Best-selling author Amy Jo Martin to serve as keynote speaker

 PHOENIX, (August 11, 2026) – Tickets are on sale now for the third annual Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women (AZCREW) Woman ICON event, honoring a trailblazing woman in commercial real estate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, paving the way for future generations.

The celebration will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix, and will include networking, appetizers, cocktails and the event program. Guests can enjoy additional networking and complimentary museum visiting hours following the event.

Tickets and sponsorships are open to members and non-members. Details are available on the 2026 Woman ICON Event Page.

The AZCREW 2026 Woman ICON winner will be announced at the event, along with the organization’s 2026 Rising ICON Scholarship recipient.

Amy Jo Martin will serve at the 2026 ICON event keynote speaker. Amy is an entrepreneur and author of the New York Times best-selling book, “Renegades Write the Rules,” and host of the “Why Not Now?” podcast. A former Phoenix Suns employee, Martin also founded Renegade Global, focused on encouraging human-centered innovation and accelerating leadership, with a special mission to help female founders and entrepreneurs thrive in business and leadership.

“Woman ICON has become one of AZCREW’s most anticipated traditions, and its impact reaches far beyond our membership into the broader commercial real estate community,” said AZCREW President Nicole Solar, with Olsson. “This event is a powerful reminder of our collective commitment to advancing women in our industry. By recognizing a Woman Icon, we are showcasing the leadership, talent and power that we have right here in Arizona.”

“The Rising ICON Scholarship is another key cornerstone of the 2026 ICON event,” said AZCREW President-Elect Carol Schillne, with ORION Investment Real Estate. “AZCREW is about opening doors for women. This scholarship carries that legacy forward in the most tangible way, by investing directly in the women who will lead our industry into the future.”

Sponsored by AZCREW members and former Woman ICON honorees Beth Jo Zeitzer of R.O.I. Properties and Jackie Orcutt of CBRE, the $5,000 scholarship offers funds for licenses, prep courses, exams and other professional development expenses for women who are new to brokerage, recent college graduates or current professionals looking to transition into commercial real estate brokerage.

The deadline to register for this year’s event is September 15, 2026.

TUCSON, ARIZONA (Aug. 10, 2026) — Tucson commercial leasing activity reported to Real Estate Daily News for the week of August 3-7, 2026, included retail, industrial, and office transactions across the Tucson market.

The largest transaction reported this week was the renewal by Solar Industries, Inc. for 6,588 square feet of retail space on East Speedway Boulevard. New leasing activity included two 5,000-square-foot industrial transactions, the return of a diner concept to the former Welcome Diner property on Broadway Boulevard, and two restaurant leases.

The following leases were reported to Real Estate Daily News for the week of August 3-7, 2026.

NEW LEASES

INDUSTRIAL – 3251 S. DODGE BLVD., TUCSON, AZ 85713, SOUTH SUBMARKET
Metallirex LLC leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space at 3251 S. Dodge Blvd. in Tucson from Dodge Investors, LLC. Jerry LoCoco with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the tenant. Max Fisher with BRD Realty, LLC represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – 3763 E. 43RD PL., TUCSON, AZ 85713, SOUTH SUBMARKET
High Point Scientific, Inc. leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space at 3763 E. 43rd Pl. in Tucson from JDLH Investments, LLC. Stephen D. Cohen, Principal, Industrial Specialist, and Kameron Norwood, Investment Sales & Leasing Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented both parties.

RETAIL – 902 E. BROADWAY BLVD., TUCSON, AZ 85719, CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Howdy Diner leased 3,929 square feet of retail space at 902 E. Broadway Blvd. in Tucson from WC Tucson I LLC. The property is the former Welcome Diner and serves as the western gateway to The Sunshine Mile. Built in 1964, the property has been serving the University and downtown diner market for more than 60 years, a tradition Howdy Diner will continue. Dave Hammack and Rob Tomlinson, Principals, Retail Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented both parties.

RETAIL – SHOPPES AT CORTARO RANCH, 5660 W. CORTARO FARMS RD., SUITE 100, TUCSON, AZ 85742, NORTHWEST SUBMARKET
Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar leased 3,613 square feet of end-cap restaurant space at Shops at Cortaro Ranch, 5660 W. Cortaro Farms Rd., Suite 100 in Tucson, from Sonoma Heights, LLC. This will be Istanbul’s second location serving the Tucson market, with an opening planned for fall 2026. Dave Hammack and Aaron LaPrise, Principals, Retail Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord. Daniel Wong with HomeSmart Advantage Group represented the tenant.

OFFICE – INA CORPORATE CENTER, 3275 W. INA RD., SUITE 135, TUCSON, AZ 85741, NORTHWEST SUBMARKET
Polaris Compounding Pharmacy Corporation leased 3,175 square feet of office space at Ina Corporate Center, 3275 W. Ina Rd., Suite 135 in Tucson, from CALDOR Investments of Arizona, LLC. Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – SAN MARCOS PLAZA, 5931 N. ORACLE RD., SUITE 117, TUCSON, AZ 85704, NORTHWEST SUBMARKET
The Ottoman Kitchen, LLC leased 1,850 square feet of retail space at San Marcos Plaza, 5931 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 117 in Tucson, from San Marcos Plaza LLC. Ryan McGregor, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RENEWALS

RETAIL – 5252 E. SPEEDWAY BLVD., TUCSON, AZ 85712, NORTHEAST SUBMARKET
Solar Industries, Inc. renewed its lease with Beverly/Speedway LLC for 6,588 square feet of retail space at 5252 E. Speedway Blvd. in Tucson. Stephen D. Cohen, Principal, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant.

OFFICE – INA CORPORATE CENTER, 3275 W. INA RD., SUITE 111, TUCSON, AZ 85741, NORTHWEST SUBMARKET
Brown Insurance Agency, LLC renewed its lease with CALDOR Investments of Arizona, LLC for 787 square feet of office space at Ina Corporate Center, 3275 W. Ina Rd., Suite 111, in Tucson. Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

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“This marks our team’s fifth car wash transaction in Arizona this year,” said Zack House, senior managing director investments. “We’ve stayed busy in this sector because buyers continue to recognize the value of well-located, professionally operated car wash properties.”