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Small Business Strategy & Development Committee
This Committee is to bring together our Chamber members that engage in retail sales, and give them an environment to share, learn and otherwise grow Mesa’s retail business footprint.
With appearances made by subject matter experts, local community members can gather relevant information and pressing matters within the community to help small businesses thrive.
When This Committee Meets
This committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month with an agenda of topics or opportunities to engage businesses in the retail space. See upcoming meetings in the Chamber Event Calendar.
How to Be a Part of the Committee
Contact Mesa Chamber Director of Member Services, Trish Heiden, at theiden@mesachamber.org.
News of Interest to the Small Business Strategy & Development Committee
February Committee Reviews
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Future of Retail Mesa (F.o.R.M.) January Meeting
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The Mesa Pitch for 2023: Submit Your Nomination
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Mesa Chamber Advocacy Update: EAST VALLEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ALLIANCE URGES VETO OF SB 1246
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May 16 is National Barbecue Day
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2022 Mesa Pitch: Pitch Us Your Business Idea
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Talent Recruitment Series – Labor Market Update & Mesa Employer Survey
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Great Workforce Development Events on April 19
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