The Business Journal - Serving Phoenix & the Valley of the Sun articles from May 2001

The Business Journal - Serving Phoenix & the Valley of the Sun archives from May 2001

Contractors fear worker shortage for school repairs.(especially in the Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, area)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... When Arizona's $l billion statewide school repair program shifts into high gear this summer, contractors are wondering if there will be enough workers to go around. Many of the schools needing repairs are in the Phoenix and Tucson areas,...

A new era.(Pulte Homes Inc. buys Del Webb Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Pulte plans cautious approach as it gets ready to take over Webb empire Anne Robertson The new owner of Del Webb Corp. is a take-charge but conservative company where executives move quickly once they are confident their research is...

MARKET FACTS.(2001 federal transportation funding)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... MARKET FACTS Federal transportation funding in 2001 [*] Houston 2.2% San Diego 2.0% Atlanta 1.9% Phoenix 1.1% (*.)Percent of total federal funding Source: Federal Transit...

Suns search for fan rebound.(Phoenix Suns marketing plan)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... In an effort to boost sales, this high-profile business is strategizing a year ahead, sharing best practices with its fellow franchises, looking to establish a new target market and trying to refocus on its core product. Not an unusual...

University deal aids working adults.(community college students transfer to University of Phoenix)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Two of Arizona's largest higher education systems have joined forces to make it easier for students to earn a bachelor's degree in management. University of Phoenix will allow graduates from any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges to...

Life on, off job can be a journey of new discovery.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... When I checked my phone messages last week and heard the voice of an old friend, I knew it wouldn't be good news. It's rare to hear from him. Usually, I get updates and gossip on him -- and everyone else in my old Pittsburgh crowd -- from my...

German manufacturer looks for Arizona base.(Breitfeld and Schliekert)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... A successful German optical manufacturer with its eye on the U.S. market will base its American distribution efforts in Phoenix. Breitfeld & Schliekert of Frankfurt, which makes optical tools used for glasses, will launch its 1,400-plus...

Arizona leaders backing Wong for White House job.(Manny Wong)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Manny Wong, an immigrant who became a citizen in 1991, is living the American Dream. The publisher of the Asian American Times is being considered for a senior executive position in the White House. "That's an American dream come...

Study shows tourists put shopping on the itinerary.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Shop 'til you drop -- it's apparently the mantra of at least half of the tourists surveyed about what they plan to do while on vacation. More than 50 percent said shopping while on vacation is their primary or secondary reason for the...

Chandler Fashion Center to include Valley newcomers in retail lineup.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Thirty-four new women's retailers will join the mix at Chandler Fashion Center -- the high-end Westcor indoor/outdoor shopping center slated to open this fall. Two of the future tenants are first-time arrivals to the Valley, both targeted...

Bank loan portfolios hold up in softening economy.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Conservative lending philosophies and hard-won lessons from the late '80s are helping Phoenix banks weather a softer economy with relatively good credit quality. Local banks report no significant rise in their nonperforming loans, and most...

Bank of America pushing electronic billing and payment service.(in Phoenix area)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Phoenix is one of the key markets where Bank of America has begun aggressively promoting its new electronic billing and payment service. Last week the state's largest bank began dropping some of its total $45 million national advertising...

Heart Ball goes online to raise $1.5 million.(for American Heart Association)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... One of the Valley's biggest charity galas is hoping to increase donations by launching an online auction. The Heart Ball, a Dec. 1 event that backers hope will raise at least $1.5 million for the American Heart Association, is among the...

Hispanics say cockroach ad is insensitive.(New Times advertisement)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Valley Hispanic groups are outraged over an ad the New Times ran in its publication last week promoting its Cinco de Mayo Guide 2001. Under the ad's headline "Eat, drink and learn La Cucaracha this Cinco de Mayo!" is a photo of a bunch of...

MSN, Qwest form five-year Internet partnership.(Qwest Communications International Inc.)
May 4, 2001... Microsoft's MSN Internet service division entered into a five-year deal to offer its MSN Internet access and services over Qwest Communications International Inc.'s high-speed Internet network. Qwest is Arizona's largest local telephone...

Charges sink Mesa Air profit.(Mesa Air Group Inc. )(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group Inc. reported second quarter net income of $4.3 million, or 14 cents per share. This compares with adjusted net income of $3.2 million, or 10 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal year 2000. The...

Tempe makes award finals.(for the All-America City Award)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... The National Civic League and Allstate Insurance Co. announced the 30 finalist communities for this year's All-America City Award. This year's list of finalists includes the city of Tempe. Other finalist cities include, Kansas City, Mo.;...

