Aerospace R&D institute zeroes in on Mesa/Queen Creek
February 26, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
A consortium of influential political and industry leaders plan to establish a research and development institute in southeast Mesa to advance Arizona’s aerospace industry.
A 19-member advisory board, chaired by Robert Johnson, former chairman of Honeywell Aerospace, has been formed to spearhead the Arizona Aerospace Institute initiative, aimed at harnessing the state’s strength in this industry [...]
Appealing Amenities and Style Come Together in The Nice
February 21, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a home in the Encanterra community that gathers amenities, style, comfort and earth-friendliness together all within four walls? Consider the Nice, a part of the Francia collection, and a featured home at Encanterra. This is the perfect home with a style that is extremely popular for it’s inviting design and appealing [...]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
February 21, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
The Act provides for much more, these are just a few of the highlights.
Homebuyer Tax Credit –The bill provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The credit does not require repayment. Most [...]
The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch
February 18, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch is a challenging par 72 championship course set at the base of the San Tan Mountains. The front side is a classic desert golf experience while the back nine plays in and through the majestic, cactus filled mountainside. Johnson Ranch is nothing short of an oportunity that`s well worth [...]
Town of Queen Creek recognized for excellent financial strength
February 17, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
Standard and Poor’s (S&P), a globally recognized credit rating agency, has increased the Town of Queen Creek’s bond rating from “A-” to “A.” In addition, S&P raised the Town’s financial assessment from “standard” to “good.” In these tough economic times, residents can rest assured that the Town is in excellent financial standing and will continue [...]
Breaking Ground on an Athletic Club that is More Than Just a Gym
February 13, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
For anyone who is familiar with the uber luxuriousness and healthy lifestyle consciousness of the community of Encanterra, it will come as no big surprise the new Encanterra Athletic Club isn’t just your garden variety gym. Ground has been broken and we’re all anxiously awaiting the completion of this wonderful new club, which is scheduled [...]
Renaissance Festival opens for 21st year
February 11, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
The 21st annual Renaissance Festival kicks off Saturday complete with strolling mistrals, jugglers and medieval dancers.
Located about seven miles east of Apache Junction in Pinal County the make-shift 16th century European village saw about 260,000 people last year and organizers hope for the same attendance this year.
“This festival is actually one of the largest in [...]
Proposed E.V. freeway might not get built
February 4, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
In a last-minute sweep of funds to balance the state budget, the Legislature jeopardized the proposed Williams Gateway Freeway in the East Valley, according to Mesa leaders.
The Legislature took $20 million that had been appropriated for designing the planned state Route 802 from Mesa to Florence Junction in Pinal County, as part of a solution [...]
Queen Creek Olive Mill opening eatery on farm
February 1, 2009 by Shawn Stagg · Leave a Comment
The working olive farm and mill will open its own restaurant, Trattoria Del Piero, between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, in time for the first olive harvest, said Perry Rea, the mill’s owner.
The restaurant, at 25062 S. Meridian Road, east of Ellsworth Road and south of Ocotillo Road, will serve breakfast and lunch. Customers will [...]