Mesa Chamber Committees
Message from the Mesa Chamber of Commerce Good Government Committee
A message from the Mesa Chamber of Commerce Good Government Committee: During election cycles, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse those candidates at many levels of government who support the Chamber’s mission of Promote, Protect, and Advocate for Mesa businesses. The Mesa Chamber has been proud, therefore, to endorse Mesa City Councilmember…
Read MoreFebruary 2025 Technology Committee Meeting
Meeting Summary The Mesa Chamber Technology Committee met virtually on February 12 to discuss upcoming projects and events for the committee this year, as well as updates from Chamber members. Jared Bodine with AZ StRUT reminded the committee about the upcoming eWaste Collection Event at the Mesa Chamber on March 12, 8:00 am – 1:00…
Read MoreHealthcare Committee: January 2025 Meeting
The Mesa Chamber Healthcare Committee met on Thursday, January 9, for their first meeting of the year. The committee received a visit from Jacob Newman with Aster Aging. Jacob covered information on Aster’s programs and the 2025 Spring Healthy Living Expo. Aster Aging is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that offers various programs. From Meals on…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs: January 2025 Meeting
The Government Affairs Committee met on January 17 to welcome Mesa Fire and Medical Department Assistant Chief John Locklin. The Assistant Chief spoke about fire prevention methods and provided recommendations to the committee to keep a safe and fire-free environment. Such included the removal of patio furniture, dead branches, dead bushes, and similar flammable objects.…
Read MoreMesa Financial Network: 2025 Economic Outlook
MFN, January 16 – 2025 Economic Outlook The Mesa Financial Network welcomed Richard Adams of Credit Management Association and Steve West of Udall Shumway PLC to present the 2025 Valley Economic Outlook Survey Report. As we head into the new year, the business community asks fundamental questions to answer the big question of what the…
Read MoreCommunity Action Partnership: Homelessness in Mesa
CAP, January 14 – Town Hall Forum on Homelessness The Mesa Chamber Community Action Partnership hosted a town hall focused on Mesa’s homelessness issues. Moderated by CAP co-chair David Scott, the panel included government officials including Mayor Mark Freeman; Councilman Rich Adams; and Mesa PD Assistant Chief Dan Butler. They were joined by representatives of…
Read MoreCAP December 2024 Meeting Recap
CAP, December 10 – Business Partners Talk About the Benefits of Benefiting Others Mesa has “impossible” tasks this coming year, including homelessness, and this meeting of Community Action Partnership (CAP) focused on the partners who work with our community of nonprofits, helping us all achieve the impossible. Recently Chamber Member “Meineke Mike” Jackson collaborated with…
Read MoreCAP 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…
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