 May 2011 "Business Monthly" | |
Purchasing Fair/Trade Show Draws Hundreds
The Chamber, Luke Air Force Base and the City of Glendale once again collaborated to host the 8th Annual “Mastering the Purchasing Maze” Procurement Fair and Trade Show at the Glendale Civic Center on April 26. Sponsored by Arizona State Credit Union, 65 exhibitors displayed their products and services to more than 500 small businesses and government agencies that attended.
According to Chamber member Deborah Norris, of Nelson Insurance, the show was very successful. “Within two days I received three requests for quotes from businesses I talked to at the show, closed one right away, and am confident that I will probably close one of the others before the week is out!” Similar sentiments were also expressed by other exhibitors. Attendees were lined up for most of the show at Luke Air Force Base and the City of Glendale tables, seeking information to bid on Base and City projects. Past Chairman of the Chamber Board Deborah Campbell, FASTSIGNS on Bell, said “Although the crowd was smaller than in 2010, I was able to have better quality conversations with the businesses I spent time with. This has always been a great show. My company got a huge contract as a result of being here in 2010. Members are missing out if they do not attend or exhibit. Its great networking!” The 2012 Show is tentatively scheduled for April 24. read more... Culver's Restaurant opened with a ribbon cutting in Glendale on April 18th Known for its famous ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard, Culver's Restaurant opened with a ribbon cutting in Glendale on April 18th at 5127 N. 99th Avenue. On hand for the ribbon cutting is Culver's co founder, Craig Culver and local owner, Joe Libman, family, friends, staff and chamber members: Nena Gourlay and Anthony Pircher of Comfort Suites; Jeff Anderson of National Bank of Arizona and Don Rinehart of the Glendale Chamber. read more... BANNER HEALTH HOSPITALS RANK 7 OF THE TOP 12 IN PHOENIX AREA
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale joins seven other Banner Health Hospitals in the metro area to be recognized as being in the top 12 of the U.S. News & World Report’s first ever Best Hospitals in Metro areas. The Glendale facility ranked 4th with ten high performing medical specialties. They include cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, cardiology and heart surgery, kidney disorders, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and urology. BANNER THUNDERBIRD PEDIATRIC UNIT GROWS
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center opened a new 16 bed inpatient pediatric unit in its Children’s Center last month to help ensure there are enough beds to care for an increasing number of children in need of medical treatment. The additional beds will bring the total number of inpatient pediatric beds to 40. The Children’s Center serves patients from 9 months to 17 years of age. It is staffed with doctors and nurses specifically trained to care for children. RIESTER WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS
The American Advertising Federation Addy Awards once again recognized Riester with numerous awards. They received 19 District Addy Awards for creativity in advertising. Two of the entries won at the Regional Addy Award competition and is now at the Nationals. Riester also received two International Association of Business Communicators’ Copper Quill Awards and two Public Relations Society of America Copper Anvil Awards for effectiveness in generation of publicity through media relations. Riester’s associate creative director in Phoenix, Ben Dveirin, won the coveted Art Director of the Year Award. CITY OF GLENDALE INCREASES RECYLCING
One of the common questions Glendale city officials receives is “what can be recycled?” Here is the updated list from the Sanitation Department: Aluminum cans, cardboard, cartons, chipboard, mixed paper, newspapers, steel and tin and all plastic containers that carry the recycling symbols 1 through 7. For more information, contact the City of Glendale Sanitation department at623-930-2660 or on line at www.glendaleaz.com. Chamber Travel Opportunities Expand
The Chamber has contracted for three more discounted 2011 overseas trip packages. Open to Chamber members and the general public, opportunities to travel to Rio de Janeiro (August 23-30), the French Riviera (November 7-15) or Europe’s Fabulous Christmas Markets in Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland (November 28-December 6) are currently available.
Detailed itineraries and pricing are available from the Chamber by calling Monika Nylund at 623-937-4754 or email at mnylund@glendaleazchamber.org 2011 Board Of Directors
Chamber's Board of Directors
Jennifer Willis, Humana of Arizona, CHAIR Deborah Campbell, Fast Signs on Bell
| Business Comes Together to Help Pass Legislation
Chambers of Commerce in Arizona and around the U.S. were instrumental in the passage of legislation favorable to business in 2011.
