 July 2011 "Business Monthly" | |
Chamber Auction Gala To Feature Comedy of Michael Finney
The Chamber’s 18th Annual Auction Gala will be held on October 28 at the Glendale Civic Center from 6-9pm. This year’s Pirate-themed “Treasures of Glendale” will feature a large silent auction, entertainment during dinner, and a special show featuring the comedy of Glendale’s own Michael Finney. Finney is a well known comedian and magician, performing on a regular basis in Casino Arizona’s “Showstoppers”, and hosts the Annual “Dry Heat Classic Golf Classic and All Star Comedy Review” at Wild Horse Pass Casino in Phoenix. Michael was a finalist on the Ed McMahon “Star Search” show in the 1980’s and still works over 40 weeks a year around the country and overseas in comedy clubs, casinos and at corporate events. He has appeared on The George Lopez Show, An Evening at the Improv, and a number of network television and HBO comedy and magic specials. He will be appearing at the Palladium in London and touring Malaysia just prior to our event. Tickets will be available after August 1 for this event and Chamber members wishing to donate an item for the auction to promote your business should contact the Chamber at 623-937-4754. More details will be forthcoming in our August edition of “The Pulse”. New Member Introduced at June Blender New member Oriana Morrison of C Diamond C Youth Ranch is pictured with Chamber Board Member Dawn Johnson of Arizona State Credit Union at the June Blender at Betty's Nosh. Betty's Nosh Blender in June Part of the crowd of more than 50 chamber members at the Betty's Nosh blender in June. June June First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's. Standing: Bill Miller, Miller Financial; Robert Bidell, Accounting Options; Gary Deardorff, Phoenix Financial; Mike Porter, R & M Towing; Justin Hayes, M & I Bank; Abel Perales, Valley of the Sun United Way; Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51st Ave.; Deborah Norris, Nelson Insurance; Charlott Givens, Keller Williams Realty; Steve Givens, Don Bennett & Associates; and Stan Johnson, Glendale Peoria Today. Sitting: Susan Bidell, Accounting Options; Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA; Nicole Phillips, American Family Insurance; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; and Oriana Morrison, C Diamond C Youth Ranch. KEEP YOUR CHILDREN BUSY, INSTEAD OF BORED, THIS SUMMER
Instead of getting lazy in front of the TV all summer, give them something fun, lucrative or rewarding to do. Victoria Sherrard of Sylvan Learning Center in Glendale suggests getting kids to think out of the box. If they are interested in music or acting, use their creativity by putting on a play or form a small band to put on a neighborhood concert with other kids. They can even write a short story. Start a book club with neighborhood kids and treat them to a pizza and pool party the honor their success. Many neighbors would greatly appreciate some help with jobs around the house and make some spending money in the process. Things like cleaning up the yard, cutting grass, walk the dogs, wash the cars and help with errands. Overexerting Can Lead To Workplace Injury
By SCF Arizona
Preventing injuries caused by overexertion can be a concern for employers in Arizona’s intense summer heat. According to “Injury Facts 2011,” an annual work safety publication, overexertion accounts for about 3.3 million emergency room visits and is the third leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States. SCF Arizona, the state’s leading workers’ compensation insurance company, advises Arizona businesses that many jobs require demanding physical activity. Workers who become tired or fatigued are more susceptible to overexerting themselves and are more likely to suffer injuries as a result. read more... "MEMBERS" JULY AND AUGUST CALENDAR
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400 7/22-8/14 Baby, the musical 7/25-7/30 Academy Session 4, 101 Dalmations, 7-9 yr. olds 7/28-8/6 The Musical of Musicals, Encore Room, 7:30pm 7/29 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 8/12 ABT Cabaret, 10pm ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 602-379-0101 ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER, Glendale 623-979-7720 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 Chamber's Board of Directors
Jennifer Willis, Humana of Arizona, CHAIR Sandy Petraitis, Salt River Project, CHAIR-ELECT Steve Adams, Alphagraphics, TREASURER James Vogt, M & I Bank, PAST CHAIR Deborah Campbell, Fast Signs on Bell
| West Valley Chambers Combine Efforts For August 25 Expo
