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Volume 29 Issue 45 Goodyear, AZ
August 22, 2018
Business Briefcase
ByConnorDziawura
IN THE BIZ
Hello, readers! We have a lot to discuss today, so let’s get this show on the road. I’ve received quite a few requests regarding new businesses across the West Valley as of late, though some info is still bubbling. Keep an eye out in future issues of Business Briefcase as more businesses come to light and don’t worry if I haven’t gotten to yours yet. Today, though, I have plenty to start! From updates regarding Babbo to a major building sale in Tolleson, as well as an organization’s open house, chamber events and more, the West Valley is booming. So, here’s the news! In early 2019 Babbo Italian Eatery will open its ninth Metro Phoenix location, at Goodyear’s PebbleCreek Marketplace, at the southwest corner of PebbleCreek Parkway and McDowell Road. The restaurant will be 6,000 square feet and accommodate 236 guests. A private dining room will hold parties of 20 to 74 people. Of the restaurant’s eight current locations, two are in the West Valley – Surprise and Glendale, the latter of which kickstarted the restaurant in 2002. The Goodyear location will take the brand even further. The West Valley View ran a story in July about the local family-owned restaurant’s plans to expand to Goodyear, though the exact location had up to that point not been
revealed. For more information, visit babboitalian.com or facebook.com/ babboitalianeatery, or revisit the West Valley View’s July 4 story “Babbo Italian Eatery coming to Goodyear in 2019.” On to some more big news, RD Management LLC sold a vacant building in Tolleson to New Generation Properties LLC for $5.5 million. The 86,479-square-foot former Kmart is located at 8701 W. McDowell Road, near the southeast corner of 91st Avenue and McDowell Road, just north of I-10. It neighbors the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott that broke ground in early June. (See “Marriott breaks ground for Fairfield Inn” in the June 13 West Valley View.) No information yet on who’s going to fill the building. “The key to staying competitive in today’s ever-evolving retail industry is focusing your efforts on growing in core markets and diversifying your portfolio to include sectors beyond retail,” said Richard Birdoff, principal and president of RD Management, in a statement. “This approach has worked well for us at RD Management, and our sale in Tolleson is yet another example of us strategically disposing of a property where the proceeds can be reinvested in new real estate assets and opportunities.” According to Avondale’s Economic (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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Development Analyst Lisa Lantz, the city recently issued building permits for a 68,000-square-foot, three-story office building at 10825 W. McDowell Road. Construction will begin soon, and a subsequent Phase II will increase the size to 136,000 square feet. Tenant information will be available soon. Moving along, the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council is partnering with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Lunch N Learn called “Raising Eyebrows” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 4. Lunch will, of course, be provided at the event, which will be held in the chamber’s conference room, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. With limited seating, general admission costs $20, though it is free for chamber members and guests. For more information, contact the chamber at 623-932-2260 or info@ southwestvalleychamber.org. Register at https://bit.ly/2McYXhb. A few weeks later will be Business and Breakfast – Civic Leadership is All Business: How Private Enterprise Can Make a Difference from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 25. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. This one will be held at the Estrella Mountain Community College Estrella Conference Room, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Seating is limited, and the event
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Avondale seeks applicants for banner program ByWestValleyViewStaff The Avondale Municipal Art Committee is sponsoring a Hometown Hero streetlight banner program to showcase the faces of Avondale’s military veterans. The program is aimed at recognizing and honoring Avondale residents or their family members who are serving, have served, or have given their life in service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Banners featuring the faces of Avondale’s military Hometown Heroes will be displayed on street light poles in certain major corridors around national holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. To be eligible, an individual must be currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard); or a veteran who was honorably discharged or given their life in service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The individual must also be, or have been, a permanent resident of Avondale during some point, or have a
close family member (spouse, parent, legal guardian, grandparent, child or sibling) living in Avondale. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis by the city’s Employee Veterans Committee and a member of the Avondale Municipal Art Committee. Applicants must submit an official military photo of the person to be honored (minimum 8x10 or 300 dpi digital photo); along with verification of military status (DD214), or if still serving, visit the Department of Defense website (https://scra.dmdc. osd.mil/scra/#/home) and submit a copy of the verification page with the application. Include name, rank and branch of service along with the photo. The $50 application fee will benefit the Veteran Success Center serving veterans in the West Valley. Checks or money orders can be made payable to the Maricopa Community College Foundation (RE: Veteran Success),
and mailed or dropped off at Avondale City Hall, attn.: Community Relations & Public Affairs Department, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323. Once the application is verified and the application fee for the banner has been received, the city will notify the applicant of the approval and create the banner. The applicant will be mailed a notification letter of when and where the banner will be installed honoring the military service member or veteran. Each cycle of the program is intended to run a minimum of one year; at the end of that cycle, the retired banner may be claimed by the service member or their family. Space is limited for the first cycle, and the city reserves the right to cap the number of applications. For more information, and to access the application, visit avondaleaz.gov/hometownhero or call 623-333-1600.
