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City of Mesa Business Assistance CITY OF MESA BUSINESS ASSISTANCE BUSINESS ADVOCACY PARTNERS Shea Joachim | 480.644.3562 | mesaaz.gov/economic Downtown Mesa Association (DMA) PROJECT WEBSITE David Short | 480.890.2613 | downtownmesa.com The city of Mesa has developed a website with Central Mesa extension project information and various business assistance programs available to business owners affected by construction. The Downtown Mesa Association is a Special Improvement District dedicated to economic growth Visit mesaaz.gov/lightrail for project information. and business development in the square mile of downtown Mesa. DMA offers assistance for these area businesses, including maintenance, marketing and promotion, special event advertising and general business support. WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE The city of Mesa has installed new signs in order to promote accessible parking and business Friends of access points for downtown. This includes color-coded parking lot designations so business owners TRANSIT and staff can better direct their customers to the parking areas that are most convenient. A map SERVING THE GREATER PHOENIX REGION showing the free parking areas for downtown Mesa can be viewed at mesaaz.gov/lightrail/images/ Friends of Transit WhereToPark.pdf. David Schwartz | 602.277.0911 | friendsoftransit.org Friends of Transit is a grassroots organization that serves as a resource to the Greater Phoenix BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN community on the benefits and importance of a well-designed and accessible mass transit system. The city of Mesa has dedicated an economic development staff member to provide business During light rail construction of the Central Mesa extension, Friends of Transit has supported local businesses by sponsoring an event series known as Mesa Mixers. The Mesa Mixers are hosted by Business Assistance advocacy and support for the Central Mesa project and businesses along the route. Friends of Transit every few months at a Mesa restaurant in the light rail construction area. Free food and beverages are available to mixer attendees and every guest has an opportunity to win valuable CENTRAL MESA LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION ELECTRIC VOUCHER PROGRAM gift cards to local Mesa businesses. The mixers serve as great opportunities for the public to network The program is a collaborative effort between the city of Mesa and Neighborhood Economic and learn more about the Central Mesa extension. The events also provide free promotion of local Development Corporation (NEDCO) Business Support Center. NEDCO will administer the program businesses to potential new customers. including determination of eligibility and dispersal of the vouchers. These vouchers will be applied to customers’ electric utility bills due in July, August and September. The amount of the current voucher is 20 percent of the participating business customers’ electric portion of their monthly city of Mesa utility bills (not to exceed $2,500 per month) for eligible businesses that meet the program eligibility Local First Arizona requirements. The minimum monthly rebate is $250 per month. Kimber Lanning | 602.956.0909 | localfirstaz.com Eligible businesses are located on Main St. between Alma School Rd. and Horne. Some applicants will Local First Arizona is a statewide non-profit organization working to strengthen Arizona’s economy be required to submit a hardship justification to qualify for the rebate, including apartments, banks, by supporting and celebrating locally owned businesses. Local First Arizona offers tools and government agencies, utilities and schools. Businesses can apply for eligibility through NEDCO by resources to help market locally owned businesses in an online directory that gets approximately completing a business application. 40,000 searches per month. Mesa Chamber of Commerce Sally Harrison | 480.969.1307 | mesachamber.org The Chamber provides networking, access, advocacy and tools for better education and better business. The bottom line is we are all better together. Join the Chamber to help build a better Mesa. For updates on the Central Mesa extension project visit: valleymetro.org/centralmesa To receive this information in alternative formats, call 602.253.5000 / TTY 602.251.2039. Para recibir esta información en formatos alternativos, llame al 602.253.5000 / TTY 602.251.2039. LRT2176/SN/10.2013 ABOUT THE CENTRAL MESA LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PARTNERS The 3.1-mile Central Mesa project extends light rail east from the current end-of-line through downtown MARICOPA SMALL BUSINESS Mesa to Mesa Dr. The extension, which is scheduled to open in 2016, consists of three stations and a DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) park-and-ride on the northeast corner of Main St. and Mesa Dr. It will add approximately 5,000 new riders Dale Kater | 