City of Avondale named 2023 Economic Development Organization of the Year, Medium Community, at AAED’s annual EDDE Awards

City of Avondale named 2023 Economic Development Organization of the Year, Medium Community, at AAED’s annual EDDE Awards

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by | May 2, 2023 | News & Updates

     TUCSON, Ariz. (May 2, 2023) – The City of Avondale was named the 2023 Economic Development Organization of the Year for a Medium Community at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards at the spring conference in Tucson last week.

The EDDE Awards honor the best economic development practices for individuals, organizations, and companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of economic growth in the state. Recipients are selected from a pool of nominations made by members of AAED.

The award for Economic Development Organization of the Year for a Medium Community recognizes service and dedication to AAED as an organization representing a population of between 50,000 and 100,000 people.

The City of Avondale was lauded as one of AAED’s top most-involved partners, committed to supporting and advancing its mission in Arizona. The community’s staff supports the delivery of programming, activities, and education for AAED each year. It hosts the Basic Economic Development Course at the city’s conference center and serves as a judge for the course.

The City of Avondale holds IEDC’s Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) designation – the only community to do so in the West Valley. Avondale is engaged with multiple committees through WESTMARC and assists its business community through its LeadingEDGE Awards, recognizing businesses that have positively impacted both the community and the business environment.

About AAED

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) was founded in 1974 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.

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by May 02, 2023
City of Chandler’s Micah Miranda named Economic Developer of the Year, Large Community, at AAED’s 2023 EDDE Awards event

City of Chandler’s Micah Miranda named Economic Developer of the Year, Large Community, at AAED’s 2023 EDDE Awards event

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by | May 2, 2023 | News & Updates

     TUCSON, Ariz. (May 2, 2023) – Micah Miranda with the City of Chandler was named 2023 AAED Economic Developer of the Year for a Large Community at the annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards at the spring conference in Tucson last week.

The EDDE Awards honor the best economic development practices for individuals, organizations, and companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of economic growth in the state. Recipients are selected from a pool of nominations made by members of the Arizona Association for Economic Development.

The award recognizes outstanding achievement by an economic development professional in a large community with a population of more than 100,000.

Miranda is an extremely well-respected industry leader with over 20 years of experience in municipal and state government organizations. His efforts in 2022 resulted in adding 4,219 jobs and absorbing more than 1.8 million square feet of space with a capital investment of more than $330 million.

Miranda is an active member of AAED and a Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council. His past economic development experience includes positions at the City of Maricopa, the Arizona Department of Commerce, the City of Tempe, and the City of Mesa.

One of his top focuses is increasing opportunities for higher education in the community he serves. Last year his team led the execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Arizona to support its relocation from the Chandler Community Center to a larger space in Downtown Chandler.

Miranda also led a significant place branding initiative in the City of Chandler’s employment corridors. Efforts ranged from branded banners on light poles to unique art installations to custom monument signs at major intersections.

The city’s tourism program has also benefited from Miranda’s leadership, adding an immersive, 360-degree virtual tour to its website and securing a $248,000 Visit Arizona Initiative Marketing Grant to promote Chandler as a meeting and events destination.

Miranda is often asked to weigh in on local and state tax bills and other policy issues affecting economic development – most recently spearheading legislation that would help address Arizona’s housing challenges.

About AAED

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) was founded in 1974 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.

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by May 02, 2023
Arizona Association for Economic Development presents 2023 EDDE Awards; Mesa’s Bill Jabjiniak named recipient of William Lampkin Award

Arizona Association for Economic Development presents 2023 EDDE Awards; Mesa’s Bill Jabjiniak named recipient of William Lampkin Award

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by | May 2, 2023 | News & Updates

     TUCSON, Ariz. (May 2, 2023) – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented the 2023 Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards during its annual Spring Conference held in Tucson last week.

The EDDE Awards honor the best economic development practices for individuals, organizations and companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of economic growth in the state. Recipients are selected from a pool of nominations made by members of AAED.

