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Alliance wasfounded in1999. Thechambers ofcommerce in theEast Valley feltthey all wereworking towardthe same goalsand would have astronger voice ifthey formed an

Alliance. Today this organization iscomprised of 5500 local businesses and7 chambers of commerce.

Members of the EVCCA meet monthly tocoordinate the advancement of commonbusiness interests. Each memberchamber is represented at the meetingsby their president and chief executive.Each year, one chamber takes the leadrole for the Alliance. This year is theMesa Chamber’s turn to lead the group.

The main role of the EVCCA is to have aregional voice for public policy issues.The group meets to discuss importantissues and then takes those issues backto each chamber board for a vote. If onechamber does not agree on a particularissue then the EVCCA does not take astand on that issue. The Allianceemploys a lobbyist, Tom Dorn, DornPolicy Group and Associates, whoworks with legislators on issues thechambers are concerned about and thatwill make a difference to the businesscommunity.

For more information on this award andthe East Valley Alliance watch for TheBusiness Journal’s East Valleycoverage edition coming out soon.

Country Inn & Suites ByCarlson Mesa6650 East Superstition SpringsBoulevard, Mesa AZ 85206Reservations: (800) 456-4000 USATelephone: (480) 641-8000Fax: (480) 641-9600Email:[email protected]

2006 EAST VALLEY ALLIANCE AWARDS RECOGNIZES MEMBER BUSINESSThe Annual EastValley AllianceAwards heldMarch 30th andsponsored byTheBusiness Journalr e c o g n i z e do u t s t a n d i n gm e m b e rbusinesses fromeach East ValleyChamber.

The 2006 East Valley Award recipient,Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Mesawas chosen by the Mesa Chamberbecause it met the above criteria butmostly because of its involvement withthe Mesa Chamber. James Tevault,General Manager, serves on the MesaChamber of Commerce Board ofDirectors. James and his staff are veryinvolved with Chamber activities. Inprevious years, Country Inn has servedas sponsor for the Grow Your BusinessSeminars, sponsored Good MorningEast Valley annually, and Denise ChalusO’Brien, Director of Sales, has servedas Chairman for the Mesa ChamberAmbassadors in 2005. The property hasbeen the site for several Business AfterHours. As hosts for this event they goall out with inventive and energeticthemes along with topical decor andfood to match.

Country Inn & Suites, located in theEast Valley, provides a welcoming lobbywith a stone fireplace, cozyaccommodations, friendly services andwarm touches that make this hotel agreat choice for business or pleasure.

The Country Inn Mesa offers 1,450

square feet of meeting space that canhandle everything from board meetingsto elaborate wedding parties. With topevents staff, AV equipment and catering,events at the Country Inn Mesa are sureto go off without a hitch.

The Alliance (EVCCA) is comprised ofseven East Valley Chambers: AhwautukeeFoothills, Apache Junction, Chandler,Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek and Tempe.Each Chamber chose one business thatthey felt excelled in these four areas -capitalizing on growth, community service,business success and commitment to theirchamber.

The East Valley Chambers of Commerce

The Business Perspective published byMESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPO Box 5820 • Mesa, AZ85211-5820480-969-1307Fax 480-827-0727website - www.mesachamber.orgChairman of the BoardJim Best, East Valley TribunePublisher, Charlie DeatonPresident/Chief Executive OfficerEditor, Pamela Stapley Ext. 3013Photographer, PhotoGraphic LeeLayout & Design, NewSLANT

N E W S W O R T H Y

GUEST EDITORIAL

The Tipping PointBy Tom Verploegen

President, Downtown MesaAssociationHow Little Things Can Make ABig Difference

I suggest that peopleinterested in the re-establishment of theCity of Mesa’s property tax (after 60years) read the best-selling book TheTipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.

Gladwell documents andexplains in an interesting way “how littlethings can make a big difference,”especially when communicatinginformation, connecting ideas andparticipating in trends.

The “tipping point” is the termapplied to that one dramatic moment inan “epidemic” when everything canchange all at once. The “epidemics” areideas, products, messages and socialbehaviors that can spread in the samemanner as a virus.

Gladwell breaks down theprocesses, describing hosts(connectors, mavens and salesmen), thequality of the germ (the stickinessfactor), and the environment (the power

of context) to examine social/cultural issuesand how they are communicated, connectedand spread.

