October 2011
"Business Monthly"

Chamber Auction Gala to Feature The Comedy and Magic of Michael Finney October 2

Ready for something new and different? Then join us October 28 at the Glendale Civic Center for the “Treasures of Glendale” Annual Auction Gala! Dress as a pirate or business casual and spend the evening with us at the Chamber’s biggest fund raising event for the year.

Over 100 items will be up for Auction (many starting at $10) in our silent auction! The evening begins at 6pm with cocktails and the Silent Auction, with entertainment by musician Jay Soto.
Dinner is at 7pm, with a Special Live Auction of a few select items at 7:45, followed by the Comedy and Magic of Michael Finney at 8pm!

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 and magicians at Casino Arizona’s “Showstoppers” and has appeared on a number of network television and HBO comedy/magic specials! Prior to our event, Michael is on tour at the Palladium in London and also Malaysia during the month of October. He will have you rolling in the isles!

Our Auction will feature hotel, vacation, Las Vegas and Laughlin packages, Cardinals tickets and autographed items, jewelry, and many other products and service from Glendale area businesses. A list of items will be emailed prior to event for your review.

Tickets for the evening are $50 each ($400 for a table of 8) and include : bid ticket for silent and live auction items, dinner, pre dinner entertainment, and Michael Finney’s show. Reserve your seat today! For more info or for reservations call 623-937-4754.

GLENDALE’S 29TH ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION PARADE, OCT. 8TH

The popular annual Glendale Fire Prevention Parade will be held on Saturday, October 8th beginning at 9am. It will travel from 52nd Ave. along Glendale Ave. to 58th Ave. in downtown Glendale at Murphy Park. There will be family fun safety fair at the Park. The event will run until 1pm.
 

September First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's


 September First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's, 7023 N. 58th Ave.
Standing: Stan Uber, My Imagination; Michael Retel, Stanley Steemer; Chuck Lawsen, Ideal Insurance; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA; Jeanne Beck, Home Smart Real Estate; Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51st Ave.; Rob Antoniak, APS. Sitting: Wayne & Myrna Barress, State Farm Insurance; Julie Schaffer, St. Louis the King; Janelle Moser, Anytime Fitness; Hector Estay, New Grand Prix Auto; Corey Moss, National Bank of Arizona.
 

SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT HOT AND SUCCESSFUL

The Glendale Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournament was successful, although it was a warm day. After the tournement ended, a record high temperature for September 23rd hit 108. Ah, but its a dry heat!!!!
Special thanks to our Chairman's Circle Sponsors: APS, City of Glendale, Glendale Republic, Humana, M & I Harris Bank, Midwestern University, SRP, WalMart and Wells Fargo. The Putting Contest and Hole In One sponsor was Casino Arizona and the Talking Stick Resort.

Team prize and closest to the pin donors were Max's Sports Restaurant, Saddle Ranch Chop House, Black Bear Diner, Pete's Fish and Chips and Treasures Jewelers.

Raffle item donors were ASU West, Balthasar Travel, Cameblack Ranch Ballpark, Coffee & Tea Express, Daphne's Head Covers, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, In & Out Burger, Inn Place Hotel, La Piazza Al Forno, Legend at Arrowhead, Pete's Fish & Chips and TexAz Grill.

Bag Stuffer donors were Alphagraphics, ASU West, Arizona State Credit Union, Credit Union West, Daisy Group, First Credit Union, Pop Chips, Rita's Ice Custard and Happiness, Saddle Ranch Chop House and Yvonne Knaack State Farm Insurance.

Photos from the event follow........

 

A Flight Winners


 A Flight Winners: Steve Hayes, Shawn Molnar, Jim Vogt and Jeff Beach representing the M & I Harris Bank Team.
 

B Flight WInners


B Flight WInners: Jeff Hull, William Kohl, Eric Hamilton and Ron Werner representing Accurate Auto Glass.
 

C Flight Winners


C Flight Winners: Richard Stuehling, Horst Hermanski, Phil Pritchard and Alex Romero representing the Pritchard Insurance team.
 

D Flight Winners


D Flight Winners: Mark Peratore, Michael Book, James Mago and Rob Antoniak representing the APS team.

Closest to the Pin Winners


 Closest to the Pin winners: #4 Gary Dyson of SRP, #16 Jeff Hull of Accurate Auto Glass; #14 Marty Urbanowicz of Snell & Wilmer &  Chance Keane of Wal Mart.

Split-second driving distraction can cause lifetime of pain

By SCF Arizona

Distracted drivers are involved in accidents every 24 seconds, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. What’s more, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States.

And if a worker is killed or injured, the property loss from workplace traffic accidents cost employers billions of dollars each year.

