 August 2011 "Business Monthly" | |
Wigwam Hosts West Valley Chamber Biz to Biz Expo August 25
The West Valley Chambers of Commerce will present their 10th Annual "Biz to Biz" Expo from 4-7pm at the newly remodeled Wigwam resort. The event features businesses from all six West Valley Chambers - Buckeye, Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, Southwest Valley, and Wickenburg. Exhibit spaces are still only $150 (if you register by August 1), with an additional charge of $25 if electricity is needed. Exhibit space is limited to first come first serve and consists of a six foot draped table top and two chairs. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to other small businesses across the West Valley, all under one roof! This show usually sells out with over 100 exhibitors and averages nearly 500 attendees each year. Registration is being done through the Southwest Valley Chamber. To reserve your exhibit space call 623-932-2260 12th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ASU WEST
The Legend at Arrowhead will be the site of the 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, September 23rd with a 7:30am shotgun start followed by lunch and awards. There will be on course contests including a hole in one for $5,000 and other prizes. Plus great drawing prizes and a putting contest. The cost is still $100 per person. Hole sponsorships begin at $125. If you have a foursome with a hole sponsorship, its only $495. For registration, information and more sponsorship levels, call Harry Shapiro at the Chamber, 623-937-4754. First Friday Membership Breakfast August 5
Mark your calendar and plan to attend our "First Friday" Membership Networking Breakfast on August 5 at Bitzee Mama's in downtown Glendale from 7:30am -9am. An opportunity to "plug" your business and network with other Chamber members, plus an informational small business program! Breakfast included...for only $5! No RSVP necessary! July First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's Standing: Hector Estay, New Grand Prix Auto; Julie Schaffer, St. Louis the King; Jean June, Goldensun; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51st Ave. Sitting: Michael Porter, R & M Towing; Pamela Boynton, Arizona Office Liquidators and Design; Stan Uber, My Imagination; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA. JOB SEARCHING LABS AND WORKSHOPS AT THE GLENDALE LIBRARIES
Walk in job search labs will be held at the Glendale Main Library at 5959 W. Brown from 10am to 12 noon every Thursday in August. The Velma Teague Branch Library at 7010 N. 58th Ave. will hold job search labs every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm in August. Job search workshops are also scheduled. “How to Find and Get Your Perfect Job” will be held on Tuesday, August 9th, 10am to 1pm. “Writing a Winning Resume” will be presented on Tuesday, August 23rd from 10am to 12 noon. “Basic Computer Literacy for Your Job Search” will be on Tuesday, August 30th from 10am to 12 noon. For information and registration, call 623-930-3546. AUGUST /SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400 Thru 8/14 Baby, the musical 8/12 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 9/2-10-2 Steel Magnolias ARIZONA CARDIANALS, NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 602-379-0101 CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7777 PHOENIX COYOTES, NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate Glendale, 480-563-PUCK TALKING STICK RESORT, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-850-7743 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale, 800-745-3000 AWARDS RECOGNIZE THUNDERBIRD RETIREMENT RESORT STAFFThunderbird Retirement Resort, a senior living community managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, recently recognized a dozen associates. Those honored with Watermark’s Thrive Awards include executive director Kristi Roberts; business office manager Anton Akilov; community life director Linda Wiley; community life associate Valerie Leethip; dining room servers Alicia Garcia, Harry Hyer, Nancy Oddo and lead server Spenser Morris; read more... 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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"Power Lunch" August 10 to Feature Mayor, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Tribal President, City Attorney and Attorney General's Office Our second "Power Lunch" of the year will feature Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, President of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community - Diane Enos, Deputy Chief Rick Bistow of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and Glendale City Attorney Craig Tindall to present a panel discussion on "The Impacts of A Proposed Indian Reservation in Glendale". This will be a discussion of the City, tribal nation's and the State's position on the proposed Indian Reservation at 9th Ave and Northern. The event will be held at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa at Westgate on August 10 from 11:30am - 1pm. Reservations are $35 per person or a table of 6 for $200 and must be made by August 3.Call 623-937-4754 for your reservation. "Save the Date"! Chamber Auction Gala October 28
"Save the Date"! Chamber Auction Gala October 28 to Feature the Comedy of Michael Finney! The Chamber's 18th Annual "Treasures of Glendale" Auction Gala will be held Friday, October 28 at the Glendale Civic Center from 6-9pm. It will a new venue, new auction format, and plenty of entertainment. We promise....no long check in or out lines!!!!!! We're going back to the basics, and giving our members a complete night of food, fun, and entertainment. Join us for a great silent auction (items from $10 and up!), dinner entertainment from Valley celebrities, and an after auction comedy show featuring Michael Finney! Finney is a regular performer at comedy clubs and casinos across the U.S. and abroad, but makes Glendale his home. He is one of the headliner comedians at Casino Arizona's "Showstoppers" and has appeared on a number of network television and HBO comedy specials! More details to follow, but mark your calendar and plan to attend!!! DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH FROM 6PM TO 9PM
Enjoy a fun filled night for you and your best furry friend in downtown Glendale. Start the evening at the Glendale Visitor Center to pick up a walking map. Activities include entertainment, pet aura photos, gift bags, Frosty Paws for the dogs, demonstration of a new dog GPS system, a pet food drive, Pupcakes and dog treats, watering stations, cool pool stops and more. For more information, call 623-930-4500. GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
8/5 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 8/10 Power Lunch: The Glendale Casino Situation, Renaissance Hotel Westgate, 11:30am 8/18 Golf and Blender at Peoria Pines Golf Club, 8411 N. 107th Ave. Golf begins at 1pm. Only $13 per person Blender begins at 5pm. 8/25 West Valley Biz 2 Biz Trade Show, Wigwam Resort, 4pm - 7pm 9/9 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 9/15 Blender at Park West, NW corner of W. Northern at Loop 101 5pm – 7pm 9/23 Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit ASU West, Legend at Arrowhead, 7:30am start Peoria Pines Golf Club Hosts August 18 Membership Networking "Blender"
Peoria Pines Golf Club Hosts August 18 Membership Networking "Blender" Join us at the links for our August Membership Blender at Peoria Pines Golf Club and Restaurant (8411 N. 107th Ave) from 5-7pm on August 18. Great food, drink, door prizes, and networking! The course will also offer a special $13 rate (includes cart) for any chamber member wising to play the 18 hole executive course. Tee time is 1pm, with the Membership Blender to follow! If interested in playing, contact Harry Shapiro at the Chamber 623-937-4754. Please RSVP your attendance for the Blender to the Chamber at info@glendaleazchamber.org or 623-937-4754. You can also donate a door/raffle prize to promote your business at the event... contact Monika or Jenny at the Chamber 623-937-4754. NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCED AT THE JULY BLENDER AT FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL David Kirstein and Nayeli Garay, Cactus Roofing; Jerry Maliva, Renting Arizona; Wade and Janelle Moser, Anytime Fitness; Dr. Torsten Stein, Stein Chiropractic; Erica Mitchell, AFLAC; Stan Lund, Lund Mortgage; Barbara Knight, Rita's Ice-Custard-Happiness; Robert May, Veterans Roofing.Future Blender Schedule For 2011
Future "Blenders"
August 18th........... Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant
Chamber Networking Groups Bring You Business!
