Mesa Chamber of Commerce Blog

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. How Teaching Your Team to Sell Drives Every Metric Up   Growth-minded companies train everyone, not just the sales team, to understand the basics of selling. Every employee interaction with customers, partners, or community stakeholders can be…

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. The Hidden Cost of Poor Employee Onboarding Why the First 90 Days Define Productivity—and How to Get Them Right Nearly 30% of new hires leave within the first 90 days, making that window critical. HIGH5 Strengths Structured onboarding boosts new-hire…

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. How Strong Businesses Stay Standing When Others Fall Every leader has faced a curveball in the last few years—supply chains, staffing, tech, or the economy. The companies that come out stronger aren’t lucky. They’ve built resilience into…

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. Cybersecurity Made Simple: 5 Steps Every Local Business Should Take Nearly half of cyberattacks target small businesses, not just large corporations The average breach costs $25,000, but prevention is affordable and accessible Begin with strong passwords, MFA,…

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. What AI Can’t Replace in Your Local Business   AI excels at automating repetitive, time‑consuming tasks. It can streamline administrative routines (like scheduling, invoicing), but lacks human judgment. Client‑facing personalization benefits from human empathy and context—AI can…

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. Hiring in a Tight Market: Your Local Playbook for Finding and Keeping Great People Why it matters: In a tight hiring market, top candidates disappear fast… sometimes within days. Small businesses can win by acting quickly and tapping…

Chamber Member Chat Deck Learn how YOU can add your message here, email Bob Nelson for more information. Regional Sourcing Turns Local Partnerships into Lasting Advantages Local sourcing brings speed, quality, and deeper connections. Being nearby means more control and faster problem-solving. Investing locally builds community goodwill and brand trust. Start small today—test one item…