Overall, nine EDDE Awards – including a new member award, Emerging Leader – were presented to:

  • Economic Developer of the Year Award – Large Community: Micah Miranda, City of Chandler;
  • Economic Developer of the Year Award – Small Community: Una Wirkebau City of Winslow;
  • Economic Development Large Organization of the Year Award: City of Mesa;
  • Economic Development Medium Organization of the Year Award: City of Avondale;
  • Emerging Leader of the Year: Chad Schleicher, City of Tempe;
  • Member of the Year: Kristen Stephenson, CEcD, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC);
  • New Member of the Year: Ryan Jones, Yavapai College Regional Economic Development Center (REDC);
  • Workforce Practitioner of the Year: Jennifer Mellor, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

The William Lampkin Award for Long-Term Excellence in Economic Development was awarded to Bill Jabjiniak, Economic Development Director, City of Mesa.

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by an individual that has made significant contributions to economic development efforts in Arizona and demonstrated a sustained commitment to AAED. Nominations are evaluated based on the overall economic impact of the individual’s efforts to Arizona, the nominee’s contributions to AAED, the development of strong relationships and community support, and contributions to the economic development profession.

Jabjiniak possesses more than 30 years of results-driven vision and leadership in revitalization strategies, public/private partnership opportunities, project financing, and business recruitment. He leads a team of 15 professionals focused on business attraction, retention and expansion, entrepreneurship and small business development, redevelopment, revitalization, and workforce development/talent attraction.

During his tenure, his team has assisted in creating and retaining more than 36,000 jobs, successfully leading more than 523 projects, and generating more than $17.4 billion in capital investment.

His team helped with numerous high-profile retention initiatives, including the Chicago Cubs and Oakland A’s spring training operations; MD Helicopter’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility; and expanding Banner Health’s Desert Medical Center and Banner Children’s at Desert Medical Center.

Under his leadership, several high-caliber entrepreneurship and small business development programs were launched that have included LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa’s Technology Incubators, and Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program, both of which have assisted hundreds of companies grow and thrive in only the last few years.

At the onset of the pandemic, his team collaborated to save local businesses and developed a grant program to help businesses in need, granting more than $4.5 million to 525 businesses. Another 250 businesses were provided free technical assistance (valued at nearly $1 million) to promote resiliency and train businesses to operate in new ways. Part of the effort included the investment and build-out of HUUB – a digital platform that serves local businesses 24/7 providing access to training, education, webinars, and resource information – all free to local entities.

“With a vision from our elected officials and city management, Mesa is a community that is doing great things, and I’m very lucky to have that type of support,” Jabjiniak said. “Since I’ve been in this position, everyone in the City of Mesa has been on the same page when it comes to getting things accomplished. I’m honored by this award and I share it with everyone involved in Mesa’s success.”

AAED Executive Director Carrie Kelly said the EDDE Awards truly recognize those bringing businesses to Arizona and creating jobs.

“These professionals and organizations can take great pride in knowing how impactful they are in helping to create and maintain Arizona’s growing and vibrant economy,” Kelly said. “AAED is proud to have each of them as members in our statewide organization, which supports them and their efforts.”

About AAED

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) was founded in 1974 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.

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by May 02, 2023
City of Mesa brings home a pair of honors as AAED presents EDDE Awards at annual event

City of Mesa brings home a pair of honors as AAED presents EDDE Awards at annual event

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by | May 2, 2023 | News & Updates

     TUCSON, Ariz. (May 2, 2023) – The City of Mesa garnered two honors as the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards at the spring conference in Tucson last week.

The EDDE Awards honor the best economic development practices for individuals, organizations and companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of economic growth in the state. Recipients are selected from a pool of nominations made by members of AAED.

Mesa won the Economic Development of the Year Award – Large Organization, and Mesa Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak won the William Lampkin Award for Long-Term Excellence in Economic Development.

