Business View Magazine - Dec 2023

The Findlay Toyota Center is owned by the Entertainment Center Community Facilities District (ECCFD), an entity of the Town of Prescott Valley, while its efficient management is entrusted to OVG360, a division of Oak View Group. “We really focus on attracting a variety of events. That’s why we’re in business, to provide entertainment to the region, and provide a quality of life and place, where people can come to have a good time,” says General Manager, Shane Cadwell. He emphasizes the commitment to providing a diverse array of entertainment options,ranging from indoor football with tenant team the Northern Arizona Wranglers, to hosting a wide array of events throughout the year. COMMUNITY EVENTS AND IMPACT “We love to do the communityevents,”acknowledges Assistant General Manager, Scott Rubke. This commitment to community engagement is exemplified through the approximately 70 events the venue hosts annually, including activities from public ice skating to adult hockey leagues. Rubke shares some impactful initiatives such as the “Real Hope Food Distribution,” addressing local food insecurity, and the “Cruise-In for the Veterans Car Show,” which actively supports veterans in the area. The venue prioritizes collaboration with the local school district, participating in an annual backpack giveaway and the esteemed “Teacher of the Year Banquet.”Another standout initiative is the “Arizona Sonshine,” offering free health care services to the community, addressing crucial healthcare needs from physicals to dental and eye exams. “We’re very proud that we’re able to give back to our community with free health care, which we all know is an expense to everybody,” he says. COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS Highlighting the arena’s key partnerships, Rubke underscores the significant collaboration with the ECCFD, and the ongoing support from the Findlay Toyota Prescott Dealership, the venue’s namesake. He points to the unique partnership with Gabby’s Family of Restaurants, a local, family-owned business that operates the venue’s concession stands. “The Cabral Family has been a partner in here since the beginning. We’re very thankful for 297 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12 FINDLAY TOYOTA CENTER