Economic Development E-Newsletter | April 27, 2022 |
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The Aloha reimagined: from outdated motel to chic roadside stay for the modern traveler |
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Say hello to the latest redevelopment project in Chandler. The Aloha, a classic Arizona motel that had seen better days, has now been transformed into a 26-room boutique motel for the modern traveler. Located at 445 N. Arizona Ave., the motel is perfectly situated for visitors wanting to explore downtown Chandler and the surrounding area.
The project started in 2019 when investors John Hylton and Bill Simmonds first viewed the property. They looked past The Aloha’s aged exterior and recognized an understated icon of the post war car culture, a symbol of a golden age when the traveling middle class used motor inns as they made their way across the country.
Originally constructed in 1950 on a busy thoroughfare, The Aloha had a simple design; a traditional u-shaped motor court with rooms surrounding a swimming pool and office with manager’s quarters. While the structure of the motel was still solid in 2019, major renovations were in order to bring it back to life.
"We knew that redeveloping The Aloha would be a challenge, but we saw potential," said John Hylton. “It had a funky Hawaiian vibe that we wanted to keep, while creating an option for travelers looking for something more than a typical desert motel. We envisioned a fun boutique destination, convenient to all the amenities that downtown Chandler has to offer”.
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Fast Fact: Strong performance by Chandler's hotel market |
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While recovery will continue in 2022, Chandler's hotels achieved the highest monthly average-daily-rate (ADR) on record for the community in March. Travel demand for Chandler has been primarily driven by strong leisure and increased business travel activity with March seeing a record number of room nights booked.
Chandler Hotel Market Stats for March 2022
Hotel Occupancy: 86.2%
ADR: $172.78
Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR): $150.72
The Economic Development team is actively seeking full-service hotel development. If you are a developer and interested in learning more, please contact our team. |
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Cruise expands self-driving delivery service to Uptown Chandler |
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You may have already noticed Cruise electric, self-driving cars on the streets in Uptown Chandler. Based in San Francisco, the company is using the Phoenix metro area as a proving grounds for its self-driving technology. Cruise has a pilot program to deliver groceries for select Walmart locations, which now includes the store in Uptown Chandler at 800 W Warner Road. Cruise vehicles deployed in Uptown Chandler will have safety drivers as they learn the area.
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BioProcure announces office expansion to Chandler |
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BioProcure, the premier procurement and accounts payable services company for biotech companies, announced today its expansion to a temporary office in Chandler, Arizona. BioProcure expects the temporary office to be operational in April 2022 with plans to establish a permanent Arizona location by 2023.
BioProcure will be located within Workpliciti, which is a flexible office space on the Price Corridor. BioProcure expects to hire approximately 35 employees in the first year and 150 employees within three years. The Chandler location will include procurement, operations, and administrative positions.
“We are very excited for the launch of our new office in Chandler, Arizona. This location is the result of a great team of managers, supervisors, and executives traveling and researching for months to pinpoint the best possible city and state for our expansion,” said Vincent Bologna, Co-Founder and CEO, BioProcure. “Our goal was to establish a presence in the Southwest to better serve our clients in the Western time zones, but equally important to us was that our new office be located in a vibrant, up-and-coming city with a thriving science and technology sector. Chandler, Arizona was the perfect fit.”
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Save the date: Offerpad - A Startup's Journey |
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Join us on June 16 for a moderated conversation with Brian Bair, Chairman and CEO of Offerpad. Headquartered in Chandler, Offerpad is a leading tech-enabled platform for buying/selling residential real estate. Brian will share how he took Offerpad from a startup to a publicly traded company. For more information and to register, click here.
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ICYMI: Pickleball Kingdom announces grand opening date |
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Pickleball Kingdom has announced that its opening day will be on Monday, May 2. Located at 4950 W Ray Road, Pickleball Kingdom is billed as the largest indoor pickleball facility in the country. Key features include 16 indoor courts, a pro shop, locker rooms, snack bar, ball machines, party room, and lounge areas. For additional features and membership benefits, visit pickleballkingdom.com. |
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