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SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ASU WEST, SEPT. 23rd
The 12th Annual Glendale Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 23rd at the Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course with a 7:30am shotgun start. ASU West is the beneficiary of the proceeds for scholarships. Included in the contests at the event are four hole in one prizes sponsored by Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort. They are for $5000 cash, golf clubs and gift cards. There are also closest to the pin prizes on all par threes. One of the golfers will also win cash in the putting contest. All teams have a chance to win because there will be three flight winners. Its only $100 per person to play. Included is golf, cart, goody bag, lunch and friendship. There are also great raffle prizes and mulligans available. Hole sponsorships begin at $125. If you have a foursome and sponsor a hole, the cost is only $495. That is a savings of $30. For registration and information, call Harry Shapiro at the Glendale Chamber, 623-937-4754. First Friday Membership Breakfast September 9
Mark your calendar and plan to attend our "First Friday" Membership Networking Breakfast on September 9 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! This months program will be presented by APS and feature tips on using CFL lighting and business lighting programs available from APS Breakfast is also included...for only $5! No RSVP necessary! August First Friday Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's August First Friday Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's. Standing: Wade & Janelle Moser, Anytime Fitness; David Kirstein & Nayel Garay, Cactus Roofing; Jean June, Golden Sun; Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51 Ave.; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker CPA; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Lori Walker, 2Incent Ad Specialties; Corey Moss, National Bank of Arizona; Scott Reimer, NextCare; Gail Hansel, Smartcomm. Sitting: Jerry Maliva, Renting Arizona Real Estate; Mark Federman, Prime Time Athletics; Heather Schroeder, Caption Call; Nicole Phillips, American Family Insurance; Jacque Ahrenberg, YWCA; Julie Shaeffer, St. Louis the King. Ribbon Cutting at 2 Incent Ad Specialties Ribbon Cutting at 2 Incent Ad Specialties.. L-R: Brooks Sosna, Residence Inn/Springhill Suites;Nancy Clawson, 2Incent; Yvonne Pascoe, Residence Inn/Springhill Suites; Julie Shaeffer, St. Louis the King; Lori Weiters, Purposeful Leadersip Consultants; Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber; Stan Johnson, Glendale Peoria Today; Lori Walker, 2 Incent; Jim Walker, Riptaw Graphics; Bob Campbell, Phoenix Financial; and Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs. LA-Z-BOY Ribbon Cutting (First of 2 ribbon cuttings for La z Boy Bedrooms and Dining Rooms, 6950 W. Bell Rd.) L-R: Linda Pacheco, Smartcomm; Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor; Vona & Steve Breunig III, President/CEO La Z Boy; Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs; Glendale Council Memebers Yvonne Knaack and Manny Martinez; Gail Hansel, Smartcomm. THUNDERBIRD FIELD TOWER PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION
The public dedication of the historic Thunderbird Field Tower project will be Friday, November 11th on the campus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management. It’s the former site of Thunderbird Field where great Americans such as Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda, Cary Grant and others honed their military flying skills. You can add to their legacy by adding your name to the donor list which will be located in the newly renovated tower. Now through September 6th, for a donation of $20 or more, you can be a permanent member of the donor list. To make a donation, go to www.GlendaleAZ.com/Mayor and click on Thunderbird Tower. NASCAR TAKES ON THE NEW PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, OCTOBER 4TH
Race fans can watch the stars of NASCAR take on Phoenix International Raceway’s newly repaved and reconfigured one mile oval during a Sprint Cup Series testing session on Tuesday, October 4th. Gates will open at 8am for this special event and the public testing session will run until 5pm. The event is free to the public. 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
| "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!!! GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS
September 9/09 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 9/14 Ribbon Cutting at The Astrology Store, 5735 W. Glendale, 4:30pm 9/15 Business Blender at Park West, 9744 W. Northern, meet at BJ’s Restaurant, 5pm 9/16 Ribbon Cutting at Anytime Fitness, 6640 W. Cactus #112, 4:30pm 9/23 Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Legend at Arrowhead, benefits ASU West,| 7:30am Shotgun start. October 10/07 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 10/20 Business Blender at DeVry University, Westgate, 5pm 10/28 Annual Gala Auction featuring the magic and comedy of Michael Finney, Glendale Civic Center, 6pm. Park West Hosts September 15th Membership Blender
