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Mesa Veterans Program
The Mesa Veterans Program is comprised of professionals seeking to support veterans within the community. Dedicated to giving back to those who have served our country, this committee provides workforce development programs, educational resources, and services pertaining to the transition between military and civilian life.
The MVP actively works to understand the needs of Mesa’s veterans and has developed a scholarship fund to further aid them and their families. This group also partners with non-profits, businesses, and representatives from local and state government in order to ensure change is able to occur. Overall, this committee invites veterans in the Mesa business community along with any other organization eager to support and employ U.S. veterans.
When This Committee Meets
This committee meets monthly, on the third Thursday of the month, with an agenda of topics or opportunities to engage the veterans community and businesses with an interest in veterans affairs. See upcoming meetings in the Chamber Event Calendar.
How to Be a Part of the Committee
Contact Mesa Chamber President and CEO, Sally Harrison, at sharrison@mesachamber.org
Hometown Heroes Banner Program
The Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a tribute created for the community to honor fallen service members, veterans, and active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces.
Banners are display on streetlights in Downtown Mesa, in May and November. This program is offered by the Mesa Chamber in conjuction with the Mesa Veterans Program.
Click here to view and learn more about our 2024 Hometown Heroes Banner Participants. To learn more about the program and how to apply for the 2025 display, please click here.
Veteran Toolkit Application
News of Interest to Mesa Veterans Program
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Mesa Veterans Program: September Meeting Minutes
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Mesa Veterans Program June 2022 Meeting Summary
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April Mesa Veterans Program Recap
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