Reasons to be optimistic about our surrounding
By Ricky Lyons in : Culture Thoughts, Ricky@Champion // Nov 9 2010
I’ve recently finished reading Matt Ridley’s book, The Rational Optimists (published by HarperCollins, 2010.) More than ever, we hear about pessimism at every level. In his book, Ridley gives us a reason to be optimistic about our surrounding….(continued)…
Continue ReadingCharter School Development
By Adam Lyons in : Commercial Real Estate // Oct 27 2010
Kris and Rita were young entrepreneurs operating their new charter school out of a local church. The conditions at the church were far from ideal for the staff and 80 + students. The school was using the classrooms during the week, and the church needed them for the weekend. As a result, every Friday at 5pm, the school staff and parents would remove all school ……(continued)…
Continue ReadingPreschool Development
By Adam Lyons in : Commercial Real Estate // Oct 27 2010
Carebear Preschool, Marketplace at Fulton Ranch
(NWC Chandler Heights and Arizona Avenue, Chandler)
When Champion met Carrie, she was an experienced preschool operator looking for a new home for her existing preschool. Although she excelled in the preschool arena she needed help …(continued)…
Continue ReadingMontessori School Development
By Adam Lyons in : Commercial Real Estate // Oct 27 2010
Back in February 2007, Champion learned of Kim Anderson’s vision to open a Montessori school. The purchase/sale agreement between Champion and Kim was contingent upon the municipality granting a special use permit since the zoning at that time prohibited schools….(continued)…
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