New Female PM May's More Isolationist than BoJo" - Jonathan Pie

Just like politics and news everywhere .... and an extra upload of the trite garbage coming out of the new PM's mouth

Published on Jul 15, 2016

Views: 975

Jonathan Pie gets his wish this week and sees the Etonian pig f*cker out of No10.

Published on Jul 14, 2016

Views: 1,057

Theresa May gave her first speech as PM outside 10 Downing Street.

Quick Jab At It Again! Short On Hard Data // Long On Speculation

3rd Quarter 2016 Economic Reporter Newsletter

Post Date:07/12/2016 2:24 PM

The buzzwords in the City of Mesa's Office for Economic Development April-June 2016 Newsletter are speculative development - land development or construction with no formal commitment from the end users of the finished product. The speculation can involve either/both the city and development partners and/or builders who anticipate [ or maybe gamble and take a risk ]that a demand exists or will form for the product when it is put on the market.

Bill Jabjiniak and his staff are cheerleaders for the investors and developers. Its their job, so we get a newsletter.

Please click here to enjoy the 3rd Quarter 2016 Economic Reporter Newsletter – a quarterly newsletter produced by the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development.

A new wave of Speculative Development hits Mesa after the top-tier industrial regions, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey and Dallas, were the first to see the resurgence in speculative development, starting in mid-2013. Now speculative development has spread to other markets.

Highly Skilled Workers are Flocking to Affordable Markets with a Growing Tech Presence, According to CBRE's Annual "Scoring Tech Talent" Report

Robust influx of millennials in the workforce is a significant factor in this year’s ranking of the top 50 “Tech Talent” markets in the U.S. and Canada

Los Angeles, JUNE 30, 2016 – San Francisco remains the nation’s leading tech market, but the competition for talent is getting tougher as more highly skilled tech workers—especially millennials—are flocking to cities where the cost of living is lower and tech jobs are plentiful, according to CBRE Group, Inc.’s annual Research report, “Scoring Tech Talent,” which ranks 50 U.S. and Canadian markets according to their ability to attract and grow tech talent.

In their quest for highly skilled talent and for lower cost of doing business, both new and expanding companies are establishing footprints in these more affordable markets—including Nashville, Charlotte, Tampa, Seattle and Phoenix—leading to a rise in demand for office space and a decrease in office vacancy.
Tech Talent Scorecard 

Established tech markets, namely the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington, D.C., and Seattle, once again dominated the top spots on the 2016 “Tech Talent Scorecard,” with New York and Austin rounding out the top five—a boost for Austin, which ranked #8 last year. Rankings for the Tech Talent Scorecard are determined based on 13 unique metrics including tech talent supply, growth, concentration, cost, completed tech degrees, industry outlook for job growth, and market outlook for both office and apartment rent cost growth. 

Rounding out the top 15 were Phoenix, Toronto, Chicago, Orange County and Minneapolis. 

Top Momentum Markets

Meanwhile, small markets took dominant positions on the list of top “momentum markets,” which ranks cities based on tech talent growth rates between 2010 and 2015. Charlotte and Nashville, which saw tech talent growth rate increases of 75 percent and 68 percent, respectively, topped this year’s list
The top 10-ranked momentum markets and their associated tech talent growth rates were: 

​1.	​Charlotte, NC	​74.7%
​2.	​Nashville, TN	​67.9%
​3.	​SF Bay Area, CA	​61.5%
​4.	​Baltimore, MD	​61.4%
​5.	​Oklahoma City, OK	​59.0%
​6.	​Phoenix, AZ	​58.1%
​7.	​Austin, TX	​51.8%
​8.	​Tampa, FL	​50.9%
​9.	​Seattle, WA	​50.2%
​10.	​Vancouver, BC	​50.1%​​​

For a comparison of the details in the following section here's a data table from the City of Mesa with low percentages for educational attainment 

“Tech talent markets share several distinct characteristics, including high concentrations of college-educated workers, major universities producing tech graduates and large millennial populations,” said Colin Yasukochi​, who authored the report on behalf of CBRE Research. “The robust entrance of millennials into the labor pool contributed greatly to the growth in tech talent across all 50 downtown markets in our ranking this year.”

