Chamber News Vol 01-13 Issue 02
Blazing Into The Future While Embracing The Past
Board of Directors

Lupe Diaz - President
David Bryan - Secrtary
Mariyln Gorley - Treasurer
Greg Hall - Director
Mahlon Mckenzie - Director
Amanda Melbouef - Director
Rich Cortez - Director

Feed back from our readers

Responses to the question - Why are businesses closed on Mondays and where did the tradition start? 

- Businesses in Benson want a" two day weekend" and Saturday is a bigger money maker than Monday. Therefore Sunday and Monday are our "weekend" however we personally started opening on Mondays.
                                                               AZ Demo and Recycle


- Can I suggest a proof reader for the chamber letter that goes out... J


- Monday is the hardest day of the week, so we just don"t do it . 

February Chamber News Volume 02-13 Issue 01


Billboards Went Up Friday, February 1st, 2013 
The billboards approved by the Benson City Council several weeks ago are now a reality. If you are heading east towards Benson and pass the Mescal exit, be sure to look to the North (on your left) to check out one of the signs. Coming from the east and heading west, just past the Pomerene exit you can see the other one, also on the north (on your right).
These two bill boards are only phase one. Phase two will come later in the year. The purpose of phase one is to get people off the interstate. Phase two is designed to keep them here a while.
Along with the billboards the Chamber is looking at working with the City to install a business directory at a location where the travelers gather so we direct them to local attractions. "Come And Stay The Night With Us!" will be our invitation on the Chamber's part of the business directory. Be watching for it.

Mixer Invitation for Members and Guests
This comming Thrusday starting at 5pm to about 7 pm is our mixer at Triangle T Ranch. The doors open at  4:30, so come early if you wish.
This event is for our members and their guests. Call Linda Kelly at (520) 586-7533 for more information.
If you own a business and would like to bring a gift certificate or product, something that people can use, for our door prizes bring them and we will give them out. We'll also have a drawing at $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Half of the money will go to the Chamber and the other half will go to some LUCKY WINNER!
Come on down. You can be one of the winners!

Happy Valentines Day and Happy Birthday to Our Sunny State of Arizona
Are you offering any specials this month?
If you are, you need to bring that information to the mixer and to the breakfast. This is a geat way to get your special out to the members.
See you at some of the celebrations. 


Potential Wilcox Customers
A local merchant has reported that people from Wilcox come to Benson to shop on the weekends because going to Tucson is just too far to travel. These customers take the time to do something special, shop, and get a bite to eat.
What are you doing to let them know what is available for them?
Do you have what they might be looking for while they are here for the morning or afternoon?

RV Statistics
Did you know that there are 2000 RV spaces in Benson proper?
The statistics show that each of these spaces is worth $1500 a month to the local economy.
This is a gimmie when it comes to developinng an element that can impact the community's economy.
To increase this potential we are looking at what it will take to get the people in Yuma and Quartzite to come in our direction and extend their time in Benson enjoying the various sights and plus our great climate.
The Chamber is looking at every element in our community to see what can happen if we just begin to move on the information that is shared casually with one another.
Working together, we can tap into resources and create solutions to increase business potential for all of us. Give the Chamber a call if you'd like to share some ideas.

Breakfast for February
Be sure to join networking at our monthly 3rd Thursday Breakfast at 7 am at the Benson City Grille at the San Pedro Golf Course. We are working on getting a great featured speaker. You won't want to miss it. This is a great time to meet new people and hear from the members business specials. Be sure to bring a stack of your business cards for networking, plus some promotional materials for your business!


FYI: Breakfast at the Benson Airport
Benson Airport hosts a monthly breakfast for pilots that come from all around the area to fuel up and spend time with each other. Most people don't know this is happening every month. We will get have more details on this later.
In the meantime, let's put our heads together to figure out what can we do to help them come on into town. There is only one vehicle available for the 35+ people that come on this weekend. Ideas, anyone?
We want to welcome pilots and guests to our airport and to our unique community.

Member's Anniversary Joined Date in February 
Apache Nitrogen Products
Arizona’s G&T Cooperatives
Benson Insurance Company
Cochise Terrace RV Resort
Dillon's Corral RV Sales & Storage
DiPeso Realty & Apprasials L.L.C.
G & F Pizza Palace
GFWC-AZ Benson Juniors
Healthcare Innovations, Inc.
Lawley's Team Ford
Long Realty - Benson
Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services

Until next issue...
Direct any comments to President@BensonChamberAZ.com
Take the time to explore your chambers website, www.BensonChamberAZ.com


Lupe Diaz - President
Benson | San Pedro Valley News - Chamber News Vol 01-13 Issue 02

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