Lucent hardware helps carrier.(Table Top Telephone Co.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Table Top Telephone Co., an independent local exchange carrier based in southern Arizona, will use Lucent Technologies' SuperLine Access System equipment to offer affordable high-speed data and multiple voice line services in the rural Arizona...

Alliance to promote Cox.(Cox Communications Inc. )(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Cox Communications Inc. in Phoenix, Game Show Network, Sony Electronics and Circuit City joined to create a strategic business alliance. The pact is designed to promote sales and awareness of Cox and its Internet service site, Cox@HHHome...

FFCA earnings hold steady.(Franchise Finance Corporation of America)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Franchise Finance Corp. of America, a chain-store finance company based in Scottsdale, reported $57.3 million in revenue for the first quarter 2001. That's $600,000 less than the same quarter last year. Net income for the company was...

IBM to provide IT services.(IBM Global Services signs contract with ON Semiconductor L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Phoenix-based ON Semiconductor Inc. and IBM signed an agreement whereby IBM Global Services will provide ON Semiconductor with information technology services over the next five years, the companies announced. IBM Global Services will...

Poore Brothers earnings up.(Poore Brothers Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Goodyear's snack food maker, Poore Brothers Inc. reported record financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. For the quarter, revenue increased 46 percent to a record $14.2 million. Net income for the quarter increased 43...

Chef wins James Beard award.(Robert McGrath)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Robert McGrath, chef/owner of the Roaring Fork, An American Western Bistro in Scottsdale, was named "Best Chef in America: Southwest" at the 11th Annual James Beard Award ceremonies in New York.

Avnet shows profit.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Avnet Inc., a Phoenix-based distributor of computer and electronic components, reported an increase in net income for its third quarter ended March 30. Net income was $57.8 million in the third quarter a 15 percent increase from last...

Retail sales grow moderately.(report from Tele-Check Services Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Some sectors of the economy may be reporting sluggish growth, but retail sales remain moderately strong. Retail sales for April rose 3.1 percent over the same period last year on a same-store basis, according to data compiled, by Tele-Check...

Meritage profit climbs.(Meritage Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Scottsdale-based homebuilder Meritage Corp. reported a 56 percent increase in net income to $7.4 million, or $1.28 per share, in the quarter ended March 31. Revenue for the quarter increased 27 percent to $116.1 million.

Viad firm's deal extended.(International Council of Shopping Centers )(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... GES Exposition Services Inc. and the International Council of Shopping Centers have extended their current agreement naming GES as the official general services contractor for ICSC's Spring Convention, Leasing Mall and Trade Exposition, at the...

Syntellect receives order.(Syntellect Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Syntellect Inc., a Phoenix-based provider of enterprise voice portal software and other hosted services, has received an order for more than $800,000 in licenses and services from a health care provider whose name was not disclosed.

IphysicianNet, Seattle firm team for drug sampling.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... IPhysicianNet, a Scottsdale company that provides doctors with access to live interactions with pharmaceutical companies, has launched a joint venture with MedManage Systems Inc., a Seattle firm that offers alternative prescription drug sample...

Maxwell on the road.(James H. Maxwell, M.D.)
May 4, 2001... James H. Maxwell, M.D., a Scottsdale spine surgeon who is among only 15 physicians in the United States conducting clinical trials for a new total disc replacement procedure, will discuss the American surgical experience to physicians attending...

Get ready to rumble.(National Association of Industrial Office Properties )(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... The National Association of Industrial Office Properties is hosting its fifth annual "Night at the Fights" to benefit the Southwest Autism Research Center. The event is set from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 10 at The Arizona Biltmore Resort &...

Traveles signs RV deal.(Fantasy RV Tours)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Fantasy RV Tours, a Las Vegas operator of global recreational vehicle caravans, has added Traveles services to its tour packages. Fantasy RV Tours is part of Western Horizon Resorts, which operates private RV resorts and has more than...

Nurses featured at St. Joe's.(Arnold Shapiro Productions films documentary at St. Joseph's Hospital)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Arnold Shapiro Productions is shooting two television documentaries at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. One show will focus on nurses and their role in health care, while the other will highlight innovative medical...

Dental clinic opens.(Central Arizona Shelter Services, dental clinic for homeless)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Central Arizona Shelter Services has opened a dental clinic for the homeless. CASS, which serves about 6,000 homeless people ever year, expects to serve about 1,200 patients during its First year. The clinic is at 1209 W. Madison, Phoenix.

