Business View Magazine | November 2020

244 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2020 PREFERRED VENDORS n Salt River Project (SRP) www.powertogrowphx.com Site selection experts know that the best locations in which to establish or expand a business are those that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to sustainability. The varied human, social, economic and environmental factors of a prospective market reveal much about its long-term potential. Tempe-based Salt River Project (SRP), a not- for-profit utility company, has been a dedicated community partner and key driver of development in the Greater Phoenix area for more than a century. SRP provides power to more than one million customers across 15 cities, delivers nearly one million acre-feet of water to the region each year, and maintains 1,800 route miles of dark fiber. All of this is done with a focus on ensuring the continued viability of the Greater Phoenix area. Availability of resources is paramount to a company’s performance, productivity and profitability. Therefore, it’s a critical factor in site selection. SRP and state leaders have proven proactive in creating cutting-edge, responsible water policies and practices that support economic development. Further, SRP’s renewable energy sources, including wind, geothermal, large and low-impact hydro, landfill gas, and solar options, are instrumental in lowering the carbon footprint and environmental impact of companies across the Valley. “Beyond being a major part of regional water management, SRP also is a leader in reducing carbon emissions, leveraging electric vehicle capabilities, reducing waste, protecting native habitats, and more,” said Kelly Barr, SRP’s Associate General Manager, Chief Strategy, Corporate Services and Sustainability Executive. By embracing a shared responsibility to build a reliable, sustainable energy future, SRP is helping to solidify Greater Phoenix as one of the country’s most prominent capital investment markets. n Westgate Entertainment District www.westgateaz.com “Westgate Entertainment District delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in a walkable, vibrant outdoor setting located in Glendale, AZ! This retail destination also offers residential living, leasable office space and is anchored by Gila River Arena, home to the Arizona Coyotes, and adjacent to the State Farm Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals.” n Merit Partners, Inc. www.meritpartnersinc.com n Lincoln Property Company www.LPCDesertWest.com LPC Desert West is a region of Lincoln Property Company, offering real estate investment, development, design/ construction management, leasing and property management in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico. Back-to- back 2018 and 2019 NAIOP Arizona Owner/Developer of the Year, LPC Desert West region is currently deploying a significant expansion plan. n RAUCH North America, Inc. www.rauchna.com “Aside from being one of the top fruit juice producers in Europe, RAUCH is an industry leader for contract filling of premium beverages, globally.  Since RAUCH’s foundation in 1919, their footprint has expanded from Austria to various locations around the globe, where their highly motivated teams are continuously focused on world-class quality. RAUCH is in the process of launching their first North America operation, strategically located in Glendale, Arizona.” n JLL https://www.us.jll.com/ Camelback 303 is the new global industrial logistics park that spans across 500+ acres in the heart of the Southwest – Glendale, Arizona. The site provides the physical and logistical advantages to meet tenants needs ranging from mid- size users to the region’s largest industrial operators. It’s the Southwest site to see!