and networking opportunities for its membership while supporting the community as a whole. For more information about the Phoenix chapter ifmaphoenix.org.

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by Aug 01, 2023
Sigma Contracting celebrates 40 years of building relationships, diverse projects in the Southwest

Sigma Contracting celebrates 40 years of building relationships, diverse projects in the Southwest

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by | Aug 1, 2023 | News & Updates

     SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (August 1, 2023) – An elephant ‘squeeze’ at the Phoenix Zoo.  Renovation of the exterior surface of the Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. A 155-acre camp for The Salvation Army plus numerous other projects for them.

Surgery centers. Hospital renovations. Construction for more than 30 Arizona school districts. More than 75 CVS/pharmacy drug stores. More than 50 Auto Zone automobile parts stores. Renovations to Phoenix Symphony Hall.

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Sigma Contracting, Inc., continues to show its diversity in building and renovating projects around Arizona and the Southwest.

     “Over the past 40 years we have forged lasting relationships with a great number of diversified owners that we have come to respect and admire within the industry,” said Sigma President Dan Hinkson. “We have partnered with both large and small corporations; those that do ongoing and repetitive projects as well as those who only have the need to build once.

“To the national companies, we have become their local partner. And when a project has not fit our expertise, we have partnered with many other larger and occasionally smaller general contractors to bring the best resources to our clients,” Hinkson said.

Sigma Contracting was founded in 1983 and is licensed in nine Southwestern states. As a premier commercial general contractor, Sigma has established a broad footprint in the region with an extensive portfolio of projects in a variety of sizes, industries, and property types.

For 40 years, Sigma has been the turnkey contractor or project manager for more than 1,000 construction projects including hospitals, medical office buildings, multi-family, schools, public venues, retail, industrial, banks, office buildings, and municipal facilities.

Recent projects exemplify the diversity of Sigma’s work which includes: another Potato Barn furniture store in Goodyear; a new build of the Tempe Dance Center West in Laveen; a new build of the Arrowhead Endoscopy Center in Glendale; the renovation of Athens on Easy Street Greek restaurant in Carefree; Papago Marketplace (formerly Papago Plaza) site and shops; and retail centers.

As the market continues to evolve, Sigma has continued to keep pace with the ever-changing markets. It was recently awarded a new retail project in Gilbert and a 560-unit multi-family housing project with various amenity buildings in Phoenix. Other recent projects include new retail buildings for Verizon and Bosa Donuts as well as an infill multi-family project in the heart of Phoenix.

Yes, Sigma Contracting built an elephant squeeze – where the pachyderms are groomed and given their medical exams – at the Phoenix Zoo as well as several other habitats for a variety of animals. Dan Hinkson and his wife Melinda Hinkson even hired a crane and an 18-wheeler flatbed to donate 50-foot eucalyptus trees from their own backyard for climbing structures for the zoo’s jaguar enclosure.

“How many general contractors can say they’ve built an elephant squeeze?” said Melinda Hinkson. “When we built the jaguar enclosure, the zoo mentioned natural trees last longer than artificial trees, so we told them they could have trees from our backyard. Now when we visit the zoo with our grandkids, we can also visit our trees.”

One project that exemplifies the true diversity of Sigma Contracting is The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in South Phoenix. Stemming from a 20-year relationship of building for and serving on boards with The Salvation Army, Sigma Contracting was a key team player.

From helping to write the grant letter to the Kroc Foundation and raising matching funds to collaborating and assisting in the design and build of the center, it was a 20-year journey in partnership with The Salvation Army. The center won AZRE Magazine’s 2012 RED Award for Best Public Project.

“Like so many others in the world of construction, our journey has been very diverse in what we have built but also extremely rewarding. We have met and worked with so many wonderful people. Most importantly, it is the legacy we have created over the years for families and generations to enjoy and have new experiences that they may never have gotten if we didn’t construct the structure as the home for the end user,” Dan Hinkson said.