Park West Hosts September 15th Membership Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau Networking "Blender". Join us at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse @ Park West (9748 W. Northern Ave, just west of the Loop 101) from 5-7pm on September 15. Great food, drink, door prizes, and networking! The sponsors of this event are Park West, Howard Hughes Corporation, BJ's, the Chamber, and Convention and Visitors Bureau. Please RSVP your attendance for the Blender to the Chamber at info@glendaleazchamber.org or 623-937-4754 before September 9. 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 Peoria Pines Golf Club Blender New Members introduced at the Peoria Pines Golf Club Blender: Dana Southern, Your Car Insiders; Steven Lovato, TSYS Merchant Services; Donna & Mike James, Integrity Fire Protection; Scott Richmond, Peoria Pines.SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER CALENDAR
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 623-776-8400 Thru 10/1 Steel Magnolias 9/3 The Lobby @ ABT, Chris Pena Trio, Jazz Piano, 10pm 9/9 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 9/10 The Lobby @ ABT, Bridget Maynes with Auggie Mendoza, Piano, classic hits, 10pm 9/17 The Lobby @ ABT, Adam Clark Duo, Jazz etc., 10pm 9/24 The Lobby @ ABT, Jesse McGuire, Jazz trumpet, 10pm ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, 602-379-0101 9/11 vs Carolina Panthers, 1:15pm 10/2 vs New York Giants, 1:05pm 10/23 vs Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:05pm CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate Glendale, 800-745-3000 PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate Glendale, 480-563-PUCK
read more... 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 @Betty's Nosh (67th & #101); 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. LA-Z-BOY Ribbon Cutting (2nd photo for La Z Boy ribbon cutting)L-R: Kathy Till, V.P. Human Resources and Personnel Development La Z Boy; Mike Parkinson, La Z Boy Representative; Elyn Morton, La Z Boy Buyer; Doug Collier, Chief Marketing Officer and President La Z Boy International; Vona & Ed Breunig III, President/CEO La Z Boy; Max Dyer, V.P. Sales Kincaid Furniture; Steve Kincaid, President, Kincaid Furniture; Jami Logan, Account Exec. Kincaid Furniture; Julie Coleman, Director of Design La Z Boy; Pat Gasper, Account Exec. American Drew Furniture; Robb Oleson, General Store Manager La Z Boy; Bernie Smith, Regional Manager La Z Boy; Chris Bates, V.P. Merchandise and Advertising La Z Boy; Mark Bacon, President La Z Boy Residential; Ed Breining, Regional V.P. La Z Boy. 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... HEART FAILURE AND COPING WITH THE CHANGES OF CHRONIC ILLNESS
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is holding a free Heart Health Community Lecture about coping with heart failure and managing change. Whether heart disease affects you or someone you know, you can cope better when you understand the impact of change and how to grow through the change. The lecture will be presented by Chaplain Greg Olson, director of Spiritual Care at Banner Thunderbird. It will be held on Wednesday, September 21st from 5:30 to 7pm in the East Campus Lower Level Conference Rooms 2 and 3. The center is located at 5555 W. Thunderbird. For registration and information, call 602-230-2273. GOLF TOURNEMENT TO BENEFIT BANNER HEALTH PEDIATRIC SERVICES, NOV. 19TH
The Dr. Ted Laughlin Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Banner Health Pediatric Services in the West Valley will be held on Saturday, November 19th at the Raven Golf Club at Verrado in Buckeye with an 8am shotgun start. The event will benefit pediatric services at Banner Thunderbird and Banner Extrella Medical Centers. Included in the tournament is a continental breakfast, golf, contests, raffle and a great lunch. For information and registration call 602-865-5915. Community Briefs
Preserving Luke AFB Heritage at Thunderbird School of Global Management - You can help preserve the historic Air Control Tower at Thunderbird, which was part of Thunderbird Airfield in WWII. Thunderbird is considered to be the precursor to Luke Air Force Base. The historic tower was closed in 2006 due to structural deficincies and alumni and staff embarked on a two year mission in 2009 to raise funds to restore it. The restoration project nears its public dedication on November 11, 2011. For a donation of $20 or more you can have your name added to the permanent donor list on the wall in the Tower. To make a donation visit www.GlendaleAz.com/Mayor and click on Thunderbird Tower. FREE Business Training Program - The Arizona Crime Prevention Association is hosting a business safety training forum at Cabela's in Glendale on November 1 specifically designed for businesses. The training will cover robbery, check cashing issues, counterfeiting and a number of other topics. You can pre-register or get more information at www.acpa.net Glendale Hispanic Network Breakfast to Feature Luis Gonzalez and Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall - The 2011 Hispanic Network will be hald September 22 from 8am-10am at the Glendale Civic Center. Tickets are $35 perperson or $350 for a table of 10. For more information or to purchase tickets call 623-930-2916 or 930-4502. 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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