This Lampkin Award recognizes outstanding achievements by an individual that has made significant contributions to economic development efforts in Arizona and demonstrated a sustained commitment to AAED. Nominations are evaluated based on the overall economic impact of the individual’s efforts to Arizona, the nominee’s contributions to AAED, the development of strong relationships and community support, and contributions to the economic development profession.

Jabjiniak possesses more than 30 years of results-driven vision and leadership in revitalization strategies, public/private partnership opportunities, project financing, and business recruitment. He leads a team of 15 professionals focused on business attraction, retention and expansion, entrepreneurship and small business development, redevelopment, revitalization, and workforce development/talent attraction.

During his tenure, his team has assisted in creating and retaining more than 36,000 jobs, successfully leading more than 523 projects, and generating more than $17.4 billion in capital investment. Notable companies doing business in Mesa include Amazon, Apple, Cessna Aviation, CMC Steel, JX Nippon, NTT, AT&T, CyrusOne, Dexcom, EdgeCore, Santander Consumer USA, Waymo, Able Engineering/Extron Aviation, Virgin Galactic, XNRGY, to name a few.

His team helped with numerous high-profile retention initiatives, including the Chicago Cubs and Oakland A’s spring training operations; MD Helicopter’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility; and expanding Banner Health’s Desert Medical Center and Banner Children’s at Desert Medical Center.

Under his leadership, several high-caliber entrepreneurship and small business development programs were launched that have included LAUNCHPOINT, Mesa’s Technology Incubators, and Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program, both of which have assisted hundreds of companies grow and thrive in only the last few years.

At the onset of the pandemic, his team collaborated to save local businesses and developed a grant program to help businesses in need, granting more than $4.5 million to 525 businesses. Another 250 businesses were provided free technical assistance (valued at nearly $1 million) to promote resiliency and train businesses to operate in new ways. Part of the effort included the investment and build-out of HUUB – a digital platform that serves local businesses 24/7 providing access to training, education, webinars, and resource information – all free to local entities.

“With a vision from our elected officials and city management, Mesa is a community that is doing great things, and I’m very lucky to have that type of support,” Jabjiniak said. “Since I’ve been in this position, everyone in the City of Mesa has been on the same page when it comes to getting things accomplished. I’m honored by this award and I share it with everyone involved in Mesa’s success.”

The award for Economic Development Organization of the Year for a Large Community recognizes service and dedication to AAED as an organization representing a population of more than 100,000 people.

Mesa has been a strong advocate and supporter of AAED as a member, sponsor, and participant for many years, participating in every spring and fall conference, golf tournament, luncheon, educational event and workshop that AAED has to offer.

Mesa is recognized as a regional economic development leader, working with more than 55 companies in creating more than 4,200 jobs last year and $2.9 billion in capital investment. It strongly encourages education and professional development and is an IEDC-certified Accredited Economic Development Organization, which is a tremendous tribute to its commitment, performance, and professionalism.

 About AAED

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) was founded in 1974 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.

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by May 02, 2023
Jeffrey Garza Walker, supply chain specialist and Mexico-Latin America expert, joins NAI Horizon

Jeffrey Garza Walker, supply chain specialist and Mexico-Latin America expert, joins NAI Horizon

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by | May 2, 2023 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (May 2, 2023) – NAI Horizon CEO and Principal Terry Martin-Denning announced that Jeffrey Garza Walker, MRED, MBA, has joined the firm as an Executive Vice President and will focus his advisory and brokerage work on industrial and corporate services.

Garza Walker will divide his time representing tenants and landlords in Metro Phoenix and throughout the U.S. as well as investors and corporate occupiers in Mexico and numerous Latin American countries, where he already has a client base and network of relationships.

His transactional experience includes more than 150 million square feet of industrial property in the U.S., 50 million square feet of industrial services in Mexico, and more than 50 million square feet of industrial leasing, acquisition, and disposition in Latin America.

“Our entire network is perfect for a broker like Jeffrey Garza Walker. Even though he’s already been extremely successful in his career, our platform will take him to the next level,” said Lane Neville, Executive Vice President and Principal with NAI Horizon.

