View from Mesa Proving Grounds, Mesa Arizona

Located adjacent to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and ASU Polytechnic campus, the Mesa Proving Grounds is the largest remaining parcel of contiguous land within the Mesa planning area. Voting Yes on 300 will allow the Mesa Proving Grounds Resort Core to be built, generating new revenue and jobs for Mesa.

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A surprising cheer for Mesa's Gaylord project

This column has regularly, and largely futilely, railed against corporate subsidies of every sort, from sales tax rebates for shopping centers, to appropriations for high-tech research, to special tax treatment for solar component manufacturers.

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Our View: Prop. 300 reflects commitment to Mesa's future

Early voting ballots are arriving in Mesa ballot boxes for a March 10 election to determine if residents will support a rare moment to lock in a powerful new economic engine that would benefit the entire south East Valley.

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Employer of Choice


Gaylord Entertainment has been named an employer of choice and a dynamic, growing company, due largely to their commitment to their team of talented, committed employees, known as STARS. They call their employees STARS because they bring sparkling smiles, genuine excitement, and a “consider it done” spirit to work every day. 

"STARS" defines what it takes to succeed at Gaylord Entertainment: Smiles, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability, and Service with a Passion.  They hire exceptional people who demonstrate their passion for excellence down to the smallest detail. In return, they give their employees the rewards, recognition, training, and opportunities to build a satisfying, long-term career.  This commitment to their employees has earned Gaylord awards in communities they serve:

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Award Winning Employer of Choice

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Nashville Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"

Gaylord Opryland
Nashville Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"

Gaylord Palms
Orlando Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"
Orlando Sentinel's "Top 25 Companies for Working Families"

Gaylord Texan
Texas Workforce Commission's "Best Employer"
Dallas Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"

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"This project is the foundation of Mesa's future economic engine at Gateway. The Gateway area is our greatest asset, and will be the key to jump starting development in this area."

Councilman Scott Somers, Chairman, Yes on 300 Committee

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