Hi-Health hosts celebrities.(Hi-Health Corp. celebrates health month)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Hi-Health Corp. is hosting several celebrities at its Town & Country and Arizona Mills stores in May to celebrate health month. Scott Connelly, M.D., founder and inventor of MET-Rx nutritional supplements, will be in town May 5 at both...

Mortgages Ltd. debuts full-service financial center.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Mortgages Ltd., one of Arizona's oldest and largest private mortgage bankers, has opened a full-service financial center at the firms's remodeled offices at 55 E. Thomas Road in Phoenix. Companies that are part of the third-floor center...

1st National creates alliance.(First National Bank of Arizon, SunAmerica Securities Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... 1st National Bank of Arizona, based in Scottsdale, has formed an alliance with SunAmerica Securities, Inc. to provide investment and financial planning services to the bank's customers. The alliance is with Robert Jackson, a registered...

Northern Trust earnings up.(first quarter of 2001)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Northern Trust Corp. reported a 12 percent increase in net income to a record $ 127.2 million for the first quarter of 2001. This is up from $113.3 million earned in the first quarter of last year. Revenue increased 7 percent to a record...

Scholarships awarded.(Desert Schools Federal Credit Union)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Desert Schools Federal Credit Union in Phoenix is giving out $1,000 scholarships to 10 graduating high school seniors in recognition of their volunteer work. The students assisted at local hospitals and churches and worked with charitable...

Warren gets journal post.(Gene Warren joins Practical Financial Economics)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Gene Warren, managing partner of Thomas, Warren & Associates in Phoenix, an economic and policy consulting firm, has been appointed associate editor of a new journal, Practical Financial Economics. The journal, published by Quorum Books,...

Union Bank takes on partners.
May 4, 2001... Union Bank of Arizona, a locally owned and managed bank in Gilbert, now has 800 elementary school students participating in its "Bank and Save at School" program. To help educate kids about basic money-management skills, the program...

First Capital president picked.
May 4, 2001... There have been management changes following the merger between CoBiz Inc., which operates Colorado Business Bank, and First Capital Bank of Arizona. Kevin Quinn, president of Colorado Business Bank-Denver Tech Center, has been named...

Tax firm earns certification.(RSM McGladrey Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... After a rigorous auditing procedure, RSM McGladrey Inc., a national accounting, tax and consulting firm with offices in Phoenix, has met all third-party certification requirements for Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions ASP Strategic...

Westcor launches shopping mall branding campaign.(Westcor Shopping Centers)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Westcor Shopping Centers has branded all of its retail destinations under one marketing campaign for 2001. Starting this week, the retail giant, which owns and operates eight shopping centers in the Valley and 11 in Arizona, will kick off...

Go Media video chosen.(by David Foster)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... David Foster, a grammy-winning pianist who has produced records for such musical stars as Celine Dion, Madonna and Whitney Houston, selected a video produced by Go Media, Phoenix his business to promote his business. Foster will use it as...

Ocean scores talent agency.(Ocean Integrated Media Group hired by Leighton Agency)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Ocean Integrated Media Group of Phoenix has been hired by the Leighton Agency to enhance its Web site. Ocean will help the Phoenix-based model and talent agency provide its customers with a new, interactive channel for selecting and booking...

Managing editor named.(Native Peoples magazine, Daniel Gibson)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Native Peoples magazine has selected Daniel Gibson of Santa Fe, N.M., as the publication's new managing editor. The Phoenix magazine was founded in 1982 by Gary Avey and covers the arts and lifestyles of Native Americans. Published six...

Arbitron ratings are in.(results of Winter 2001 radio ratings topped by KMLE-FM)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... The results of the Winter 2001 Arbitron radio ratings are in, and it looks like the big winner is KMLE-FM 107.9 in both the 12-plus and 25-54 age categories. KMLE, owned by Infinity Broadcasting of New York, airs a "new country" format....

MammothMedia to serve AAI.(Arizona Association of Industries)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... MammothMedia of Tempe has been selected to provide integrated marketing and media services for members of the Arizona Association of Industries. MammothMedia was chosen for its experience in the manufacturing sector, according to Ben...

Cooperlee adds resort.(Cooperlee Marketing, Manchester on Payette Lake)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Cooperlee Marketing of Scottsdale has added The Manchester on Payette Lake to its client list. The McCall, Idaho-based lodge, golf club and spa is scheduled to open in June 2002. CooperLee specializes in handling marketing, special...