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contact Bill Hendricks at 602-230-3174 or bill.hendricks@arizona.aaa.com. For more information about AAA, visit aaa.com. Finally, the InnovationHub @ GoodyearAZ’s ASU Startup School is set to return this fall. The class – which is intended to benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs – meets from 10 a.m. to noon biweekly from Saturday, September 8, to Saturday, November 3. The five free facilitated workshops will cover topics like product and customer development, business entity selection, legal formation, intellectual property, fundraising, business modeling and marketing strategies. Spaces are limited, so RSVP by August 31 to secure yours. For more information or to reserve a seat, visit developgoodyearaz.com/resources/
innovationhub/asu. The ASU Startup School is just one part of Goodyear Branch Library’s InnovationHub, and will meet at 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C-102, Goodyear. The free, shared space known as the InnovationHub is a partnership between the city of Goodyear, Entrepreneurship + Innovation at ASU, and the Maricopa County Library District. For more information, contact InnovationHub Manager Darah Mann at darah.mann@ goodyearaz.gov. That’s all the briefs for this week! Thanks for reading, and stick around for the businesses on deck for next week! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
is $20 for chamber members and guests, and $30 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/2L0LkfK. Advertising and sponsor opportunities are also available. For more information, contact the chamber at 623-932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. Jumping ahead, AAA Goodyear will hold an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 27. Free gifts and insurance quotes will be given at the public event, but entry into a monthly drawing for a goodie basket and a year-end drawing for a $1,000 travel voucher for Pleasant Holidays requires membership. AAA Goodyear is located at 14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite A8. For more information,
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AUGUST 22, 2018
TOLLESON City of Tolleson Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the pur-pose of: 1. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Site Plan Application #18080003 as submitted by Jason Breyer of MG2 for proposed additions to the existing Costco Depot located at 8400 West Sherman Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353, including a building expansion and new truck parking. The property (APN 10111-002Y) is currently zoned Light Industrial (I-1). 2. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to amending Chapter 6, Article 6-5 of the City Code, pertaining to trucks and truck traffic along certain routes within City limits. (Ordinance No. 582 N.S.) Published in the West Valley View/Business August 22, 2018 / 14864
GENERAL Public Notice
In the Matter of Estate of Michelangelo Whitten. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Whitten has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate May 22nd, 2018 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 delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) ADDRESS 3780 REBECCA LN APT A101, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. 80917 DATED: 8/7/18 /s/ Chris Whitten. Chris Whitten PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business , Aug. 22, 29, Sept 5, 2018 / 14716
Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR 1. Kiko’s Trans-port LLC. File #1877876 2. The address of the know place of business is: 11802 W Yuma St. Avondale AZ 85323. 3. The name and Statutory Agent is: Antonio Foglia Espinal,
11802 W Yuma St., Avondale, AZ 85323. Antonio Foglia Espinal, member and manager. Published: West Valley View/ Business Aug 15, 22, 29, 2018/ 14762
LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Con-tractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100%of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harm-less Verrado ARC LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com – reference Victory Tuthill Channel Phase 2 CFD Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published: West Valley View/ Business Aug. 15, 22, 2018 / 14752
Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: Phx Speciality Construction Co. LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: 1881639 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Mike O’Bryan 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 16764 W WASHINGTON GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: Mike O’Bryan Published in the West Valley View/Business Aug 22, 29, Sept. 5, 2018 / 14855
Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Bids: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time: to be confirmed in bid documents Project: Victory Tuthill Channel Phase 2 CFD Improvements Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Victory District – Tuthill Channel Phase 2 CFD Improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Monday, August 20, 2018. Contact Terri Kading (480) 367.7309 or tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the Victory Development Office located at 4236 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85395 – Monday, August 27, 2018, 10:00 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids are due Wednesday, September 19, 2018, time to be confirmed in bid documents. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC
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Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Bids: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Time to be determined Project: Sunrise Lane Phase 2B/2C Landscape Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the Landscape Installation along Sunrise Lane Phase 2B/2C Landscape which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Contact Terri Kading tkading@dmbinc. com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “Sunrise Lane Phase 2B/2C Landscape - Request for
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Bid Package” in your Email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB Associates Offices located at 7600 E Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 300 –Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, time will be listed in the bid documents. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@ dmbinc.com – reference Sunrise Lane Phase 2B/2C Landscape. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. WVV #14856
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