How did your MesaZona blogger get the story? Simply by chance in a social media posting on 21 March by savvy smart Mesa City Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker (see more below)
According to this story by Parker Leavitt in mainstream media from February 2015, the 1930's-era shipping plant closed after nearly 70 years in 2010 with promises of 80 manufacturing jobs. Looks like that didn't happen just like so many things that city officials announce - so take some items like this one with 'a grain of salt'
"Once an icon of Mesa's thriving citrus industry, the historical Sunkist packing plant south of downtown may become the city's newest symbol of redevelopment and recovery in an economically-challenged area.
Autoline Industries, an auto-parts maker currently located in Gilbert, has acquired the property near Country Club Drive and Broadway Road and plans to invest $3.8 million into a manufacturing center and corporate headquarters, city officials announced Feb. 25.
The company expects to employ more than 80 people at the 70,000-square-foot facility over the next five years, according to the city. Construction is set to begin in April.
This was a quote from the mayor, typically using the tired worn-out word excited
"We are always excited to help growing companies bring their manufacturing and jobs back to the U.S.," Mesa Mayor John Giles said in a city press release. "Autoline Industries will be a great addition to the area, and I wish them the best of success."
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PR: Bitcoin Miner Distributor BlokForge Opens US Retail Location
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BlokForge, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of cryptocurrency mining hardware, is announcing the grand opening of its 2,000 sq. ft. retail location in Mesa, Arizona. The new store will carry over 20 product SKU’s from the largest brands in the world such as Canaan Creative.
The U.S.-based retail location represents a physical presence and is the first to do so stateside. BlokForge will be offering sales, repair, and consulting, along with classes by the end of the year.
Despite being a relatively new entrant to the mining supply space, BlokForge is unique in that it originated as an import-export company with over 20 years of experience sourcing hardware from overseas manufacturers before segueing into cryptocurrency mining hardware. The U.S. based company has grown quickly, expanding to its current 100,000 sq ft. warehouse. Formerly the site of Sunkist Citrus Growers, it was acquired by BlokForge’s parent company in February of 2015 and redesigned by Arizona architect Debartolo Architects in an effort to preserve the historical significance of the building, while making it fully functional for the growing needs of the supplier.
Despite being a relatively new entrant to the mining supply space, BlokForge is unique in that it originated as an import-export company with over 20 years of experience sourcing hardware from overseas manufacturers before segueing into cryptocurrency mining hardware.
The U.S. based company has grown quickly, expanding to its current 100,000 sq ft. warehouse. Formerly the site of Sunkist Citrus Growers, it was acquired by BlokForge’s parent company in February of 2015 and redesigned by Arizona architect Debartolo Architects in an effort to preserve the historical significance of the building, while making it fully functional for the growing needs of the supplier.
Link > https://www.blokforge.com/
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_________________________________________________________________________________Another source> https://thehodl.life/pr-bitcoin-miner-distributor-blokforge-opens-us-retail-location/ This for all you baseball fans:Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Worth $3.5 Mln Goes To Bitcoin-Friendly Auction_________________________________________________________________________________
Another: https://www.cryptofinancenews.com/2018/03/23/pr-bitcoin-miner-distributor-blokforge-opens-us-retail-location/
_______________________________________________________________________________ Another: https://www.cryptofinancenews.com/2018/03/23/pr-bitcoin-miner-distributor-blokforge-opens-us-retail-location/
A nice link to an active page with a post about AZ State Historian Marshall Trimble on location at the Sunkist Citrus 254 W Broadway
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesa-Citrus-Growers-Association/160698540620390
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ONLINE OPINION POLL
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesa-Citrus-Growers-Association/160698540620390
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ONLINE OPINION POLL
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Councilman Jeremy Whittaker created a poll.
Should the City of Mesa accept bitcoin as a method of payment for utilities assuming risk is negated using a 3rd party payment provider who will automatically convert it into US dollar?
30%Yes
70%No
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