One of the most significant victories for business at the federal level was the repeal of the 1099 Rule, a piece of legislation hidden in the federal health care overhaul that would have required all businesses to file IRS Form 1099 to report anyone with whom they did more than $600 worth of business in a given year. The result would have been the burying of American small businesses in a massive pile of paperwork. Thankfully, Chambers of Commerce across the U.S. led the effort with other business groups in getting the legislation repealed. On the state level, the business community came together to craft a sensible two year unemployment insurance solution, a jobs creation package, and provided input to cities and homebuilders to help craft a new Impact Fee bill that helps to better define what can be done with development (impact) fees cities charge to developers as well as how they are calculated and collected. Andy Tobin was also appointed Arizona Speaker of the House, replacing Kirk Adams, who resigned to run for Congress. Networking Events for May
Cyber Liability Program at May 6 Member Breakfast
Join us for our monthly “First Friday” Member Breakfast on May 6 at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale from 7:30 – 9am. A chance to network with other members, plug your business, and hear an informative program concerning what businesses should know about their liability in keeping client information on their computer and/or internet databases. Identity theft is a huge problem and you will be able to learn how to protect yourself from cyber litigation, as well as learning how to keep your client information safer. It’s only $5 for breakfast, the networking and program are priceless!!! No RSVP necessary, but be sure to bring business cards. May 19 Membership “Blender” to be held at “Wet N Wild” Water Park!
Glendale Chamber Membership “Blenders” are about to become more fun! Join us May 19 from 5-7pm at Wet N Wild Water Park (4243 West Pinnacle Peak Rd) for a joint event with the new Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau(GCVB)! Tours of the Park’s major expansion and new water features, great food and drink! Bring a guest/potential member and plenty of business cards! Great networking with our GCVB friends!
If you would like to promote your business at this event by donating a door/raffle prize, please contact Monika at 623-937-4754. You can give a commercial about your business and draw your prize winner at the event!!! New members introduced at the April Midwestern University Blender Bryan Kruzel, Genghis Grill; Colleen and Todd Penticoff with their little one, All American Roofing; and Shawn Mahaffey, Life Force International.Future Blender Schedule for 2011
Future "Blenders" May 19th Wet n Wild June 16th Arrowhead Ranch Plaza July 21st Firebirds Wood Fired Grill August 18th Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant September 15th "TBA" October 20th DeVry University November 17th Wigwam Spa and Golf Resort December 8th Embassy Suites APRIL FIRST FRIDAY NETWORKING BREAKFAST Attendees at First Friday Breakfast in April:
standing: Melissa Hyde, Maricopa County Check Enforcement Program; Bill George, AFLAC; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Wayne Lawson, Sign A Rama on 51st Ave.; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker,CPA; and Stan Uber, My Imagination. DEER VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SPACE ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Two students have been awarded scholarships to attend the Space Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. Tanner Hess, a 7th grader attending Canyon Springs and Dale Davisson, and 8th grader at Hillcrest Middle School will “blast off” at the Space Academy. Runners up will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. They include Scott Perry, Jr., a 7th grader at Anthem; Caleb Lowe, a 7th grader at Paseo Hills; Braeden Roe, a 7th grader at Deer Valley Middle School; Sedona Carey, an 8th grader at Highland Lakes and Megan Price, a 7th grader at Stetson Hills. Space Academy is an increased intensity program of astronaut and mission training and academics. Simulated missions to a space station and crew rotation highlight the week. Trainees who want to be astronauts must learn to think like astronauts. Participants will have three fields of specialized study; aviation, space and robotics. STEVE HARNDEN JOINS AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL’S HALL OF FAME
Steve Harnden, CFP, CPA, a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial, has been inducted into the company’s prestigious Hall of Fame. There are currently 151 Hall of Fame members who have received the award. Harnden has established himself in the top echelon of the company’s advisor group and achieved recognition in the areas of financial planning, client service and professional commitment. He is a member of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce board of directors. His office is located at 10240 W. Bell Rd., Suite D in Sun City MAY AND JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400
Thru 5/28 The Full Monty CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate Glendale, 1-800-745-3000 TALKING STICK RESORT, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-850-7743 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale 1-800-745-3000 NEW TRACK TO BE UNVEILED AT PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
In February, PIR President Bryan R. Sperber, announced the details related to the NASCAR’s facility’s first major track improvement since 1990. Construction, including removal and reuse of the old racing surface and subsequent installation of a new surface to go with a series of changes designed to promote side-by-side racing, began in March and will continue up to September. Aside from the installation of a new, four layer asphalt and aggregate surface, the track pavement project includes: widening the front stretch from 52 to 62 feet; reconfigure pit road with the installation of concrete pit stalls; push the dog leg curve between turns 2 and 3 out to 95 feet; tighten the turn radius of the dog leg from 800 to 500 feet; implement variable banking to ensure the immediate use of two racing grooves, including 10-11 degree banking between turns 1 and 2, 10-11 degree banking in the apex of the dog leg and 8-9- degree banking in turn 4. The new track will be introduced November 10-13 when the Kobalt 500 returns as the semi final race in NASCAR’s playoffs in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. 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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