Inside Business Podcast Presented by The Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Mesa Chamber Welcomes Chamber Endorsed City Council District 6 Candidate Scott Somers

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcasts welcomes Scott Somers, candidate for Mesa City Council District 6 to this episode of the show. Scott has been endorsed by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming election cycle.

Visit https://somersformesa.com for more information.

Scott Somers represented District 6 on the Mesa City Council from 2006 to 2014, including serving two years as Vice Mayor.  During his previous time on council, Scott Somers was dedicated to fiscal responsibility, attracting jobs and economic opportunities, enhancing public safety, and improving quality of life. He helped spearhead the efforts to develop the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway area into a high-wage job hub as well as helped to redevelop the former GM Proving Grounds into the award-winning Eastmark community.

Somers has spent a career on the front lines of fire and emergency medical services. He understands firsthand what it takes to ensure our first responders can be there when citizens need them most. During his time on council, Somers chaired the National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention steering committee and represented cities on the National Homeland Security Consortium, SAFECOM Executive Committee, and the Public Safety Advisory Committee to FirstNet. Somers was twice appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 130 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to Mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2022 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast: Serene Sweets

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Bob Nelson, Director of Communications for the Mesa Chamber of Commerce sits down with Serene Sweets. Serene Sweets is a Green Flag Mesa participant business. 

Green Flag Mesa Business Center is a unique partnership between the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Mesa Community College, providing students with office space, business tools, and the knowledge resources needed to launch a new business venture in today's competitive environment. In this partnership, Mesa Community College students will work in space provided by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and have access to the business knowledge, experience, and the networking opportunities of Chamber members. 

Inside Business Podcast: Care Access

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Bob Nelson, Director of Communications for the Mesa Chamber of Commerce sits down with Care Access to discuss the emergence of research medicine. The duo elaborates of the access issues affecting research medicine and how Care Access is taking clinical trials to the next level. 

Care Access formed in 2016.  Care Access goal is to engage every healthcare professional in clinical research and to make clinical trials a care option for every patient.  It is also a goal to bring clinical trials to the people. Diversity is a large part of our model. Through education we hope to empower people to make decisions about their own care and our hope is to make it more convenient and accessible for all.

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast: Mesa Leadership featuring Phaedra Earhart

On this episode of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce podcast, Phaedra Earhart, recent graduate of the Mesa Leadership program, details her experience in becoming one of Mesa's newest leaders! Learn more about Mesa leadership, including this year's heartwarming service project, on this episode of the IBP. 

About Mesa Leadership:

The Mesa Leadership Training & Development Program was inaugurated in 1981 with the belief that every community has potential leaders who are seeking the opportunity to serve and who need exposure to the information, organizations, and leaders to make that service possible. Forty years later, we are proud to say that over 800 alumni have graduated from the Mesa Leadership Training & Development Program. Many of our graduates have pursued public office, served on non-profit boards or city commissions, and/or donated their time and energies in a variety of ways to benefit the city of Mesa and its residents. Enroll now: https://mesaleadership.org/ 

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

The Neato Burrito Podcast: Renegade Coffee (Episode 1) *Series Premiere*

Join us for the first episode of the Neato Burrito Podcast! In this series, local breakfast burrito connoisseurs Bob Nelson, Mesa Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications and Dan Baker, Golden Goose Digital Marketing sample the best breakfasts that Mesa has to offer and showcase local businesses.

This week, Bob & Dan visit Renegade Coffee Company to sample two of their breakfast offerings and learn more about their menu, specials, and community. 

