 March 2011 "Business Monthly" | |
30TH ANNUAL LUKE SHOOT OUT GOLF TOURNAMENT, MARCH 11TH
Get your foursomes together for the 30th 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 the base Commander’s project, Operation Warm Heart, which assists E-1 to E-4 whose spouses are overseas. The major sponsor for the tournament is Tri West Healthcare Alliance and the contest sponsor is Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort , plus Lerner & Rowe is a contest sponsor with Casino Arizona.. For $1,000, you could be a contest sponsor and receive name recognition, two hole signs and a foursome. A $500 contest sponsor gets name recognition, one sign and a twosome in the tournament. The cost for golf is $100 per person and a hole sponsorship is $125. If you have a foursome and sponsor a hold, this cost is only $495. That is a $30 savings. For information about sponsorships or to register for golf, contact Harry Shapiro, 623-937-4754. Mastering the Purchasing Maze Procurement Fair Returns April 26
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Luke Air Force Base and the City of Glendale will host the 8th Annual Mastering the Purchasing Maze Procurement Fair and Small Business Trade Show on April 26 at the Glendale Civic Center from 8am – 11:30am.
This is the largest FREE procurement friar in the State of Arizona with an average attendance of more than 1,000 small businesses and government agencies. The event is a great opportunity to meet buyers representing federal and state agencies, military bases, colleges and universities, school districts, and cities and counties. The event also plays host to a small business trade show, sponsored by the Chamber and Arizona State Credit Union, where small businesses can exhibit and meet with one another to exchange products and service…all under one roof! Here is a great chance to work a trade show where there is a ready-made business crowd, and buyers wanting to hear about your business! Exhibit tables are $100 for Glendale Chamber member businesses, $200 for non members, and $50 for government and non profit agencies. For more information, contact the Chamber at 623-937-4754. Chamber Directory Hot Off The Press
The print version of the Chamber’s 2011 Membership Directory and Community Guide is now available. The 32-page publication contains general relocation information about Glendale as well as a comprehensive membership directory, featuring our business members. If you would like a copy, contact the Chamber at 623-937-4754.
Our online member directory is available 24/7 at www.glendaleazchamber.org , is updated daily and can be downloaded. February First Friday Attendees Back row: Sean WItt, M & I Bank; Bill Martinez and Eliseo Pascua, R & M Towing; Maryanne Riddique, DeVry/Keller; Leanne Griffin, Leonard F. Baker CPA; Hector Estay, New Grand Prix Auto; Nicole Phillips, American Family Insurance. Middle row: Chris Riggs and Shari Blumenthal, Priority One Home Repair; Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance Agency; Carol Owen and Caroline Austin, Arbonne Health & Wellness; Scott and Dori Maxan, Valley Collection Service. Front row: Tasha and Al Weising, Submarino's; Michael Valluzzo, Amica Insurance; Suzie Pinner and Jane Haught, Storage West. MARCH/APRIL 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400 3/4-4/3 The Drowsy Chaperone 3/11 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 3/19-26 The Velveteen Rabbit, Theatre for Young Audiences, 10am 3/25 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 4/22-5/22 The Full Monty 4/29 ABT Cabaret, 10pm CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westage Glendale 1-800-745-3000 PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.com Arena, Westgate Glendale 480-563-PUCK
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale 1-800-745-3000
read more... DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
The Deer Valley Unified School District, formed in 1934, has grown to 37 campuses serving northern Maricopa County with 36,000 students. The district excels with an 87.3% graduation rate and a low 1% drop out rate. If anyone living in the district is interested in making an investment in education as a member of the District’s governing board, please visit the website, www.dvusd.org, and fill out the nomination form. Deadline is Friday, March 4th, so don’t delay. School board members serve as a volunteer with huge responsibilities for setting the vision and direction for the district. PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Heather Cruz, Ed.D. has joined the PUSD administration and will be responsible for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum, instruction and assessment. Dr. Cruz has been the Assistant Superintendent at the Litchfield Elementary School District since 2007
2011 Board Of Directors
Chamber's Board of Directors
Jennifer Willis, Humana of Arizona, CHAIR Deborah Campbell, Fast Signs on Bell
| Willis Takes Over Chamber Helm
Jennifer Willis, Humana’s Market Practice Leader for Arizona & Nevada, was named Chairman of the Board for the Glendale Chamber at the organization’ 60th Annual Meeting on February 16. More than 250 guests attended the event at the Glendale Civic Center.
She takes over from 2010 Chairman James Vogt of M & I Bank. Also recognized at the event were Chamber employees Monika Nylund (Director of Administrative Services) and Harry Shapiro (Vice President of Operations) for their twenty years of service to the Chamber. read more... GLENDALE CHAMBER DAY AT CAMELBACK RANCH BALLPARK, MARCH 6TH
Enjoy a great day at the ballpark with Glendale Chamber members at Camelback Ranch Ballpark when the Chicago White Sox play against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, March 6th. Game starts at 1:05pm. For Glendale Chamber members, tickets are available at 50% off. Baseline field box seats are only $15 each, infield box seats are $13, baseline reserved seats are $8.50 and the lawn area is $5. To order tickets, go to www.camelbackranchbaseball.com and click on view full schedule, then click March 6th. Go to promotions and special offers. Enter the number of tickets and the code: glencoc. From there, just follow the directions. See you at the game. POWER LUNCH AT THE WIGWAM FEATURES JERRY COLANGELO, MARCH 22ND
American businessman and executive in the field of sports, Jerry Colangelo, will be the speaker at the March 22nd Power Lunch, (11:30am), which will be held at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa. Colangelo formerly owned the Phoenix Suns of the NBA, Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, Arizona Sandsharks of the Continental Indoor Soccer League, Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League and the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball. He was instrumental in bringing the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL here from Winnipeg. Currently, he is national director of USA Basketball and Chairman of the National Italian American Foundation. Colangelo and his partners are now owners of the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa. Reservations for the Power Lunch, at $30 per person for a three course lunch, can be made by calling the Glendale Chamber, 623-937-4754. GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS
3/4 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7:30am 3/6 Glendale Day at Camelback Ranch Ball Park, 107th & Camelback, 1:05pm 3/11 30th Luke Shoot Out Golf Tournament, Falcon Dunes, 7:30am shotgun start 3/17 Business Blender at the Phoenix West Elks Lodge, 5525 W. Colter, 5pm 3/22 Power Lunch at the Wigwam featuring Jerry Colangelo 4/1 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7:30am 4/21 Business Blender at the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd., 5pm Networking Events for March
First Friday Member Breakfast
Join us March 4 at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale from 7:30am-9am for our monthly Membership Networking Breakfast. It’s only $5 to attend (breakfast included) and our program this month will be representatives from the Glendale Police Department discussing the new alarm ordinance. Of course, there will be the opportunity to give a commercial about your business and network with other members and guests. Bring business cards! No RSVP necessary. Elks Lodge to Host March 17 Membership Networking Blender The Phoenix West Elks Lodge (5525 W. Colter, Glendale) will be the host of our monthly membership networking blender from 5-7pm on March 17. Great networking and opportunities to “plug” your business. Please RSVP this email or to 623-937-4754. New Weekly Networking/Leads Groups The Chamber is now hosting two new OPEN networking groups on Tuesdays at Noon and Thursdays at 4pm. The groups are meeting for now at the Chamber offices at 7105 North 59th Ave. No RSVP’s necessary, and the groups are open to participation to any and all chamber member businesses. Our traditional network groups still meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings. For more information, contact Harry Shapiro or Ray Goulding at 623-937-4754. Special Networking Opportunity March 3 Come network at Casino Arizona (Loop 101 and McKellips) on March 3 in their Pima Lounge from 4-7pm. This event will take the place of our regular 4pm network group meeting at the Chamber for this week only. No charge to attend as members of the Glendale Chamber. Please RSVP to Harry Shapiro at 623-937-4754 or hshapiro@glendaleazchamber.org LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPEN HOUSE PRESENTS “70 YEARS OF THUNDER” MARCH 19-20
