Raytheon and No Barriers seek disabled veterans for transformational expedition

Apply by July 7, 2019, for October Big Bend trek

TUCSON, Ariz. — Disabled veterans in Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas can now apply for the 2019 No Barriers Warriors Big Bend Veteran Wilderness Expedition funded by Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN). In October, the non-profit No Barriers USA will lead a team of 10 disabled veterans on a nine-day journey of discoveries and challenges in Big Bend National Park, Texas and on the Rio Grande River. Disabled veterans from all military branches and eras of service can apply.

To be considered for this year’s expedition, disabled veterans should apply by July 7, 2019, through the No Barriers Warriors website. Once selected, team members must train for the journey and commit to the nine-day adventure. Participants pay nothing for the expedition; Raytheon underwrites the entire trip.

“No Barriers expeditions are truly transformative experiences,” said Jon Kasle, vice president of Communications for Raytheon Missile Systems. “This year’s trek is an amazing opportunity for veterans to challenge themselves and bond with fellow veterans in one of the country’s most remote and beautiful regions.”

By combining comprehensive curriculum with physically challenging activities such as long-distance hiking and rafting, disabled veterans gain new strategies and skills that help them confront and overcome barriers. Participants take part in online coursework before and after the expedition to internalize the “No Barriers Life” and receive continual support throughout all phases of the expedition.

This is the sixth year Raytheon and No Barriers have partnered for a veteran wilderness expedition. Previous journeys took teams to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Rocky Mountains in Colorado and the Wind River Range in Wyoming.




Phoenix Lease Report March 25-29, 2019

Phoenix Lease Report – March 25-29, 2019

The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Phoenix Lease Report from March 25 thru 29, 2019.

INDUSTRIAL – 2316-2328 W HUNTINGTON DR., TEMPE
Jeff Adams of NAI Horizon represented the tenant, Big City Insulation, Inc., in a 36-month industrial lease for 19,846-square-feet at 2316-2328 W. Huntington Drive, Tempe, AZ. Matt McDougall & Chris McClurg with Lee & Associates represented the landlord, Highland Associates, LLC.

RETAIL – 185 W APACHE TRAIL, APACHE JUNCTION
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon of NAI Horizon represented the tenant, Peddlers Mall, LLC, in a 63-month retail lease for 14,000-square-feet at 185 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. Brian Gausden with Western Retail Advisors represented the landlord, SimonCRE Lodgepole, LLC.

OFFICE – 7500 N DREAMY DRAW DR., PHOENIX
Laurel Lewis of NAI Horizon represented the tenant, Adopt Technologies, in a 38-month office lease for 4,605-square-feet at 7500 N. Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ. Greg McMillian with Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, BH Squaw Peak, LLC.

OFFICE – 4515 S MCCLINTOCK DR., TEMPE
Tom Bean, CCIM, and Jay Mininberg, J.D. of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, Tempe CC, LLC, in a 48-month office lease for 3,333-square-feet at 4515 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ. Dominic Perry with Avison Young represented the tenant, GoTechNow.com, LLC.

RETAIL – 1805 E ELLIOT RD.,  TEMPE
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon of NAI Horizon represented the tenant, Philly’s on Elliot, LLC, in a 63-month retail lease for 3,300-square-feet at 1805 E. Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ. The landlord, Pollack Royal Palm Plaza, LLC, represented itself.

WAVEMAX LAUNDRY TO CLEAN UP AT WINSOR RANCH IN PHOENIX
WaveMax has leased a 3,221-square-foot space to open a state-of-the-art laundromat in Winsor Ranch at 3415 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. WaveMax will carry the best equipment on the market, from washers which will automatically weigh the clothes and use the precise amount of water required for best possible wash to Eco Power dryers! Donna Reece of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord, while Shelby Tworek of NAI Horizon represented the Tenant.

RETAIL – 4024 E GUADALUPE RD., GILBERT
Matt Harper, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, GGR Holdings, Inc., in a 126-month retail lease for 2,841-square-feet at 4024 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ. Mark Haslip with the Menlo Group represented the tenant, Cattron’s DMD, PLLC.

