west valley
Volume 29 Issue 15 Goodyear, AZ
January 10, 2018
Business Briefcase
ByConnorDziawura
IN THE BIZ
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week’s edition of Business Briefcase brings with it the news of several new businesses in the West Valley. Rather than dawdling this week, I’m going to get straight into the news. Entertainment junkies get ready, because a thrilling new adventure park is coming to the West Valley. Likewise, a local hot yoga studio and national pizza chain have been making moves in the West Valley. So keep reading to find out all the details. First, trampoline enthusiasts get ready! Urban Air Adventure Park is opening a Goodyear location this summer at 15305 W. McDowell Road and will employ 60 people, with applications accepted starting this spring. “We are thrilled to announce our newest location in Goodyear, to add to our growing portfolio of Arizona locations,” said Michael Browning, CEO of Urban Air Adventure Parks. The 35,000-square-foot attraction park will feature everything from the expected trampolines to dodgeball courts. But the entertainment extends much further. Urban Air Goodyear will also have its Stunt Airbag, Slam Dunk Tracks, TUBES Obstacle Course, Urban Warrior Course, Warrior Battle Beam and Runway Tumble Track, as well as an arcade. “Our location in Goodyear is part of a multiunit deal within the Phoenix
FirstBank, which has multiple Arizona branches, recently donated $500,000 toward educating Arizona’s youth. Of that donation, $50,000 is going toward student tuition assistance at St. John Vianney School in Goodyear through Catholic Education Arizona. (Photo courtesy FirstBank)
region,” Browning continued. “The residents of Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, Waddell, Buckeye, Surprise, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Avondale and Goodyear will be able to experience our avantgarde approach to safe, family fun and award-winning birthday party packages with our innovative and thrilling adventure attractions.” Also present will be the Urban Air Adventure Hub, with elements such as climbing walls and ropes courses, among other fun activities. The Urban Cafe will also be available for when fun-seekers see their appetites rise. Urban Air hosts anything from children’s birthday parties to corporate gatherings. Next, Bikram Yoga Avondale on Dysart and Thomas roads is now known as Onefire. The yoga studio, located at (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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3145 N. Dysart Road, Suite 106, has been a West Valley staple for years and changed its name in recent months. Practicing a style of hot yoga known as bikram yoga, as well as inferno hot Pilates, Onefire aims to help its clients with goals like weight, stress, strength and energy, among many other resulting health benefits. Onefire offers single classes, private lessons, and its most popular package, the monthly membership. For more information on Onefire, visit bikramyogaavondale.com. Moving on, Marco’s Pizza is planning a location in Goodyear, near Roosevelt Road and Estrella Parkway. It is under the plan review phase, but is planning a space near Baskin-Robbins, Alliance Urgent Care and Aspen Dental. Keep an eye out for more details about this national pizza franchise and its plans in the West Valley.
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Millennium grad finds success with Teaspressa ByChristinaFuoco-Karasinski Goodyear native Allison DeVane believed she had one route when she graduated from Millennium High School in 2008: earn a degree, get a job, then, get benefits. She tried multiple employers, but nothing felt right. “I could never keep just one job for over a year,” she said. “I was very disengaged or felt like I could do more.” She could. Three years ago, she started the successful Teaspressa, Phoenix-based gourmet beverage company that sells signature tea drinks that are comparable to lattes, mochas or other coffee beverages. “I’m a coffee fanatic,” she said. “I love coffee. When I wanted to start a business, it was going to be a coffee shop. But there are a lot of great coffee shops out there. “I basically decided to Americanize tea. Tea, after water, is the most consumed beverage in the entire world. We drink it here in America, but it’s not as embraced and accepted as coffee, which is made instantly. It gets you going in the morning. I made tea into something that’s more enjoyable.” Teaspressa’s baristas handcraft the first and only hybrid beverage that combines coffee and tea. Its signature tea blends are loose leaf and prepared like espresso shots, resulting in gourmet tea lattes and coffee-inspired beverages that contain
Briefcase...continued from page 1 Then, the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding Friday Business Connections every second and fourth Friday of the month. The next session will be Friday, January 12. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for this event, which is free and open for all who wish to attend, network and share their business cards. If you’re interested in attending this chamber event, it will be located at Main Event, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. For more information, contact Jacob Mann at info@southwestvalleychamber. org or 623-932-2260. Dex-YP will continue its partnership with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce for a class on social media
as much caffeine as espresso. “Some describe it as a different coffee,” she said. “It’s actually tea. There are no other additives. We don’t add caffeine or anything like that. It’s all-natural tea. We use organic tea, which is nice.” A Shark Tank alum, DeVane expanded Teaspressa in October to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, a National Historic Landmark and home of the School of Architecture at Taliesin and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. “It’s a good spot,” she said. “I appreciate the art here, and business wise, it’s also great. We started in a nontraditional way. We started with online sales. “We sell tea blends and infused sugar cubes so people can make the teas at home. We recently started a wholesale program. Now, we’re at the point where we can afford to have our own brick and mortar, which was our original business plan. This is one of our locations.” An Arcadia location is expected to open soon, as will other stores in the Valley. She is working on an outlet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, too. DeVane has been motivated to succeed since she was a business marketing student at ASU. The Barrett, The Honors College, student who minored in design, was a part of the alumni association when she was a student. DeVane designed the posters the football players ran through at games.
