 December 2011 "Business Monthly" | |
December 2 First Friday Member Networking Breakfast
December 2 First Friday Member Networking Breakfast Tax Preparation Program “Are You Ready?...” Join us for our First Friday Networking Breakfast on December 2 from 7:30am – 9am at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale. A great opportunity to “plug” your business for the holidays, meet new chamber members and hear a very informative program on “Preparing for Your Taxes” by Leanna Griffin, of Leonard Baker and Associates, CPA. Leanna has helped many Chamber members throughout the years with tax problems, and always keeps us up to date on the latest tax laws and issues facing our small business members. It’s only $5 per person for breakfast. No RSVP necessary. GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS
GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS
12/2 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., Glendale, 7:30am 31st ANNUAL LUKE SHOOT OUT GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR MARCH 2ND
Mark your calendar for the 31st Annual Luke Shoot Out Golf Tournament on Friday, March 2nd, 7:30am shotgun start at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, 15100 W. Northern. As always, the tournament will benefit Operation Warm Heart, assisting E-1 to E-4 personnel whose spouses are overseas. Get your name out in front of military personnel, retired military and chamber members by being a sponsor. Your business can sponsor the putting contest, hole in ones, hospitality or any other event at the tournament for only $1000, which also includes signage and a foursome. Tee sponsorships are $125. It’s $100 per golfer to play but if you have a foursome and a tee sponsorship, the cost is only $495, which is a $30 savings. For more information on sponsorships or to sign up to play, call Harry Shapiro, 623-9367-4754. RIBBON CUTTING AT BENERGY FITNESS RIBBON CUTTING AT BENERGY FITNESS, 5044 W. Cactus. Pictured with owners Ben and Becky Young, staff and friends are Don Rinehart of the Glendale Chamber and Cory Moss of the National Bank of Arizona. GLENDALE CIVIC PRIDE KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS AVAILABLE
The Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors present the 13th in a series of collectible ornaments featuring Glendale’s services and points of interest. The 2011 keepsake showcases the renovated historic Control Tower at Thunderbird Field on the campus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, which once served as an airfield. It was used as a flight training facility for allied forces during World War 2. Beautifully packaged for gif giving, the keepsake can be purchased at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, 7105 N. 59th Ave. or at the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Dr. Previous ornaments are also available. NOVEMBER FIRST FRIDAY NETWORKING BREAKFAST Standing: Victor Carbajal, Goodwill Business Services; Rosanna Kent, Silpada Designs; Gary Hirsch, Enviroscape Services; Jean June, Golden Sun; Leanna Griffin, Leonard Baker, CPA; Scott Reimer, Nextcare; Mike Bobo, NW Valley Airemasters; Julie Shaffer, St. Louis the King; Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51st Ave.; Aneka Baumgartner, Hero's Haven; Cristina Perez, Perez Law Group; Brian Wood, Hero's Haven; and Stan Uber, My Imagination. Sitting: Pamela Boynton, Arizona Office Liquidators and Design; Ricquia Ross and Heather Millward, Arizona College of Allied Health; Jack Nylund, Daisy Group; Jani Haught, Storage West; Joel Poes, Moto Photo; and Ben Young, Benergy Fitness. RAYMOND S. KELLIS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has announced that Deb Moore, a marketing teacher at Kellis High School has received the national title of Outstanding Teacher in Community Service. The award recognizes teachers with significant accomplishments and outstanding leadership in programs and activities that promote community involvement. She was chosen from a group of five national finalists. Ms. Moore is also the teacher advisor for the Kellis High Kiwanis Key Club and a member of the Westgate Glendale Kiwanis 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
| GLENDALE GLITTERS LIGHTS UP DOWNTOWN EVERY WEEKEND UP TO CHRISTMAS
