Speaker: Christopher S Fox, GMS
Could you describe a time that Mesa Chamber of Commerce helped you?
Christopher S Fox: Can I describe a time that made the Chamber of Commerce has helped me? Uh Definitely. So our company is new to the Valley um Prior to September of last year, the furthest west we were in the United States was Kansas City. So uh being that we're new, uh it's a little bit more difficult to um you know, kind of get, get in front of the people that you'd like to meet the businesses that you want to meet with. Um Given that they don't know who you are at all. So by joining the Mesa Chamber, it instantly gave us that um reputation or, or uh credibility of being, you know, a local business and uh being from here that was really important to me as well. Uh Personally, um so now, rather than having to, you know, cold call and uh get out in front of, can really convince business owners to meet with us. Now, we have people reaching out to us as soon as they find out that we're a part of the chamber and it just creates really lovely interaction. So, thank you Mesa Chamber for uh helping us make our introductions to the Phoenix. Phoenix Valley.
How would you describe Mesa Chamber of Commerce in three words?
Christopher S Fox: How would I describe Mesa Chamber of Commerce in three words, um, fun, caring and engaged. Uh, it's just the, the vibe that I've gotten from everybody that I've interacted with so far.
Why is Mesa Chamber of Commerce different from other Chambers or networking groups?
Christopher S Fox: Why is Mesa Chamber of Commerce different from other chambers or network networking groups um in my experience. So in joining the Chambers, I actually vetted uh Mesa Chandler and Gilbert against each other. And um you know, all three had their own unique qualities that, you know, things that they brought to the table that were different, um things that were the same, but we chose Mesa out of all three of them. Uh Just really due to the fact that the management staff was really engaged, really felt like they cared if we joined that we were going to be a valuable member if we joined. So that was really important to us. We weren't just going to be a number just another, you know, business joined in the chamber and they really helped us feel that from the beginning, uh pairing us up with our ambassador, Meineke Mike. Um he's just been a great advocate for our business as well. Um Yeah, so really, I would say that the things that make makes the chamber different is really just how much they care about each one of their members and um the lengths that they'll go to to set you up for success, make connections, they, they actively seek you out um at events where they know that you're attending to make sure that you're connecting with the people that you want to connect with. And if you're not, they're going to make the introduction for you. So, um I think just the level of actual genuine care that they have for the community that they're a part of in the businesses that are uh within the membership base, um, really sets made the chamber apart.
