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Last month we talked about “Gangplank looking to move downtown“. We have been actively pursuing a move since June 2009. We knew that we wanted to be more involved in the creating of a new economy.
To accomplish this we need to be in a city that wants and values the same things we do. We have been really happy with Chandler and over the last three months have really started to get involved with their downtown. It became clear very quickly that they embody the same spirit as Gangplank when it comes to their civic planning and downtown. The business owners, landlords, developers, council and staff all are rowing in the same direction and striving to be the leader in technology of the Phoenix-Tucson mega region over the next 20 years. They have shown they want to be the place “Where the creative class grows up”.
They had four initiatives in place that we felt were necessary to pass before we could consider them as a viable option. These initiatives were important for a number of reasons. First and foremost their adoption meant they were serious about becoming a creative class city and committed to technology. Secondly, it would prove that they had the ability to work together to make an impact in their city.
Last week was the approval of #1 and in good faith was enough to solidify for us that the City of Chandler has the right mix and a commitment to the creative class. We have engaged with land developers Desert Viking and Peter Sciacca on developing a 15,000sqft facility in the historic Thomas Building in downtown. We will have more information as the negotiations progress and as things get underway. We are excited to become immersed in the community and really get involved on a much deeper level. Things are already underway that are making a major impact for both Chandler and Gangplank including new developments with Gangplank Junior.
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Patrick Harter seems to have his fingers in every pie in Phoenix! He talks about his involvement with Jetpack at WIU on July 30th. Then the Entrepreneurship Conference November 12th and PodcampAZ November 14-15. Seems like he does @tryharter.
Congratulations to Beau Frusetta and his team for launching the first Gangplank original product.
In 30 days he was able to flesh out his idea, get a great design together and roll out the first set of features for this beta. This is quite an accomplishment for both he and Gangplank’s incubator.
I’m proud of Beau for sticking with it and not punching me in the face for all of the constant pressure. It’s an amazing accomplishment, and we look forward to all of the feedback you all have. If you are interested in a beta invitation, contact Beau at beau@datedesigner.com.
Many people start but few people make it to this point. Congratulations Beau!
DateDesigner.com is now accepting requests for beta. We are proud to see them getting ready to launch. Be prepared to plan a great date in the near future if you are one of the lucky few to be selected for early beta testing. Team DateDesigner.com has flown out of the gate and is off to a great start. Be sure to help cheer them along!
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