CTS seeks pro bono account.(CTS Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... CTS Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations of Scottsdale is seeking a Valley nonprofit organization in need of marketing assistance. CTS specializes in technology communications. Upon reviewing all applicants, CTS will select its...

Troon Golf tees off in 2001 with 11 more courses.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Scottsdale-based Troon Golf, a golf course development and management company, has added 11 new courses to its repertoire in the first quarter of 2001. The properties include a mix of existing courses and new developments as well as daily...

Lodging giants profitable.(Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc., Marriott International Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... The two big hotel companies, Starwood and Marriott, reported healthy profits for the quarter. However, both warn of an industry downturn and are hedging bets of year-end stock earnings. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. reported...

Economy affecting lodging.(first quarter 2001 results)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Smith Travel Research announced first quarter 2001 results for the U.S. lodging industry. Hotel occupancy reached 59.1 percent in the first quarter, a decrease of .3 percent over first quarter last year. The average room rate increased...

O'Connor pens memoir.(Sandra Day O'Connor)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Random House will publish a memoir of life on the Lazy. B cattle ranch by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. In the book, titled "Lazy B," O'Connor tells the story of three generations beginning in 1880 when her grandfather...

New name for Mesa hotel.(Hilton Mesa Pavilion changes name)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... The Hilton Mesa Pavilion is changing its name to give it a more metro area feel. The property, 1011 W. Holmes Ave. in Mesa, will become the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa on May 1. Mesa is not well recognized nationally as a suburb of...

Evans takes Mesa post.(Rhett Evans joins Mesa's Convention and Community Center)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Rhett Evans has been appointed Convention and Community Center director for the city of Mesa. The Convention and Community Center, 201 N. Center St., is a full-service meeting facility. Evans assumes his new role June 11. He has nine...

Sales summit on tap.
May 4, 2001... The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International will hold its 2001 summit meeting June 6-8 at Marriot's Camelback Inn Resort. The event will present worshops and sessions for management and senior-level sales and marketing...

Investing in our future.(Arizona State University students win award for wireless product)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... ASU students win innovation award for wireless product A wireless integration solution developed by college juniors won $10,000 this week in the first local contest held by an investment firm and university to help students launch business...

ONE QUESTION.(filing important information)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... How do you file/organize important information at work? "Being an application developer, we like to be proponents of the storage of information electronically, but there are always parts of our business that will always be paper, ie. bills,...

Questions stir as new domain names await fall release.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Perhaps the best answer for what works in the Internet realm is "wait and see." That's the answer entrepreneurs give when their business models are questioned. That's the answer investors give on how those businesses will perform. And,...

Pipeline companies partner.(Physical Acoustics Corp. to acquire Pipeline Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Pipeline Technologies Inc., a Scottsdale-based company that develops technology for monitoring and inspecting concrete water pipes, soon may be acquired by a similar New Jersey business. Physical Acoustics Corp. of Princeton Junction, N.J.,...

MarketNOW! mantra is 'help companies sell more'.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... PROFILE: MARKETNOW! INC. Type of business: Interactive technology and marketing solutions President: Derek Lewis City: Scottsdale Web site: www.marketnow.com E-mail: derek.lewis@marketnow.com Employees: 7 Year...

California company buys Nelco.(Dynamic Details Inc. acquires Nelco Technology)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Nelco Technology Inc., a Tempe-based subsidiary of Park Electrochemical Corp. has been sold to Dynamic Details Inc. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Nelco Technology Inc., which laid off 100 of its 190 employees earlier this...

FTC supports junk e-mail legislation.(Federal Trade Commission)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... WASHINGTON - The Federal Trade Commission endorsed legislation to allow consumers to opt out of receiving unsolicited commercial e-mail and impose penalties on businesses that ignore their wishes. Under a bill introduced by Sen. Conrad...

Entertainment company sues Ferris Productions.(Entertainment Technologies and Programs Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Ferris Productions Inc. Phoenix, has a little unfinished business before it can move ahead with a planned acquisition by the Internet gaming company GameCom Inc. in Arlington, Texas. Entertainment Technologies & Programs Inc., a...

Alliance formed.(Cybercilium and Noetix Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Startup Cybercilium has formed an alliance with Noetix Corp., a Washington based software provider. The new relationship will allow Cybercilium to offer Noetix solutions to its mid-sized business customers looking to better manage their...

Cisco en espanol.(KnowledgeNet.com Inc. parters with Mexican company)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... KnowledgeNet.com Inc. has entered into a partnership with NETEC, a Mexico City-based training center and Cisco learning provider, to offer replay versions of its live Cisco courses in Spanish. NETEC will distribute the localized...