The Downtown Mesa Association(DMA), as a business and economicorganization, took positions supportingboth the proposed City sales tax increase(net quarter-cent) and re-establishment of aCity property tax ($30 million annual cap).DMA supports the property tax because itviews this issue as a re-investment “tippingpoint,” not only for downtown, but citywide.

The property tax really comesdown to a choice between re-investment ordis-investment. If voters pass the propertytax, they will send a message to those withinMesa – and equally as important, to thosebeyond Mesa – that our community wantsto re-invest in itself. If the tax does not pass,voters will communicate a negative messageof less investment, or dis-investment, in thefuture. Thus, the property tax vote is atipping point issue for Mesa. It will tip thescales in the future toward two verydifferent community investment scenarios.

When the actual amount of theMesa property tax, with its $30 million cap,is put in the context of Arizona’s third largestcity, it strikes me as a “little thing that canmake a big difference. The downtown Mesasquare mile generates nearly $30 million innet revenues annually from sales tax, countyand school property taxes, hotel roomoccupancy tax, and net City utilitiesproceeds (first five economic generators).So contextually, the proposed $30 million

City property tax is small. The vote on Cityproperty tax is the tipping point. If lost, adis-investment virus will spread, or a lowerrate of re-investment will occur. This willaffect our city for years to come, just as ithas in the past when Mesa, compared tosurrounding East Valley communities,failed to adequately invest in itself.

The Mesa 2025: Financing theFuture Committee spent nearly two yearsgathering information to determine theneed for a City property tax. Hopefully,the Mesa Citizens For Responsible PublicPolicy, a group advocating the propertytax, can be effective hosts (connectors,mavens, salesmen) for spreading a helpfulvirus of communication about the benefitsof having a property tax and the positiveimpact it will make on re-investing in ourcommunity.

Just as Gladwell points out in TheTipping Point, environment (power ofcontext) is a crucial element in spreadingsocial/cultural viruses. In Mesa’senvironment, the property tax issue willbe “the tipping point”, in my opinion, inour ability to communicate and spread ourown social/cultural virus throughout theworld. That viral message, sent by thenation’s 40th largest city, will be that Mesahas a culture of community re-investment.

Tom Verploegen can be reached atDowntown Mesa Association58 W. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201(480) [email protected]

Guest editorials are welcome and need to be submited forapproval 30 days prior to the month thepaper is published.

“Hewson’s purchase of this parcelbrings Dover Industrial Park to more thanninety percent sold,” says Joe Isbell, chiefoperating officer and designated broker withDaedalus Real Estate Advisors. “The parkbenefits from a wide variety of businessfacilities that reflect our commitment to highquality design and construction. Hewson’sproject demonstrates that dedication toquality and we’re pleased to have themexpand their holdings in the park.”

N E W S W O R T H Y

Press Releases or newsworthy items regarding businesspertinent to business and members, can be submitted [email protected] by the 15th of each month.Published on first come, first served basis. Article maybe edited for space or content.

Renewals printed on monthly basis with acknowledg-ment for 110% members.

Bolded indicates 110% Club Member

LAND PURCHASED ATDOVER INDUSTRIAL PARKFOR COMMERCIALDEVELOPMENTMESA, Ariz. (Mar. 1, 2006) — TheHewson Company, a Phoenix-basedcommercial developer, has purchased7.82 acres at Dover Industrial Park.The parcel is located just north of thenorthwest corner of Greenfield andMcDowell roads.

Hewson purchased theproperty from Dover Associates, LLC

and plans to build a 100,000-square-footspeculative industrial building. The DoverIndustrial Park is managed and marketed byDaedalus Real Estate Advisors of Phoenix.

“As the Valley’s commercialmarketplace expands, this location near theLoop 202 Freeway is attracting a great dealof leasing attention and Hewson is excitedto be in the Falcon Field area,” says DaveLord, chief operating officer of TheHewson Company.