About Renegade Coffee Company:

Renegade Coffee Company is a locally owned coffee shop featuring fresh locally roasted coffee, made to order breakfast and lunch and smoothies. Visit them: https://business.mesachamber.org/list/Details/renegade-coffee-company-1777165 

About Golden Goose Digital Marketing:

Golden Goose Digital Marketing specializes in building excitement for your brand. We build all aspects of your online presence to work together to generate traffic and sales, from your website to your marketing strategy. Visit them: https://business.mesachamber.org/list/Details/golden-goose-digital-marketing-llc-1651056 

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast: 2022 Economic Outlook

In this episode of the Inside Business Podcast: Mesa is an exciting place to be in 2022! Watch this video and hear about the Economic Outlook for 2022 formed from feedback from Mesa business owners. This Podcast is hosted by Southwest Business Credit Services and Udall Shumway PLC.

Download a copy of the Report
Those interested in downloading the survey from the Udall Shumway site can currently go to www.udallshumway.com and select practice areas and then business law.  A menu bar called Resources will then appear.  Select SWBCS 2022 Valley Economic Survey for the PDF document. 

Learn more: https://www.selectmesa.com/ 

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast: Sally Harrison, President & CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce talks with Liz Paulus, of College Bound AZ

Changing the history of tomorrow for under-served youth. 

In this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison, President & CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce talks with Liz Paulus, of College Bound AZ. The duo discusses College Bound’s mission of getting East Valley children to complete college and their upcoming Chicago West event. The Chicago Fest West will bring together all things Chicago right here in Mesa including live music, food vendors, and a kid’s zone. RSVP: https://chicagofestwest.com/

About:

The mission of College Bound is to act as a catalyst for low-income East Valley students with academic potential to complete college. College Bound AZ is a community resource to help students aspire, transition to, and succeed in college. They believe that the socio-economic status is not a determining factor in a student’s future, and that the dream of higher education is reachable. College Bound AZ nurtures that potential.

Learn more: https://www.collegeboundaz.org/

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast:Oakwood Creative Care joins Sally Harrison to talk growing old

In this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Carol Lawless from Oakwood Creative Care joins Sally Harrison, President & CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The duo discuss aging in the valley of the sun and all things memory care at Oakwood Creative Care.

 

About:

Oakwood Creative Care (OCC) offers Day Clubs specializing in treatment beyond the traditional care model. Our INNOVATIVE research based programs are revolutionizing how care is delivered. We believe that a diagnosis does not define your life and that there is treatment beyond a pill.

Our Members often experience challenges that can be associated with the aging process like memory impairment, strokes, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer's to name a few. We believe this shouldn't stop someone from having purpose, meaning, and a place to belong.

Learn more: https://business.mesachamber.org/list/Details/oakwood-creative-care-1650929

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast: Sally Harrison & Jaye O’Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director, City of Mesa

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast Sally Harrison, President and CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce is joined by Jaye O'Donnell, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Mesa. They discuss all the City of Mesa is doing to support small businesses including several key programs and offerings.

 

About Jaye O'Donnell:

Jaye O’Donnell has served as the Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Mesa since 2012. In her role, Jaye is responsible for strategic planning, brand management, communications, and operations. During her career in Mesa, Jaye has led key initiatives including Mesa’s higher education recruitment efforts, Falcon District and Asian District brand development, Mesa K-Ready initiative, and Mesa CARES Small Business Reemergence Grant and Technical Assistance programs. 

Learn more: https://www.selectmesa.com/about/staff/jaye-o-donnell

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Inside Business Podcast: Boiling Frog & Larry Young visit the Chamber

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison Mesa Chamber of Commerce President & CEO is joined by Larry Young of Boiling Frog Development. Longtime friend of the Chamber Larry Young stops by to discuss the shifting sands of sales, leadership, and business. Catch up with Boiling Frog and better your business on this episode of the Inside Business Podcast.

About Boiling Frog Development:

We help organizations understand how their dream clients are making buying decisions in today's changing business environment. We partner to build a strategy to position their sales professionals directly in the center of that target market. Our advanced business development strategy is designed to pick up where others leave off.

Learn more: https://boilingfrogdevelopment.com/

About Mesa Chamber of Commerce:

For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community.

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber