Florence, Arizona – August 2, 2022 – Gilbert based Concept Commercial Construction, LLC recently hosted a groundbreaking event for Florence Family Dentistry in the Town of Florence. Dr. Jason Whetten, local business owner is excited about his plans to build an expanded freestanding building to accommodate his growing dental practice.
Dr. Whetten’s current dental practice is located across the street, next to Florence Café, and will remain open while his new office is being constructed just north of the popular Mt. Athos Restaurant & Café. After moving from an office on Main Street years ago, Dr. Whetten and his team have been operating at their current location for the last 12 years. Within the past year, Dr. Whetten saw the opportunity to move forward and build a larger facility for his practice, after which he contacted Jason Triano with the Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate in Tempe. Senior advisor, Jason Triano, CCIM represented Dr. Whetten to purchase the vacant land. Triano said, “We have a great reputation as a full-service commercial real estate brokerage with a strong focus on the dental industry.” Jason has been working with startup and expansion space for over 10 years. Menlo Group also added Project Manager, Shane Bennett who has been leading the project development for Dr. Whetten. “Menlo has been great to work with. The land acquisition was smooth and the project manager, Shane Bennett has been instrumental in getting me to this point,” said Whetten.
In an emotional statement during the ceremony, Dr. Whetten expressed how much this process has meant to him, his family, and his staff. He recognized his staff naming each of them seated in the front row and thanked all the employees that have come and gone over the years and helped contribute to his office’s success. He then acknowledged the team from Concept Commercial Construction, the excavator who was onsite, Associate Architects, the commercial real estate advisors, and thanked the town officials for being an excellent partner throughout the process, calling the new office a “win-win” for the Town and his team. Dr. Whetten then closed by extending his appreciation for all the support he and his family has received over the years. “I have got to know so many residents in the community. The patients I saw as little kids are all grown up now,” he said emotionally.
The President of Concept Commercial, Chris Loving will be leading the project’s development over the next ten months. To kick off the ceremony, Loving addressed all the guests and said, “The reason why we are having this event because it is a celebration; a celebration of their accomplishments, Florence Family Dentistry and for the Whetten family.” Some of their past developments include One Medical, FastMed Urgent Care, CBRE, San Tan Village, among many others. The new building will be located at 454 North Pinal Parkway Avenue. Dr. Whetten plans to bring on more dentists as well as additional staff. The 2,500 square foot building will have six rooms to fill. “We will also have new state-of-the-art equipment that will help our office be more efficient for our patients.”
Commented on this exciting project, new Economic Development Director, Harvey Krauss stated, “In light of the thriving residential development throughout the Town, I am pleased to see that Florence Family Dentistry will be expanding its facility to help accommodate our growing community. Mayor Tara Walter also added, “We are thrilled to see another groundbreaking celebration in the Town of Florence. Our town continues to grow, and it is great to see local businesses prosper, expand, and invest both in their future as well as the Town’s.” Finally, in light of the Town’s many new rooftops, Krauss added, “As development continues, new and expanded medical service facilities like this one will be needed to serve our Town’s growing population.”
The Director of Project of Management with Menlo expressed his heartfelt regards for the Whetten family. “I have found few clients that truly care more for their patients than Dr. Whetten. Through many conversations, it has been clear to me that he and his wife have a deep connection and fondness with Florence and its citizens. He has great admiration for his staff and their well-being is important to him.