Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Economic Development Committee held a study session to review Mesa's economic development initiatives across multiple sectors. The meeting featured presentations on Spring Training 2026, downtown development projects, arts and culture institutions, the Office of Economic Development's strategic planning efforts, and Visit Mesa's use of public funding.
Key Decisions
- No formal votes recorded Study session only - informational presentations and discussion
Agenda
- Roll Call
- Items from citizens present. (Maximum of three speakers for three minutes per speaker.)
- Presentations:
- 2-a Hear a presentation, discuss and receive an update on Spring Training 2026.Presentation
- 2-b Hear a presentation and discuss recent, current, and anticipated projects in Downtown Mesa and an update on development of the Redevelopment Toolkit.Presentation
- 2-c Hear a presentation, receive and update and discuss Mesa arts and culture institutions, including current visitation, economic impact, downtown activation, and future impact measurement efforts.Presentation
- 2-d Hear a presentation, discuss and receive an update on the Office of Economic Development including business development activity and the citywide economic strategic planning process update.Presentation
- 2-e Hear a presentation, discuss and receive an update from Visit Mesa regarding how the public funds supporting Visit Mesa are being used to advance the City's economic development efforts and goals.Presentation
- Adjournment.
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- City Councilmembers who are not members of this Committee may elect to attend this meeting for their own information. These Councilmembers will not take any legal action, nor will they participate in any deliberations or discussions regarding any item on this agenda.
- The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.