Jul 22, 2009 11:45 AM
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(Each month, Site Optimizer discusses industry trends—most importantly, leasing issues—with experts in the retail real estate industry in our Tenant’s Perspective interviews.)

With so many retailers struggling with low sales due to a recession now in its second year, asking for a helping hand from the landlord is becoming more and more common. And as vacancy rates rise and rents for shopping center space fall, more and more landlords seem willing to consider granting a reprieve.

Bill Sullivan is partner at the real estate and financial restructuring firm Huntley, Mullaney, Spargo & Sullivan LLC. The company works to help retailers restructure their leases to secure rent reductions and other concessions from landlords. Sullivan tells us more about the challenges facing tenants and how landlords are responding to their requests for help.

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Yulex, will be hosting author and expert on the history of American Rubber, Mark Finlay at its headquarters next week. They are opening a limited number of seats to the public, including chamber members. To reserve a seat call Yulex at (520) 381-2202.

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MARICOPA, Ariz.; July 21, 2009 – Yulex Corporation will host author and expert on the history of rubber Mark Finlay for a presentation July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. His presentation, “Growing American Guayule: a Century of a Search for a Domestic and Sustainable Source of Rubber” will be held at Yulex, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road, Maricopa, Ariz. 85238.

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Central Arizona College
Small Business Development Center

Economic Assistance for Small Business

ARC WORKSHOPS and Recovery Act Update

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The City of Maricopa invites you to celebrate America’s Independence Day at the Great American BBQ.

The event will be full of family fun and events, and will end with a fireworks display.

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Maricopa, Ariz. (June 25, 2009) – On June 16, 2009, the City of Maricopa passed ordinance 09-04 amending section 2207 of Article 22, Sign Provisions. The purpose of the ordinance is to allow commercial developments, local businesses and not-for-profit agencies to be included in the existing City of Maricopa Kiosk Sign Program. This is in response to multiple requests over time by businesses and other groups interested in being part of this directional sign program.

If your business or agency would like to learn more about the program or are interested in submitting an application, please contact: Debbie Oleskow, ALB Industries, at permits@albsigns.com or 480/731-6968 or download the info packet at: http://www.maricopamatters.com/downloads/Kiosk%20Flyer.pdf