Supporting Mesa’s Small Business Community Mesa’s business community gathered this week for another Mesa Business Builder session, hosted at The Studios by the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development. Mayor Mark Freeman opened the event alongside Amanda Elliott, MPA, LPM, and David Williams of Meta, the program’s sponsor. AI Tools And Strategy For Local
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Leading the Energy Discussion Mesa is at the center of a national conversation on how to manage rapid technological growth without compromising local infrastructure. Mayor Mark Freeman recently returned from Long Beach, California, where he chaired the Energy Standing Committee at the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 94th Annual Meeting to address the expansion
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A Global Stage for Mesa Mesa is preparing for a moment in the international spotlight. Arizona Athletic Grounds has been selected as the official Team Base Camp training site for the Türkiye Men’s National Team during FIFA World Cup 2026™. The selection marks another milestone for Mesa. It also strengthens the city’s reputation as a
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Building Opportunity at Every Scale Mayor Mark Freeman delivered an optimistic and forward-looking State of the City address this week at the Mesa Convention Center, outlining a vision for Mesa that honors its traditions while aggressively embracing innovation. In his second address, the Mayor highlighted several key milestones and future projects that are set to
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The Queen Creek State of the Town address served as a powerful reminder that East Valley success is built on regional collaboration. Earlier this week, Mayor Mark Freeman joined fellow civic and business leaders to celebrate the momentum building in Queen Creek and across the entire region. The event, hosted by the Queen Creek Chamber
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Mesa’s Industrial Future is Now: Mayor Mark Freeman Joins Hadrian for Factory 3 Grand Opening On January 29, 2026, Mayor Mark Freeman joined Governor Katie Hobbs, local leaders, and aerospace executives to officially cut the ribbon on Factory 3 (F3), a revolutionary AI-powered manufacturing facility by Hadrian. The 290,000-square-foot facility, located at The Cubes at
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Mayor Mark Freeman joined business leaders on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to break ground on a new 950,000-square-foot logistics hub in southeast Mesa. The facility will serve as the Arizona regional headquarters for DSV, a global transport and logistics company. During the ceremony, the mayor emphasized the facility’s role in strengthening the semiconductor supply chain.
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Mesa is stepping into a new era of economic strength and global connection — and Mayor Mark Freeman is making sure our city has a seat at the table. In a December 29, 2025 article for AZ Big Media, Mayor Freeman shared how Mesa is attracting global investment, creating high-quality jobs, and building a diversified
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Why Mesa Is Positioning Itself for Japan’s $550B U.S. Investment Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman is positioning the city to compete for a share of Japan’s historic $550 billion commitment to invest in U.S. energy infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, critical minerals and advanced medical production. Freeman recently traveled to Japan as part of a regional economic development
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In Mesa, Arizona, the financial landscape is distinct, shaped by decisions made decades ago. Notably, the city operates without a primary property tax, a decision the city council and mayor made around the mid-1940s. This choice set the foundation for Mesa’s current economic model. Instead of relying on a primary property tax, Mesa’s revenue is
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