Businesses with fleet drivers have a greater crash exposure than in other professions, as work experts estimate these types of drivers travel 20,000 to 25,000 miles or more annually.


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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
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
THE GLENDALE STAR
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE

SILVER
TRI WEST HEALTHCARE
ARIZONA STATE CREDIT UNION
BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER

BRONZE
CASINO ARIZONA
SANDERSON FORD
LARRY MILLER TOYOTA
M & I BANK
SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE

 

How You Can Promote Your Business At The Auction!

You can get special recognition for your business by donating an item or items for the event. Simply call Jenny or Monika at the Chamber 6230937-4754 or email your item(s) to
info@glendaleazchamber.org

Your donation will be recognized in our printed Auction Menu and recognition for businesses donating items used in the Live Auction will be done by our MC from the podium.

It’s a great…and… inexpensive way to promote your business!!!
 

Networking Opportunities for October

“First Friday” Membership Networking Breakfast October 7 – Join us at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale on October 7 from 7:30am -9am for our “First Friday” Membership Networking Breakfast. Meet new members, “plug” your business during our networking roundtable, and hear an informational small business program on the Chamber’s “Tools for Small Business” resource website and learn how to better connect with the Chamber via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Breakfast is only $5…no RSVP necessary!

DeVry University Hosts Membership Networking Blender October 20 – Mark your calendar and plan to attend a special “Taste of Glendale” Member Networking Blender hosted by DeVry University on their beautiful outdoor terrace at Westgate on October 20 from 5-7pm. You’ll be able to enjoy panoramic views of Westgate, Glendale, and the West Valley plus enjoy a sampling of great foods and drink from Glendale businesses! Please RSVP to 623-937-4754 or info@glendaleazchamber.org
 

GLENDALE CHAMBER BUSINESS BLENDERS, 5pm

10/20 DeVry University, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Westgate Glendale
11/17 Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
12/8 Embassy Suites Phoenix North, 2577 W. Greenway, Phoenix

1/19/2012 Challenger Learning Center, 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
2/16 Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale
3/15 Camelback Ranch Ball Park, 10710 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale
(Baseball Game followed by the blender at the park with some of the players)
4/19 Anytime Fitness, 6640 W. Cactus Rd., Glendale
 

17TH ANNUAL FRONT PORCH FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN GLENDALE, OCT. 15th

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in downtown Glendale at the Annual Front Porch Festival and Old Towne Marketplace on Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 4pm. There will be over 80 shops and eateries with special activities planned for the whole family. The shops in Catlin Court will showcase their specialties on their lawns and porches while you shop and enjoy old town Glendale.
 

New Members Introduced at the September Blender at BJ's Restuarant

New Members Introduced at the September Blender at BJ's Restuarant hosted by Park West. L-R- Jim Vogt, Glendale Chamber Board and M & I Harris Bank; Wayne Barress, State Farm Insurance; Gena Johnson, Team National; Gary Hirsch, Enviroscape; Bill Toops, Glendale Chamber Board and Glendale Star; Dawn Johnson, Glendale Chamber Board and Arizona State Credit Union.

FREE VIN ETCHING AT ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER, OCT. 29TH

Bring your vehicle and proof of ownership to Arrowhead Towne Center on Saturday, October 29th for free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching. It is the process of permanently etching a vehicle’s 17 digit vehicle ID number on each piece of window glass on your vehicle to deter auto theft and make easier identification if it is stolen. The event hours will be from 9am to 12 noon.
 

Ribbon Cutting at the remodeled Albertson's, 20255 N. 59th Ave., Glendale

Ribbon Cutting at the remodeled Albertson's, 20255 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. With store director Jesse Flores, management and staff are Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor; Manny Martinez, Glendale City Council; David Kirstein and Nayeli Garay, Cactus Roofing; Steve Givens, KW Commercial Real Estate.

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT BANNER HEALTH PEDIATRIC SERVICES IN THE WEST VALLEY

*The annual Dr. Ted Laughlin Charity Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, November 19th at the Raven Golf Club at Verrado in Buckeye. It will benefit the Pediatric Units at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Banner Estrella Medical Center.
The event will begin with an 8am shotgun start followed by lunch, awards, drawings and great silent auction items. The Raven Golf Club at Verrado is located at 4242 N. Golf Drive in Buckeye. For information and registration, call 602-865-5915.

Ribbon Cutting at Anytime Fitness, 6640 W. Cactus, Glendale

Ribbon Cutting at Anytime Fitness, 6640 W. Cactus, Glendale. With owners Janelle and Wade Moser, family, staff and friends are Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber President; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker CPA; Dawn Johnson, Chamber Board and Arizona State Credit Union; Manny Martinez, Glendale City Council; Yvonne Knaack, Glendale City Council and State Farm Insurance; Steve Givens, KW Commercial Real Estate; Cathy Sandberg, Maids of Honor; Terry Mead, Mead & Associates; Shawna Boyd, Elements Theraputic Massage.

