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Volume 33 Issue 08 Goodyear, AZ
November 24, 2021
Business Briefcase BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase. This week, we will be focusing on Goodyear and its growth, specifically one business celebrating its one year anniversary. And we’ll take a look at the city’s newest way to keep the community in the loop. With a 46% population increase from 2010 to 2020, it’s no wonder the city is seeing an influx of businesses opening, including multiple warehouses and large corporations. As the city continues to grow and more businesses and residents choose Goodyear as their new home, city officials are doing their part to keep the community informed on what Goodyear has to offer and what changes it’s likely to see. As always, feel free to contact lserrato@timespublications.com with any Business Briefcase inquiries.
Hubbard Swim School celebrates first anniversary in Goodyear
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After 12 months in the West Valley on PebbleCreek Parkway, the Hubbard Swim School team said it is proud of the many Goodyear-area children who have become safer around water. “We are very excited that our first year in Goodyear proved to be so successful and we feel enormously grateful for the many lovely families who welcomed us to the community,” said Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2021 West Valley View, Inc.
Ann Marie Sunderhaus, CEO of the Hubbard Family Swim Schools and Camp Hubbard. “Our team of passionate, caring swim teachers are committed to providing swim lessons that build confidence and teach water safety skills in a nurturing, child-centered environment…We firmly believe that every child must be taught how to swim.” Founded in 1998 by co-owners Bob and Kathy Hubbard, experts and educators in the field of infant swimming, Hubbard offers lessons to children 2 months to 12 years of age. The Goodyear location was the company’s fourth Valley swim school. Its other locations are in Phoenix, Peoria and Mesa. Every month in Goodyear, a growing number of children arrive for their 30-minute swim lessons in bright and colorful bathing suits and goggles and they happily swim and splash in the warm and comfortable 90-degree pool water. The children are divided into many different groups depending on their age and skill level. There are groups of “Clownfish,” “Goldfish,” “Jellyfish,” “Octopus,” “Lobster” and the more advanced swimmers are proudly known as “Hammerheads.” The swim school also offers free “Baby Splash” classes for babies 8 weeks to 5 months old. Parent participation in the water is required. These 30-minute water acclimation classes give parents or caregivers a chance to learn excellent tips on how to enjoy (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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tub time at home with baby and learn how to prepare baby for swim lessons. There is a one-time $30 joining fee. In 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics report that children and parents need to learn to swim. Basic water competency swim skills according to the AAP include the ability to enter the water, surface, turn around, propel oneself for at least 25 yards and then exit the water. The Hubbard swim instructors work hard to meet those goals by laying a strong foundation for skilled, confident swimmers. “We have spent over 20 years here in Arizona watching thousands of children under the age of 4 become calm and confident swimmers,” Sunderhaus said. “It’s such a joy for us to help introduce children to the wonderful sport of swimming which can easily become a life-long sport.” Many students who grew up taking swim lessons at Hubbard also went on to have competitive swim careers in high school and college. Hubbard Swim School in Goodyear is open every day except Fridays. It is located at 1785 N. PebbleCreek Parkway, Suite 9B. For more information or to register for swim lessons, call 602971-4044 or visit hubbardswim.com
Goodyear introduces the city’s first podcast Goodyear introduced the city’s pod-
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Yates Buick GMC breaks barriers in the auto industry BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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Yates-Woods said. “There are many dealerships you can choose from, but Yates’ employees care deeply for our customers. We take care of them like family because they truly are part of our family and I think they can feel that culture when they walk through the door.” That’s something Yates-Woods’ father, Mike Yates, instilled in the family-owned dealership more than 37 years ago. He started by founding a truck dealership in Avondale called GMC Truck Country, which was designed to cater to agricultural clients. Over time, the business evolved and more vehicles were added to the inventory. Mike Yates died in March after a fight with COVID-19, but Yates-Woods strives to run the business through the many lessons her father taught her. “Everything I do is a result of what he’s taught me,” Yates-Woods said. “He was my first call, always coaching me on how to structure a sale or handle a relationship with a customer. He taught me that the customer is always right and that’s something I repeat to myself and my staff often. If you follow that rule of thumb, you will have happy, repeat customers for life.” The drive to provide incredible service has also allowed the team at Yates Buick GMC to make moves that are considered revolutionary for dealerships. Several years ago, a one price model was implemented, meaning no more haggling or
price guessing. This approach has made pricing and advertising as simple as possible for customers. It’s just one of the many ways Yates Buick GMC has been a leader in the automotive industry, while staying focused on creating the best purchase and ownership experience the buyer has ever had. “From finding new, creative ways to help the customer, to sticking with the original goal of putting customers first, our team is dedicated to treating everyone fairly,” said Yates Buick GMC Executive Manager Tyler Yates. “We stand by our commitment to making your car or truck buying experience the best it can be. No tricks, no double talking; just a good deal and a great vehicle.” Yates Buick GMC is one of the premier automotive dealerships in the country, serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area in a way few can boast. Even with the large inventory and world-class sales and service team, they are still small enough to provide personalized care to each customer they serve. “This dealership has a very bright future,” Yates-Woods said. “I see us growing, continuing our presence in the West Valley, expanding to more locations, adapting to all of the changes headed our way with electric and self-driving vehicles at the helm and most importantly, honoring my father’s legacy and the company he worked so hard to build.”
