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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
Arizona Organix, the state’s fi rst licensed marijuana dispensary, has tripled in size to meet demand.
The expansion, which culminated in a grand opening in late October, refl ects the anticipated growth of cannabis sales that many experts had predicted following the passage of Prop 207 in November of 2020, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana in January.
The additional space at Arizona Organix, 5301 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale, allowed the company to expand its staff of knowledgeable budtenders and increase its checkout stations from eight to 32.
“We just needed more space. Since the passage of Prop 207, we’ve seen a notable increase in traffi c and interest, which absolutely necessitated an expansion,” said Mike Myer, Arizona Organix chief executive offi cer.
Industry reports support anecdotal reports of growth throughout Arizona’s cannabis industry. BDSA reports Arizona became the fastest state on record to transition from a state that only permitted medical use to one that authorized adult recreational use. The state has seen about $1 billion in marijuana sales for 2021, translating to more than $115 million in tax revenue for medical and recreational sales combined, according to the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Marijuana Business Daily forecasts that Arizona could be home to a $700 million recreational cannabis market by 2024.
“As the state’s fi rst licensed dispensary for medical marijuana, we’ve always had a strong client base for those using cannabis for medicinal purposes. But, we’ve defi nitely seen an infl ux of new clients looking to learn about and try cannabis for recreational purposes over the past year,” Myer said.
By adding square feet to the dispensary, Arizona Organix avoided relocation and instead carried over its modern and open aesthetic to its new space while reducing the time it takes for clients to visit the store, fi nd the desired products and make a purchase.
“We pride ourselves on offering a personalized experience to any client who walks through our doors, which makes this additional space even more valuable,” Myer said. “We recognize that everyone has individual needs that require specifi c products and even education on those products, so our ability to add informed budtenders to our staff with this expansion is really valuable to the overall experience at Arizona Organix.”
Arizona Organix recently added budtenders and increased its checkout stations from eight to 32. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Organix)
Marcus & Millichap facilitates sale of apartments
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
Marcus & Millichap helped facilitate the sale of Concept at 43rd Ave, a 52unit apartment property in Glendale.
According to Ryan Sarbinoff, regional manager of the fi rm’s Phoenix offi ce, the asset sold for $9.75 million.
“Located in east Glendale, Concept at 43rd Ave is well positioned to provide easy access to historic Glendale, Interstate 17 and Grand Canyon University,” said Darrell Moffi t, senior vice president investments in Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix offi ce.
“The community offers large two-bedroom units, two-car garages, washer/dryers and patios. New ownership will have the opportunity to execute a programmatic renovation of unit interiors to experience a favorable premium.”
Moffi tt and Paul Bay, fi rst vice president in the fi rm’s Phoenix offi ce, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The buyer, a private investor, was procured by Moffi tt and Bay.
Concept at 43rd Ave has 52 two-bedroom/one-bath townhomes, part of 132-unit HOA. Built in 1983, the courtyard-style community features a large interior amenity space and includes a pool. The asset is located at 7464 N. 43rd Avenue in Glendale.
Concept at 43rd Ave has 52 two-bedroom/one-bath townhomes. (Photo courtesy of Marcus & Millichap)
Community Tire Pros donates cars to single mothers
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
Ebony Parker and Dianera Pena couldn’t hold back tears when they put the keys in their free cars for the fi rst time during Community Tire Pro’s car donation event on Nov. 13.
The vehicles were donated by Community Tire Pro customers Pat Deangelis and Rena Ellis. Parker received a 2008 Chevy Equinox and Pena received a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. The cars were presented to the two women at Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair’s location at 2751 W. North Lane and were in conjunction with PROShred Arizona’s charity document shredding event.
Parker and Pena are both single mothers and enrollees for the Helping Hands for Single Moms program. Both needed new cars to help them while they raised their kids and complete their degrees.
Helping Hands is a program that provides fi nancial assistance for single moms while they attend college.
Parker was in shock as she stepped into her car for the fi rst time.
“Is this really for me?” Parker asked with tears in her eyes. “It is a beautiful car, and this is going to help me and my family so much.”
Pena said this car would be a boon for her and her family as she tries to complete her degree to become a social worker.
Community Tire Pros owner Howard Fleischmann said he was excited to hold this event and help an organization such as Helping Hands for Single Moms.
“It is such a great feeling for our team and our donating customers to help these two well-deserving mothers get around while they fi nish school,” Fleischmann said. “It is always an honor to work with Helping Hands to do good things for the community.”
The day also featured a charity document-shredding event sponsored by PROShred Arizona. Attendees of the shred event could securely dispose of
Single mothers were donated cars by Community Tire Pros. Dianera Pena was donated a 2002 Chevy Cavalier, and Ebony Parker was donated a 2008 Chevy Equinox. (Photos courtesy of Community Tire Pros) its local community with free seasonal fruits and vegetables. Food from the garden is donated to the Joshua Tree Feeding Program. It is a local nonprofi t feeding homeless and terminal HIV homebound patients.
PROShred Arizona Director of Marketing Patty Caradonna said the Community Tire Garden shred event is a great cause to support in 2021.
“Food has been hard to come by for many families this last year, so helping food banks such as Joshua Tree through the Community Tire Salsa Garden is more important than ever,” Caradonna
said.
“We are always happy to work with our friends at Community Tire Pros to improve our community.”
four bankers boxes of documents for a $5 donation. All donations went to the Community Tire Salsa Garden.
The garden is dedicated to serving
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