Neville serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of NAI Horizon’s parent company, Horizon Real Estate Group, Inc., a broker-owned company. Neville was instrumental in recruiting Garza Walker to NAI Horizon, an affiliate of NAI Global, with more than 300 offices worldwide, including 15 offices in Mexico and Latin America associated with NAI Mexico – one of the leading CRE services firms in both regions.

In addition to serving clients in Mexico and Latin America, Garza Walker assists with their real estate requirements in the U.S. He is leading the initiative to incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices into existing and new supply chains that companies use to source, assemble, manufacture, and deliver goods and equipment to businesses and consumers.

Garza Walker joins NAI Horizon from another brokerage firm. He previously served as a corporate manager with APL Logistics Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kintetsu World Express Inc., a Japan-based freight forwarding and transportation company. He ran the firm’s North American, Mexico, and Latin American supply chain management services business.

“Moving to NAI Horizon could not have come at a better time in my career – with my corporate background in logistics and enduring relationships in Mexico and Latin America, my long-standing advocacy and direct experience in reshoring and nearshoring the supply chain and, more recently, connectivity to companies that are part of the supply chain solution to ESG. I feel like I’ll be able to increase my business tenfold with NAI Horizon,” Garza Walker said.

A frequent guest speaker and presenter on supply chain management issues and solutions, Garza Walker, will be speaking at the upcoming Area Development Consultants Forum in Detroit June 5-7. He will then be in New Jersey as a guest speaker at a NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties) conference.

Garza Walker is very community oriented and serves on many councils and boards, including the Arizona State University (ASU) Real MRED Real Estate Council, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (Chairman of the Board), U.S. Green Building Council/Arizona Chapter, Phoenix Sister Cities, and Global Chamber® Phoenix.

He earned a Master’s of Real Estate Development at Arizona State University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Montana State University in Bozeman. Garza Walker is a U.S. Armed Forces veteran.

 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 and the 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 May 02, 2023
Ribbon cutting at Mesa’s Desert Medical Campus marks completion of $45M modernization project

Ribbon cutting at Mesa’s Desert Medical Campus marks completion of $45M modernization project

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by | Apr 26, 2023 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 26, 2023) – The completion of a $45 million modernization project at the Desert Medical Campus in Mesa, Arizona, was commemorated recently with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony attended by members of the healthcare community and local dignitaries.

The state-of-the-art project introduced new amenities, spec suites, and future growth opportunities on the campus. The site comprises a four-building, 313,671 SF medical office park on the campus of Banner Desert Medical Center, 1432, 1450, 1500, and 1520 S. Dobson Road. The buildings are owned by Ventas, a leading S&P 500 healthcare REIT headquartered in Chicago.

Ventas is represented by the Kidder Mathews healthcare real estate team of Senior Vice Presidents Perry Gabuzzi, CCIM, and Rachael Thompson.

“It’s been so exciting to watch the transformation of the Desert Medical Campus take place. Ventas/Lillibridge Healthcare Services has created a welcoming, modern, and healthy environment for the community to seek and receive healthcare services,” Gabuzzi said. “Leasing activity has been rapidly increasing and the energy on campus is palpable. With more spec suites planned, we are thrilled by the potential to increase occupancy and bring additional medical services to the community.”

The ribbon-cutting event was held at the new rooftop common area in the 1520 building and was attended by Mesa’s Vice Mayor Francisco Heredia; Banner Desert Medical Center CEO Laura Robertson; executives of Ventas and Lillibridge Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ventas specializing in property management and leasing; current tenants in the building; and Banner employees.

Lillibridge presented the Banner Health Foundation with a gift of $15,000 which will help support and grow the hospital’s innovative programs and resources at the Mesa campus.

The modernization project features new building facades with expansive glassed-in atrium lobbies, restrooms, a variety of common space lounge areas, solar shade structure, new wayfinding, and improved building signage.

