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Volume 29 Issue 36 Goodyear, AZ
June 6, 2018
Business Briefcase
ByConnorDziawura
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Hello, readers! School’s out and summer is in session, and with that acknowledged, there’s quite a bit to discuss today! While I must start on a bit of an unfortunate note, with a major business retracting its West Valley plans, I have a few smaller businesses with approaching plans to balance it out. Well, here’s the news! First, I’ll start with the bad news for West Valley shoppers and home décor enthusiasts. IKEA has pulled its plans to open a second Valley location in Glendale. “While this is an extremely difficult decision, we will not be moving forward with our plans to build a store in Glendale,” said IKEA Senior Public Affairs Specialist Latisha Bracy in a statement. “We appreciate the outpouring of support and excitement that our fans have expressed, and we are disappointed that we will not be able to physically join the vibrant Glendale community.” Bracy’s statement acknowledged a rapidly changing retail environment and, subsequently, a new business model for long-term growth. The company is also looking to expand to more urban city centers, so some expansion plans may change. An investment in e-commerce and services
is a large focus for IKEA. Last September, IKEA anticipated construction in Glendale could have begun as soon as fall 2018 pending city approval. The store was projected for a potential spring 2020 opening. The proposed location would have been 348,000 square feet situated on 29 acres of land, with around 1,100 parking spaces, at the southeast corner of Loop 101/Agua Fria Freeway and Bethany Home Road. “Obviously, while understanding, we are disappointed in IKEA’s decision because we knew this location would have been hugely successful at this prime location,” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said in a statement, acknowledging this as just one of multiple planned projects across the country that the Swedish company will forego. “The city of Glendale is committed to working with the property owner (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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to help identify a new developer that can benefit from the attributes of this special site,” Phelps continued. IKEA’s other location in the state is in Tempe. Moving along, and on a more positive note, a new QuikTrip is coming to Buckeye, south of the Walmart in Sundance Towne Center at the northwest corner of Yuma and Watson roads. Construction is scheduled to begin in the next three to four months, with a potential opening in spring 2019, according to a company spokesperson. Keeping with Buckeye, Snap Fitness’ future location is progressing, but may open a bit later than planned. While the plan was to complete the location in August, the new goal is December, according to owner Lorenzo Suozzi. He estimates the new
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Briefcase...continued from page 1 location – at 827 E. Monroe Avenue – is 6,000 square feet, while the current location – at 410 E. U.S. Highway 85 – is 4,000 square feet. “We’re very excited,” Suozzi said. “We’re still in the process of remodeling it. The plans are at the city right now for the third review and they should be getting approved very soon. “But, because we don’t have approved plans, our scope of work has been very limited. It’s (the exterior) totally dramatically changed. You wouldn’t recognize the building anymore. It looks like a new building instead of an old abandoned church.” Snap Fitness took advantage of the city’s Catalyst Program, which caps at $25,000. Snap Fitness will receive the full amount.
“It’s helped the project dramatically,” Suozzi said, citing renovations on doors and windows as a large component. “We’ve basically done as much work as we can on the building. We’ve got a demo permit, a roof permit and a door and window permit, and within that scope of work, we’ve still kept busy. The new location will be bigger. It’s going to have just a larger selection of equipment.” Though the current location was upgraded last year, the new one will feature further improvements. Suozzi zoned in on an outdoor workout patio as just one element. “We’re really excited to upgrade the gym,” he said. “It’s going to be a completely upgraded gym, be very interesting and unique since this church is originally built in 1930.” Finally, premier senior living facility
Legacy House of Avondale is planning a grand opening VIP reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13. A light lunch will be served at the open house event. The ribbon cutting is set for 1:30 p.m. Then, from 4 to 6 p.m., there will be an after party with self-guided tours, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. For more info or to RSVP, contact 623-478-3800 or jennifere@wslm.biz. Reservations are due Friday, June 8. Legacy House of Avondale is located at 2635 N. Dysart Road. That’s all the briefs for this week! Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
CBS’ McLaughlin returns to host the ‘Swaggies’ By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
CBS 5 News anchor Sean McLaughlin loves giving back to organizations that make a difference. He counts among them the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. “I really feel the chamber of commerce and those businesses within it create a really solid partnership,” McLaughlin said. The former NBC Weekend Today meteorologist is supporting the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce by hosting its awards gala, also known as The Swaggies, on Friday, June 15, at The Wigwam. “The West Valley is filled with young, vibrant, energetic cities,” said McLaughlin, a nine-time Emmy Award winner. “Everyone knows the history and legacy of places like Scottsdale. When you read the stories of the Avondales, the Goodyears, the Litchfield Parks, they were called ‘just sleepy little bedroom communities.’ That was the vibe in the early ’90s, but they have really organized themselves into a really powerful economic engine.” With degrees in journalism and meteorology, McLaughlin began his career in the late 1980s in Palm Springs, California, in weather and news. “I started in news and fell into weather