RETAIL – THE PALMS CENTER, PHOENIX
A lease for 2,400-square-feet in The Palms Center to Dive In Deli was recently consummated.  The location of the property is 15610 N 35th Ave in Phoenix, AZ.  Nic Chavira of Rein and Grossoehme Commercial Real Estate represented the owner and the tenant.

ATHLETICO PHYSICAL THERAPY OPENS AT THE UNION AT GILBERT
Athletico Physical Therapy has leased 2,100-square-feet at 3310 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ in The Union at Gilbert. Athletico Physical Therapy with more than 25 years of experience in helping remove pain and discomfort from people’s lives, while specializing in working with athletes, and weekend warriors of all ages. Dena Zell of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services & Luke Patterson of Swearingen Realty Group represented the Tenant on the Lease, while Chuck Gibson of SRS Real Estate Partners represented the Landlord on the Lease.

RETAIL – 6445 N 51ST AVE., GLENDALE
Matt Harper, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, Robert & Arlene Thatcher, in a 39-month retail lease for 1,550-square-feet at 4740 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ. Erin Schrauth with Strategic Retail Group represented the tenant, Boost Mobile.

RETAIL – 6170 S 51ST AVE., LAVEEN
Matt Harper, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, The Shops at Phoenix, LLC, in a 64-month retail lease for 1,490-square-feet at 6170 S. 51st Ave., Laveen, AZ. Bryan Mortenson with LRA represented the tenant, Arizona Foot and Ankle Medical Center, LLC.

RETAIL – 2829 E UNIVERSITY DR., MESA
Matt Harper, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, the Chahoud Family Trust, in a 60-month retail lease for 1,436-square-feet at 2829 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ. The tenant, Misty Virgil, represented itself.

OLGA BROW STUDIO TO RELOCATE TO 7411 E. 6TH AVENUE, SCOTTSDALE
Olga Brow Studio has leased 1,342-square-feet at 7411 E. 6th Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ to relocate from their location on Scottsdale Road. Olga’s mission in life is simple – helping a woman look and feel her best. Dena Zell of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Tenant, while Danielle Davis of LevRose Commercial Real Estate represented the Landlord on the Lease.

PAWLOR PETS SOON TO JOIN SUN SHADOW SQUARE IN SUN CITY
Pawlor Pets has leased 1,306-square-feet at Sun Shadow Square at 10050 W. Bell Road, Sun City, AZ. Pawlor Pets will use natural, high-quality shampoos and conditioners specifically designed to be environmentally safe with biodegradable ingredients ensuring a positive pet grooming salon experience. Donna Reece of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord, while Bob Myers of Phoenix West Commercial, LLC represented the Tenant on the Lease.

MASKADORES TACO SHOP TO BRING GREAT MEXICAN CUISINE TO DESERT VALLEY PLAZA
Maskadores Taco Shop has leased 1,240 square feet in Desert Valley Plaza located on the SEC of 40th Street and E. Bell Road at 4001 E. Bell Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Maskadores Taco Shop is a local chain of “wrestling themed” (lucha libre) Mexican eateries offering nearly 20 kinds of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas and nachos. Dena Zell of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord, while Nick DeDona of Phoenix Commercial Advisors represented the Tenant on the Lease.

METRO BY T-MOBILE OPENS IN PONDEROSA VILLAGE IN PAYSON
METRO BY T-MOBILE has leased 1,200 square feet in Ponderosa Village located at 203-401 E. Highway 260, Payson, Arizona. Metro by T-Mobile is a prepaid wireless carrier with a network throughout the United States. Donna Reece of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord, while Sean Bishop of Lee & Associates represented the Tenant.

NEW OWNERS OF THE POOL SHOP SIGN LEASE TO STAY IN MOUNTAIN PARK PAVILIONS II
Ownership of The Pool Shop has changed hands and the new owners have leased 1,200-square-feet in Mountain Park Pavilions II located at 3820 E. Ray Road, Phoenix, Arizona. The Pool Shop provides leading brands, quality chemicals, in-store water analysis and the newest products of the year. Kari Barker of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord on the Lease.

NORIS BRIDAL RELOCATES TO NORTH CENTRAL PLAZA, AVONDALE
Noris Bridal has relocated and opened a 1,200-square-foot retail store in North Central Plaza located at 725 N. Central Avenue in Avondale, Arizona. Noris Bridal offers a wide array of wedding & Quinceañera gowns, plus tuxedo rentals and accessories. Donna Reece of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord on the Lease.