Influential Factors Shaping Tech Markets Today

> Educational Attainment/Tech Degrees:  Nearly 70 percent of the top 50 tech talent markets have an educational attainment rate above the U.S. average (30 percent), with Seattle and Washington, D.C. boasting more than 50 percent of residents age 25 years and older with Bachelor’s degrees or higher. More relevant to this study is the number of graduates who have earned technology degrees.

Boston (-17,200) and Phoenix (-12,400) had net job creation deficits.

> Cost of Living: According to Moody’s Analytics, 36 of the top 50 tech talent markets have a cost of living above the U.S. national average.

> Presence of millennials: The presence of higher educational institutions helps markets attract high concentrations of millennials. Madison, Pittsburgh and Boston took the top spots, each boasting millennials as 25 percent or more of the total population.

Impact on Office Markets

“Although a relatively small portion of the economy, tech-talent employers spurred economic activity and added more than 1 million tech jobs during the past five years,” said Mr. Yasukochi. “As a result, tech talent growth has recently been the top driver of office leasing activity in the U.S. and high-tech companies are now one of the main drivers of commercial real estate activity.”

The CBRE report highlighted several influential factors shaping both large and small tech markets today.

 

Here's a link to an expanded chart from Area Development Online of Leading Locations in the U.S.

• In 2016 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale has an Overall Rank of 205
• lower than the three previous years 2015 (124), 2014 (115), and 2013 (121)

Leading Locations for 2016 Commentary:

Diversity of Leading Cities Reflects Commercial Real Estate Demand

Jason Tolliver, Vice President and Head of Industrial Research, Americas, Cushman & Wakefield Q2 2016

Full Chart Expanded go here 

 

Blogger's Note: Area Development’s research desk compiled the statistics for this report. Locations were ranked according to the methodology explained herein.
This article was written by Steve Stackhouse-Kaelble, Staff Editor

 

Significant Assignments from CBRE 2 in Mesa

Date: 6/30/2016

http://www.cbre.us/o/phoenix/people/evan-koplan/Pages/significant-assignments.aspx

• Gilbert Tech Center I & II, Gilbert, AZ ±190,553 SF manufacturing/distribution


• Mulberry Business Park, Mesa, AZ ±159,206 SF manufacturing/distribution


• Westech Distribution Center, Chandler, AZ ±145,532 SF manufacturing/distribution


• 4707 East Baseline Road, Phoenix, AZ ±137,000 SF manufacturing/distribution


• 1868-1872 East Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ ±126,690 SF manufacturing/distribution


• Southbank Business Center, Phoenix, AZ ±108,285 SF flex/manufacturing


• 464 East Chilton Drive, Chandler, AZ ±104,352 SF manufacturing/distribution


• Warner Commerce Park II, Chandler, AZ ±85,551 SF manufacturing/distribution


• EastPoint Business Center, Chandler, AZ ±77,225 SF manufacturing/distribution


• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Area, Mesa, AZ ±193 AC acreage

 

 

 

 

A Better Idea Than ASU Downtown Mesa - An Open Public Square For Everyone

 . . . and it is well-designed.  More than half of what was needed to rebuild the square’s surface area came from foundations, individuals and corporations.
ANN ZOLLER, Executive Director, LAND Studio: From day one, when we started raising money, we not only raised money for capital, but we raised money for the ongoing program and maintenance. So it’s build it right, make sure it’s used correctly, and, at the get-go, raise money for the future program and maintenance. . . And we don’t play off downtown vs. neighborhood, . .   We don’t play off those kinds of things. What we do, we invest in the city of Cleveland. And when we invest in the city of Cleveland, we do that for the benefit of the entire city.
JAMES CORNER the landscape architect behind Cleveland’s new Public Square, whose firm, James Corner Field Operations, is today designing public spaces in many cities in the U.S. and abroad.
Creating great public spaces is not only about beautification and greenery and social settings. It’s also about platforms for democratic life to play out.

Published on Jul 13, 2016

Views:3,453

Just in time for next week’s Republican convention, Cleveland has unveiled a $50 million renovation of its historic, 10-acre Public Square in the city’s downtown.

The landscape architect was James Corner, the same man behind New York City’s celebrated High Line. The square is sure to be the site of expected protests next week. Corner says it’s ready. Jeffrey Brown reports from Cleveland.

New from Economic Development Office > BDO Maps

Business District Opportunity Maps To help companies better understand the opportunities in our targeted employment centers, we have created four new business district maps.

Downtown Mesa
Downtown District Employment Center
Source: City of Mesa




Contact
Kelley KefferManagement Assistant II
Office of Economic Development
Phone: 480-644-6958
Fax: 480-644-3458

The City of Mesa is growing by leaps and bounds and Downtown Mesa is fast becoming the hub of activities for this prospering region.
Excerpts from the city webpage given in round numbers
Downtown Mesa has

• 7,000 employees
• 3,000 residents
• 11,000 + daily visitors who come to shop, play, learn, and conduct commerce
• 40+ acres of developable land within ½ mile of Downtown Mesa light rail stations, ripe for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) opportunities
• 253,000 SF of office space,
• 48,000 SF of retail space
• $200+ million in public/ private investment since 1997
• 250 commercial property owners and 490 businesses

Note: Education Attainment Levels

Less than 20% are high school graduates
Less than 25% have some college
Less than 50% have Associate degrees or higher

BDO maps define the investment and opportunities within Downtown Mesa, Fiesta District, Falcon District, and the Mesa Gateway Area. Each is unique to the assets and character of the respective districts and provides an overview of the activity in the area. Please take a moment to review the maps at www.mesaaz.gov/business/economic-development/business-districts-maps or click on any of the links below.

> Downtown Mesa
> Falcon District
> Fiesta District
> Mesa Gateway Area

Hell Fire & Brimstone > A Defense World Worth Million$ + Billion$

All kinds of news out there, from Nintendo shares value rocketing sky-high for Pokémon Go app, more mass shootings here in America, another Serial Shooter in Phoenix,  the long contest for President of the United States, the fast turn-around for the office of Prime Minister in not-so Great Britain, the world's, first solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse completing a round-the world flight in Cairo, Egypt and way under the radar screen it's follow-the-money at The Farnborough Air Show where Mesa-based Boeing hits the contract jackpot with little noticed headlines like these.

UK Buys 50 Boeing Apache Helicopters, 9 P-8A Aircraft For $6 Billion At Farnborough
01:39 PM, July 11, 2016
Boeing has won contracts worth $6 billion from the UK Minister of Defense in a government to government deal with the US for the purchase of 50 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and nine P-8A maritime surveillance aircraft during the ongoing Farnborough air show.
The 50 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters would cost $2.3 billion for the British Army and $3.8 billion for nine P-8A maritime surveillance aircraft.
Boeing will support UK prosperity through increasing spend with UK suppliers and is in advanced discussions with Leonardo on the AH-64E contract and other opportunities.
To date, Boeing has delivered 149 AH-64Es to the U.S Army, logging more than 60,000 flight hours and 17,000 combat flying hours.
Source: Defense World

LONGBOW Wins $90 Million Contract
For Apache Helicopter Radar Upgrades
09:37 AM, July 14, 2016
The US Army awarded the LONGBOW Limited Liability Company (LLC) an $89.8 million contract to upgrade the Apache attack helicopter's LONGBOW Fire Control Radar (FCR).
The contract includes the production of 84 Radar Electronics Units (REUs) as well as software upgrades.
"We are pleased to continue to deliver LONGBOW FCR REUs to the U.S. Army," said Anthony Joseph, LONGBOW LLC vice president and director of aviation systems at Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. "LONGBOW FCR is a highly versatile system that provides an unmatched advantage to the warfighter."
The FCR provides Apache aircrews with automatic target detection, location, classification and prioritization, and enables rapid, multi-target engagement in all weather, over multiple terrains and through battlefield obscurants. The REU replaces two FCR electronics boxes to reduce overall system size, weight, maintenance and power requirements. The REU also provides the FCR with increased processing capability to support new software features in development.
Source: Defense World News

MBDA's Future Attack Helicopter Weapon builds on the combat proven Brimstone missile
01:25 PM, July 14, 2016
Readers of this post can watch a video of the Boeing Apache AH-64/Brimstone trials and firings with link below.  
MBDA and Boeing have successfully completed a series of physical trials and firings of Brimstone missile from the AH-64E attack helicopter.
These trials were conducted to validate the feasibility of integrating the missile with the United Kingdom’s future Apache AH-64E fleet and hence it confirmed that integration was expected to be low risk.
The programme was funded by a UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) contract, awarded to MBDA in September 2015. It included a range of environmental and sensor compatibility trials, as well as functional and avionic trials to demonstrate new platform software and functionality implemented into the platform and cockpit by Boeing. Boeing performed the platform and cockpit software modifications and managed the trials programme at Mesa and Yuma, Arizona, using a leased United States Government AH-64E in just nine months. All this activity culminated in a number of successful guided firings.
. . . The data collected from these missile firings will be used to enable future optimisation of Brimstone for the AH-64E capability. . . an impressive range of unique capabilities have already been demonstrated. Dan Girardin, Boeing Flight Test Engineer, Mesa AZ: said “The mmW autonomous shot from a moving and banking platform against an off-axis target with the missile hitting the MBT turret ring was the most aggressive shot I have seen in my 30 years of the Apache programme”
Read entire report here

Published on Jul 13, 2016

Views: 624

MBDA’s proposed FAHW solution builds on the highly acclaimed Brimstone missile (98.7% effectiveness achieved during in-theatre operations) to specifically meet Attack Helicopter requirements by providing the operator with the ability to reliably and simply engage, in both direct and indirect fire modes, a wide range of target types with its multi-effect warhead.

Mesa 11 Live Stream City Council Meeting July 11.2016

If you missed this, find it in Video On Demand .... members of the public submitted the required blue cards to speak > The item for the MOU with Chicanos Por La Causal got some deserved attention.
Two individuals from Mesa Royale spoke up strongly about a number of issues, causing District 1 Councilmember Dave Richins to ask for time to respond what was said for either scheduling a study session or council meeting devoted to Mesa Royale

Sales Tax Rates In Context > Who Wants Higher Taxes Here in Mesa??

State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2016

July 05, 2016

By Jared Walczak, Scott Drunkard

A recent report from The Tax Foundation stated that sales taxes are just one part of an overall tax structure and should be considered in context.
Then again we have all kinds of other taxes: do you know what they are here in Mesa?
That so-called "Quality of Life" tax, for example
Use taxes for utilities?

Are Mesa taxpayers ready to approve increases when a dude like the mayor makes these weird hand gestures with questionable deals with the BIG-GRINNED Devil for  radical transformation of downtown: over $100 Million to attract about 2500 transient rowdy ASU students??
Mesa taxpayers are already on-the-hook to pay off General Obligation Bonds Debt Service

Introduction

Retail sales taxes are one of the more transparent ways to collect tax revenue. While graduated income tax rates and brackets are complex and confusing to many taxpayers, sales taxes are easier to understand; consumers can see their tax burden printed directly on their receipts.

In addition to state-level sales taxes, consumers also face local sales taxes in 38 states. These rates can be substantial, so a state with a moderate statewide sales tax rate could actually have a very high combined state and local rate compared to other states. This report provides a population-weighted average of local sales taxes as of July 1, 2016, in an attempt to give a sense of the average local rate for each state.

 

 

 

Table 1 provides a full state-by-state listing of state and local sales tax rates.

 

Key Findings

• Forty-five states and the District of Columbia collect statewide sales taxes.
• Local sales taxes are collected in 38 states.
• The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Louisiana (9.99 percent), Tennessee (9.45 percent), Arkansas (9.30 percent), Alabama (8.97 percent), and Washington (8.92 percent).
• Sales tax rates differ by state, but sales tax bases also impact how much revenue is collected from a tax and how the tax affects the economy.
• Sales tax rate differentials can induce consumers to shop across borders or buy products online.

City of MesaSales Tax Reports

Sales Tax Report by Month and Area [PDF]

Sales Tax Summary Report [PDF]

May 2016 
PRIVILEGE (SALES) AND USE TAX REVENUES*
SUMMARY OF CITY OF MESA TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE LICENSE AND USE TAX REVENUES INCLUDING PENALTIES AND INTEREST

*pending reconciliation with the General Ledger
 

(For Taxpayer Business Activity in April 2016)

http://www.mesaaz.gov/business/tax-audit

 http://www.mesaaz.gov/business/tax-audit

 

Current Combined Tax Rates http://www.mesaaz.gov/business/tax-audit
Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) - 8.05%
Mesa	1.75%	(remitted to the Mesa)
Arizona	5.6%	(remitted to the State)
County	0.7%	(remitted to the State)
Use Tax - 7.35%
City	1.75%	(remitted to the Mesa)
Arizona	5.6%	(remitted to the State)
Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) - 14.02%
Mesa	1.75%	(remitted to the Mesa)
Mesa TLT	5.0%	(remitted to the Mesa)
Arizona	7.27%	(remitted to the State)