“It’s incredible to see such an investment for healthcare made for our community,” Robertson said. “As we continue to see growth in the East Valley, having these medical office buildings renovated and ready will benefit the diverse health needs of the community.”

Amenities include the new on-site eatery, Top Fuel Café, in the 1520 building. A walkway connects the 1432 building to Banner Desert Medical Center. Move-in ready spec suites are available with more spec suites in the works for all size requirements. Available suites range from 1,075 SF to 14,783 SF; contiguous suites are also available.

The project features ample building and monument signage opportunities and surface-level parking plus two covered parking garages.

“The modernizing enhancements to the four-building medical office campus is exciting and will further enhance our access to and depth of medical services for the residents of Mesa,” Heredia said. “The redevelopment of this campus will attract quality practices and companies and good-paying jobs and is an essential investment in District 3.”

Okland Construction Company was the general contractor; Krause Architecture + Interiors was the architect.

 About Kidder Mathews

Kidder Mathews has the largest independent brokerage group on the West Coast, with over 500 brokers performing $12 billion transactions, managing 53 million square feet of space, and conducting 2,600 appraisals annually. Since they see more transactions, their clients benefit from superior market knowledge. The firm also has more brokers with the prestigious SIOR and CCIM designations than any other firm in the Northwest. The brokerage group focuses their expertise in the following specialty groups: industrial, office, retail, investment, multifamily, technology, life sciences, R&D, and corporate services. For more information visit kidder.com.

About Ventas

Ventas Inc., an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two large and dynamic industries – healthcare and real estate. Fueled by powerful demographic demand from growth in the aging population, Ventas owns a diversified portfolio of over 1,200 properties in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Ventas uses the power of its capital to unlock the value of senior living communities; life science, research & innovation properties; medical office & outpatient facilities, hospitals and other healthcare real estate. A globally recognized real estate investment trust, Ventas follows a successful long-term strategy, proven over more than 20 years, built on diversification of property types, capital sources and industry-leading partners, financial strength and flexibility, consistent and reliable growth and industry-leading ESG achievements, managed by a collaborative and experienced team dedicated to its stakeholders. For more information visit ventasreit.com.

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by Apr 26, 2023
‘Facility Fusion’ event provides local IFMA chapter opportunity to network, share best practices

‘Facility Fusion’ event provides local IFMA chapter opportunity to network, share best practices

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by | Apr 26, 2023 | News & Updates

     TEMPE, ARIZ. (April 26, 2023) ‒ Built environment industry professionals traveled to San Francisco earlier this month to participate in the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) Facility Fusion Conference & Expo. Participants included members of the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter.

The event provided an opportunity for participants to reconnect with their colleagues from all over the globe and to exchange best practices, ideas, and more. The broad range of professionals gave participants the opportunity to be back in collaborative spaces that extend beyond the computer screen. IFMA and other organizations like it rely on the collective efforts of individuals to provide a valuable member experience that gives back to their professional journey.

“People join IFMA for two reasons – to learn and to network,” said Kate North, Global Chair of the WE Community to open the conference.

Throughout the week, Facility Fusion participants were engaged with one another on a level that has not been experienced in quite some time. Over the past three years many businesses and organizations have asked themselves:

“What will the commercial space look like following the effects of COVID?”

As the third year of the pandemic ends, professionals are beginning to see what the new normal consists of. With much of the workforce opting for remote or hybrid work (despite the subtle urgency from executives and upper management to return to office) the primary use, maintenance, and operating logistics of commercial space is still reliant on the execution of strategic care.

Within this pivoting industry, building operators and facility managers are in desperate need of solutions that not only satisfy the new demands of the decade, but also budget restrictions, sustainability initiatives, and effective technology.

Following educational sessions and discussion panels, attendees engaged with each other.

“Many of those mini discussions led to a meal filled with laughter and inspiration as the connections grew in quantity and strength,” said Kristy Schlesselman, Social Media Manager, Lead Management Institute, and Co-Chair, PR & Marketing Committee of IFMA Phoenix Chapter. “It is the meaningful relationships that drive most contributions. The continuation of networking groups and conferences is instrumental in the evolution of what comes from these contributions.”