I-ology puts parks online.(contract for ARAMARK)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Just in time for summer, Web sites for many state and national parks are getting an overhaul thanks to the Internet consulting firm I-ology. Scottsdale-based I-ology signed on a new national account -- ARAMARK, a management service for...

Now showing in 3-D.(Informative Graphics Corp. licensing agreement with TechSoft)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Informative Graphics Corp., has signed a licensing agreement with Tech Soft America to include the latter's HOOPS/Stream Toolkit into current and future software titles. HOOPS/Stream Toolkit is a compression tool for streaming large 3-D...

Software helps aid operations.(Intellimet International Inc. supply chain software)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Scottsdale-based Intellimet International Inc. has released a new Web-based software title for examining supply-chain operations. Called IntelliVA, the software will recommend ways to improve inventory and reduce costs, among other things....

Micro has new vice president.(Micro Photonix Integration Corp. hires Jay West)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Micro Photonix Integration Corp., a manufacturer of fiber-optic telecommunications equipment, has hired Jay West as its vice president of sales and marketing. West most recently handled similar duties for Texas-based Chorum Technologies, a...

Companies join forces for solar-powered security.(Intelligent Optical Systems Inc., Powertrusion International Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Powertrusion International Inc. of Phoenix and Intelligent Optical Systems Inc. of Torrance, Calif., have united to develop a solar-powered surveillance and monitoring system for low-cost security. Called IntelliPole, the product...

Radyne gets major order.(Radyne ComStream)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Radyne ComStream has received its third major order for its new high-speed digital microwave subsystem, the MM-200, bringing the million total to more than $2.5 since the introduction of the product line a few months ago. The MM-200 is a...

Talley aids aerospace design.(UGS licenses software to Talley Defense Systems)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Talley Defense Systems has purchased 12 licenses of UGS' Solid Edge mechanical computer-aided design software package. Mesa-based Talley will use the software to help design its aerospace systems and propulsion devices. Solid Edge can...

ESS acquires Denver firm.(Environmental Support Solutions buys RMS Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Environmental Support Solutions announced it is acquiring RMS Systems Inc., a developer of safety, training, management and regulatory reporting software. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Denver-based RMS designs training...

Stratco program teaches kids.(oil conservation)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Scottsdale-based Stratco has created a program to teach middle school students about oil conservation and preservation while at the same time encouraging them to pursue careers as scientists and engineers. Stratco designs equipment and...

Brillian chosen for product line.(Three-Five Systems Inc.'s liquid crystal microdisplays)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Three-Five Systems Inc. has selected Brillian as the new commercial name for its growing line of liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) microdisplay products. The Tempe-based company chose the name to differentiate its microdisplay products from...

Retailers play game of easy come, easy go.(several locations left vacant in Phoenix area)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... Valley rides wave of big-box churns Over the past year, several major retailers in the Valley have gone out of business or closed some of their stores because of bankruptcies or mergers. The result has been as chaotic as department...

MARKET FACTS.(retail vacancies, Phoenix)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... MARKET FACTS Retail vacancies are on the rise in the Phoenix metropolitan area, according to first-quarter 2001 reports. Year total square feet %...

HOT DEALS.(list of various real estate transactions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... * Commercial $4.7 million Project: Promenade Apartments Address: 2330-2332 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix Buyer: V&V LLC, Chicago Seller: Promenade Apartments LLC, Arcadia, Calif. Brokers: Todd Braun and Paul Gross of CB...

Mesa business park becomes financial services magnet.(Superstition Springs Business and Office Park)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... The Superstition Springs Business and Office Park is evolving into the East Valley's unofficial financial hub. Charles Schwab & Co., Merrill Lynch, Salomon Smith Barney and Scottrade will crunch your numbers in Westwind Terrace, the park's...

Safeway offices planned.(Sundt Construction to build new Safeway Inc. complex)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 4, 2001... Sundt Construction is starting work on Safeway Inc.'s 275,000-square-foot office complex at 27th Avenue and Rose Garden Lane. The offices are part of a multiphase regional campus for Safeway. The work, set for completion in early 2002,...

Director hired in Surprise.(Tony Moon hired as economic director)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2001... The new economic director in Surprise is Tony Moon, who for four years helped guide the economic fortunes of Goodyear. Moon said his, immediate priority is strengthening the community's ties with the Arizona Department of Commerce and the...