Sigma Contracting 40-year notable highlights:

  • General contractor for the multi-story Studio 5c mixed-use development, Tempe;
  • Project manager for 150,000 SF The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Phoenix;
  • Tenant improvements for Katerra’s 200,000 SF manufacturing space and 30,000 SF office, Phoenix;
  • Camp Ponderosa, a 155-acre camp in Heber, Arizona, for providing kids from urban environments an experience of outdoor living and recreation;
  • Deer Valley Rock Art Center in Phoenix, where families can learn about the heritage of Native Americans through petroglyphs they left behind on stones as they traveled throughout Arizona;
  • Numerous repeat clients over the years include CVS/pharmacy and Armstrong Development, more than 70 buildings in various locations throughout Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico; multiple store and fuel projects with Circle K, Fry’s/Kroger Company, QuikTrip, Safeway, Costco and Sam’s Club;
  • Long-term industry relationships and multiple builds with Gammage & Burnham, Potato Barn, KS State Bank, Zell Engineering, Lance Baker at Synectic Design, DFDG, Upward Architects, AKAII, and Fonce Architects.

Sigma Contracting is active in numerous industry groups including the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), AZCREW, CCIM, CRENAB, ICSC, LAI, ULI Arizona, and Valley Partnership.

For more information visit www.sigmacontracting.com.

Sigma Contracting provided tenant improvements for Katerra’s 200,000 SF manufacturing space and 30,000 SF office in Phoenix.

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by Aug 01, 2023
NRS Logistics completes purchase of 40 acres of rail-served land in Casa Grande, Ariz., for $7M

NRS Logistics completes purchase of 40 acres of rail-served land in Casa Grande, Ariz., for $7M

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by | Jul 27, 2023 | News & Updates

 Land Advisors Organization facilitates the deal on behalf of the seller; the sale includes 4 acres of rail right of way for the buyer, a provider of chemical and gas logistic services.

Scottsdale, Ariz. (July 27, 2023) – NRS Logistics America Inc., a national provider of chemical and gas logistic services, closed on 40 acres in Casa Grande, Arizona, for $7.05 million.  The sale includes 4 acres of rail right of way.

Land Advisors Organization Pinal County Specialists Kirk McCarville, CCIM, and Trey Davis facilitated the deal on behalf of the seller, Auza Ranches. The land is in proximity to the rail-served West Industrial area in Casa Grande, a 1,200-acre future industrial region entirely represented by Land Advisors Organization.

Auza 650 is the largest shovel-ready, rail-served, single-owner industrial park in Casa Grande. The Union Pacific main line runs directly through Casa Grande and connects directly to the Auza 650 property through the Casa Grande Yard. In addition to the transportation benefits of being on the main line, Auza 650 has Interstate 8 and Interstate 10 each within 3 miles of the property.

“Proximity to Phoenix. Proximity to its suppliers in the semiconductor industry. Land price. Housing affordability for employees. This deal made sense on so many levels for NRS Logistics,” McCarville said. “It features unmatched highway and rail access for logistics. It also will experience a positive development environment at the city and county levels. The speed to market and rail service will be unmatched.”

This sale represents a huge leap for the Casa Grande West Industrial area. The development will bring rail across Ethington Road, allowing shovel-ready rail service and other utility services to the rest of the West Industrial area.

The City of Casa Grande and Pinal County have partnered on the development of the area in which the Auza 650 is located by committing more than $50 million to the surrounding infrastructure that is currently under construction.

Casa Grande is no stranger to massive undertakings and is renowned for its record time of being able to get the Lucid Motors facility fully up and running in just one year from initial approvals.

Over the past two years, Casa Grande has received significant attention at the national and international levels with announcements by major manufacturers expanding or relocating to the market. Land Advisors Organization has facilitated bringing many companies to the area, such as Lucid Motors, Kohler, Chang Chun Chemical and Air Products. There is tremendous interest from manufacturers, semiconductor supply chain and electric vehicle manufacturer suppliers and others with rail distribution needs to have facilities in the area. Casa Grande’s population has doubled since 2000, making it the largest city and tax base in Pinal County.