This year, IFMA chapter leaders had endless takeaways from memory enhancement techniques to strategic practices to manage and drive membership, sponsorships, and opportunities.

The IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter leaders, Kathleen Severson (Chapter Administrator), Monisa “MJ” Manju Nagarajan Gomathi (VP of Professional Development), Ted Ritter (IFMA Fellow), and Schlesselman, presented at the conference, sharing their best practice chapter secrets, and also learned fresh ideas to help elevate the chapter.

The most common pain point shared between the majority of IFMA segments was volunteerism while the industry is facing a labor shortage. Conferences like this one allow individuals facing the same challenges to bring varying perspectives that result in the solutions needed for today’s challenges.

Facilithon

Members of the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter, along with other industry professionals, participated in “Facilithon,” a facilities management-based skills competition. The competition was part of the Arizona Skills USA State Championship April 11-12. The event brought together high school-aged students from throughout Arizona to compete in varying trades competitions. Students competed in everything from crime scene forensics to plumbing, electrical, masonry, and many other skills.

The “Facilithon” team presented students with a written quiz, along with a scenario-based problem and accompanying presentation. Many of the solutions the students produced were well in alignment with solutions suggested by the veteran facility managers that were judging. Many of the students had no prior exposure to facilities management.

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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.

 

 

by Apr 26, 2023
Associate Katie Bathgate joins NAI Horizon’s Tucson staff, will facilitate retail, office deals

Associate Katie Bathgate joins NAI Horizon’s Tucson staff, will facilitate retail, office deals

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by | Apr 20, 2023 | News & Updates

     TUCSON, ARIZONA (April 20, 2023) – The Tucson office of NAI Horizon has added to its retail and office brokerage staff with the hiring of Associate Katie Bathgate.

Bathgate comes to NAI Horizon after spending several years in the entertainment business at CBS/Paramount and the Walt Disney Company. She earned her Arizona real estate license this year.

“We are pleased that Katie has joined our NAI Horizon team to embark on her real estate career,” said Ben Craney, Managing Director in the Tucson office.”

Bathgate is an expert at computer-based data storage and management, communication and collaboration, and implementation of tracking systems. She possesses a strong background in program development, staff leadership and supervision; along with establishing, leading, and motivating high-performance teams.

She is proficient at building and strengthening long-term relationships with both team members and executive personnel to create and maintain optimal workflow and communication.

Born and raised in Southern California, Bathgate earned an M.S. and a B.S. from California State University-Fullerton. Bathgate also served as Health and Wellness Director at the YMCA of Orange County in Newport Beach, California.

Bathgate is a former NCAA Division I athlete having competed in cross country and track at Cal State Fullerton. Away from the office, she enjoys hiking, spending time with her fiancé and playing in a women’s flag football league.

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 and the 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 Apr 20, 2023
ASU MRED students test their development acumen in 2023 REIAC/Rockefeller Challenge

ASU MRED students test their development acumen in 2023 REIAC/Rockefeller Challenge

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by | Apr 18, 2023 | News & Updates

As part of 10th anniversary, alumni will be honored at the event.

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 18, 2023) – The 10th REIAC/Rockefeller Group Challenge will again offer a cash prize to a winning team of graduating Masters of Real Estate Development (MRED) students from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business.

The event is on May 3 at Arizona Country Club, 4668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, in Phoenix. Registration and networking begin at 3:30 p.m. The presentations are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with voting and announcement of the winning team shortly after. A networking mixer will be held after the announcement.

A 10th-anniversary presentation recognizing MRED Challenge alumni will be held at 4 p.m. Those honored include Julie Harris, Class of 2017; Robby Leonard, Class of 2018; Alex Boles, Class of 2018; Anna Sepic, Class of 2017; Devin Beasley, Class of 2014; and Wil Hogue, Class of 2020, Alumni Board President.

