The Trump Hustle: Porn King Takes On The Prez

Nice pair, huh? ....and we're not talkin' about Gazongas or The Family Jewels. It is a made-in-heaven Match-Up for media mavens who usually inhabit Page Six or back cover stories - another absurd episode in the media circus from the towering triumphant entry of the PT Barnum of American Politics into The White House in Washington DC and a recent bounty-reward of $10 Million Dollars offered by none other than skin-revealing sex mag publisher Larry Flynt.

This high-stakes cash offer is made appealing to "the patriotic duty" of every American for information leading to the impeachment and removal from office of DJT. It was published full-page in The Washington Post today.
Have dirt that could impeach Trump? Larry Flynt will pay you $10 ...
Highly Cited-Washington Post-19 hours ago
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Just one hour ago in Fortune Magazine there's this:  

This Publisher Is Offering $10 Million for Information That Could Get ...

Fortune-1 hour ago

Larry Flynt wants President Trump impeached — and he's offering ... As Flynt notes in the ad, he's offered rewards for information, but with ...

 Hit the links above to read more

 

Q4 Economic Reporter Newsletter

Latest Edition: FOURTH QUARTER 2017

The Quick Jab

by Bill Jabjiniak

Mesa Office of Economic Development receives international accreditation

The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development was recently recognized as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This is a prestigious accomplishment considering only 60 AEDOs internationally, or two percent of IEDC’s member organizations, have achieved this accreditation.
The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession. The program consists of two phases: a documentation review and an onsite visit. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff of the economic development organization.
I became intrigued with the AEDO program at the September 2016 IEDC Annual Conference in Chicago. It sounded like a great benchmark for our department. I saw the AEDO program as an opportunity to obtain an objective perspective to confirm the exceptional work we perform, and to receive valuable feedback to guide us in continuous improvement efforts.
After returning from the conference, staff began the first step of compiling our application. In all, 19 categories of documents were compiled including our strategic plan, organizational charts, job descriptions, budget reports, letters of support, executive resumes, and marketing collateral. Our submission included more than 400 pages and was submitted in December 2016.
After IEDC’s review during spring 2017, we were informed that we passed the initial phase and began preparations for a site visit with two IEDC reviewers. The three-day site visit took place at the end of July and provided an opportunity for the reviewers to see our organization in action.
During the site reviewers’ visit to Mesa, we met as an entire staff, toured the City, presented at an Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) meeting, and conducted several meetings with more than 20 partners and stakeholders.
The highlight of the AEDO application process was the interaction during the site visit between staff, our various stakeholders, and the AEDO reviewers. It was a truly rewarding experience to hear the wonderful words and testimonials from our stakeholders. The IEDC reviewers left the site visit greatly impressed by the caliber of our staff and the true partnership we enjoy with our elected officials and other stakeholders.
Along with the formal accreditation designation, IEDC provided us with a report outlining specific strengths of our organization as well as some specific recommendations for improvement. The timing of this accreditation process is significant. As mentioned in the previous newsletter, we are now in the beginning stages of crafting our new three-year strategic plan. We look forward to incorporating the feedback we received into to our plans for the future.
Economic development is a team sport and we cannot do it alone. During last month’s annual IEDC Annual Conference, I met with representatives from the various AEDO organizations in attendance to review best practices for other high-performing organizations. Fellow AEDO organizations comprise a tremendous network that will be another great resource for us going forward.  Working together, with your continued support, we will work to grow and diversify Mesa’s economy by creating quality jobs for Mesa residents. 
www.mesaaz.gov



Metro Phoenix Export Alliance announces Export Challenge Pitch Competition with $25K grand prize
The Metro Phoenix Export Alliance (MPEXA) Export Challenge Pitch Competition is now accepting applications from Greater Phoenix-based companies to compete to win a top prize valued at $25,000, a second prize of $15,000, and third of $10,000.
MPEXA Export Challenge Pitch Competition is a tool intended to entice more companies to learn about and grow their export potential. Qualified and eligible new to export companies (NTEs) and new to market companies (NTMs) are invited to apply to the Export Challenge. Participation in the pitch competition will be determined by the quality of their application. Ten companies will be invited to participate in the Export Challenge pitch competition on December 5, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2 N. Central Ave., Suite 2500 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Each grant award is to be used to cover eligible future export-related business expenses. Applications are due November 8, 2017 at 5 p.m.  The companies will have the opportunity to participate in a pitch practice session before the event. A panel of independent judges will judge the pitches and award the prizes.
MPEXA and the Metro Phoenix Export Plan are part of the Velocity Program and represent the culmination of over a year of collaboration between the Global Cities Initiative (a joint effort of The Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase) and metro Phoenix export stakeholders that are committed to building a stronger export-driven regional economy.
For more information, contact Ruth Soberanes at info@mpexa.com or visit www.mpexa.com/exportchallenge/.