The United States Air Force’s Air Demonstration Team, The Thunderbirds, will bring their high flying excitement to the LAFB Open House and Air Show on March 19th and 20th. As Luke celebrates 70 years, the theme is “70 Years of Thunder.” Joining the Thunderbirds this year is the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights parachute team. There will be plenty of food and attractions for both young and old. More than 100,000 are expected to attend. Gates open at 9am and flying begins at 11am. Admission is free. Privately managed parking and transportation is available to the public for a small fee at nearby off base areas. For information, visit www.luke.af.mil and go to “70 Years of Thunder” for more information New Members Introduced at February Blender Introduced at the February Blender at Zendejas Grill and Lounge are Heath Knudson, K1 Speed; Betsy Robello, Desert Flower Therapy and Jennifer Willis, Humana and new Glendale Chamber Chairman of the Board.39th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at Bitzee Mama's 39th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at Bitzee Mama's, 7023 N. 58th Ave.Pictured with LuLu Rodriguez, friends and staff are Donna and Pat of Creative Recreational Solutions; Glendale City Council Members Joyce Clark and Yvonne Knaack; Dave Campbell of The Astrology Store and Don Rinehart of the Glendale Chamber. Ribbon Cutting at Woody's Bar B Q Ribbon Cutting at Woody's Bar B Q, 5740 W. Peoria Avenue:With corporate owner Woody Mills; corporate developer Mike Small; local owner Ron Kent; managers Jorge Kinze and Brian Kent; staff; Joe Libman, Culver's and Yvonne Knaack, Gelndale City Council 3rd ANNUAL BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR HONORS THE TOOPS FAMILY
Local Rotary clubs have sponsored the Business Owner of the Year since 2009. This year, the Toops Family: Bill and Darlene with their sons, Billy and Roger, were honored at the event held at the Glendale Peoria YMCA. The guest speaker was U.S. Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona. Many friends and business people from the area were on hand to pay tribute to the Toops family and their involvement in printing and publishing for 50 years in the area. Currently, they are owners of Pueblo Publishers, printers of the Glendale Star, Peoria Times and Fighter Country Partnership Newspaper. Ribbon Cutting at Desert Flower Therapy and Body Essentials RIBBON CUTTING FOR DESERT FLOWER THERAPY AND BODY ESSENTIALS THERAPY, 7155 W. Campo Bello, Suite A-12.Jack Nylund, The Daisy Companies; Betsy Robello, Desert Flower Therapy and Yvonne McKnight, Body Essentials Therapy. Chamber to Host 2011 Trips to Rio and French Riviera
The Chamber will host trips to Rio de Janeiro (August 23-30) and the French Riviera (November 1-8). The trips are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to provide overseas travel and business opportunities for our members.
For a brochure or more information on these and other travel opportunities available through the Chamber, contact Monika Nylund at 623-937-4754 or mnylund@glendaleazchamber.org
HEART HEALTH COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES AT BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
“Heart Failure: You’re Home! Now What?” is the subject for the next Heart Health Community Lecture at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. Learning to take care of yourself is part of staying healthy with heart failure. When you go home, it can be a challenge finding ways to make new health habits part of your everyday life. The session will be presented by Darlene Birdwell, RN and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner. The lecture will be presented on Wednesday, March 16th, 5:30pm to 7pm at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd. in conference rooms 2 & 3, lower level at the east end of the facility. For registration and information, call 602-230-2273. Thank You To Our Chairman's Circle
PLATINUM PLUS SALT RIVER PROJECT CITY OF GLENDALE HUMANA OF ARIZONA GLENDALE REPUBLIC WAL-MART CORPORATION WELLS FARGO BANK GOLD SILVER BRONZE
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