Mesa Chamber Committees
2022 Mesa Pitch: Pitch Us Your Business Idea
The Mesa Pitch We describe it to people as ‘Shark Tank meets TED talk’. A live event that you can attend (and be a sponsor of), where six entrepreneurs will pitch their new business ideas to five Judges for cash prizes. Submit Your Idea We are looking for great new business ideas. You can make…
Read MoreMesa College Promise: Backpacks and School Supplies
We thought we would share a fall message from the Coordinator for the Mesa College Promise program. My name is Lisa Cartwright-Harris, and I am the Education and Workforce Coordinator for the City of Mesa. As part of my role, I am the city’s liaison for the Mesa College Promise, an initiative created by Mayor…
Read MoreTheft by Extortion
Imagine a typical would-be customer walking into your business. This person steps up to your counter and demands something for free and goes even further. The person then goes after your reputation by threatening to leave a scathing online review if the person does not get something for free. This act of theft by extortion…
Read MoreMesa Chamber Mourns the Loss of East Valley Leader
The Mesa Chamber today extends heartfelt condolences to the friends, family and community of Queen Creek regarding the recent passing of Mayor Gail Barney. Mayor Barney was a catalyst to the tremendous growth that Queen Creek has experienced in becoming one of the fastest growing communities in the valley. “As a dynamic leader in the…
Read MoreMesa Veterans Program June 2022 Meeting Summary
Thank you to all who joined us for the Mesa Veteran’s Program Committee this past June 16. The committee opened the meeting by identifying struggles each attendee have faced or have seen within our veteran community. An area of high attention and concern was in transitioning from the military into the workforce. The committee also…
Read MoreNon Profit Vitality Council June 2022 Meeting
The Non-Profit Vitality Council (NPVC) met this past June 14th. Chaired by Rachel Caballero from TruWest Credit Union, she opened the meeting with a presentation covering information about some of the financial challenges of our community members. Following the presentation, the group showed concern in communicating existing and future resources to the public so that…
Read MoreAging and Healthcare Committee Meeting Summary June 2022
Recently, the Aging and Healthcare Committee met at the Mesa Chamber. The committee discussed the launch of a new dementia resources webpage, allowing our community to stay engaged and up to date with the latest information and resources they need regarding dementia. On this webpage, the community would also be able to access a variety…
Read MoreMESA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
Mesa Chamber Backs Business-Friendly CandidatesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2022 CONTACT: Mesa Chamber of CommercePHONE: (480) 969-1307 MESA – The Mesa Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsements for the upcoming Mesa City Council Elections. The Mesa Chamber Board of Directors endorses Trista Guzman Glover (Council District 4), Alicia Goforth (Council District 5), and Scott…
Read MoreTalent Recruitment Series – Labor Market Update & Mesa Employer Survey
Learn about the most recent trends in hiring, education and workforce development & what Mesa employers are saying they need to keep hiring! This event is hosted by the City of MesaRSVP for this event is managed through eventbrite.com About this event Hear from Trevor Stokes, CEO of the Partnership for Workforce Innovation, on the…
Read MoreApril Mesa Veterans Program Recap
The Mesa Veterans Program hosted by Sally Harrison on April 21st with 16 different agencies and represented. The group had a brief presentation from Mesa Veterans Resource Center where we learned about some of the new ideas and expectations for the Vets the Center serves. The staff are creating a relaxed almost USO feel to…
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