The West Valley Chamber OF Commerce Alliance will hold it’s 10th Annual “Biz to Biz” Expo on August 25 at the newly remodeled Wigwam Resort from 4-7pm. The event will feature businesses from all six West Valley Chamber – Buckeye, Southwest Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, and Wickenburg. Exhibit spaces are still only $150 (if registered by August 1) There is an additional $25 additional charge for electricity. Exhibit spaces include a six foot draped table top and two chairs. Space is limited to a first come first served basis and this show sells out so reserve your space ASAP. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to over 500 non exhibitor small business attendees, as well as the nearly 100 plus exhibitors. This will be one show you won’t want to miss! Meet potential business clients from all over the West Valley and network with hundreds of other businesses, all in one venue. Registration will be handled this year by the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. To register and/or reserve your exhibit space, call 623-932-2260. Networking Events for July
First Friday Networking Breakfast Join us at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale on July 8 from 7:30-9am for our “First Friday” Membership Networking Breakfast. Each month we have a business program, plus an opportunity for you to give a commercial about your business. Attendees also get a photo op with the Chamber newsletter! Cost is only $5 per person and is a great opportunity to promote your business. Don’t forget to bring business cards! No RSVP necessary. July 21 Membership Event Hosted by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Join us for great networking and fabulous food as Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (16067 N. Arrowhead Fountain Circle just south of Bell off 83rd Ave) hosts our July 21 Membership Networking Blender from 5-7pm. Bring business cards and please RSVP to the Chamber at info@glendaleazchamber.org or 623-937-4754. If you want to promote your business by donating an item for our Blender raffle, please call Monika Nylund at 623-937-4754. Future Blender Schedule For 2011
Future "Blenders"
July 21st .................Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Chamber Networking Groups Mean Business For You!
The Glendale Chamber hosts 4 networking groups, all at a low or no cost to members. The groups meet weekly to network with each other, exchange business information and business leads. Meetings are Tuesdays- noon@the Chamber offices; Wednesdays -7:30am @ Black Bear Diner; Thursdays – 4:30pm @ Zendejas Grill, and Fridays – 7:30am at Bitzee Mama’s. All members are welcome to participate. For more information contact the Chamber at 623-937-4754. Rita's Ice Custard Happiness Ribbon Cutting Ribbon cutting at Rita's Ice.Custard.Happiness, 82nd Ave. & Union Hills. Pictured with owner Barbara Knight, staff and friends are Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber; Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor and Gail Hansel, Smartcomm.Ribbon Cutting at Betty's Nosh Ribbon cutting at Betty's Nosh, 6685 W. Beardsley. L-R: Don Rienhart, Glendale Chamber; Manny Martinez, Glendale City Council; Anna Cosenza, partner; Eve & John Farruggio, partners; Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor; Keith Olson, Glendale Peoria Today; Honorable Elaine Scruggs, Glendale Mayor; Dr. Art Dobbelaere, Midwestern University; Justin Davis holding Riley, partner; Denny Lange, partner; Gail Hansel, Smartcomm; Gloria Denaro Lange, partner; Oriana Morrison, C Diamond C Youth Ranch; Deborah Norris, Nelson Insurance; Scott Bohall, Treasures Jewelers; Yvonne Knaack, Glendale City Council and State Farm Insurance; Steve Givens, Don Bennett & Associates and Bob Campbell, Phoenix Financial.Ribbon Cutting at Peaces of Life Boutique, Engraving at Coyote Oaties Ribbon cutting at Peaces of Life Boutique, Engraving at Coyote Oaties, 7005 N. 58th Ave. Pictured with owners Annette Terhorst, Rebecca Bartman and family are Don RInehart, Glendale Chamber; Stan Johnson, Glendale Peoria Today; Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor; Guy Erickson, Glendale Peoria Today; Bill Bearding, SCORE; Steve Givens, Don Bennett & Associates; Harry Shapiro, Glendale Chamber and Yvonne Knaack, Glendale City Council and State Farm Insurance.None of Arizona’s “Free Money” Being Spent by Other States in Wake of Extended B
