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Pioneering immigration musical set for January world premier In Phoenix.Americano! A timely new musical based on the life of DREAMer Tony Valdovinos who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. Over four years in the making, Americano! is a collaboration between The Phoenix Theatre Company and Quixote Productions, owned by Scottsdale public relations executive Jason Rose. http://bit.ly/31m95Hd
Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose talks housing, data centers and Valley hot spots at Business Journal leadership roundtable. Enjoy highlights from a recent panel discussion on Phoenix growth and innovation, featuring Jordan Rose, Arizona Commerce Authority President & CEO Sandra Watson and CBRE Senior Managing Director Paul Komadina. http://bit.ly/35EmNsi
Downtown Scottsdale developments seek to revitalize area while change threatens Western charm. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Spring Creek Development.) In Scottsdale’s perpetual tug of war between preservationists and developers, Spring Creek Development’s proposed Southbridge 2.0 in Old Town stands out as one project that has received support from those on both sides. SI. http://bit.ly/2MKdrTi
Scottsdale approves Museum Square development deal. It’s a unanimous greenlight for parking plans and zoning changes that will bring the planned mixed-use Museum Square project to Old Town, reports Mike Sunnucks in RLGR. http://bit.ly/2Bg1U8N
Blandford Homes set to buy East Valley land. Where? Price? Acres? All that info — and more! — packed into this quickie RLGR report from Mike Sunnucks. http://bit.ly/33GfKO1
Globe•Miami community leaders say housing studies crucial for future growth. Locals reckon an up-to-date “study that delves into the minutiae of the market, from future employment opportunities to the community’s approach to increasing housing stock,” will go a long way toward helping fix what is now a “housing crisis.” Globe•Miami Times. http://bit.ly/2nV0ei0
Evergreen Devco breaks ground on pair of retail buildings. Pick up a tasty cup’a joe and a new u-joint in one swoop… Construction is underway on Black Rock Coffee Bar and a Wilhelm Automotive, part of an Evergreen pad project at 35th Ave and Greenway. AZRE. http://bit.ly/33Fij2T
America’s fastest-growing cities. See how Arizona munis stack up in this WalletHub report, which looks at 515 cities to “determine where the fastest local economic growth has occurred” over a seven-year period. http://bit.ly/33AOAb9
SAFETY IN NUMBERS –Fountain Hills ties as safest ZIP code in Valley. ZIPs 85268 (Fountain Hills) and 85249 (Chandler) are neck and neck as the safest places in Greater Phoenix, according to crime stats. The most dangerous ZIP? Let’s just say it might surprise. The Arizona Report™ http://bit.ly/35Ep1Ia
Residential, commercial properties close to public transit enjoy increase values. A new report examining seven metros — Phoenix among — shows “commercial and residential real estate market sales thrive when residents have mobility options close by.” World Property Journal. http://bit.ly/2IWKEcP
Nikola part of project for fuel cell integration in military vehicle. “A division of the Nikola Motor Company has been awarded a $4.35 million project to test the integration of a hydrogen fuel cell into an electric vehicle designed for use in the military.” CE. http://bit.ly/2IUElXt
Rooftop signs close to coming to Gilbert’s Heritage District restaurant row. The town is considering a change to its Land Development Code in order to accommodate such signs. What’s up with that? Find out from Mike Sunnucks in RLGR. http://bit.ly/32mD435
Pollack: Path of volatility. The road has been paved with “good and bad economic news.” Bumpy, yes, but The Monday Morning Quarterback says the smoothest parts of that ride aren’t over yet, as growth continues and markets hover “near historic highs.” Data snapshots include: U.S.• GDP • Jobs • Consumer Indices. AZ • Retail Sales. http://bit.ly/32kikJ3
The 9th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Introduces Charity Match to Help Local Animal Groups –http://bit.ly/2MKnp73
RLG HIRING: Rose Law Group is seeking a receptionist for our fun, fast-paced firm that offers opportunities for advancement.http://bit.ly/2UgnCCk
As a supplement to the Dealmaker, we thought you might enjoy these articles!
AZ Leadership: Bobby Dulle.Chamber Business News chats with Bobby Dulle, general manager and COO of the Phoenix Rising Football Club, about his achievements, challenges and favorite pastimes. http://bit.ly/2MmiLx9
States most vulnerable to identity theft & fraud. What should Arizonans be concerned with when it comes to such vulnerabilities? EVERYTHING! But “average loss amount due to fraud” ranks particularly high as a major problem in the state. WalletHub. http://bit.ly/31lH6qQ
Glendale councilman denies he’s involved with PAC pushing pay hike for politicians. In AZCentral, Glendale Councilman Ian Hugh responds to reports that he’s connected with the “Best of the West” PAC, which is “pushing voters to approve salary increases for the city’s elected officials.” http://bit.ly/2MPwXNV
Arizona lawmaker seeks to impose new liability on ‘sanctuary cities.’ “[Rep. John Kavanagh] wants to put taxpayers of any city that enacts a ‘sanctuary’ policy on the financial hook if police fail to…” Read on in this CMS/Howard Fischer report at Daily Star. http://bit.ly/2IW2T21
Arizona lawmakers have held few town halls in 2019, and Republicans have had none. And “with 2020 elections around the corner, challengers across Arizona were quick to turn the lack of town halls held by incumbents into a campaign talking point.” CN via AM. http://bit.ly/2MlzO2f