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least one podcast, and the percentage of U.S. consumers listening to podcasts has doubled in the past decade. “Growing Goodyear” will focus on the hottest topics in our rapidly growing city, including economic development, public safety and happenings in the community. It will feature interviews with members from the Goodyear City Council, city leadership, the business community, local subject matter experts and even residents, when appropriate. For now, staff plans to produce one episode per month, and each episode will be promoted on the city’s social media channels, website and in the InFocus magazine.
The city invites the community to check out the first episode which features Mayor Georgia Lord talking about her experience in Goodyear over the years as well as City Manager Julie Karins discussing how the city is handling being the ninth fastest-growing city in the nation. Tammy Vo, Goodyear’s digital communications director, said the podcast branding is vibrant and colorful so it stands out on the apps and websites where listeners go to find new podcast content. It will be available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, Pandora and TuneIn + Alexa. To listen to the podcast, visit goodyearaz.gov
hitney Yates-Woods was recently awarded the dealer principal position at Yates Buick GMC, a milestone for the Goodyear company and a move that breaks barriers in the automotive industry. The 35-year-old, mother of two strives to employ people of all walks of life, but now aims to hire more women in the male-dominated automotive field. In fact, a recent auto workforce study found that only 19% of all positions are held by women. “Luckily, things have started to change little by little in recent years,” said Yates Buick GMC Dealer Principal Whitney Yates-Woods. “With the majority of dealership payrolls being male, there aren’t enough women at the table and there should be. I was asked many times by people from several different industries how I would run Yates with two small kids. That’s not a question people usually ask a man.” Yates-Woods is more than qualified to handle the position of dealer principal, as the GM vetting process is quite extensive. Having a strong business background, with marketing and customer service skills that have propelled her into leading people and helping the dealership’s valued customers, made Yates-Woods perfect for the job. “Our people truly make a difference,”
cast, “Growing Goodyear” on Nov. 16. Podcasts have been growing in popularity, especially for people listening on their mobile devices and in their cars. Think of it as a radio show with no rules on length or content and with no advertisements, traffic or weather reports. Because there is no time limit, a podcast allows for longer, more indepth conversations. Other Valley cities that have city-specific podcasts include Mesa, Chandler and Scottsdale — but none in the West Valley. As of 2021, more than half (57%) of the U.S. population had listened to at
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State of Minnesota District Court Dakota County First Judicial District Court File Number: 19HAJV-21-659 Case Type: CHIPS - Permanency Summons and Notice Termination of Parental Rights Matter In the Matter of: In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: Amber Autumn Hassan and Dylan James Collazo, Father. NOTICE TO: Above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s). 1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 1560 Highway 55, Hastings MN 55033, alleging that parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed. 2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for a remote hearing be-fore the Dakota County Juvenile Court, on January 05, 2022 at 10:00 AM or as soon after as the Matter can be heard. To join by internet: 1. Type https://zoomgov.com/join in your browser’s ad-dress bar. 2. Enter the Meeting ID and Meeting Passcode (if asked): Meeting ID: 161 286 1818 Password: 554085 To join by telephone (if you are unable to join by internet): 1. Call Toll-Free: 1-833-568-8864 2. Enter the Meeting ID and Meeting Passcode Meeting ID: 161 286 1818 Password: 554085 3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date. 4. You have a right to be represented by counsel. 5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the children named in the Petition. WITNESS, the Honorable Christopher J. Lehmann, Judge of District Court BY: Maria King Court Administrator. Published: West Valley View/Business Nov. 10, 17, 24, 2021 / 42712
Kevin Reynaga please contact Jolina Santa Maria or Ronald Contreras at 623-810-5375 regarding petition for appointment of guardian of a minor DOB 2/15/2019. Published: West Valley View/Business, Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 2021 / 42318
Zoom on December 1, 2021, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 1:00pm on January 3, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 1:00pm will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 1:05pm via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within seven (7) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be ac-companied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be re-turned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harm-less DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any
Public Notice Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Legal Notice: ASSUMED NAME: BRIAN PETER WENTZEL PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: c/o 18484 W. Verdin Rd Goodyear AZ 85338 United States NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Brian Wentzel Address: c/o 18484 W. Verdin Rd Goodyear AZ 8533 Published: West Valley View/ Business, Nov 24, Dec 1, 2021/ 42788
Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: January 3, 2022 – 1:00pm Project: Park Street Crossing at Indian School Rd CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on November 24, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@ dm-binc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held via
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Public Notice APPLICATION FOR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Case No. 2021-071299 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of, Christine Renee Valverde, an adult 1. An application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative has been submitted by David C Valverde Jr. The appointment of David C. Valverde Jr as the Personal Representative to administer the state of the person who died without a Will, 2. the Probate Registrar has found compliance with A.R.S. 14-3308 and is satisfied that the person named below is entitled to appointment as Personal Representative under Arizona Law. THEREFORE 1. David C Valverde Jr, is appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of the person who died. Dated Oct. 28, 2021 /s/ Maridel Soileau Published: West Valley View, Nov 10, 17, 24, 2021 / 42655
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and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further in-formation or contact Deana Burris at dburris@ dmbinc.com –reference Park Street Crossing at Indian School Rd CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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