480.784.0590 | maricopasbdc.com and attract additional development to downtown Mesa. The Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC provides one-on-one confidential business counseling at no charge to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Specifically, the SBDC offers counseling, The Central Mesa extension will serve the growing transit demand in the East Valley and connect residents guidance, assistance, education and resources as follows: to the downtown Mesa business district, new educational institutions, Mesa Arts Center and Mesa City VALLEY METRO BUSINESS ASSISTANCE Plaza. It will also connect riders to special events and activities in Tempe and Phoenix. • Free one-on-one business counseling • Identifying sources of capital CONSTRUCTION OUTREACH • Business plan assistance • SBA loan assistance McKellips Rd Valley Metro’s Community Relations team is on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week and keeps you • Market feasibility and research • Inventory control assessment CENTRAL MESA LIGHT202 RAIL EXTENSION informed of construction progress and assists with any issues or concerns. Valley Metro’s Business • Cash flow analysis • Technology development Assistance Coordinator, Michael Book, provides one-on-one support to businesses during construction. 101 MESA LEGEND • Financial projections development • Applying for DBE/WBE certification Central Mesa Light Rail Extension Tempe Transport. Ctr. Valley Metro Light Rail Line 24-HOUR HOTLINE Veterans Way/College Ave Valley Metro Light Rail Station N NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT University Dr Transit Center The Valley Metro hotline is available to give business owners and residents the ability to ask questions CORPORATION (NEDCO) BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTER 2016 Park-and-Ride Sycamore Sycamore/Main St or report problems that may arise during light rail construction. Call 602-254-RAIL, 24 hours a day, Smith-MartinPrice-101 Fwy Main St Note: Dates indicate anticipated calendar year openings seven days a week. Terry Benelli | 480.258.6927 | [email protected] | nedco-mesa.org Apache Blvd Broadway Rd NEDCO is a micro lender (loans under $50,000) for businesses that don’t meet traditional bank COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD (CAB) lending criteria. The NEDCO Business Support Center is available to help businesses plan ahead for The Valley Metro CAB consists of residents and business representatives along the Central Mesa any changes that may be experienced during construction. Through the Business Support Center, Southern Ave Dobson Rd Longmore Alma School Rd Extension Dr Club Country St Center Mesa Dr Horne Dr Stapley extension who represent the community during construction. business owners are connected with experienced consultants to discuss: The CAB meets regularly to evaluate how well the contractor manages and minimizes the impacts • Marketing and social media consulting • Construction mitigation planning ABOUT THE BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM of light rail construction to the community. Board members review activities that may require the • QuickBooks training • Human resource planning contractor to alleviate concerns and determine the results of the contractor’s effectiveness in resolving Restaurant and retail consulting Information technology consulting It is a priority for Valley Metro and the city of Mesa to support existing businesses during the • • construction-related issues in the community. construction of the Central Mesa extension. A wide array of business assistance programs are available • Financial reporting and budgeting • Loan application assistance to provide resources to keep your business well positioned during construction. METRO MAX REWARDS PROGRAM SCORE GREATER PHOENIX The METRO Max Rewards program offers consumers an incentive to visit businesses along the Central Neil Brown | 602.539.2284 | [email protected] | greaterphoenix.score.org CENTRAL MESA EXTENSION FAST FACTS Mesa extension. To participate, a business affected by light rail construction must offer a discount or incentive to customers. Valley Metro publicizes the business’ discount online, in print and through SCORE helps small businesses succeed every day by providing free face-to-face business mentoring, • 3.1-mile extension social media channels. Take advantage of this marketing opportunity that targets a local and valleywide local workshops and online expert resources. SCORE’s free mentoring service includes: • Four stations: Alma School Rd., Country Club Dr., Center St. and Mesa Dr. audience! For more information about the METRO Max Rewards program, please visit the website at • Business finance and accounting • Sales, marketing and public relations • Park-and-ride at Mesa Dr. valleymetro.org/metromax. • Business operations • Technology and IT services • Construction underway, with completion
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