The rest of the Q4 Economic Reporter Newsletter - keep in mind it's just that "a newsletter" - with selected topics that have been cherry-picked by the staff to feature stories with only the information provided by the companies or city information sources:

MESA IN THE NEWS

Top Stories 

1. Prominent development site cleared in Downtown Mesa
Sunbelt Holdings' 10.6-acre parcel on Main Street in Downtown Mesa has been cleared with existing buildings being demolished . . .
2. Have an interest in investing in tech startups? The PHX East Valley Angel Investor workshops are a tool to help.
An East Valley initiative recently launched to identify, educate, and activate 250 people within three years to become active angel investors in early-stage funding for mainly East Valley tech startups . . .
3. Sunbelt Investment Holdings spurs development activity in Mesa
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. is making a name for itself as one of the top commercial landowners in the East Valley through its continued investment in Mesa, the 36th largest city by population in the U.S. . .
4. Mesa creates redevelopment zones to reverse blight
In its latest efforts to redevelop land surround the city’s Downtown core, the Mesa City Council took a significant step toward creating the East and West Redevelopment Areas that would give the city tools to attract investment to blighted areas . . .
More topics
> Accolades
> Downtown
> Education
> Aerospace / Aviation / Defense - Falcon Field

Northrop Grumman buying Orbital ATK in $9.2 billion defense, rocket merger

Northrop Grumman states that the acquisition of Orbital ATK is a strategic step to continue to invest for profitable growth. Through the merger, customers will benefit from expanded capabilities, accelerated innovation, and greater competition in critical global security domains. . .  

MD Helicopters in Mesa scores $1.4 billion Army contract, plans to add 150 jobs
The Army contracted with MD Helicopters to supply approximately 150 helicopters over the next five years.  The company has already hired 100 people because of the contract and is looking for another 50 to hire. . .
> Aerospace / Aviation / Defense - Mesa Gateway Area

> Technology

Phoenix's data center market continues strong growth
Phoenix ranked sixth among the top data center markets, and continues to rise in the ranks based on supply that will hit the market during 2018. . .                    
 

Falcon Tech Center: City of Mesa Seeking Public Review + Comments

From the City of Mesa Newsroom yesterday

Public Review & Comments sought on Draft Environmental Assessment for proposed Falcon Tech Center project

October 12, 2017 at 8:00 pm

Source: http://www.mesanow.org/news 

 

 

Notice is hereby given that the City of Mesa, Arizona is seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of an Airport Layout Plan change for Mesa-Falcon Field Airport for the proposed Falcon Tech Center project.

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Blogger Notes

There are a few featured posts on this blog about the Falcon Field Area

https://mesazona.blogspot.com/2017/03/new-project-narrative-for-ffea-falcon.html 

 

> Additional Resources

• Falcon Tech Center Draft Environmental Assessment
• Falcon Tech Center

 

> Related Content

Falcon Tech Center is one of five properties listed on this page:

http://www.mesaaz.gov/business/economic-development/business-districts-maps/falcon-district 

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The FAA is the lead agency to ensure compliance with NEPA for airport development actions. The Draft EA was prepared in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures; and FAA Order 5050.4B, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions.

Pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Department of Transportation Act, the Draft EA includes an analysis of prudent or feasible alternatives, potential impacts, and mitigation measures, as appropriate.

Beginning October 16, 2017, a copy of the Draft EA will be available for review at http://www.falconfieldairport.com/about-us/documents-forms, www.MesaFalconDistrict.com, www.mesamedicaldevice.com, and at the following physical locations during normal business hours through November 14, 2017:
o Falcon Field Airport Administration Office, 4800 E. Falcon Drive, Mesa, AZ 85215
o City of Mesa Engineering Department, 20 E. Main Street, #500, Mesa, AZ 85201
o Mesa Main Library, 64 E. 1st Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
o FAA Phoenix Airports District Office, 3800 N. Central Avenue, #1025, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Any written comments on the Draft EA should be submitted to the following address:
Coffman Associates
4835 E. Cactus Road, Suite 235
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Attn: Judi Kraussjkrauss@coffmanassociates.com

The cutoff date for comment submission is not later than 5:00 p.m. - Mountain Standard Time, November 14, 2017. Please allow enough time for mailing.

 

All comments must be received by the deadline, not simply postmarked by that date.
Before including your name and telephone number, email, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment - including your personal identifying information - may be made publicly available at any time.

While you can ask FAA in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, FAA cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.

WHAT A JOKE: Mesa City Council "Study" Session Thu 12 Oct 2017

Mayor John Giles skips an entire item on the 5-minute "study session". . . skips through all the pages with his favorite word various and everyone laughs and has a good time. Nice, huh?

Announcement On Monday: UnPrecedented Space Discovery

Published on Oct 13, 2017

Views: 5,624

The ESO (Euro Southern Observatory) has announced this discovery.
All Links @ http://www.BPEarthWatch.Com

Tom Espinoza on Hispanic Heritage Month

Published on Oct 6, 2017

Views: 69

Tom Espinoza, CEO & president of Raza Development Fund (RDF), the largest Latino CDFI in the U.S, was a founding board member of LISC. He served for 15 years, and joined the board again in 2011. Raza is celebrating 20 years of investing in Latino and poor families across the country. Espinoza sat down with us to discuss the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the potentials of our partnership in the years to come.

TOT Tired-Of-Trump > Glutton for Attention

Ever the academic, Niall Ferguson published an article today on The Spectator

Tech vs Trump: the great battle of our time has begun

Social media helped Donald Trump take the White House.

Silicon Valley won’t let it happen again
A brutal battle ahead?
Link >  https://www.spectator.co.uk

BLOGGER NOTE:
In Christian theology and in "One Nation Under God" gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.

Every segment of the media - including social networks owned by Facebook and Twitter  - is an enabler of this abuser of the powers of the Office of The Presidency.

Here's Ferguson in his Trump vs Trump post
Off we go with this start:
"In the 1962 Japanese sci-fi classic King Kong vs Godzilla, the two giant monsters fight to a stalemate atop Mount Fuji. I have been wondering for some time when the two giants of American social media would square up for what promises to be a comparably brutal battle. Finally, it began last month — and where else but on Twitter? "