Mesa Chamber of Commerce Blog
Why Addressing Team Issues Often Backfires — And How to Avoid the Trap
Raising concerns about your team’s dynamics can backfire, turning the conversation against you instead of addressing the issue. This defensive response often happens because the message feels like a personal attack. Here’s how to handle it effectively: focus on the issue, not the people, use empathy, and avoid accusatory language to keep the team’s attention…
Read MoreMeet the Member: Real Property Management Copper State
About Real Property Management Copper State At Real Property Management Copper State, they specialize in helping investors maximize their rental property potential. They handle everything from vetting tenants, to ensuring your investment stays profitable and hassle-free. With their expertise, you get peace of mind while your property generates steady passive income. What sets RPM Copper…
Read MorePreventing Ethical Burnout: Protecting Your Team’s Integrity Under Pressure
680 words ~3.5 min. read In today’s fast-paced business world, workplace stress is nearly unavoidable. If this pressure isn’t managed, it can lead to a serious issue: ethical burnout. This happens when ongoing stress affects an employee’s ability to stick to their values, making it hard to maintain integrity in tough situations. As leaders, it’s…
Read MoreWhy Self-Awareness is a Critical Trait in Today’s Workplace
698 ~ 4 min. read Self-awareness is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of professional success. In the context of leadership, it is often considered a key differentiator between high-performing teams and those that struggle with internal friction and inefficiency. A lack of self-awareness can lead to several issues, from poor communication and collaboration to a…
Read MoreMeet the Member: Showtune Productions
About Showtune Productions Showtune Productions is a Mesa-based entertainment company, started in 2010, and dedicated to bringing live professional performances to audiences throughout Arizona and the United States. They have performed in over 100 venues throughout Arizona with subscription series at Chandler Center for the Arts, Queen Creek PAC, Red Mountain UMC, and Apache Junction…
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 MoreA Recent Ruling Overturning the FTC’s Ban on Non-compete Agreements: What It Means for Small Business Owners
506 words ~ 2 min. read Recently, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas blocked a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule aimed at banning non-compete agreements that employees typically sign. Judge Brown ruled that the FTC does not have the authority to eliminate practices it considers unfair competition through broad regulations. This decision follows a temporary…
Read MoreMentoring High Achievers: A Guide for Small Business Owners
555 words ~ 1.5 min. read As a small business owner or team leader, mentoring high achievers within your team can significantly enhance their potential and ultimately drive your business forward. A recent article in Harvard Business Review by leadership experts Ruth Gotian and Andy Lopata highlights the necessity of sophisticated mentoring for high achievers, offering three…
Read MoreMeet the Member: Elevation Academy
About Elevation Academy Elevation Academy School of Nursing is a privately owned establishment, located in Mesa, AZ. Elevation Academy specializes in vocational training that includes Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training, Life Skills, CPR/ First Aid, Soft Skills, Resume Preparation and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) courses. They are a state approved program with a graduation process…
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