Governor Tours Los Sombreros Restaurant in Mesa
Mesa, Arizona — Governor Doug Ducey highlighted Arizona’s economic success at a Mesa restaurant today, followed by extensive discussions with business leaders in the East Valley of Phoenix.
“Over the past eight years, we have taken action to keep small businesses like Los Sombreros thriving,” Governor Ducey said. “And it’s working. It’s no secret that Arizona’s economy is booming.”
The Governor visited the local restaurant with co-owners Kurt Riske and Tim Madden, who have worked their way from employee to boss.
Riske said he’s excited about where their business is headed because of Governor Ducey’s pro-business policies over the past eight years. “We’re excited about what he’s done over the past eight years, especially during this pandemic. We’re lucky to be one of the few states that can basically continue to operate — and that means a lot to us.”
Los Sombreros is just one of many small businesses helping Arizona’s economy grow and create jobs.
This booming economy unlocks Arizona’s historic 2.5% flat tax package a year early — protecting small businesses from a 77% tax increase.
The flat tax was a major topic of discussion among East Valley business owners at a roundtable following the restaurant tour.
Sally Harrison, president and CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, thanked Governor Ducey for his leadership and how he “continues to bring big and small businesses to Mesa. We’ve learned from the Governor’s Office and [Arizona Commerce Authority] Crucial for those businesses that choose Mesa. “
Harrison is a representative of the East Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance and a member of the East Valley Chamber of Commerce, which includes the Apache Hub, Carefree and Cave Creek, GilbertQueen Creek, Scottsdale and Tempe chambers at the roundtable.