Mesa officials announced Friday morning that William J. Jabjiniak will start Oct. 1 as economic development director.

Geronimo “Jerry” Diaz was named development director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix.

When American Indians talk about the land, they use words like “tenderness,” “spirituality” and “memory.”

Doing business on an Indian community requires trust — years of it. Gerry Blomquist spent seven years putting together the deal that would result in the Pima Center, a multiuse business straddling Loop 101.

CINCINNATI - Some buildings sweep to the sky in eyecatching twists and turns, while the mirrored exteriors of others reflect surrounding landscapes.

After more than two years of planning and negotiations with Chandler and Gilbert officials, Layton Lakes housing and commercial development is under way.

A massive parcel of land west of Loop 101 and north of Via de Ventura is now slated to house a business park with at least 4 million square feet of office, industrial, retail, hotel and other commercial space.

Arizona cities will receive roughly $50 million from the federal government this year to fund housing programs for low-income families, emergency shelters for the homeless and community development programs.

As construction of a $94 million arts complex continues, the Mesa City Council gave its staff the go-ahead Thursday to seek companies to redevelop three other areas in what they hope will be a resurgent downtown.

Sluggish sales and elusive financing opportunities have Valley condominium developers delaying and, in some cases, completely scrapping projects — a trend likely to carry on into the new year.

Mesa’s economic future hinges on careful airport development, attracting high-salary jobs and encouraging quality redevelopment, according to the city’s new economic development director William Jabjiniak.

September 11, 2004

It isn’t getting developed tomorrow, but ambitious plans for a radically urban development in Mesa prompted some smiles early Tuesday morning from city leaders.

The sun is setting on Brusally Ranch, a centerpiece of Scottsdale’s horse history. Some, including a member of the family that started it, are upset the ranch has been sold off to developers who plan to build houses on the land.

A paradigm shift. Balance and flexibility. Protecting the airport while generating high quality jobs.

Mesa is looking to create a multimillion-dollar loan pool using a federal program to boost economic development and job creation in the city.

Developers aren’t interested in bidding on the recently annexed state trust land in Fountain Hills because they say the more than $100,000-per-acre price tag is too high.

Developers aren’t interested in bidding on the recently annexed state trust land in Fountain Hills because they say the more than $100,000-per-acre price tag is too high.

Chandler officials are moving forward with plans to spend up to $12 million to buy a prime parcel of real estate in the city so it can be held for private development.

When the chief executive of MD Helicopters traveled to Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport last week to talk business, none of the city’s top officials waited to greet her.

Trying to lure new real estate investment and keep pace with the times, Mesa is taking its first step toward wholesale changes in a zoning code that has remained unchanged for 18 years.

Bonnie and Dave Ender gave up a north Scottsdale address (and a sprawling five-bedroom home) for a loft in downtown Tempe.

Bonnie and Dave Ender gave up a north Scottsdale address (and a sprawling five-bedroom home) for a loft in downtown Tempe.

Bonnie and Dave Ender gave up a north Scottsdale address (and a sprawling five-bedroom home) for a loft in downtown Tempe.