Building Buzz Podcast

Our 30th episode is here! We sat down with industry expert, Joshua Simon, founder and CEO of SimonCRE. The Arizona retail market rebounded since the pandemic and is experiencing steady population growth paired with increasing consumer demand. Joshua talks about his strategic approach to this rise in retail and how his company is developing and redeveloping shopping centers across the Valley. From starting SimonCRE at 25 in 2010, to announcing the 15.6-acre Roosevelt Commons in Buckeye in 2024, Joshua shares his journey, his grit and his passion for this complex, impactful work. This episode is brought to you by National Bank of Arizona, a partner of SimonCRE, focusing on building long-term relationships with clients to help them grow their business. Building Buzz is a partnership between Small Giants and Phoenix Business Journal, bringing you all of the buzz in one of the most dynamic CRE markets in the nation! #AZCRE #BuildingBuzz #Followthebuzz Listen on your favorite streaming platform: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duQGGzXq Apple: https://lnkd.in/d9XU96NZ

Don't miss out! Brand new episode coming out tomorrow! #followthebuzz

Our chat with Lori Collins was fun and very insightful on the big plans Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority has in the works! Thank you to our advertiser Skybridge for sponsoring the episode. Take a listen!

New episode is here! This week we are joined by Lori Collins, director of business and economic development with the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. 2023 was record-breaking year for the airport with an unprecedented number of travelers, not to mention expansion. Lori talks about the millions of people coming and going, the newly opened $30 million concourse and the neighboring developments of major aerospace companies. PMGA is taking off, positioning itself as a major travel hub with more plans for growth and traveler experience. Brought to you by Skybridge Arizona, this episode will take you on a journey to all of the buzz! #CREAZ #followthebuzz Listen on your favorite platform! Apple: https://lnkd.in/d9XU96NZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duQGGzXq Google: https://lnkd.in/gaAeNMZr

Up next with the buzz! We sit down with Lori Collins, Director of Economic and Business Development with the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. Episode out next Tuesday! #followthebuzz #azcre #pmga

Did you hear? A new episode dropped this week! Go to Building Buzz on Spotify, Apple or Google Podcasts to stay in the know with Cactus League Association! Brought to you by Small Giants and the Phoenix Business Journal! #followthebuzz

We are back with another episode of Building Buzz and we're talking to one of the biggest economic forces in Arizona! Our hosts sit down with Cactus League Association Executive Director, Bridget Binsbacher, to discuss how the economic impact of spring training drives tourism, job creation and construction. With ten stadiums throughout the Valley and 15 Major League Baseball teams, the 2023 Cactus League season generated more than $400 million for Arizona’s GDP. We talk with Bridget about COVID-19 recovery, the leagues’ real estate footprint and predications for the 2024 season. Tune in! Listen on your go-to streaming platform: Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d9XU96NZ Google podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gaAeNMZr Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duQGGzXq

Suzanne Kinney is back with all of the Buzz! Our hosts sit down with Arizona Chapter of NAIOP’s President and CEO, Suzanne Kinney, to discuss what 2024 has in store. From understanding the importance of representing the various interests of this 1,000 member association, to navigating strategies for growth during a time of unprecedented economic expansion, this president and CEO is focused on the future. Tune in to hear from one of the CRE industry’s most respected leaders and learn about what you can expect this year from Arizona NAIOP! #buildingthebuzz #2024CRE #CREAZ Available for streaming now! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duQGGzXq Apple: https://lnkd.in/d9XU96NZ Google: https://lnkd.in/gaAeNMZr

New episode alert! This week we sit down with Clark Princell President and CEO of Valley Partnership. Coming on board in 2023, Clark is focused on continuing the partnership’s advocacy for responsible development, using his experience in policy on the federal, state and local levels. Our hosts talk with Clark about key areas of focus for 2024 including water, transportation and adaptive reuse. Join the conversation and learn how Clark plans to carry out the long-lasting commitments of one of the Valley’s most prominent groups while adding his own, new and innovative methods to take action and get things done. #buildingbuzz #azcrepodcast Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duQGGzXq Apple: https://lnkd.in/d9XU96NZ Google: https://lnkd.in/gaAeNMZr

We're back with Part 2! Greg Barr, Editor in Chief of the Phoenix Business Journal, continues the round table with fellow PBJ journalists to focus on what's in store for 2024. Covering CRE sectors like industrial, advanced manufacturing, retail and healthcare, they discuss upcoming projects, prospects and what's buzzing in the dynamic regional growth of Arizona. Tune in and take a listen! #followthebuzz #buildingbuzz Listen on your favorite platform! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/duQGGzXq Apple: https://lnkd.in/d9XU96NZ Google: https://lnkd.in/gaAeNMZr