A & A Cottages 1997

A.T. Still University 2001

ABC Hearing Aids 1993

Amberwood Development 1999

American Cancer Society 2004

AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable RestraintsDivision 2000

Anasazi Foundation 1994

Anzio Landing Italian Restaurant 1989

Aqua Clear Pool Service & Repair 2003

Arizona West Contracting Corporation 1981

Baron Resources, Inc. 1984

Best Western Mesa Inn 1979

Collins College 2005

Courtyard By Marriott-Mesa 1988

Dr. Ronald Rock 1985

FASTSIGNS 2002

HomeQuest Mortgage 2002

Keller Williams Integrity First Realty 2004

Kennedy Design Build, LLC 2004

Las Sendas Golf Club 1995

Lenhart’s Ace Hardware 1946

Lofgreen’s, Inc. 1946

Marc Center 1984

Marriott Phoenix Mesa 1984

Massage Envy 2004

MAXIMUS, Inc. 2000

Mesa First Assembly of God 1989

Mesa Foundation for Educational Excellence1994

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet 1996

Miles Motel & Apartments 1987

Neill & Associates, Inc. 1973

Newman Chiropractic 1973

Purcell Western States Tire 2002

Radiance MedSpa 2005

RE/MAX Homes & Investments/Darabnia 2005

Serrano’s Mexican Food Restaurant 1992

Skystone Creations 2001

Space Age Auto Paint Store 1982

Tax Strategies, PLLC 2005

The Color Wheel 2005

Tibshraeny Investment & ConstructionCompany 1928

Udall, Shumway & Lyons 1966

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 2003

Off-Ramp Lane Restrictions through AprilFor additional information contact Brock

Barnhart 602 712-7176l or [email protected].

A Conversation with Senator Jon KylMonday, April 10, 2006Tempe Mission Palms

60 E. Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

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E.V.C.C.A.

Arizona State Senator Marilyn Jarrettpassed away early last month. TheMesa Republican suffered a stroke andnever woke up. Jarrett was born inSnowflake, AZ and attended ArizonaState University and Brigham YoungUniversity. She became a member of theState Legislature in 1995 and was theSenate President Pro Tempore.

Jarrett’s seat was filled by the MaricopaCounty Board of Supervisors in midMarch.

Immigration Reform (HB 2577 andHCR 2044)The issue of employment of illegalaliens took a positive turn lastmonth. State Representative Russ Jones(R-Yuma) worked with HB 2577 andHCR 2044 sponsor Russell Pearce (R-Mesa) to amend the bill to make it more

employer friendly than previousversions.

The bill would allow employers whoverify their employees’ immigrationstatus with the SAVE program or fulfilltheir I-9 form requirements to not besanctioned in the event theyaccidentally hire an illegal immigrant.While the SAVE program still hasproblems, accurate I-9 forms are anadequate safe harbor for employersunder the new bill.

HB 2577 and HCR 2044 passed theHouse along party lines.

State BudgetThe Joint Legislative BudgetCommittee released revenue estimateslast month that far exceed projections.After agency budgets and inclusion of

the employee pay increase signedearlier this year by Governor JanetNapolitano, the State has an $802million budget surplus.

Of the $802 million, $462 million willlikely go toward elimination of budgetgimmicks (sweeping of funds, K-12rollover, etc.). $342 million is availablefor tax cuts and programs.

Health Insurance Premium TaxCreditThe Health Insurance Premium TaxCredit bill, supported by the Alliance,passed the House last month. HB 2177establishes a tax credit against thepremium tax liability incurred by ahealth care insurer for insuringindividuals and small businesses whocurrently do not have healthinsurance.

The tax credit is capped but carries aprice tag of $20 million per year. Theissue will likely become wrapped up inthe budget negotiations.

If you have questions about these orany other business issues before theArizona Legislature, feel free visit theEast Valley Chambers of Commercewebsite at www.evcca.org or contactAlliance lobbyists Eric W. Emmert([email protected]) and TomDorn ([email protected]) at(602) 606-4667.

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The Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) website is one of the most popular sites in Arizona. In thepast 12 months visitations have increased by more than170,000 bringing the annual total to nearly 500,000 visits. Successful Meetings magazine has rated the Mesa CVBsite the top web site among all CVB’s in Arizona and 11thbest in the United States. Mesa received high marks forcontent and easy access. Visitors to the site can obtain information about specialGolf Packages to include area golf courses; dining andnightlife specials; lodging; group activities; meetingfacilities; sports and recreation; Chicago Cubs HotelPackages to include premium and box seating; a tour andtravel planner; visitor information; news releases; andbrochures including Mesa’s Official Visitors Guide and101 Things To Do in the Mesa area. The Visitors Guide provides visitors and residents alikewith all they want to know about the family-friendlycommunity of 450,000. There are 19 categories of thingsto see and do from now through next summer and intoSeptember and October. The publication highlights the new Mesa Arts Center,which will host more than 400 performances this initialseason. A complete arts center performance calendar ofevents is included along with Mesa’s communitycalendar. Visitor’s Guide categories include museum and culturalactivities, attractions, sports, recreation, day tripexcursions, kids activities, accommodations, shopping,dining and entertainment, Mesa profile and history,campgrounds, tour companies, an RV reference guide,three different maps, and a chapter highlighting golf. The golf section provides readers with informationabout the more than 40 courses located within a half-hour drive from downtown. Last year the web site had more than 100,000 downloads. Visit www.VisitMesa.com

