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Volume 30 Issue 05 Goodyear, AZ
November 7, 2018
Business Briefcase By Connor Dziawura
IN THE BIZ
Pizza and, what? Halal food? Get ready, readers, because that and more will be covered in this week’s edition of Business Briefcase. Thanks for stopping by. Though purveyors of the two aforementioned foods are coming to Avondale, other items on today’s agenda span the West Valley, with real estate awards, networking and informative sessions on 2018 thus far as well as what 2019 has in store also to be covered. So, here are the details! In Avondale, The Halal Guys is under construction next to Pinky’s Nails at the southeast corner of McDowell Road and 103rd Avenue in Avondale, confirmed Lisa Lantz, the city’s economic development analyst. An opening date is not yet set. Translating to “permissible,” the Arabic word halal essentially means the entrees are Muslim friendly. With locations spanning the nation, as well as in international waters, the American halal food restaurant offers sandwiches and platters, with possible selections including chicken, beef gyros, chicken-gyro combos and falafel. Maybe even get a side of baba ganouj, and then baklava for dessert. Catering and a rewards program are also staples of this franchise. For more information, visit thehalalguys.com. As of print time, representatives for The Halal Guys have not responded to the West Valley View’s request for comment. Sticking with Avondale, Piazza Romana is also under construction at 10210 W. McDowell Road in the Gateway Pa-
vilions. From Justin Piazza, the creator of La Piazza al Forno and La Piazza PHX, the upcoming restaurant is credited as the Valley’s first Roman-style pizza al taglio pizzeria, which is what its website refers to as Rome’s answer to the New York slice. Piazza anticipates opening Monday, November 26. For more information, visit piazzaromanaaz.com. Changing focus, The Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) awarded Goodyear’s Mandy Neat, managing broker at Realty One Group, with its Vision Award at the recent annual Leadership Conference. A 14-plus year veteran of the real estate industry who has served in a variety of roles with AAR, Neat has also served on the city of Avondale’s Board of Adjustments, is with the Capital Improvement Plan Citizens Committee, and is the treasurer as well as a board member with the West Maricopa County Association. As a Vision Award recipient, according to AAR, this makes Neat “a real estate practitioner who embodies the association’s vision of being the best prepared real estate practitioner with the highest standards,” also “(raising) the profile of REALTORS in their community.” Also at the event, AAR appointed its 2019 state and regional officers as well as recognized other members for leadership qualities and industry contributions. Patrick Lewis will begin his term as AAR’s 2019 president starting December 1, and will serve with 2019 President-elect Mary Roberts, Vice President Jan Leighton and Treasurer Gary Nelson. The 2018 Distinguished Serve Award went to Shel(USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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ley Ostrowski, associate broker at Century 21 Action Group. Keeping with real estate, Pure Patio, 116 E. Western Avenue, Goodyear, is holding a networking event for Realtors, lenders, title professionals, clients and guests from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14. Pure Patio will have a red-carpet welcome with cocktails and door prizes. Fall product offerings will be on display, too. For more information, contact Anesia St. Clair at 623299-8000 or astclair@pure-patio.com. For the business, visit pure-patio.com. Back to DexYP’s yearly marketing series to wrap this week up, the Wrapping Up 2018 class will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 15. A two-part class, however, it will continue in the same time frame Thursday, December 20. In addition to discussing marketing trends from 2018 and predictions for 2019, attendees will reflect on the year thus far and how to make improvements moving forward. As a partnership with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, it will be held at 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. DexYP’s marketing series is free with lunch provided, but guests must RSVP to ensure a seat. For more information, contact 623-932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. Though that’s all the briefs for this week, others are cooking, so stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks! Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com. Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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