 January 2011 HAPPY NEW YEAR "Business Monthly" | |
Chamber Unveils New Member Marketing Opportunity for 2011
Beginning in January, Glendale area businesses now have a new, low cost marketing opportunity to advertise online and by category in the Chamber’s online Business Member Directory. The Directory, accessed from the Chamber’s homepage, www.glendaleazchamber.org receives more than 20,000 “lookups” per month on average.
Members of the Chamber currently receive a free listing and link to their website, however, you will now be able to place a logo or banner ad at the top of each category page in the directory for as little as $15 per month! This pricing offer will remain in effect until January 31, 2011 so contact the Chamber today, as space is limited, and you must be a member of the Chamber to receive this offer. For more information, call 623-937-4754 or email at www.info@glendaleazchamber.org. Networking Opportunities for January
Several networking opportunities are available this month :
First Friday Membership Networking Breakfast January 7 Start the new year off on the right foot by attending our First Friday Membership Networking Breakfast on January 7 at Bitzee Mama’s restaurant in downtown Glendale from 7:30-9am. Our program this month will again be Leanna Griffin from Leonard Baker and Associates, who will present more new revisions to the tax laws affecting small businesses. It will be a very informative program that should give you the tools you will need to understand the new tax laws. No reservations necessary, just bring business cards!
read more... MARK YOUR CALENDARS - CHAMBER 2011 1ST QTR. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY 07 FIRST FRIDAY NEW MEMBER RECEPTION: Bitzee Mama’s Restaurant: 7023 N. 58th Avenue, 7:00am – 8:30am 20 MEMBERSHIP BLENDER: Max’s Sports Restaurant: 6727 N. 47th Avenue, 5:00pm – 7:00pm FEBRUARY
29th ANNUAL LUKE SHOOT OUT GOLF TOURNAMENT, MARCH 11TH
Mark your calendar for the 29th Annual Luke Shoot Out Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, March 11th with a 7:30am shotgun start at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, just north of Luke Air Force Base on W. Northern. Part of the proceeds will benefit Operation Warm Heart, the Base Commander’s project to assist E-1 to E-4 whose spouses are overseas. The major sponsor for the golf tournament is TriWest Health Care. For $1000 you could be a contest sponsor and receive name recognition, two hole signs and a foursome. A $500 contest sponsorship gets you name recognition, one hole sign and a twosome in the tournament. The regular cost for golf is $100 per person and a hole sponsorship is $125. If you have a foursome and a hole sponsorship, the cost is only $495. For information, sponsorships or golf, please call Harry Shapiro at the Glendale Chamber, 623-937-4754. December's "First Friday" First Friday attendees in December at Bitzee Mama's. Standing: Larry Guillen, Arizona Central Credit Union; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker CPA; Hank Salcido, Southwest Flooring; Diana Watkins, Unitech and Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51st Ave. Sitting: Julie Schaffer, St. Louis the King; Stan Uber and Pat Sumstine, My Imagination; and Donna Williams, Creative Recreational Solutions . Ninfa's Mexican Kitchen Ribbon Cutting Ribbon cutting at Ninfa's Mexican Kitchen, 20004 N. 67th Ave., #500. Pictured with Regional President Tim Arnold, General Manager Jonathan Mack and manager Kelly Grommes and staff are Tom Nagy, Caliber Commercial; Steve Frate, City of Glendale Vice Mayor; Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber; Manny Martinez, Glendale City Council; Lee Pinson, Carlife; Stan Uber, My Imagination; and Dan Dieterly, Zamzuu. “A VALENTINE AFFAIR” TO BENEFIT HEART FOR THE CITYHeart for the City, a local non-profit organization to help inner city kids and their families, will hold “A Valentine Affair” dinner and casino night to raise funds for their great work in the community. The event will be held on Saturday, February 12 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel. Start the evening off with a cocktail reception at 5:30pm followed by dinner at 6:30pm. The casino games begin at 8pm. There will be fabulous prizes and entertainment. Tickets are $75 per person or $140 per couple in advance only. Tickets will not be available at the door. To purchase tickets, call 623-734-4268 or on line at www.heartforthecityaz.org. 4TH ANNUAL FOOTHILLS HEALTH FAIR
The Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center will be the site for the Fourth Annual Foothills Health Fair, which will be held on Saturday, January 29th, from 10am to 1pm. This is an opportunity to gain interesting and valuable health and wellness information for all ages. A variety of local health related companies and organizations will have informational booths and services available. Tours of the fitness center, aquatics area, walking and jogging track and more will be available. The center is located on W. Union Hills and N. 57th Ave. For information, call 623-930-4608. Thank You To Our Chairman's Circle Members
PLATINUM PLUS SALT RIVER PROJECT CITY OF GLENDALE HUMANA OF ARIZONA GLENDALE REPUBLIC WAL-MART CORPORATION WELLS FARGO BANK GOLD SILVER BRONZE
| Mayor to Deliver “State of The City” Address At February 16 Annual Chamber Lunch
Chamber to Celebrate 60th Anniversary Mark your calendar for the Mayor’s Annual “State of the City” Address and 60th Annual Chamber Luncheon February 16 at the Glendale Civic Center. Join us as Mayor Elaine Scruggs highlights Glendale’s 2010 accomplishments, economic development successes, and gives participants a preview of what’s in store for 2011. Key Chamber business leaders will also be recognized and 2011 organization officers and directors introduced. The event is open to all Chamber members as well as the general public and will be held from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Glendale Civic Center. Reservations are $60 per person and a corporate table of 8 can be purchased for $480. Reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754 or at www.info@glendaleazchamber.org Glendale Glitter and Glow Block PartyThe Glendale Glitter and Glow Block Party will take place on Saturday, January 8th from 4pm to 11pm in downtown Glendale. There will be dozens of hot air balloons glowing, an eclectic mix of bands performing, arts and crafts and food booths under the 1.5 million lights. The annual event is being held just two days before the BCS Championship Football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Many Auburn and Oregon fans will be in attendance. The evening will be capped off with “After Glow with the Chadwicks” from 9:30pm to 11pm. For more information, call 623-930-2299 or on line at www.glendaleaz.com/events. MLK UNITY DAY LUNCHEON, JANUARY 14TH
MLK UNITY DAY LUNCHEON, JANUARY 14TH
Celebrate the life and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Unity Day Luncheon on Friday, January 14th, beginning at 11:30am at the Glendale Civic Center. Check in will begin at 11am. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Warren H. Stewart and the emcee will be Susan Casper of ABC 15. DEER VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION 15TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC, DINNER AND AUCTIONMore than one hundred items will be available at the Deer Valley Education Foundation’s 15th Annual Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction at the Arrowhead Country Club, 19888 N. 73rd Avenue on Monday, February 7th. There will be a silent and live auction plus many great drawing prizes. The golf tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30pm followed by cocktails, auction, dinner and awards. Golf is $200 per person and dinner only is $70 per person. Many corporate packages are available. For information and registration, call Marie Brennan, Executive Director of the Deer Valley Education Foundation at 623-445-5012. Yogurtology Ribbon Cutting Ribbon cutting at Yogurtology, 20241 N. 67th Ave. #A-7. Pictured with owners Angie and Matt MacArthur and staffers Leah Berger and Jenny Benitez are Maria McLaren, Eye Styles Optical; Steve Frate, City of Glendale Vice Mayor; and Karen Moore of Treasures Jewelers.A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s Dental Care
June Nelson, former Chairman of the Board, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Robert Levine, Assistant Professor, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH), Harry Shapiro, Vice President, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Maureen Romer, Associate Professor, ASDOH, Sabah Kalamchi, Assistant Dean, ASDOH, Jack Dillenberg, Dean, ASDOH, Tony Hashemian, Chair of Admissions, ASDOH, David Rauch, President, Thunderbirds Charities, Don Rinehart, President, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Gerald Wissink, CEO, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Bill Nelson, former Chairman of the Board, Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) celebrated its grand opening of the newly expanded facilities at Dental Care West, ASDOH’s second University-affiliated