Just a reminder that the Chamber’s 4 networking groups meet weekly to exchange business information and referrals at the following locations : Tuesdays – Noon to 1pm @the Chamber offices; Wednesdays – 7:30am-8:30am @Black Bear Diner (63rd and Bell); Thursdays – 4:30pm-5:30pm @ Zendejas Grill (The Citadelle Center) and Fridays – 7:30am- 8:30am at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale. Contact Ray Goulding or Harry Shapiro at 623-937-4754 for more information on these groups. RITA’S ARROWHEAD OFFERS FREE TREAT WITH RECEIPT
It’s time for a cool deal in the hot days this summer. Rita’s Ice-Custard-Happiness will give you your entire order, again, one week later for FREE. Simply visit on August 3rd and purchase Rita’s frozen treat options, then one week later, on August 10th, bring in your stamped receipt to receive your same exact order absolutely FREE. Bring your friends. Some exclusion apply. This offer excludes 2.5 gallon party buckets and catering. No substitution and this offer cannot be combined with other offers. Rita’s is located at 8251 W, Union Hills, Suite 105, on the southeast corner of N. 83rd and W. Union Hills just west of Loop 101. Hours are 12 noon to 9pm Monday through Friday and til 10 pm on weekends. For more information, call 602-909-8566. SUNRISE BANK OF ARIZONA HELPS PETS AND ANIMAL SURVIVORS OF ARIZONA WILDFIRES
Sunrise Bank of Arizona, its employees and their friends have donated money along with veterinary and pet supplies to help the survivors of the Wallow Fire in eastern Arizona. The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association notified the bank in early June that there was an urgent need for supplies to help animals being cared for at the Apache County Fairgrounds in St. Johns and the Round Valley Animal Shelter in Eagar. Cash donations are nearly $1000 and more than $350 in supplies have been donated. For information and to make a donation, call 602-224-5800. BANNER MEDICAL CENTERS SEE AN INCREASE IN HEADACHE AND SEIZURE DISORDERS DURING
An Arizona monsoon storm can be a headache for a driver drying to navigate the road as well as a homeowner trying to keep the yard clear of debris. But the summer storms can also be a cause of real headaches for migraine sufferers too. Monsoon storms bring a change in the barometric pressure, which may cause imbalances in serotonin and other brain chemicals. These imbalances can trigger migraines or worsen headaches that may have started from other sources, including bright sunlight, heat, wind, allergens and humidity. It’s a double edged sword. Dehydration can trigger migraines through the loss of water and sodium. The other end of the sword is too much water, which can cause headaches when electrolytes are thrown off balance with over hydration. GLENDALE COUNCIL OF SERVICE CLUBS TO BENEFIT "BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE
GLENDALE COUNCIL OF SERVICE CLUBS TO BENEFIT "BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE," "KIWANIS KEY CLUBS," AND "ROTARY INTERACT CLUBS"
Glendale's Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Soroptimists, Glendale Civic Pride Ambasssadors, Knights of Columbus and other local organizations will present their "3rd Annual Service Day" on Saturday, September 10th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 49th Avenue just north of Northern. read more... Community Briefs
Community Briefs Glencroft Blood Drive - Glencroft Senior Living is planning to host a blood drive in November. United Blood Services is scheduling 16 weeks in advance and now requires that we have 40 pre-registered donors before we can secure a date for the drive. If you would be interested in being a hero by signing up to be a donor, please contact Suzanne Stillion, Director of Marketing at sstillion@glencroft.com or calling 623-847-3013. Once we have the 40 donors we can finalize the date of the drive. Remember, your gift of blood can save lives! Enjoy a Fun Filled Night for You and Your Best Furry Friend! - The Glendale Visitors Center is collecting pet supplies to benefit the Sun Valley Animal Shelter with their "Dog Days of Summer" event on Saturday August 6 from 6-9pm. The event will be held in downtown Glendale with Watering Stations, FREE treats, Cool Pool Stops, Pet Gifts and Accessories, the Adopt a Greyhound Organizaton, an Art Show and much more! For more information contact the Visitors Center at 623-930-4500 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
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