Gabriela Rico

Tucson

Reporter at Arizona Daily Star

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Investors buy Tucson Tamale production site

3 days ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

California investors PR & MC Properties LLC have bought the site of Tucson Tamale’s production facility at 102 W. 29th St.The 13,671-square-foot building was updated in 2021 and has been fully leased by the company since 2023, which allowed it to increase production. Tucson Tamale sells in more than 4,000 stores across the country. Its 15-year lease with the previous owner, Diamond Ventures, will be honored by the new owners.
A new local coffee, smoothie shop to open 3 Tucson locations

1 week ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

A new locally-owned coffee and smoothie shop that emphasizes regional sourcing and charity is opening three locations in the Tucson area. The owners of Sonoran Sip spent 15 years working in the corporate coffee world before starting their own venture. Its motto: “We walked away from corporate coffee.
Why Tucson homebuilders are cautious despite strong sales

1 week ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

Sales and prices of new homes in the Tucson market are strong. Top homebuilders sold between 45 and 70 new homes a month in the first quarter of the year, with average selling prices of around $450,000. And existing homes for sale remain scarce, so demand for new homes is at its peak. Those combined factors would suggest that homebuilders are eager to build even more homes. Yet permits for new home starts are down more than 36% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
This 50-year-old Tucson high-rise has a bevy of new tenants

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

One of the city’s first high-rise buildings is celebrating its 50th year with several new tenants. Nine businesses have leased space at 5151 E. Broadway since the fourth quarter of 2024. “Ownership truly values this iconic asset, and since 2009, the team at 5151 has worked hard to preserve the integrity of this building while significantly upgrading the infrastructure and amenities,” said Mark Isenberger, with Picor Commercial Real Estate Services, who is the property manager.
Tucson keeps steady pace toward economic goals

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

Tucson continues to shine a light on the Southern Arizona region. Despite the city’s challenges, the workforce training and development being offered at Pima Community College and the University of Arizona brings a lot of attention — and possibilities — to the Old Pueblo. Meanwhile, businesses are moving into industrial properties and retail centers across the metro region. The combination helps make Tucson a draw for companies looking to relocate.
As Tucson seeks economic investment, old flaws now pluses

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

At the turn of the century, Tucson faced many challenges when trying to recruit new companies. Downtown was seen as a liability, as was the dysfunction happening at Pima Community College at the time. Business leadership was fractured, not working together, and companies eyeing a move to Tucson were unsure how to approach. Twenty years later, downtown is now seen as a great asset and PCC has risen to prominence with its Centers for Excellence.
Huge investments in industrial projects mean job growth

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

The growth of industrial projects around town may not be visible to most, but its impact has big meaning for Tucson’s workforce. Millions of square feet of such buildings are now operating or under construction and for every 100,000 square feet of space added, between 200 and 400 jobs are added, said local industrial broker Rob Glaser, with Picor. He noted that logistics spaces, where parts and goods are stored for later distribution, add about 200 jobs for every 100,000-square-foot space.
Long-closed Tucson Greyhound Park to become soccer academy

1 month ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

The former racing track for greyhound dogs that operated in South Tucson for 72 years is being redeveloped into a youth soccer training academy. An affiliate of the professional German soccer league Borussia Dortmund has leased the 16-acre former Tucson Greyhound Park at 2601 E. Third Ave.
This popular downtown Tucson bakery opening a 2nd location

1 month ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

A downtown Tucson bakery known for its baguettes, sweet buns, Japanese cream puffs and Korean shaved ice, is opening a second location. HeeMee Coffee & Pastries leased 2,828 square feet of retail space from Marshal Foundation at Main Gate Square near the University of Arizona campus. Greg Furrier and Natalie Furrier, with Picor, represented the landlord. HeeMee's first bakery opened at 20 E. Congress St. in 2019. The new location will be located at 800 E. University Ave.
1 of Tucson's last 2 enclosed shopping malls is for sale

1 month ago | tucson.com | Gabriela Rico

One of the two last enclosed malls in Tucson is up for sale. Tucson Mall's owner, New York-based Brookfield Properties, has put the 91-acre property at 4500 N. Oracle Road on the market, according to a commercial real estate marketing brochure. No asking price was listed. The Sears property on the site is not part of the sale as it is owned separately and being marketed for lease. Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration -:-Remaining Time --:-Beginning of dialog window.