Mesa Chamber Committees
CAP October 2024 Meeting Recap
Community Action Partnership’s monthly meeting on October 8 centered on Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One of the speakers, Jessica Nicely, Founder and CEO of Winged Hope, has trained over 53,000 people across the state to counsel victims of abuse. She herself had overcome a history of domestic abuse having a father who abused her after…
Read MoreCommunity Action Partnership – September 2024 Meeting
Mesa Chamber’s Community Action Partnership (CAP) met on Tuesday Sept 10, and the focus was on Literacy month. In Arizona, literacy numbers are concerning.  However, continued focus on the topic can help change stats, and CAP featured guest speakers who are on the front lines including Beth Haas, MA Community Engagement Coordinator, SE Maricopa Region…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs Committee – August 2024 Meeting
The Government Affair Committee met this month with a special visit from City of Mesa Mayor John Giles and Gilbert Public Schools. Mayor Giles provided the committee with information on the Mesa 2024 Ballot Questions. Mesa 2024 Ballot Questions Question 1 focuses on the Permanent Base Adjustment. This would aim at adjusting the current base…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs Committee: July 2024 Summary
The Government Affair Committee met for their July meeting last week with the opportunity to speak with Senator Eva Burch. Senator Burch spoke on the importance of listening. She believes that it is critical to work collaboratively, despite differing opinions that may present themselves. She elaborated on her openness to decisions, and the importance of…
Read MoreHealthcare Committee: July 2024 Summary
The Healthcare Committee met for their July Meeting this month. Among the group participants was John Bower, the Outreach Coordinator from the Office of Representative Greg Stanton, who introduced himself as a resource to the group. John plans to keep the group informed on future congressional updates and potential advocacy opportunities. Additionally, the committee received…
Read MoreCommunity Action Partnership Welcomes Marlo Loria & Dawn Rhodes
A collaborative new name for the Nonprofit Vitality Council was unveiled at the July 9 meeting, and going forward, the Community Action Partnership will strive to broaden its mission to bring in a collaboration of businesses along with nonprofits to create effective relationships. The goal to be all-inclusive and build relationships between businesses and the…
Read MoreEast Valley Healthy Living Expo by Aster Aging + Lovin’ Life After 50 – Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor a Table at the Largest Health & Wellness Expo in East Valley What: East Valley Healthy Living ExpoWhen: Wednesday, November 6, 20249:00am – 1:00pmWhere: Mesa Convention Center (201 N Center Street) Join Aster Aging for the Fall 2024 East Valley Healthy Living Expo, in partnership with Lovin’ Life After 50! Seniors across the East…
Read MoreNon-Profit Vitality: A New Season Prompts a Call for Action
The Mesa Chamber’s Non-Profit Vitality Committee met on June 11 to talk about the serious threat that is posed by the summer season, bringing extreme heat and its effect on homelessness. With many of our members having direct involvement in serving these vulnerable populations, including Azura Veterans Coalition (formerly the Mesa Veterans Resource Center), this…
Read MoreInvitation: Dementia Friendly Business Certification
June 12, 2024 Good Morning Mesa Chamber, Is your business dementia friendly? Did you know Mesa is a Certified Dementia Friendly City? We are encouraging Mesa businesses to become designated Mesa Dementia Friendly, and you can join the others who have already taken this step! There is no cost involved. The Mesa Dementia Friendly Task…
Read MoreEast Valley Technology Council: April Meeting
Mesa East Valley Technology Council: April Meeting The Mesa East Valley Technology Council met virtually on April 10, 2024, to discuss a handful of updates in the technology community. Staff Liaison Bob Nelson reviewed the most recent and upcoming Chamber updates, including a Mesa Morning Live on workforce and education, the Green Flag Program…
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