🌱 Rio Verde Water Proposal + Horse Show Supports Small Businesses

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale City Council voted on a proposal to restore water service to the Rio Verde Foothills during its council meeting on Tuesday evening. The bill proposed that the city buy and treat water, which it would sell to Maricopa County, and then the county would be responsible for getting the water to residents in the Rio Verde Foothills community. Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega expressed concerns about the proposal and asked where the water for the proposal would come from. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is here in town until Sunday, Feb. 26, and thanks to $60,000 funding from the Scottsdale City Council, it's been supporting small businesses by giving them a place to sell their products in a pop-up venue. Small business owners who are participating in the week-long event talked about the benefits of meeting customers from around the world and bringing attention to what their small businesses have to offer. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
3. Commercial real estate developer Creation announced that it has purchased 18 acres at the Scottsdale Airpark for a $60 million industrial center. The groundbreaking for the new Thunderbird Commerce Park will take place later this year. The new industrial building will be located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Thunderbird boards. (AZ Big Media)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show At WestWorld Of Scottsdale (8:00 AM)
• Scottsdale RV Show At WestWorld of Scottsdale Polo Field (9:00 AM)
• Networking In Scottsdale Arizona At Elks Lodge #2148 (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Find your new dream home today! Check out this roundup of real estate properties that recently hit the market in and around the Scottsdale area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home for $650,000. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Who is Scottdale's mayor? Learn more about Mayor David Ortega who was elected in 2020 for his first four-year term as mayor of the city. (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)
• Do you know who's on the Scottsdale City Council? Learn more about each of the six council members who represent you and what led them to join the council. (Subscription: The Arizona Republic)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.