Two Guys Auto to open larger sales lot
With today's economy, this may not seem like the right time for an auto sales business to expand. But that's just what Two Guys Auto Center is doing.
Owners David Limon and Miguel Aramburo are in the process of opening a preowned vehicle sales lot at 1717 S. Pacific Ave., where T&K Enterprises previously was located. The sign was being changed just the other day, and Limon said the partners hope to open the lot in the next couple of weeks with more than 300 cars available.
The move is a relocation of the lot Two Guys Auto Center had at 345 W. 32nd St. in front of Sprague's. Limon said that lot is being closed to open the much larger - 10 acres - lot on Pacific Avenue. Two Guys' established phone number of 344-2495 will be transferred to the new lot.
The business also will continue to maintain its original lot at 3773 S. Avenue 3E, which will be getting a new phone number. Limon and Aramburo started the business in 2006.
Ken Stevenson, owner of T&K Enterprises, did not immediately return calls for comment about his business.
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Frank Ruiz is targeting mid-January for opening the restaurant, banquet center, blues bar and lounge he is developing in the Kress building in downtown Yuma. The restaurant will be DaBoyz Italian Cuisine.
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In other construction activity around Yuma, Alan Kircher, deputy city building official, reported:
• A certificate of occupancy has been issued for Valley Liquor at Mission Valley Plaza at the corner of Avenue C and 24th Street.
• Plans have been submitted for a small addition for Fat Harvey's Bar, 303 W. 26th St., for storage and restrooms.
• Plans are in review for a sales and service tire center at Love's Travel Stop. It will be a 1,800-square-foot free-standing building.
• Plans have been submitted to build a 6,000-square-foot shell retail building at Yuma Palms Regional Center north of Chuck E Cheese's.
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While DeSantiago Auto Sales currently isn't selling cars at its lot at 501 W. 8th St., the company's four other sales lots remain open for business.
Those locations are 1201 S. 4th Ave., 1202 S. 4th Ave. and 1209 S. 5th Ave. in Yuma and 1063 Main St. in San Luis, Ariz. For more information, call 783-7291.
Owner Javier DeSantiago has been selling preowned vehicles in the Yuma area since the early 1980s.
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Galen and Elisabeth Ritchie, owners of American Satellite Systems Inc., have purchased a permanent home for their business at 12844 E. 40th St. in the Foothills; they have already relocated. The new store's phone number is 345-1229.
Watch for information on a grand opening in early January.
The Ritchies have been in business since 1984, originally opening in Eugene, Ore. They moved to Yuma 10 years ago with their business as an extension of the Oregon operation.
American Satellite Systems is the factory-authorized retailer for Dish Network and Direct TV in Yuma and Imperial counties. The company offers sales and service for both companies.
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Owner Chet Lane has completed renovations for his downtown minimall, the 261 Main Street Shops, and the first tenant has set up shop.
SegwaYuma Tours has moved into Space 12 toward the rear entrance, announced owners Steve and Kate Cook. They've also added new tours and additional Segways.
Lane said he's lining up other tenants - watch for announcements.
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To answer a question from a Foothills-area resident, the farmers market in the Foothills is now being held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Gila Mountain United Methodist Church, 12716 North Frontage Road, in the eastside parking lot.
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The Foothills Barber Shop owned by Bill Roberts is now open weekdays at 11838 Foothills Blvd. The shop provides walk-in haircuts for both men and women.
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Bill Liddle, who was vice president of business services for AEA Federal Credit Union for several years, has left the credit union to devote full-time to his business, Desert Capital Advisors LLC.
Through the business, Liddle and partner Emma Almendarez provide financial and strategic planning consulting services.
Liddle noted that he enjoyed his years with AEA and the opportunities it provided to work with small businesses in the Yuma area.
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Kelly Boyd has become an independent representative with Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry. To receive a catalog, purchase products or host a home party, contact her at 210-2622.
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