“I was involved in a lot of clubs and I started clubs, too,” she said. “I was just always dabbling in a lot of things. In ASU, I was part of sorority and scholarship programs. ASU opened a lot of doors for internships and trying out different industries.” She interned at KPMG in accounting, but soon realized that wasn’t the right direction for her. She changed her major and appreciates “how flexible ASU was.” The 2012 ASU graduate is part of the Barrett Cabinet, and helps plan fundraisers and other events. “I like doing things to help further the kids, as far as opportunities,” she said. “I like to connect with people and give life advice.” She wouldn’t have her life any other way. “Every day is different,” DeVane said. “If I’m not working, I don’t make money. It encourages me to do my best, which can be tiring and exhausting. But I really, really, really enjoy it.”
marketing. Located at the chamber, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, this class is a continuation of a yearlong, monthly partnership between the two entities. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by to learn all about social media marketing. The class is free to the public, but with limited reservations available, be sure to reach out early. For more information, contact info@ southwestvalleychamber.org or 623932-2260. Finally, FirstBank donated $190,000 to Catholic Education Arizona (CEA), $50,000 of which will be provided to St. John Vianney School in Goodyear. In full, FirstBank donated $500,000 toward Arizona youth education nonprofits. The West Valley school is just one of many throughout the state that will receive the benefits.
The $50,000 for St. John Vianney School will be put toward student tuition assistance. “Parents should not feel financially burdened when it comes to educating their kids,” said Joel Johnson, FirstBank’s East Valley market president. “We hope this donation will alleviate concerns for some families and enable their children to get the best education possible.” For more information on FirstBank, visit efirstbank.com. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more developments in the coming weeks! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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Teaspressa Taliesin West, near the gift shop, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday teaspressa.com
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AVONDALE City Of Avondale Public Notice Request for Proposals Agenda Management Software RFPCC 18-011 Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is issuing this Request For Proposals seeking proposals from qualified, licensed firms interested in providing and maintaining an agenda management software solution for City Council and other Board meetings. A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled forTuesday, January, 16, 2018 10:00 AM at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, January, 18, 2018. This meeting is not mandatory. Responses must be received byWednesday, January, 31, 20183:00 PM (Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: Agenda Management Software RFPCC 18-011 The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondaleaz.gov/ depar tments/finance-budget/ procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Marsha Chavez at (623) 333-2033 The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: West Valley View and West Valley Business January 10 and 17, 2018 / 10274 Mobilitie, LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at the northwest corner of W Vogel Avenue and N 31st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. The
new facility will consist of a 39foot (overall height) replacement street light pole with top-mounted antenna. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6117006809-MRG c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (339) 234-3535. Published: West Valley View and West Valley View Business January 10, 2018 / 10282
natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: Times Media Group/ West Valley View and West Valley View Business, January 10, 17, 2018 / 10292
GENERAL Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: MV INFINITY LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L22364248 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: VEAN SIMON III, 1900 W CHANDLER BLVD 15-293, CHANDLER, AZ 85224. 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1900 W CHANDLER BLVD 15-293, CHANDLER, AZ 85224. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: MemberManaged The names and addresses of all Members are: VEAN SIMON III, 1900 W CHANDLER BLVD 15-293, CHANDLER, AZ 85224. /s/ Vean Simon III Nov. 20, 2017 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 27, 2017, January 3, 10, 2018 / 9959
City Of Avondale Public Notice Invitation for Bids Roll Off Containers NS 18-017 Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified, licensed Contractor(s) to provide the City with commercial grade refuse roll-off container “rolloff” deliver, rental, and disposal services to various residential or commercial properties, vacant lots or City-owned properties to be located within the City of Avondale. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for January 17, 2018, at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than January 18, 2018, at 6:00 PM. Bids must be received by 3:00 PM(Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: “NFS 18-017 Refuse Roll-Off Container Delivery and Disposal Services” The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a bid that is not properly addressed or identified. Invitation for Bid packages will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale.az.gov . Information regarding this Invitation for Bids opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029 or lbrowning@avondale.org The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or
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Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME 1st ENTERPRISE HOMES LLC 4.1 STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Patricia Gonzales/Manager 9002 W. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85037 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS 5.1 YES 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: MANAGERMANAGED LLC ORGANIZER: 1ST ENTERPRISE HOMES LLC /s/ Patricia Gonzales Patricia Gonzales Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 3, 10, 17, 2018 / 9988
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David E. Higdon Jr, Deceased. David E. Higdon Jr died on November 22, 2017. Creditors of the Estate are hereby notified to deliver or mail their written claims to ZB, N.A., Wealth and Fiduciary Services, Trustee of
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the Higdon Family Trust, One South Main Street 12 th floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84133 or otherwise present their claims as required by Arizona law within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley View Business, January 3, 10, 17, 2018 / 10020
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Edmund J. Eisel, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 2815 Townsgate Rd., Ste. 125, Westlake Village CA 91361. DATED this 21st day of April, 2017. /s/ Garry A. Jones Garry A. Jones PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business January 10, 17, 24, 2018 / 10206
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