dental clinic, in Glendale, Ariz. on Dec. 10. read more... Smashburger Ribbon Cutting Ribbon Cutting at Smashburger, 5870 W.Thunderbird Rd., #A-4. Pictured with owners Chuck and Kurt Riske and staff are Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber; Steve Frate, City of Glendale Vice Mayor; Harry Shapiro and Ray Goulding, Glendale Chamber/SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIGNSDr. Virginia McElyea announced her resignation as Superintendent of the Deer Valley Unified School District on December 15th. She will become the Executive Director for the Arizona Ready-for-Rigor Teacher Incentive Fund Grant. The program is a federal grant led by Arizona State University in coordination with the U.S. Department of Education, Arizona Department of Education and the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. McElyea has been Superintendent of the DVUSD since 2003. GLENDALE DAY AT CAMELBACK RANCH BALLPARK FOR SPRING TRAINING, MARCH 6
Enjoy a great day at the ballpark with other chamber members at Camelback Ranch Ballpark when the Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, March 6th. The first pitch is set at 1:05pm. For Glendale Chamber members, the tickets are available at 50% off, or two for one. Baseline field box seats are $15, infield box seats are $13, baseline reserved are $8.50 and the lawn area is $5 each. Call the Glendale Chamber for your special code to receive the discount. I can smell the freshly cut grass already. Play ball. Fiesta Bowl Chairman Addresses Chamber at Power Lunch POWER LUNCH.. Duane Woods, Chairman of the Board for the Fiesta Bowl discusses the Fiesta Bowl, Insight Bowl and BCS Championship games' impact on the area at the December Power Lunch held at Fleming's Steakhouse and Wine Bar ( Northern Avenue & #101)FOUR HONORED AT BANNER COMMUNITY COUNCIL PAUL L. SINGER AWARDSThroughout the Banner Health System, there are employees demonstrating the commitment to community service, just as the late Paul L. Singer, M.D. Volunteer service in the community above and beyond the normal daily duty at work is the main criteria for the award. The individuals named received $250, a specially crafted statue and a $250 contribution to the charity of their choice. They are chosen by the Banner Community Council. The award winners are: Christine Syfu, an Occupational Therapist at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. She volunteers with Arizona Disabled Sports, Canine Companions for Independence, Banner Wheelchair Suns and the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association. Craig Fischer, a Public Relations Specialist at the Banner Corporate Center donates his time to the Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation Association. Shari McManigal, a Cytology Technician with Sonora Quest Labs, is involved with Greyhound Pets of Arizona and Gabriel’s Angels Therapy Dogs. The fourth recipient is Joy Daugherty, the Child Life Department Manager at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, who volunteers with Operation Smile, Streetlight PHX and Sunshine Acres. Entertainment & Events: December 2010/January 2011
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, Peoria, 623-776-8400 1/7-30 My Fair Lady 1/22-2/5 Cinderella! Cinderella! Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 am 2/8 Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 7th Season Announcement CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate Glendale, 1-800-745-3000 PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, TALKING STICK RESORT, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale, 480-850-7734 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale, 1-800-745-3000 read more... MAKE 2011 A YEAR OF SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
SCF Arizona your Work Comp Specialist
Provided by Tod Dennis The start of each New Year is like a new beginning. It gives business owners a chance to reflect on how they function and ways to improve. 1. Resolve to choose a healthcare provider from SCF Arizona’s Preferred Connection Network. I will let all my employees know who the provider is and where it is located, so if any worker is injured on the job, he or she will know where to get treatment. Providers in SCF’s PCN are experienced at workplace injuries and agree to pricing that often is less than the Industrial Commission’s Medical Fee Schedule. read more... 2010 Board Of Directors
Chamber's Board of Directors
James Vogt, M & I Bank, CHAIRMAN Steve Adams, Alphagraphics
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