“The REIAC/Rockefeller Challenge has become one of our most anticipated and attended events. REIAC’s Program Committee and Board are proud to continue the relationship with ASU’s MRED program and look forward to this year’s event, the 10th anniversary,” said REIAC Southwest President Karla Moran with SRP.

Three competing teams of graduating ASU MRED students will each present their development proposal for the vacant 218 acres owned by Mayo Clinic at 56th to 64th streets and Mayo Boulevard. Student teams will present their response to a request for development proposals created with Mayo and the MRED program.

Student teams are competing to be master developers by presenting proposals to the district. The district has earmarked the property for commercial development that would financially benefit its community members. Students will make proposals to the district to act as co-developer with University Realty.

“This is their thesis – their culminating experience requiring use of all they have learned,” said Mark Stapp, Executive Director of the MRED program. “These projects are wicked problems that test students’ knowledge and would challenge anyone, even the most experienced of us.”

Each team is allotted 10 minutes to present a development solution for a storied piece of Arizona commercial real estate, followed by questions from the audience. Audience members will vote to choose the winning team after the presentations, awarding each winning team member a $1,000 check up to $6,000.

“The Rockefeller Group is honored to participate in what has become an annual tradition that has provided additional motivation for MRED students to be selected as one of the top three teams to compete in the Challenge,” said Mark Singerman, Past President of the REIAC Southwest Chapter and Vice President/Regional Director-Arizona for The Rockefeller Group, the event’s title sponsor.

“The inspiring and creative solutions the teams have presented at the Challenge over the years demonstrate what a fabulous job Mark Stapp and his staff have done in preparing the students for careers in real estate development and investment,” Singerman said.

Registration is required for the event. Registration fee is $30 for non-members and $20 for students and closes May 1. Register here.

About REIAC

 The Real Estate Investment Advisory Council (REIAC) was established as a nonprofit trade association to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, concerns and experiences among senior executives who conduct commercial real estate transactions. The invitation-only group limits its membership to senior-level executives at companies, who act as principals, and whose function is to develop, acquire, manage and/or finance commercial real estate. Institutional quality programs and peer-to-peer relationship-building opportunities have established REAIC’s reputation throughout the national real estate investment community as one of its premier associations. www.reiac.org

 About MRED

In nine months, the W. P. Carey Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) prepares students to lead real development projects that are environmentally respectful, socially responsible, and artfully designed. The MRED program is transdisciplinary, aligning principled instruction with dynamic real-world application. MRED is a unique partnership between four highly regarded schools within Arizona State University:

by Apr 18, 2023
NAI Horizon’s Tucson office hires industrial specialist Harry Law, former residential agent

NAI Horizon’s Tucson office hires industrial specialist Harry Law, former residential agent

News & Updates

by | Apr 18, 2023 | News & Updates

    TUCSON, ARIZONA (April 18, 2023) – The Tucson office of NAI Horizon is pleased to announce the recent addition of Harry Law, a commercial real estate agent specializing in industrial properties.

Prior to joining NAI Horizon, Law gained valuable experience in residential real estate, selling houses and residential land for a year. After a year in residential real estate, Law decided to pursue a career in commercial real estate.

“We are excited that Harry chose to join our NAI Horizon team to continue his real estate career and strengthen our industrial group,” said Ben Craney, Managing Director in the Tucson office.

Law said he was attracted to the more relationship-based nature of the business. He met with several brokers in search of the right opportunity and joined NAI Horizon.

“I discovered NAI Horizon was a good fit for me because of how it allows its brokers to be entrepreneurial,” Law said. “It gives me the freedom to work with clients in a way that’s tailored to their unique needs, which is what I’m passionate about.”

Law graduated from the University of Arizona, earning his degree in economics. He obtained his real estate license upon completion of his studies. He was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity.

Away from the office, Law enjoys working out, cooking, and reading.

“I’m excited to continue growing my career at NAI Horizon and delivering exceptional results for my clients,” Law said.

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 and the 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 Apr 18, 2023