 November 2011 "Business Monthly" | |
November Networking Event
November Networking Event
The “New” Wigwam Resort & Spa to Host November 17 Membership Blender Join us for a special membership networking “Blender” at one of the West Valley’s most treasured resorts, the Wigwam, on November 17 from 5-7pm. The resort has been restored to near its original appearance in the early 1900’s, and remodeled throughout! Come check out a piece of the West Valley’s original heritage and enjoy tours, great food from the Wigwam’s famous restaurants, beverages and great raffle prizes! Please RSVP for this event by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754 or email info@glendaleazchamber.org
Embassy Suites Chamber Christmas Blender to Feature Silent Auction and Special Activities
Embassy Suites' Chamber Christmas Blender to Feature Silent Auction and Special Activities
Mark your calendar for December 8 and plan to attend this year’s Chamber Christmas Networking Blender! The event will be held at the Embassy Suites (I-17 and Greenway) from 5- 7 and feature entertainment, a special Christmas Silent Auction and special activities (TBA). This is one membership networking event you won’t want to miss! More details will follow in our Member Email Blasts. HOLIDAY EVENTS IN GLENDALE
Glendale Glitters kicks off the holiday season with over 1.5 million lights in Historic Downtown Glendale with the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on November 25th. The celebration is from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th with food, refreshments, entertainment, food booths, craft booths and much more. Holiday festivities continue December 2nd and 3rd with Glendale’s Spirit of Giving Weekend. December 9th and 10th is Glendale’s Winter Wonderland Weekend and continues on December 16th and 17th with Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights.
DOWNTOWN GLENDALE’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, NOV. 12TH GLENDALE CHAMBER BLENDER SCHEDULE
11/17....... ......Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 12/8.......... ......Holiday Blender at Embassy Suites Phoenix North, 2577 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix 1/19/2012...... Challenger Learning Center, 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 2/16/2012...... Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale 3/15/2012...... Camelback Ranch Ball Park, 10701 W. Camelback Rd., Glendale 1pm game time followed by the blender 4/19/2012...... Anytime Fitness, 6640 W. Cactus Rd., Glendale 5/172012....... Country Inn & Suites, 20221 N. 29th Ave., Phoenix New Members introduced at the October Blender at De Vry University New Members introduced at the October Blender at De Vry University at Westgate City Center Pictured are: Becky and Ben Young, Benergy Fitness; Tina Knox and Brenda Emrick, Design Source Furniture; Victor Carbajal, Goodwill of Central Arizona; and Pete Mason, Service Master Janitorial.
SUNRISE BANK OF ARIZONA IS HOSTING A FOOD DRIVE
Sunrise Bank of Arizona is hosting a community food drive through November 18th at each of the bank’s nine offices in Arizona. Each office is collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations to benefit local food banks. Clients and community members may drop off donations at the west valley location at Arrowhead, 17235 N. 75th Ave., Building B, Suite 100 BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS SEVERAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
If you or a loved one is battling cancer or recovering, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center offers a variety of support groups to help people in the community. There are specific and general groups for adults and children battling the dreaded disease. The groups are professionally facilitated by a licensed master social worker and a registered nurse, as needed. For information about the groups, contact Kelly Gruber, 602-865-5450. RAYMOND S. KELLIS TEACHER RECEIVES OUTSTANDING TEACHER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) recently announced Deb Moore, Marketing Teacher at Kellis High School as the Region 5 winner of the Outstanding Teacher in Community Service Award. Ms. Moore is one of five finalists competing for the national title of 2012 ACTE Outstanding Teacher in Community Service award. The award recognizes teachers with significant accomplishments and outstanding leadership in programs and activities that promote community involvement. She is also the teacher advisor for the Kellis Kiwanis Key Club. 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
| Chamber Auction Boosts Program Revenue
A big thank you to all who donated, volunteered and participated in the Chamber’s “Treasures of Glendale” Auction Gala held at the Glendale Civic Center on October 28. Over $13,000 was raised for Chamber small business programs and services.
The Auction, held annually, is the organization’s largest fund raising event and had seen revenues decrease over the past three years due to the area’s economic conditions. This year’s event raised nearly $4000 more than in 2010, according to Jennifer Willis of Humana, this year’s event Chairman and past Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Willis, who has accepted a National Sales Director position in Louisville, Kentucky with Humana, said she was “very pleased with the attendance and the dollars raised”. “The event had struggled a bit the last couple of years and we were looking to inject some new energy and turn it into more of a ‘Hometown’ kind of program. It makes it that much harder hard for me to leave the area when we see the business community rally for an event like this. It shows what great support the Chamber has from our members.” The Chamber would like to thank our sponsors : Humana, Wells Fargo, City of Glendale, Midwestern University, WalMart, APS and SRP. Petraitis Assumes Chamber Leadership
Sandra Petraitis, Project Manager for SRP, became the Chamber’s Chairman of the Board for the remainder of 2011, due to the promotion of Jennifer Willis to the National Sales Director position for Humana in Louisville, Kentucky. Petraitis was Chair-Elect and due to begin serving as Chairman in January of 2012. She will continue on in 2012 as our Chairman to serve her full one year term.
