2nd Quarter 2016
Economic Reporter Newsletter
Post Date:04/05/2016 3:07 PM
Question: Instead of publishing hard economic data and infographics, analytics, construction and building permits, sales tax revenues, actual job growth and wage earnings, and residential and commercial real estate sales and investments, actions on RFPs, and building leases, what we get is one interview, a side bar for "Mesa In The News" and narratives in this newsletter.
Where's the data?
Is there the momentum the mayor has been paying lip service to for months, or are things decelerating and slowing down?
This MesaZona blog featured in a post on Feb 11, 2016 the same "news" about Socious gathered from public sources and news alerts.
Is there the momentum the mayor has been paying lip service to for months, or are things decelerating and slowing down?
This MesaZona blog featured in a post on Feb 11, 2016 the same "news" about Socious gathered from public sources and news alerts.
This quarter's newsletter starts off as it usually does with Office of Economic Development's director Bill Jabjiniak's writing in The Quick Jab.
An interview with one of Mesa’s newest tech companies: Socious
Along with adding 13 employees last year, Socious averaged 24 percent revenue growth per year over the past six years.
[Blogger's note: that kind of growth is difficult to maintain]
Readers can view the whole interview here
Website: www.socious.com
Next section: HIGHER EDUCATION ROUNDUP
Highlighting the six educational institutions here mostly about healthcare scholarships to lower the costs, associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing, medical translation, the arts, and finance.
Are these schools struggling to enroll students?
No details about "talks" for ASU Mesa, with a June 10 deadline.
Contestants shine during SparkTank at A.T. Still University
A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Teaching & Learning Center recently held SparkTank event, a live show-style competition encouraging teaching and learning on the Mesa, Arizona campus. A play off of the reality show "Shark Tank," SparkTank featured individual contestants and teams who pitched their ideas to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win $5,000 in project funding.
ATSU will continue SparkTank annually to encourage collaborative efforts from the entire University community for the benefit of teaching and learning. www.atsu.edu
Benedictine University at Mesa announces new academic programs and scholarships for city employees, area students
The University has also announced the addition of three new minors – Catholic Studies, Medical Spanish and Medical Spanish Interpretation
In addition, Benedictine has partnered with Kaplan Schweser to offer a nine-month Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificate program, which is not available any place else in the Southwest.
Mesa Community College’s new website makes on-campus arts more accessible to the community
Mesa Community College (MCC) launched a new website, The Arts at MCC (www.mesacc.edu/arts), to make it easy for members of the community learn about and attend events ranging from live music, dance, instrumental and theatrical performances to fine art shows featuring student, faculty and visiting artists, sculpture, digital, and painting works.
NAU providing nursing programs at half the cost in Mesa
Northern Arizona University (NAU) has served Mesa residents for over 30 years with innovative and high quality degree programs that are convenient and affordable for today’s working adult. Today, NAU educates approximately 1,300 students, online and locally, through two locations – one in Downtown Mesa and the other on the campus of Mesa Community College at Southern Ave. and Dobson Rd.
Maricopa Community Colleges and Upper Iowa University partner in concurrent enrollment nursing program
Maricopa Community Colleges have partnered with Upper Iowa University to provide nursing students with a concurrent enrollment nursing program that allows students to obtain an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) and work toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) simultaneously.
Wilkes University announces new scholarships
Wilkes is pleased to announce new scholarship opportunities for students entering its undergraduate business programs.
Wilkes also announced $1,000 scholarships for members of the Achieving a College Education Program (ACE), which supports students with their transition from high school to community college. The Wilkes scholarship is open to students who are members of ACE with an associate’s degree earned from one of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
In addition, Wilkes recently announced the extension of its $5,000 Founders Scholarship.
For information on all scholarship opportunities, visit www.wilkes.edu/Arizona or contact Ryan Hess at (480) 878-4407 or ryan.hess@wilkes.edu.
In addition, Wilkes recently announced the extension of its $5,000 Founders Scholarship.
For information on all scholarship opportunities, visit www.wilkes.edu/Arizona or contact Ryan Hess at (480) 878-4407 or ryan.hess@wilkes.edu.
On The Sidebar: MESA IN THE NEWS Top Stories [all from already published media]
RANKINGS & ACCOLADES
EDUCATION
AEROSPACE / AVIATION
TECHNOLOGY
TOURISM & AMENITIES
DOWNTOWN MESA
REDEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
GPEC to host Health and Biomedical Reverse Pitch Event
June 2, 2016, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) will host an event where the region’s leading healthcare providers will “reverse pitch” their healthcare delivery needs to an audience of innovative companies. Audience members will then be invited to present ways to solve these needs. The event provides a unique opportunity for B2B connections, as well as showcasing the innovation in the Greater Phoenix healthcare and biomedical sectors.
At the end of 2015, Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) graduated the first class of the Business Growth Series. Led by Stoney-Wilson Business Consulting, this six-week long development series targeted a handful of up-and-coming businesses in Downtown Mesa.
Experts helped create the curriculum, which focused on developing business plans, projecting and maintaining healthy financials, and preparing businesses to access capital. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), NEDCO has provided small business loans to some of the participating businesses.
The first graduating class was honored to have as graduation speakers Arizona Senator and founder of SkyMall, Bob Worsley and his wife, Christi Worsley.
The series was a part of NEDCO’s Light Rail Business Assistance Program funded by the City of Mesa. www.nedco-mesa.org
Visit Mesa has launched the Fresh Foodie Trail, a self-guided route that connects many of the culinary-themed attractions in the city with those in our neighboring towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek. Visit Mesa has packaged this burgeoning tourism product in a new Agritourism Guide to not only promote Mesa’s treasured heritage of family farming, but also educate visitors on the in-demand experiences that can only be found in the East Valley.
Visit Mesa’s new guide is available for download at VisitMesa.com
Hard copies can be picked up at the Mesa Visitors Center (120 N. Center St.).
Please click here to enjoy the 2nd Quarter 2016 Economic Reporter Newsletter– a quarterly newsletter produced by the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development
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