Get started now to receive FREE professional business consulting through the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program
The 2023 – 2024 Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program will open on July 3, 2023. Get ready now to qualify for FREE customized assistance from professional advisors. To apply for the program, your business must:
If you have questions or would like more information, email mesabusinessbuilder@mesaaz.gov or call Kelley Keffer, Project Manager, 480.644.6958.
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Get ready for National Independents Week
Local First Arizona will be honoring locally owned and independent businesses during National Independents Week (June 24 - July 4). A special campaign featuring a bingo card will be distributed statewide and feature simple tasks people can do to support local businesses.
Small businesses are invited to learn how to best leverage this campaign at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, during an Indie Week Participant Virtual Orientation. A Zoom link will be sent after registering for the 30-minute orientation. Details/register: https://localfirstaz.com/events/indie-week-orientation
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What do you value about Mesa’s arts and culture institutions?
Having a vibrant arts and culture community is an important part of attracting quality companies and their employees to Mesa. Mesa’s arts center and museums are deeply rooted in the philosophy that arts and culture is a key driver of creativity and discovery which powers the engines of human progress, supports well-being, and is essential to healthy and civilized societies.
Help us make Mesa even better! Complete the 2023 Arts and Culture Strategic Planning Survey to contribute to shaping the future of the Arizona Museum of Natural History, i.d.e.a. Museum, and the Mesa Arts Center.
As a show of appreciation, survey participants have an opportunity to enter a drawing for tickets, memberships, and other great prizes! Complete the survey now! Visit: https://qrco.de/Mesa2023
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Social media strategy for small businesses
Small business owners tell us marketing through social media is a top priority. Many have accounts but may not know or understand how to make the most of this powerful medium. But Mesa HUUB can help.
With Social Media Day coming up on June 30, invest some time into your business by watching a few of the FREE webinars found in Mesa HUUB’s Learning Library:
Be sure to log into your Mesa HUUB account to access. Not on HUUB? It’s FREE and easy to sign up for Mesa business owners. Access 100+ webinars, learn about grants, network with other business owners and more! Sign up: myhuub.com/mesa
Top Social Media Statistics and Trends of 2023 via Forbes.
Follow Mesa Business Builder on Facebook for more tips to help your small business.
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Do you have vacant positions? Do you have services and programs that will assist jobseekers?
We are ready to help you find employees OR share your resources with the Mesa community.
We do the advertising!
REGISTER NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED!
Tuesday, June 27
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mesa Arts Center Theatre Lobby
1 E. Main St. (Main St. & Center St)
Complete the request form to participate at: www.mesaaz.gov/workforcecenter
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Arizona Commerce Authority offers FREE Small Business Bootcamp webinars
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has launched a statewide FREE Small Business Bootcamp series to help Arizona’s small businesses prepare for success, plan for the future, and grow into thriving businesses. Through live and on-demand virtual webinars and hands-on workshops, local business leaders and subject matter experts provide support over a wide range of subjects to businesses across Arizona.
Upcoming in June:
Difficult Conversations in Business – June 6, 9 a.m.
Cybersecurity and Small Business – June 13, 9 a.m.
Strategic Storytelling: The Secret to Selling Yourself, Ideas and Business – June 20, 9 a.m.
Comprende y Comunica el Valor de tu Empresa – June 20, 6 a.m.
How to Avoid the Top 10 Legal Mistakes That Destroy Businesses – June 27, 9 a.m.
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What to read next
Mesa Public Library offers a diverse selection of books, including several on developing leadership skills. Dive in with the classic “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek.
Newer book titles include: “Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company” by Whitney Johnson and “Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change” by Faisal Hoque.
Explore More Leadership Titles Here
Don’t have a library card? Sign up online or stop by your local branch.
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