Sandra has served on the Chamber Board of Directors for several years and is a past president of Glendale Rotary. CHAMBER MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE ARIZONA HIGHWAYS HOLIDAY GIFT ITEMS AND SAVE
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Highways are again partnering to give chamber members discounts for purchasing Holiday Gift items. To save from 10% to 30%, orders must be made through the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. For information and holiday gift catalogues, visit the Glendale Chamber of Commerce at 7105 N. 59th Ave. To guarantee delivery of items before Christmas, orders must be made before Thanksgiving. More Member News
St. Louis the King Gift Card Program – Gift cards make great holiday gifts and are a thoughtful way to recognize valued employees and clients during the holiday season, but did you know you can help St. Louis the King Catholic School when you purchase the cards you need? By purchasing your gift cards through St. Louis the King, the vendor donates a percentage of the purchase amount back to the school. They have a vast array of cards to choose from, including grocery, department, discount, home improvement, and convenience stores, ITunes, gas stations, restaurants, and movie theaters. To learn more about the program or place an order, call or email Julie Schaffer at 602-301-6546 or development @slkschool.com
New Credit Card Processing Member Benefit Program – A new Chamber member benefit program is now available from the Daisy Companies, owner Jack Nylund. The association plan is for members of the Glendale Chamber who currently use a credit card processing program or need one. Members will receive a free confidential analysis of their credit card processing fees and could save substantially with this new program. For more information concerning this program contact the Chamber at 623-937-4754 or Daisy Companies at 623-974-0001. OPEN AIR MARKET IN DOWNTOWN GLENDALE
From now until May, the Downtown Glendale Open Air Market will be the first Saturday of the month from 9am to 4pm. Featured will be antique, collectable, arts and crafts and food venders. The market will be held at the parking lot on the corner of 57th Drive and W. Glendale. For information, call 623-931-1991. October First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's October First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama'sStanding: Gary Hirsch, Enviroscape; Chuck Lauren, Ideal Insurance; Wade Moser, Anytime Fitness; Erica Montoya, Comfort Suites; Ben Young, Benergy Fitness; Dave Glick, Glick's Computer Repair; Scott Reimer, Nextcare Urgent Care; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA; Frank Pacheco; Julie Schaffer, St. Louis the King; Stan Uber, My Imagination. Sitting: Sandy Petraitis, SRP; Karen DeQuasie, Balthasar Travel; Janelle Moser, Anytime Fitness; Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance; Roseanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Pat Sumstine, My Imagination. Glendale Economic Development Receives Award
At the recent Governor’s Statewide Development Conference the City of Glendale’s Economic Development Department was the recipient of the Excellence in Economic Development Award from the Arizona Commerce Authority in the category of Metro Business Retention and Expansion. Receipt of this award is a reflection of the innovative and collaborative approach taken by the City and its partners, the Glendale Chamber, Glendale Community College, Arizona State University – West, and the Arizona Small Business Development Centers to assist businesses in Glendale. For the past several years, the aforementioned entities have partnered with each other in visiting and helping a number of area businesses find solutions to issues and expansion efforts. NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CALENDAR
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 623-776-8400 11/9-2/11/12 The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Theatre for Young Audiences, 10am 11/25 Treelighting Ceremony and Kick off of Toys for Tots, 5pm 11/25-12/24 Miracle on 34th Street 12/2 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 12/9-17 A Broadway Christmas Carol ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, 602-379-0101 CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westage Glendale, 1-800-745-3000 PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate Glendale, 480-563-PUCK TALKING STICK RESORT AND CASINO, 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale, 480-850-7743 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale, 1-800-754-3000 read more... Ribbon Cutting at The Limited at Arrowhead Town Center Ribbon Cutting at The Limited at Arrowhead Town Center.With Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited (center) and Natasha Kelly, store manager (far right), staff and management, are Yvonne Knaack, Glendale City Council; Manny Martinez, Glendale City Council; Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber; Elaine Scruggs, Glendale Mayor; and Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor. PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY AUTOGRAPH SESSION, NOV. 12
Phoenix International Raceway fans will have an unprecedented opportunity for autographs with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers, including 5-time champion Jimmie Johnson plus Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex,Jr., Regan Smith, Bobby Labonte and JJ Yeley during the Kobalt Tools 500 weekend on Saturday, November 12th.
Fans who have tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 and WYPALL 200 events at PIR can participate in this special event by calling a dedicated phone number, 877-473-7223. Reservations for the autograph sessions will be scheduled until a maximum capacity has been reached. NEW PARK & RIDE TERMINAL DEBUTS AT PIR, NOV 13TH
Fans planning to take advantage of the Park n Ride for the Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, November 13th will notice a few changes. A new Park n Ride terminal is opening outside of Gate 4, near the track’s exciting Fan Midway and a short walk to PIR’s main ticket office at Gate 3. It offers a smoother flow for fans entering and departing the track. The new drop off terminal located at Gate 4 replaces the previous location at Gate 7. Chamber's Board of Directors
Sandy Petraitis, Salt River Project, CHAIR Steve Adams, Alphagraphics, TREASURER Jennifer Willis, Humana, PAST CHAIR Deborah Campbell, Fast Signs on Bell
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