west valley
Volume 31 Issue 36 Goodyear, AZ
July 22, 2020
Business Briefcase BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
IN THE BIZ
Food and health care continue to grow at a fast pace in the West Valley, fueling the new business scene. Culver’s Goodyear is almost ready to start serving, with an opening date planned for Monday, July 27, according to owner Greg Landon. He broke ground in mid-January at 130 N. Estrella Parkway, just south of Van Buren Street. The 6,314-square-foot building is billed as “the largest Culver’s west of the Mississippi.” Landon was a Culver’s franchisee in Wisconsin and Illinois before coming to Arizona for the good life. He promptly launched a Culver’s in Avondale in 2012 and Buckeye in 2016. Landon, who owns a home in Estrella Mountain Ranch, said Goodyear “is becoming the economic center of the West Valley.” He landed a spot in Goodyear near the city’s new recreation campus. For the uninitiated, Culver’s is known for “ButterBurgers,” fresh frozen custard and Wisconsin cheese curds. According to the Goodyear Economic Development Department, Estrella Women’s Health Center, an OB-GYN practice at Estrella Parkway and Interstate 10, is moving to 35 N. Estrella Parkway, 1 mile south of its current location. The 11,080-square-foot building will be three times larger. It is currently unPublic Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2020 West Valley View, Inc.
der construction in the up-and-coming residential and retail districts of Centerra and Hudson Commons. “We will have one side of the building dedicated to midwifery patients, while the other side is regular OB-GYN,” said Justin D. Wood, the practice administrator. The extra space will enable the office to expand from a A Culver’s is coming soon to Goodyear. (Photo courtesy Culver’s) doctor, a nurse practitioner and a midwife ing space where inventors, problem solvto two doctors, three nurse practi- ers, entrepreneurs and small businesses tioners (or physician assistants) and can collaborate, network, expand on their four midwives. It also will accommo- ideas and receive one-on-one mentoring.” date 17 hourly staff members—front A meeting room with Wi-Fi is availoffice, medical assistants and ultra- able in the Goodyear Library, 14455 sound techs—up from nine at the ex- Van Buren Street. isting location. The hub also offers Small Business The women’s center has operated in Startup School starting in August. Goodyear for five years. According to Due to social distancing protocols, Wood, it chose to expand close by be- class sizes are limited to the first 10 cause the area is growing and will need people to RSVP for each series. more OB-GYNs. The move is schedFor more information on the class uled for Nov. 6. and/or mentoring, email darah.mann@ Meanwhile, the current location is of- goodyearaz.gov or call 623-882-7958. fering telemedicine appointments. Have an item for For more information, visit estrellaBusiness Briefcase? womenshealthcenter.com or call 623Please email your 846-7558. business news and tips to Entrepreneur alert: The Innovationtscanlon@timespublications.com Hub at Goodyear presents “a free inspir(USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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