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Member Connection: September 8, 2026
The Mesa Chamber brings you a weekly Member Connection blog with recent newsletters, articles, and updates from your fellow Chamber peers! Our objective is to connect members and keep them informed with what businesses in the community are up to.
In the News from Members
Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline Receives APWA Project of the Year Award
"The City of Mesa's Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline has been named the 2026 American Public Works Association (APWA) Arizona Chapter Project of the Year in the Environment category for projects exceeding $75 million. The state award recognizes this innovative infrastructure project designed to strengthen Mesa's water resilience."
SRP Customers Can Receive Up to $800 in Utility Bill Assistance
"After two successful years of saving more than 81 million gallons of water, Friends of the Verde River, in partnership with Salt River Project (SRP), are once again supporting local water conservation projects through the River Friendly Living Grants Program. This initiative provides funding for innovative water-saving projects that benefit homes, businesses, and crucial water ecosystems like the Verde River."
Cyclic Materials Announces USD $75 Million Strategic Growth Financing to Scale U.S Rare Earth Production
"Cyclic Materials, the company building rare earth production infrastructure through circular supply chains, today announced the completion of a USD $75 million strategic financing round, reflecting expanded commitments from existing investors and bringing total equity funding to USD $237 million."
After nearly 20 years of leading Gateway Bank, Founder, President, and CEO James Christensen will retire on June 1, 2027.
"He will remain on the Board of Directors and the Loan Committee through at least the summer of 2028, keeping a voice in the bank's direction and decisions."
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