Arizona Sun Corridor

Global Water Resources Completes Acquisition of Farmers Water Co. in Pima County, Arizona, Adding 3,300 Active Water Service Connections

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

It has increased Global Water’s total active water service connections in Pima County to nearly 5,000.

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  • It has increased Global Water’s total active water service connections in Pima County to nearly 5,000.
  • Farmers Water represents Global Water’s largest acquisition since Las Quintas Serenas in November 2021, its seventh acquisition in Pima County and the second in Sahuarita.
  • Global Water plans to retain all Farmers Water employees and maintain a local customer service center.
  • "We welcome Farmers Water to our growing family of companies,” stated Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.

AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY SELECTS TUCSON, ARIZONA AS SITE FOR ITS FIRST BATTERY CELL GIGAFACTORY IN UNITED STATES

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Paul Charles, President and CEO of American Battery Factory (ABF), today announced that Tucson, Ariz. has been selected as the site for the first in a planned series of battery cell gigafactories based in the United States. The site will serve as ABF's official headquarters and will be the country's largest gigafactory for the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at approximately 2 million square feet, providing an estimated $1.2 billion in capital investment, $3.1 billion in economic impact to the state and accelerating the growth of the clean energy economy across the country. Approximately 300 high-paying jobs will be provided in the first phase of the factory's opening, scaling up to 1,000 cumulative jobs.  Positions include operations, production, scientific and technology jobs including research and development, automation and robotics, executive and other headquarter positions.

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  • American Battery Factory announced today it's building USA's largest gigafactory for LFP battery cells in Tucson, Ariz.
    "Arizona is proud to be home to American Battery Factory's first U.S. facility and headquarters," said Governor Ducey.
  • My thanks to Paul Charles and the entire team at American Battery Factory for choosing our state for its innovative facility."
  • "With this announcement, American Battery Factory has elevated Arizona's reputation as a national epicenter for battery manufacturing," said Sandra Watson, president & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority.
  • For photo renderings of the gigafactory, please click on this link: https://ca7.app.box.com/s/fs07339xf9y47fd5mgf4bnxjfkhfx5ys
    American Battery Factory Inc., a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer, is developing the first-ever network of safe LFP cell giga-factories inthe United States.

Global Water Resources Partners with Town of Sahuarita to Support Regional Growth with Integrated Water Utility Solutions

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

According to a memorandum of understanding approved by the town at yesterdays town council meeting, Global Water has committed to supporting the towns growth and long-term development through providing regional water infrastructure, strategic planning and water utility expertise.

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  • According to a memorandum of understanding approved by the town at yesterdays town council meeting, Global Water has committed to supporting the towns growth and long-term development through providing regional water infrastructure, strategic planning and water utility expertise.
  • Sahuarita and Global Water will explore potential financings, including state and federal grant options, to fund utility infrastructure projects within the town or municipal planning areas like SECAP.
  • The town is supportive of Global Waters Total Water Management approach to water conservation through regional planning, and where possible, integration and coordination of water services.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 25 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

Global Water Resources Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Farmers Water Company in Pima County, Arizona

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Monday, April 18, 2022

PHOENIX, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Farmers Water Co., a subsidiary of Farmers Investment Co. (FICO), located in Pima County, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Farmers Water Co., a subsidiary of Farmers Investment Co. (FICO), located in Pima County, Arizona.
  • Global Water plans to retain all Farmers Water employees and maintain a local customer service center.
  • Upon closing, Farmers Water will represent Global Waters seventh acquisition in Pima County and its second in the Town of Sahuarita, including the adjacent Las Quintas Serenas water utility it acquired in November 2021.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 25 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

DGAP-News: Generation Income Properties Acquires Leasehold Interests in Tucson, Arizona for $7.3 Million

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Generation Income Properties Acquires Leasehold Interests in Tucson, Arizona for $7.3 Million

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  • Generation Income Properties Acquires Leasehold Interests in Tucson, Arizona for $7.3 Million
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) holds an investment grade credit rating of BBB- from Standard & Poor's and Baa2 from Moody's.
  • Tucson is home to the University of Arizona and the second most-populous city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor.
  • Additional information about Generation Income Properties, Inc. can be found on the Company's corporate website: www.gipreit.com .

Parker & Sons Launches New Tucson Location

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Were so excited to expand Parker & Sons offerings to Tucson, said Daryl Bingham, President of Parker & Sons.

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  • Were so excited to expand Parker & Sons offerings to Tucson, said Daryl Bingham, President of Parker & Sons.
  • Adding a Parker & Sons location in the area, given their long history of outstanding customer service in the state, is a perfect fit.
  • Tucson homeowners can call Parker & Sons new location at (520) 273-7247 or schedule service online at https://www.parkerandsons.com/ .
  • Located at 3801 N. Hwy Drive, Tucson, the new Parker & Sons location expects to employ 50 people by the end of its first year.

Global Water Resources Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Farmers Water Co. in Pima County, Arizona

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Monday, December 13, 2021

SAHUARITA, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), an Arizona-based water resource management company, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Farmers Water Co., a subsidiary of Farmers Investment Co. (FICO), located in Pima County, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • SAHUARITA, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), an Arizona-based water resource management company, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Farmers Water Co., a subsidiary of Farmers Investment Co. (FICO), located in Pima County, Arizona.
  • Moreover, the Arizona Corporation Commission will continue to have regulatory oversight over Global Water Resources as an added benefit for customers.
  • Farmers Water would be Global Waters seventh acquisition in Pima County, which includes the acquisition of the adjacent Las Quintas Serenas water utility that was completed in November 2021.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 17 utilities which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

Global Water Resources Completes Acquisition of Las Quintas Serenas Water Company in Pima County, Arizona

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

PHOENIX, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Las Quintas Serenas Water Company located near Tucson in Pima County, Arizona.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Las Quintas Serenas Water Company located near Tucson in Pima County, Arizona.
  • As part of its initiatives for Las Quintas Serenas, Global Water plans to upgrade the utilitys connections from manually read meters to smart meters.
  • We welcome Las Quintas Serenas strong operating team and their customers to Global Waters growing family of companies, stated Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 17 utilities which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

Global Water Resources to Acquire Las Quintas Serenas Water Company in Pima County, Arizona

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

PHOENIX, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Las Quintas Serenas Water Company located near Tucson in Pima County, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Las Quintas Serenas Water Company located near Tucson in Pima County, Arizona.
  • The size and close proximity of Las Quintas Serenas to our other utilities helps make it an ideal addition to our portfolio, stated Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.
  • As part of its initiatives for Las Quintas Serenas, Global Water plans to upgrade the utilitys connections from manually read meters to smart meters.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 16 utilities which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.