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B U S I N E S S

On May 16, 2006, voters in the City of Mesa will have achance to vote on the future of Mesa. We are at a crossroadsand now is the time to determine if we want to continue to bethe safe, family friendly city that we have been in the past, orif we would like to make more dramatic budget cuts that willchange the face of Mesa forever. Go to this sitewww.yesformesa.com This site contains valuable informationabout Question 1 and Question 2 – two efforts to secure fundingfor the future of Mesa. We encourage you to explore Mesa’scurrent budget crisis as well as Question 1 and Question 2 andlearn more about how you can help Mesa remain a safe place tolive and work.

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Student success is the numberone priority of MesaCommunity College. For overforty years, MCC has providedoutstanding transfer, career,and service programs to theEast Valley. We welcome MesaCommunity College as April14th’s sponsor of the GoodMorning East Valley Program.As one of the fastest growingcities in the United States andhome to Mesa CommunityCollege, Mesa is also a citycurrently facing many changesand challenges. Under Mesa’scouncil-manager form ofgovernment, the City Managerserves as the chief operatingofficer of Mesa. April’s speakerwill be Chris Brady, Mesa’s CityManager since January 1, 2006.A special thank you goes toNorthern Trust Bank forsponsoring March’s meetingand to Charles Tramont andJohnnie Walker, of DeviativeMarketing, for their

presentation on visual,auditory, and kinestheticbehavior. It was allvaluable information forus to utilize to perfectour networkingtechniques.

If you attended inMarch and filled out the

evaluation form, you’reeligible in April for the $83

Evaluation Drawing,sponsored by JacksonWhiteAttorneys. If you didn’t fill outthe evaluation form, there isalways the possibility ofwinning the $50 LuckyNumber Drawing, sponsoredby AmeriCopy, And, if youattended in March, don’tforget to bring your postcardto the meeting to be eligiblefor the movie tickets and getin free pass for May’s GoodMorning East Valley,sponsored by Costco ofSuperstition Springs and theGood Morning East ValleyCommittee.

If you have never attendedGood Morning East Valley, andattend for the first time in April,you are eligible for three prizesand the opportunity tointroduce yourself to themorning crowd. All first-timerswin a four week subscriptionsponsored by The BusinessJournal. One first-timeattendee will win the $25 1st

Time Attendee prize,sponsored by Alphagraphics,one will win an IncrediblyEdible Prize, sponsored byAnita Cookie & More, andone will win the 2006 Book ofLists, also sponsored by TheBusiness Journal. Finally,Roberts Rowley Chapmansponsors the I’ve BeenSpooned at Good MorningEast Valley prize, which goesto the lucky (or unlucky?)person who dares to use moretime than they were allotted.Timing is everything for thismeeting!

Good Morning East Valley isheld each month at the MesaCountry Club, 660 W FairwayDrive in Mesa from 6:30 to8:30 AM. The cost for theprogram is $17 with a prepaidreservation, $22 for thosewith reservations paying atthe door and $27 for non-members and for those whoarrive with no reservations.Please note that reservationsare required and that anycancellations must be made24 hours prior to the event.For information on TableTopavailability, donating a doorprize, or to make areservation, call 480-969-1307x3016. Reservations can alsobe made on-lineatwww.mesachamber.org.

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The Mesa Chamber ofCommerce

Announces new medicalinsurance program for

small businesses!

The Mesa Chamber of Commerce ispleased to announce the recentpartnership with the Chamber Memberbenefits Plan (CMBP), establishedexclusively for Chambers of Commercemembers throughout Arizona. CMBPendorses Aetna as the group medicalinsurance provider. Aetna, one of thenation’s leading health insurancecompanies, will offer it’s members abroad array of products at competitiverates. Mesa Chamber membercompanies will have several plans tochoose from and will receive, at noadditional cost, a packaged life anddisability plan for all enrolled employees.

For more information on this MesaChamber benefit, please call Nancy LaneWagner, 480-969-1307x3025, or talkwith your Aetna agent.

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