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 recent Mountain Bridge Firewise designation marks a significant milestone for public safety in Mesa, demonstrating the impact of neighbor-to-neighbor collaboration in protecting homes and families. Earlier this week, Mayor Mark Freeman joined members of the Mesa City Council, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, and leadership from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire
Celebrating 75 Years of the Mesa Hohokams The crack of a wood bat and the sun-drenched bleachers of Hohokam Stadium are iconic symbols of spring in Mesa. But for those who live here year-round, the true spirit of the season isn’t just found in the box scores—it’s found in the “invisible infrastructure” of service that
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Two weeks ago, Mesa celebrated a major step forward in economic growth. Mark Freeman joined regional leaders to break ground on a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Gateway East. The five-story hotel will include 127 guest rooms and modern amenities. It is designed to support the growing aerospace and technology corridor in the East
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Mayor Mark Freeman recently joined the Fill Your Plate podcast to talk about Mesa’s continued growth and why maintaining the city’s agricultural roots still matters. As both a mayor and a working farmer, these issues are personal. Mesa is expanding rapidly, yet its identity was built on agriculture, hard work, and long-term stewardship. In the
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Overcoming Barriers: Mayor Mark Freeman Joins Celebration of 400 Inspiring Graduates In a ceremony defined by resilience and redemption, Mayor Mark Freeman joined families and educators to celebrate a remarkable milestone for the Mesa community. More than 400 students who had previously faced obstacles that led them to leave the traditional school system walked across
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Mayor Freeman at 2026 Annual Lehi Crossing Historical Ride Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Mesa’s story did not start with freeways and subdivisions. It started with grit, faith, hard work, and a community determined to build something lasting in the desert. This week, Mayor Mark Freeman joined residents and local leaders for
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