May 11, 2020- May 26, 2020
City of Mesa
CARES Business Reemergence Program
The Mesa CARES Small Business Reemergence Program is a CARES Act funded grant program created and managed by the City of Mesa. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance to Mesa-based businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19 due to either mandatory closure by Executive Order or due to limited service options for the purpose of stemming the spread of COVID-19.

Applications will be available Monday, May 11, at 8AM. Applications are being accepted online only and will close Sunday, May 24, at 5PM.
Grant awards will be based on demand and funding available. Eligibility requirements do apply.

Do you have questions about this program or other issues with which we may be able to assist? Contact 480-644-CARE (2273)
Mesa Chamber COVID-19 Response Resources
Upcoming Chamber Events
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Mesa Chamber Member (Virtual) Orientation

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
8:00am-9:000am
Free To Attend
Meeting Information sent to RSVP'd Attendees Via Email

Hosted by Chamber Director of Communications Bob Nelson and open to members of any tenure, the member orientation is a great opportunity to set a plan in motion to get the most out of your Chamber membership.

Get the most from your Chamber membership:
  • Learn about the Chamber's Advocacy efforts.
  • Learn about the Chamber's Community efforts.
  • Maximize your passive benefits, such as the Directory and Compass
  • Plan out the strategies that will help you reach the contacts you need for your business.
Mesa Chamber Women's Business Connection: Look For the Silver Lining. . . It's Easy Once You Know How

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
11:00am-12:00pm
Free To Attend
Meeting Information sent to RSVP'd Attendees Via Email

Every crisis has a silver lining. Good comes from challenge and change. You must have
Experienced that in your life…. Things turn out for the best?

What if you could see “the best” sooner rather than later? Perhaps it would be easier to get through the challenge.

This session is an opportunity to come together as a tribe of women and share the good we have already seen from this pandemic.

You will also learn how to find more silver linings in this crisis and any challenge in life. Sharing and learn together will give us all strength to survive and thrive after this pandemic.

Don’t miss this opportunity to:
  • Lift each other up with positive stories.
  • Learn how to see the good in all situations.
  • Learn how to train your brain to quickly find the silver lining in any challenge.

About the Facilitator:
Victoria Trafton is a speaker, coach and trainer. She has studied and conducted field research in the area of Positive Psychology for more than a decade. Victoria founded the Sisterhood of Happiness and saw firsthand how learning and practicing skills based on Positive Psychology helped member deal with transition, challenges, and celebrate good times. Victoria helps her clients learn and use proven concepts to have more resilience, happiness and unstoppable confidence to thrive in their personal and business life.
Virtual Non-Profit Vitality Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
4:00pm-5:000pm
Free To Attend
Meeting Information sent to RSVP'd Attendees Via Email

All Chamber members are invited to join us in the ongoing work to maximize the impact of the non-profit community within Mesa. Guest speakers share information each month, and attendees are encouraged to network for synergies opportunities to support each other's work.
In Case You Missed It
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich joined the Mesa Chamber Aging and Healthcare Committee last week. Watch the video here.
Mesa Chamber Ambassadors
Interested in Being an Ambassador?
Being an Ambassador is a great opportunity to learn more about how the Chamber runs, get involved in Chamber activities and meet great new contacts.

Chamber Ambassadors are the first point of contact as a new member's guide through their first year of membership, creating a strong relationship that help the new member feel comfortable and empowered to make the most of their membership.

If you are interested in being a Chamber Ambassador there are some things you can do right now:

  • Attend events
  • Help your fellow members
  • Refer businesses to the benefits of Chamber membership
  • Message Bob at the Chamber to express your interest

Being a Chamber Ambassador is a rewarding and beneficial experience for anyone that wants to be a part of something greater.
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Ribbon Cutting Program Sponsors
Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Program Sponsors. As a Mesa Chamber Member in good standing, you too can be a sponsor of the program. Just email Bob Today!
Business Referral Group Corner
Are you ready to take business networking to the next level? Then try a business referral group. Business referral groups are networking organizations with a difference: They’re all about giving and getting referrals. For business owners who want to get fast results, a business referral group can offer a proven way of expanding your customer base.
Meeting Status, by Group:

Central Mesa

Falcon

Riverview

Superstition
Chamber Affinity Programs
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce provides solutions. One of the ways we do that is through our Affinity Partners. These partnerships provide discount programs that benefit our membership and the Chamber as well. Solutions to the problems businesses face each day. Check out our affinity partners and see how they can assist you in making your business more efficient, productive and profitable.
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Join the A-List
Looking for a faster, easier way to let us know you're coming to an event than having to log in to your account all the time? Join the A-List. Active Chamber Members register one time, and we keep your information on file and safe. You just click the A-List button to send us the email to register you for the event- and that's it. Click Here to get started!
Facebook Event Links
When available, we are including a link to the relevant facebook event. Be sure to check in on the facebook event, and invite potential new Chamber members to join you (and earn those referral bucks).
Referral $ Eligible
When you refer a business that becomes a member, you earn $25 in "Chamber Bucks" to use on programs and services within the Chamber. Send an email to Susan and refer a new member today!
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