Salt River Devco
Salt River Devco was established as an enterprise in February, 2000 to promote development within the Community and manage commercial business assets for the Community. The vision carries through to today in part by pushing for economic diversification, a more self-reliant Community, and by fostering mutually positive relationships with outside business partners and surrounding municipalities. Our mission is to encourage development along the Pima Freeway Loop 101 Corridor and to be a trusted development and asset management resource for Community Members, economic partners, and other enterprises while generating revenue for the Community. Our staff consists of experienced professionals in areas of real estate acquisition and development, finance and accounting, commercial leasing and hospitality.
Commercial Asset Management
Salt River Devco manages 108 acres of land which was developed into the Chaparral Commerce Center and the Chaparral Business Center. Both developments total over 875,000 square feet of office space and employ over 3,700 people.
The Chaparral Commerce Center includes 460,000 square feet of office space and is home to McKesson and Harkins Theaters. Constructed in 2018, McKesson’s office building is LEED certified and occupied by 2,200 employees. Harkins relocated their headquarters to the Community in 2020 and plans to develop 12 acres at the corner of Pima and McDonald.
Consisting of six multi-tenant office buildings, the Chaparral Business Center contains over 417,000 square feet and home to 1,500 employees. Also located within the Chaparral Business Center is Noah Webster School and two award winning Marriott hotels.
Salt River Outdoor Signs (SROS)
Salt River Devco owns and operates a portfolio of one (1) digital and nineteen (19) double-faced static outdoor advertising signs (billboards) located throughout the exterior boundary of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River opened in April 2012, with 158 rooms, over 6,000 square feet of meeting space including a 3,000 square foot ballroom, a Bistro, Lounge, and Business Center. It is the first Marriott-branded property built on U.S. tribal land and the first Marriott LEED® certified hotel. The hotel is a custom creation unique to the Akimel Au-Authum (Pima) People and the Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa) People, featuring photographs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community taken by Thosh Collins.
Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River opened in October 2019, with 111 rooms, a board room, fitness center, the Agave Lounge and the 2,600 square foot Eagle’s Nest event lawn. The design elements of the hotel focuses on the cultural aspects of the Akimel Au-Authum (Pima) People and the Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa) People featuring photographs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community taken by Thosh Collins.
Contact Information:
Alix Smith, CEO
8840 E. Chaparral, Suite 280
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: 480.850.5720
Fax: 480.850.5715
www.srdevco.com