About NRS Logistics America


Headquartered in White Plains, New York, NRS provides chemical and gas logistic services to companies seeking safe and reliable handling of their international supply chain needs. Founded in 1946 offering railroad tank cars dedicated to the petrochemical industry, over the next 74 years NRS has undergone organic growth along the supply chain services vertical, offering packaging, liquid and dry storage/warehousing as well as domestic and international distribution. This portfolio of services allows NRS to offer end-to-end services dedicated to the chemical industry. For over 70 years NRS has been a leader in providing transport, storage and distribution, and asset leasing for the chemical and industrial markets. With approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, NRS operates in more than 100 countries. Through NRS GROUP companies the firm can offer a global single source supplier to clients.

About Land Advisors Organization

Founded in 1987, Land Advisors Organization is the nation’s largest land brokerage firm specializing in providing deep market insights to landowners and purchasers for the most comprehensive and effective evaluation of land in markets across the country. By integrating current local market information with cutting-edge technology and geographically specialized professionals, Land Advisors Organization advises clients in identifying and capitalizing on valuable land opportunities in all economic environments. Land Advisors Organization serves landowners and purchasers from offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande and Prescott, Arizona; Irvine, San Francisco, Century City, Pasadena, Roseville and San Diego, California; Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Kansas City, Kansas; and Seattle, Washington. Stay connected with Land Advisors Organization on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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by Jul 27, 2023
AAED announces newly elected, re-elected Board of Directors for Arizona’s rural and metro areas     

AAED announces newly elected, re-elected Board of Directors for Arizona’s rural and metro areas     

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by | Jul 20, 2023 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 20, 2023) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has elected new members to its Board of Directors that represent both rural and metro communities across the state.

The new board members representing rural Arizona include Jack Fitchett, AZED Pro, Business Attraction Manager at the City of Flagstaff; and Maggie Tidaback, AZED Pro, Economic Development Manager at the Town of Chino Valley. Richard Hernandez, AZED Pro, Executive Director of Government Relations at Yavapai College was re-elected to the board of directors to represent rural Arizona.

Jaye O’Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director with the City of Mesa was newly elected to the board of directors to represent metro Arizona. Re-elected members include Suzie Boyles, AZED Pro, Economic Development Director at the City of Buckeye; Amanda Bruno, AZED Pro, Government Relations Representative with Tucson Electric Power; and Rebecca Timmer, AZED Pro.

Continuing as advisors to the board of directors are Mackenzie Fitz-Gerald, AZED Pro, Economic Development Associate at Arizona Public Service; Jamie Kerr, Vice President of Rural Economic Development at the Arizona Commerce Authority; and Chad Schleicher, Economic Development Program Manager with the City of Tempe.

Newly appointed to one-year terms as advisory members are Melissa Johnson, AZED Pro, Director of Business Development and Marketing with Danson Construction; Richard Wilkie, CEcD, AZED Pro, Economic Development Director with the City of Casa Grande; and Curt Woody, AZED Pro, Economic Development Director with the Town of Marana.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these seasoned economic developers to our Board of Directors,” said Skip Becker, President of the Executive Committee. “As the voice of economic development throughout the state, AAED, under the leadership of these committed volunteers, will be in good hands under their direction as we continue to grow our economy.”

About AAED

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) was founded in 1974 with a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice for responsible economic development through professional education, public policy, and collaboration. The Association works to promote economic development in the State of Arizona through an exchange of information and educational opportunities among its members, to act as a liaison with outside groups, to influence legislation affecting economic development, and to empower members to create relationships to improve the economic outlook for Arizona. For more information on AAED, visit aaed.com or call (602) 240-2233.

 

 

 

by Jul 20, 2023