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The Arizona Land Consulting closed on a $40 million master-planned community in Buck-

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

Business Briefcase is back, this week covering a 2,000-acre master-planned community near the Buckeye Airport that will soon be turned into an industrial center.

Additionally, we’ll look at the Goodyear economic development team’s new program.

Firm closes on $40 million property

Arizona Land Consulting, a female-owned land consulting fi rm, closed on a 2,000-acre property near Buckeye Municipal Airport for $40 million on Feb. 7.

The land was zoned for the master-planned community Cipriani. However, Arizona Land Consulting CEO and founder Anita Verma-Lallian and investors plan to rezone the property for industrial use, with the hopes of developing it into a business park.

The plan has garnered interest from potential buyers, and calls for the property to be divided into 400- to 500-acre parcels.

“It is diffi cult to fi nd parcels of land that are a contiguous 50-plus acres, making this a spectacular fi nd,” Verma-Lallian said. “Not only was the serial acreage impressive, but the location and city growth in itself made this particular property outstanding.”

A future off-ramp on the I-10 will lead into the property at Johnson and Yuma roads.

Goodyear introduces Business Builders

Goodyear’s InnovationHub will offer Business Builders from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. The free event will allow the community to connect with entrepreneurs at the Goodyear Recreation Center’s multipurpose room at 420 S. Estrella Parkway.

Bobbie Mastracci, designated broker and principal investment sales with Phoenix West Commercial LLC, will discuss selecting the right space for a small business. Networking will follow Mastracci’s presentation.

Registration for the event is required. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/GYBusinessBuilders.

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Alliance advocates for business community

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Five West Valley chambers, collectively known as the West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, have been advocating for properity in the West Valley for more than 20 years.

Through the alliance, the Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Wickenburg chambers of commerce provide opportunities for their business leaders to influence civic, social and business initiatives that support community growth.

“The collaboration between the five leading West Valley chambers of commerce allows us to have a broader impact on important issues affecting our business community,” said Robert Heidt, the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s president and chief executive officer.

It produces programs that promote best practices by convening leadership from around the West Valley to advocate for pro-business solutions.

In 2018, the alliance hired Alexis Glasscock of Fennemore to represent business interests at the state level as the group’s lobbyist.

Each year, the alliance produces the Legislative Report Card, which represents the alliance’s positions as communicated to West Valley legislators throughout the year’s legislative session.

In 2021, the alliance supported legislation pertaining to Western water and transportation infrastructure, reducing prescription drug costs, increasing educational credential attainment and funding, advancing workforce development, and supporting equality and fairness for all Arizonans.

It hosts the West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo each year; this year it is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Glendale Civic Center. West Valley businesses can showcase their products and services to thousands of decision makers at the event. For more information, contact Amber Wilson at 623-937-4754.

Tolleson official named to D-backs’ foundation board

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Tolleson City Manager Reyes Medrano Jr. is a new member of the board of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

Community has been at the heart of Medrano Jr.’s life and career. The Tolleson native and father of six understands the importance of putting others first to achieve the greater good.

For 20 years, he has served as a Little League coach, was the former PTA president for P.H. Gonzales Elementary School, and assisted with the introduction of the civic involvement process and heightened awareness of careers in public affairs through the Tolleson Teen Council.

He also worked with teen parents in the parenting program at Tolleson Union High School. Medrano Jr. furthered his involvement when he became the Tolleson city manager.

“Tolleson has been a major part of my life, and being able to give back, whether it’s through volunteer work or my career, has been rewarding,” Medrano Jr. said.

He added these experiences will allow him to contribute effectively to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation board.

Established in 1997, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation supports three main areas of need: homelessness, indigent health care, and children’s programs of all types. The Diamondbacks Foundation also created programs to help veterans, police, teachers, firefighters and first responders.

“I truly feel like every experience I’ve had and the time I’ve spent giving back to Tolleson has prepared me for this exciting new opportunity in my life,” Medrano Jr. added. “I’m looking forward to being a new member of the board and giving back to the community at a larger scale.”

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