BANNER THUNDERBIRD ADDS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION

Banner Thunderbird Breast Center has recently installed two new state-of-the-art tables to assist the Breast Center in continuing to provide the highest level of service to its patients. The tables include a Siements Sterotactic Breast Biopsy Table with improved resolution and detail which allows non surgical biopsy of very small areas of concern. This provides for diagnoses at the earliest stages of breast cancer.

In addition, the department also installed the GE Prodigy Bone densitometer (DEXA). The GE DEXA machine further complements Banner Thunderbird’s extensive women’s imaging capabilities.
 

Ribbon Cutting at the new location of The Astrology Store.

Ribbon Cutting at the new location of The Astrology Store.
With owner Dave Campbell, staff and friends are Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor; Yvonne Knaack, Glendale City Council and State Farm Insurance; Dawn Johnson, Chamber Board and Arizona State Credit Union; Don Rinehart, Chamber President; Lulu Rodriguez, Bitzee Mama's; Annette TerHorst, Pieces of Life; Tom Eggleston, former Glendale City Council member.
 

HEART HEALTH LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS “WINE & DINE YOUR HEART”

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center will present “Wine & Dine Your Heart” as part of their free Heart Health Community Lecture Series on Wednesday, October 19th from 5:30pm to 7pm at the east campus lower level conference rooms 2 & 3. The session will be presented by Cardiologist Dr. Anthony Sandoval and Executive Chef Jaime Palenque.
For information and registration, call 602-230-2273. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is located at 5555 W. Thunderbird Rd.
 

MANAGING THE EFFECTS OF ILLNESS AND TREATMENT

As part of the free “I Can Cope” series at Banner Thunderbird, a lecture called “Managing the Effects of Illness and Treatment” will be presented by Ruth Ann Foth, an RN specializing in radiation oncology and Charissa Elliott, an RN and inpatient pain management specialist on Monday, October 24th. The lecture will be held in conference room 3A on the 3rd floor of tower A. For information and registration, call 602-865-5450.

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER CALENDAR

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 623-776-8400
10/8 Fall For the Arts, 10am-1pm
10/14-11/18 A Chorus Line
10/17 Ronstadt Generations, 5:30pm
10/21 ABT Cabaret, 10pm
11/4 ABT 6th Anniversary Celebration, ABT Cabaret, 10pm
11/14 ABT Academy Showcase, 7pm
11/25-12/24 Miracle on 34th Street

ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, 602-379-0101
10/23 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:05pm
11/6 vs. St. Louis Rams, 2:05pm

CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777
Sun & Wed Showstoppers Live!, 7pm
Thu-Sun Showstoppers Live!, 7pm & 9pm

JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate Glendale, 1-800-745-3000
10/12 Lord of the Rings In Concert, 7:30pm
10/21-22 Taylor Swift, 7pm

PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate Glendale, 480-563-PUCK
10/15 vs. Winnipeg Jets, 4pm
10/18 vs. Chicago Black Hawks, 7pm
10/20 vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7pm
10/25 vs. Dallas Stars, 7pm
10/27 vs. New Jersey Devils, 7pm
10/29 vs. Los Angeles Kings, 6pm


TALKING STICK RESORT & CASINO, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale, 480-850-7743
10/29 Raven’s Halloween Masquerade Ball, 8pm
11/3-5 Purple Reign – Prince Tribute


UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, GLENDALE, 1-800-745-3000
10/13 Recruit Military Career Expo, 11am-3pm
10/29-30 Crossroads of the West Gun Show, 9am-4pm
11/19 U.S. Women’s Soccer vs. Sweden
 


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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
Dr. Arthur Dobbelaere, Midwestern University
Dr. Velvie Green, Glendale Community College
Steve Harnden, Ameriprise Financial
Steve Hopkins, Wells Fargo Bank
Dawn Johnson, Arizona State Credit Union
Randy Johnson, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Elizabeth Langland, Arizona State University
Gail Meyers, GC Meyers & Associates
Mary Pritchard, Pritchard Group
Bill Toops, Pueblo Publishers
Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance

 

Are You Following the Chamber on Facebook and Twitter?

Are You Following the Chamber on Facebook and Twitter?
If not, you are missing out on your connection to other businesses, special deals, and potential customers! Go to www.glendaleazchamber to sign up today!..... It’s easy!
 

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The Pulse - October 2011

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