By Farrell Quinlan NFIB/ARIZONA The Arizona Legislature’s recently concluded special session on extending unemployment benefits revealed a number of misconceptions, misunderstandings and misrepresentations on how America’s and Arizona’s unemployment insurance systems work. Because unemployment benefits are governed by the weaving of complex federal and state laws that are designed to reflect certain principles of insurance and federalism, it is no surprise that the news media, elected officials, business owners and the general public were confused and developed certain assumptions that are untrue. Two of the most broadly held but incorrectly understood aspects of triggering unemployment benefits in addition to the 72 weeks of regular state and federal emergency unemployment benefits are 1) who’s paying for the benefits and 2) who’s getting that money now that Arizona has forgone extending benefits. There’s NO Free Money read more... JULY BLOOD DRIVE AT BANNER THUNDERBIRD, JULY 7TH
To help maintain the much needed blood supply, which will be lowered during the July 4th weekend, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center will hold a Blood Drive on Thursday, July 7th, from 6:30am to 4:30pm on the campus at 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd. Donors who give blood will be entered in a drawing to win a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S. For an appointment or information, call 602-865-5852 or on line at www.bloodhero.com and enter code bannertb. BOWL A THON TO BENEFIT HEART FOR THE CITY, JULY 16TH
Heart for the City is holding a Bowl A Thon to raise funds to continue providing programs and coaches to mentor inner city kids, on Saturday, July 16th, at the Brunswick Zone on 59th Ave. north of Bell Rd. The event will run from 2pm to 4:30pm. Cool off by getting a five person team for only $150. The fee includes shoes, bowling, a silent auction and raffle. You can also sponsor a lane and donate items for the silent auction and raffle. For more information, you can call 602-570-4686 or on line at www.heartforthecityaz.org. GLENDALE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS
The Glendale Community Band has been presenting summer concerts for 45 years. The concerts will continue on Thursday evenings through July 21st at the Murphy Park Amphitheater. Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and family by bringing your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Refreshments are available or you can bring your own.
HEALTH CONCERNS WITH THE SUMMER HEAT
Whether you are new to the area or have lived here for many years, the summer heat can be intense and, in many occasions, dangerous. During the Arizona summer, a large number of emergency room visits are attributed to heat related illnesses, which can be prevented when properly understood. Heat related illness can take on three different forms; heat cramps, heat exhaustion and, the most serious, heat stroke. For more information, contact Dr. Joseph Luzon, medical director for the Banner Thunderbird Emergency Department, though the Public Relations Department at 602-865-5779. MICHAEL FINNEY’S 15TH ANNUAL DRY HEAT CLASSIC, JULY 28-30
Glendale’s own Michael Finney, winner of the World’s Comedy Magic Act of the Year, presents an annual fund raiser to benefit the Michael Finney Foundation and The Arizona Rotary Gift of Life from Thursday to Saturday, July 28th to 30th. The festivities kick off on Thursday at 5pm with a Gala Celebrity Chef’s Gourmet Specialty Dinner with food stations and a live and silent auction. Then at 7:30 am on Friday and Saturday, the Dry Heat Golf Classic features two rounds of golf with teams comprised of nationally know comedians with local golfers. On Friday and Saturday evening, the comedians in attendance will put on a great All Star Variety Show. The festivities will be held at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino at I-10 and Wild Horse Pass Blvd. in Chandler. Golf will be played at the Whirlwind Golf Course at Wild Horse Pass. The cost for this great package is only $500 per person. There are sponsorship packages available also. For information and registration, call 623-581-2537. BANNER THUNDERBIRD IS THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN ARIZONA USING FOUR DIMENSIONAL IMAGI
Lung tumors have long been difficult to target and treat because internal organs, along with the tumor, move as the person breathes. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is the first in Arizona and one of only a few nationwide to upgrade its radiation treatment equipment to four dimensional technology. It allows for a more precise targeting of radiation to tumors, thus greatly reducing damage to surrounding tissue and allowing clinicians to deliver high doses of radiation. This can lead to better results and fewer treatments.
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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