OFFICE – 4515 S MCCLINTOCK DR., TEMPE
Barbara Lloyd and Tom Bean, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, Tempe CC, LLC, in a 36-month office lease for 1,142-square-feet at 4515 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ. The tenant, AmeriLife of Arizona, LLC, represented itself.

RETAIL – 6445 N 51ST AVE., GLENDALE
Matt Harper, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, Kayrich Associates, LLC, in a 60-month retail lease for 1,040-square-feet at 6445 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Regal Laundries & Management, LLC, represented itself.

RETAIL – 1241 E BROADWAY RD., MESA
Matt Harper, CCIM, of NAI Horizon represented the landlord, Hillcrest Plaza, LLC, in a 12-month retail lease for 1,000-square-feet at 1241 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ. The tenant, Escuela de Musica Jireh, LLC, represented itself.

SONORAN AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS TO OPEN SOON IN TRAMONTO MARKETPLACE
Sonoran Aesthetics and Wellness will open a 903-square-foot facility located at 3170 W. Carefree Hwy in Tramonto Marketplace in Phoenix, Arizona. Sonoran Aesthetics and Wellness will provide the highest quality of care possible to all people. Combining chiropractic care, massage therapy and acupuncture Sonoran Aesthetics makes genuine healing available to clients everywhere. Donna Reece of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord on the Lease.

OFFICE – 12600 N 113TH AVE., YOUNGSTOWN
Dylan Whitwer and Logan Crum of NAI Horizon represented the tenant, Wall Agency, Farmers Insurance, in a 36-month office lease for 833-square-feet at 12600 N. 113th Ave., Youngtown, AZ. Scot Hall with Wolf Realty, Inc. represented the landlord, GEM Capital Management, LLC.

ARTISAN OLIVE RELOCATES TO GREENWAY PROMENADE IN GLENDALE
Artisan Olive has leased a 660-square-foot retail store located at 5930 W. Greenway Road in Greenway Promenade in Glendale, Arizona. Artisan Olive offers the freshest Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world and Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, Italy. Donna Reece of ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services represented the Landlord on the Lease.




Terracon’s Tucson office presents $10,000 grant to UA College of Engineering

Those at the check presentation included (L to R) UA professor Kevin Lansey, Terracon’s Derek Koller, department head Dominic Boccelli, and PhD student Arash Nikvar Hassani.

TEMPE, ARIZ.– The Tucson office of engineering consulting firm Terracon presented a $10,000 check from its foundation to the University of Arizona College of Engineering.

It’s the second grant from the Terracon Foundation Board this month. It recently presented a $5,000 grant to the Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF).

“The grant will be used to support graduate students studying Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Materials at UA,” said Derek Koller, Terracon’s Tucson Office Manager. “Specifically, the grant will go towards supplementing student research funding and to provide students with financial support.”

Terracon’s Tucson Office has a longstanding relationship with UA’s College of Engineering. Regional Manager Brent M. Borchers, P.E., has been an adjunct professor for the past 7 years and Terracon employees interact with the college through its involvement with the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE). Terracon Materials and Geotechnical Departments have employed several interns over the years.

“Our ability to award this grant to UA is a demonstration of our commitment to support such an important part of our community and the development of future engineers,” Koller said. “Terracon Foundation University Grants are competitive grants that allow employee-owners to advocate for the communities in which we work. We are to be a firm willing to invest in the future.”

The grant is the second the Terracon Foundation has awarded to UA in as many years. In 2017, Terracon provided a $5,000 grant for graduate students studying environmental health sciences at the College of Public Health.

“We are grateful for Terracon and the Foundation for their support,” said Dominic Boccelli, Department Head at, UA Civil and Architectural Engineering. “The grant funds will help to support our geotech graduate students and our future professional engineers.”

Terracon is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with more than 4,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 140 offices with services available in all 50 states.

Terracon currently ranks 24th on the Engineering News-Record list of Top 500 Design Firms and is ranked No. 1 in Asbestos and Lead Abatement Design. To learn more about Terracon visit terracon.com/offices/tucson/