early in my career,” he and different trees along the said. “This is my secgolf course made me feel ond time I switched like I was back in the Midinto news. I definitely west.” enjoy weather. I can be Since then, he has been myself. Everyone can impressed with the commurelate to the weather. nities that make up the West To me, it’s a great way Valley. to really reach people.” “I’ve never seen an area He has been on the take an opportunity and realair in Arizona since ly run with it,” McLaughlin 1992, except for the said. “The best thing about three years he spent in Sean McLaughlin will host the West Valley is it’s so New York. He is start- The Swaggies for the second diverse and they know that on Friday, June 15. (Photo ing to feel the longev- time strength is in staying togethcourtesy Southwest Valley Chamber ity of his Arizona ca- of Commerce) er. I think it’s really imporreer. tant. It’s an important lesson “People have known me since the that it’s showing the rest of the Valley.” 1990s,” he said. “It’s fun. People come up to me and say, ‘You came to my school Southwest Valley Awards Gala: to talk about weather when I was a third The Swaggies grader.’ They’re starting their families. Friday, June 15 It’s fun to know I’ve crossed the genera- The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park tions.” McLaughlin had his first taste of the $75 chamber members; West Valley shortly after moving here in $85 nonmembers 1992 from Iowa. He went golfing with a 623-932-2260 southwestvalleychamber.org friend at The Wigwam. “It made me have this great, warm, nos- 6 p.m. Cocktail hour and silent auction talgic feeling,” he said. “The pine trees 7 p.m. Dinner, awards and live auction
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REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE 2019/2020 AND SUB-SEQUENT FISCAL YEARS BUDGETS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 65 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEM-BER 6, 2018. Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Board of Littleton Elementary School District No. 65 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), on May 23, 2018 (the “Resolution”), a special election in and for the District was ordered and called to be held on November 6, 2018 (the “Election”). Notice of the Election will be given by mailing an Informational Pamphlet. Such Informational Pamphlet is to include arguments for and against the authorization of an override to exceed the otherwise allowable district additional assistance budget limit for the District for fiscal year 2019/2020 and thereafter for the next six subsequent fiscal years to be funded from ad valorem property taxes. The estimated tax rate to fund the $2,350,629 override in fiscal year 2019/2020 is $0.9030. (The text of the question to be considered at the Election are included in the Resolution which is available at the Office of the Superintendent of the District, 1600 South 107th Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323.) The arguments shall be in a form prescribed by the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, and each such argument shall not exceed two hun-dred words. The names of those persons and entities submitting written arguments shall be included in the Informational Pamphlet. The County School Superintendent shall review all factual statements contained in the written arguments and correct any inaccurate statements of fact. The County School Superintendent shall not review and cor-rect any portion of such written arguments which are identified as statements of the author’s opinion. The County School Superintendent shall make the written arguments available to the public as provided by law. Any person interested in providing any such argument is hereby requested to provide the same to the County School Superintend-ent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1200, 4041 North Central
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OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. P E R S O N A L REPRESENTATIVE: Joseph Bryant has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on January 30, 2018. Address: 595 West 54th Street Savannah, GA 31415 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by deliver-ing or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 595 West 54th Street Savannah, GA 31415 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appoint-ment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, May 23, 30, June 6, 2018 / 13072
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: LOS GARCIA FOODS USA, LLC L-2273963-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 950 S TERRACE, APT 106, TEMPE, AZ 85251 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: 950 S TERRACE, APT 106, TEMPE, AZ 85251 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: FERNANDO CUEN 950 S. TERRACE APT 106, TEMPE, AZ 85281 ABEL CORDERO, 178 RIVERA CT, CHULA VISTA, CA 90911 Published in the West Valley View/ Business on June 6, 13, 20, 2018 / 13149
Magnetics a division of Spang & Company has 2 openings at our newlyestablished facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Tester/Inspector Will be responsible for physically inspecting raw materials; in-process and finished products and electrically testing parts and components. Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years equivalent experience. Metrology training, testing, or quality control experience is preferred. Written and oral fluency in Spanish is a plus. Stockkeeper Will be responsible for receiving, storing, drawing, issuing, packing, shipping, and maintaining records of incoming and out-going materials and products. Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years equi-valent experience. Experience with MRP or related opera-tions/shipping software is required. Experience in a warehouse environment is essential. Written and oral fluency in Spanish is a plus. Apply by sending resume to the parent corporation, Spang & Company, Attn: C. Elliott, P.O. Box 11422 Pittsburgh, PA 152380422. E-Mail to: recruitment@ Spang.com or fax to (412) 696-0333. Spang is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Notice Person Filing: Joseph Bryant Address: 595 West 54th Street # 81 Savannah GA 31415 Telephone: (912) 346-8618 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Natasha Bryant, adult. Case Number PB 2018000721 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PRO-BATE
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