Eat, drink, shop, and be merry in Downtown Mesa! Merry Main Street starts Friday, Nov. 24
Mesa's Merry Main Street is a great way to celebrate the season! The annual holiday tradition returns to downtown Mesa for the ninth consecutive year beginning on Friday, Nov. 24, and continues through Saturday, Jan. 6, offering an exciting variety of holiday activities for the whole family.
Merry Main Street kicks off on Friday, Nov. 24, with The Man Who Killed Santa Claus at 4 p.m. at the Mesa Arts Center. Join in the lighting of the nearly four-story Christmas Tree at 5 p.m. at Main Street and Macdonald to start the festivities. Don’t miss the arrival of Santa Claus! Free visits with Santa are available Fridays and Saturdays, bring your cell phone or camera for pictures. Skate with the family at the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, open daily beginning Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights grab dinner at the Jack Frost Food Truck Forest in Pioneer Park and wander over to the Mesa Temple Christmas Lights to experience one of the largest holiday light displays in the Southwest.
Spread some holiday cheer! Eat, drink, shop, and be merry in Downtown Mesa. Shop local and support the community. Explore the many businesses with options for food, drink, unique gifts, and entertainment that are ready for you to visit. Enjoy!
Visit the Merry Main Street calendar for all the details.
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Renew Mesa General Business License 30 days BEFORE expiration
While your business license is valid for a full 12 months, you must renew your license at least 30 days before expiration to avoid the time to reapply. The City’s Business Services Department sends notifications about your renewal 90 and 60 days prior to expiration. You’ll also receive a notification 29 days prior about steps for reapplying if you miss the 30-day deadline, which is written into the license ordinance.
When you renew the license for your business location, you just need to make sure all the information is updated (such as business ownership and contact information). If you have a change of location, then you will need a new license.
If you let your license expire, having to reapply rather than renew means you need to upload information about your business, such as your Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization and Licensing Eligibility Form.
Renewals remain at the $10 introductory rate through the end of 2023. Not licensed? Find instructions for applying and FAQs at: https://www.mesaaz.gov/business/licensing/mesa-general-business-license
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Support Mesa shops and restaurants during the holidays
The holiday season is fast approaching. Already, businesses are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, coming Nov. 25. But while you’re preparing your business for seasonal customers, remember to also support other small businesses in Mesa.
5 tips to make the most of Small Business Saturday
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Enrollment is NOW OPEN for spring term classes at MCC
Registration is now open for spring term, with classes beginning on January 13, 2024. Qualified Mesa small businesses in the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program can take college classes for credit at Mesa Community College. Tuition and course fees are paid by the Small Business Assistance Program. This is a great way to improve your skills, earn college credits, and work toward a college certificate at the same time. Courses of study are available in 17 certificate programs:
- Accounting
- Administrative Professional
- Adobe Animations & Graphics
- Adobe Audio & Video
- General Business
- Entrepreneurial Studies I
- Entrepreneurial Studies II
- Management
- Marketing
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- Microsoft Office Professional
- Oral Communication Fluency for
Non-Native English Speakers
- Organizational Leadership
- Retail Sales Manager
- Small Business Management I
- Small Business Management II
- Spanish Language and Culture
- Social Media Marketing
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Nov. 29 webinar: Avoiding scams, tax-related ID theft
Help your business become more resilient by being aware of tax-related scams and knowing how to identify and report them. The Arizona Small Business Development Center Network is holding a FREE webinar from 9 - 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, featuring tips to help mitigate your risks. IRS liaison and guest speaker Lisa Novack will discuss:
- Identity theft information for businesses
- Common tax-related identity theft scams and signs
- Methods for reporting tax-related identity theft
- How to use the IRS Identity Protection Personal Identification Number Program
- About resources to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft
Plus, Cyber Monday tips from IRS: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-security-summit-partners-begin-national-tax-security-awareness-week-urge-people-to-watch-out-for-holiday-scams-and-protect-personal-information-as-tax-season-nears
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Arizona Fall Festival
Saturday, Nov. 4 |10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free | In person
Margaret T. Hance Park | 67 West Culver Street | Phoenix, AZ 85003
Get Tickets!
Join Local First Arizona and discover 200 vendors representing Arizona’s favorite local businesses. Devour samples from some of AZ’s best restaurants. Indulge in the Drink in AZ Beverage Garden featuring all local wineries, breweries, and spirits. Experience your favorite Arizona professional teams with games and entertainment. Win big in our online silent auction, with over 100 local gifts, staycations, and Arizona experience packages. A free goodie bag for the first 300 attendees filled will with local surprises!
Growth Readiness: Being Prepared for Growth in 2024
Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Free | Virtual
Register!
As 2024 quickly approaches, this workshop brings thought provoking ideas and assistance for small business owners as they make their 2024 strategic growth plans. Learn what to do, and what not to do, when looking to fund growth and get connected with several no cost or low-cost small business programs to help build and execute your strategic plans. The partnership between the Phoenix Business Journal and the Arizona Commerce Authority continues to help small business owners learn and grow.
**Bonus from the Phoenix Business Journal: Each small business attendee will receive a listing in the Phoenix Business Journal. The listing will be 75 words in length and include your business website. *ONLY for event attendees*
Incredible Small Business Scripting in Half an Hour
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 12 - 1 p.m. | FREE | Virtual
Register!
Learn how to quickly draft a script for a video advertisement using Steven's POSO outline. He'll also cover the essential elements of an engaging video. By the end of the 30-minute session, you'll create one script you can shoot the same day that talks about your business in a compelling way.
About Steven Burkhart: He is the owner of a video marketing agency that specializes in gaining attention and connection with potential customers. Steven has over 10 years of experience shooting videos and 3+ years of experience in the marketing space. He sees videos as a communication tool where captivating stories can be packaged to meet customers where they are.
Aviation Fascination - Where the East Valley Takes Off!
Friday, Nov. 17 | 5 - 7:30 p.m. | FREE | In person
Heliponents, Inc. | 4930 E. Falcon Dr | Mesa, AZ 85215
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Bring the family and come get close-up views of a Boeing Apache attack helicopter and unmanned aerial vehicles. Displays by East Valley aviation education and flight training programs will offer information on the paths to a variety of aviation careers. Food and beverages will be offered by local restaurants.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND.
Visit us online: Aviationfascination.com
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