December 2nd and 3rd is Glendale’s Spirit of Giving. The holidays are a time of generosity. So what could be better than a whole weekend recognizing those who give back to the community!!! Support local food banks by bringing non-perishable food items to the event. Of course, bring the kids for food, fun and entertainment for all ages. December 9th and 10th will feature Glendale’s Winter Wonderland. Bring the mittens as you will enjoy delightful winter fun not usually found in the valley. To make it magical, snow will fall at the Glendale snowfield in Murphy Park. Fun will include make and take crafts, face painting, entertainment and Santa. December 16th and 17th is Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights. Murphy Park will be packed with music, lights, crafts and entertainment for everyone. Featured will be music for dancing and wonderful dancers on the stage. NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCED AT THE NOVEMBER BLENDER AT THE WIGWAM Lynn Delorey and Nancy Vetter, Fidelity Investments; Jason Vogt, Arizona Exterminating; Pat Sells, Edward Jones; Lynda Mock, Mock and Associates; Chris McDermott, Fidelity Investments; Aneka Baumgartner, Hero's Haven; Manuel Robles, Desert Heights School; Brian Wood, Hero's Haven; and Steve Snoddy, Cleanology.MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BEING FORMED
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce has not had an active Military Affairs Committee for the past few years. Due to the request of interested members, the committee will be formed again. The committee will be involved in the Annual Luke Shoot Out Golf Tournament, an event to honor Luke military personnel who volunteer in the community and another event to be added to the schedule soon. If you are interested in being a member of the Glendale Chamber Military Affairs Committee, please contact Harry Shapiro, 623-937-4754. Wilden Begins Second Year As Chamber Alliance Lobbyist
Debbie Wilden , Wilden and Associates, will begin her second year as lobbyist for the West Valley Chamber Alliance’s legislative efforts in January. Wilden, former President of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce, was hired in 2010 to represent the Alliances’ position on pieces of business legislation to the Arizona State legislature. She represents the Glendale, Peoria, Southwest Valley, Surprise, Buckeye, Sedona and Wickenburg Chambers of Commerce to our state elected officials.
Last year, Chambers of Commerce were instrumental in getting taxes lowered for small businesses, and the development of a state business attraction program for new job creation efforts. Don Rinehart, President of the Glendale Chamber, is the Chairman for the Alliance. GLENDALE COUNCIL OF SERVICE CLUBS DONATES $3000 Pictured are Raymond Kellis High School Kiwanis Key Club members holding a check for $500 with advisor Deb Moore; Richard Coffinger holds two checks for $500 each for the Rotary Interact Clubs at Glendale and Independence High Schools; Advisor Krystal Claudio is holding a $500 check for the Apollo Kiwanis Key Club and Mickey Lund has a $1000 check for the Back to School Clothing Drive.HERO’S HAVEN TO ASSIST VETERANS
A resort facility is planned to open in Glendale to benefit Veterans and their families. The vision is to bring veterans to the Glendale area for recreation and assistance. Hero’s Haven is also developing a program to house up to eight homeless veterans and assist them in securing permanent housing and employment. Without our veterans, we would not have the freedom and lifestyle we have in the United States and Canada today. Your assistance is needed to make this project successful. To make a donation, please contact Hero’s Haven founder, Brian G. Wood at 602-327-6202 or contact him on line at myheroshaven@gmail .com. December 2011 and January 2012 Calendar
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria 623-776-8400 Thru 12/24 Miracle on 34th Street 12/2 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 12/9-17 A Broadway Christmas Carol, 5:30pm 12/12 Blue Christmas: A Holiday Salute to the King with Robert Shaw, 5:30pm 12/15 Ladies Who Lunch.. Gather and dine in holiday style, 11am 12/16 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 12/31 Hollywood Nights-Where everyone is a star! New Year’s Eve Gala 1/6-2/12 Singin’ in the Rain 1/13 ABT Cabaret, 10pm 1/27 ABT Cabaret, 10pm ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, 602-379-0101 CASINO ARIZONA, 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate City Center Glendale, 1-800-745-3000 PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.com Arena, Westgate City Center Glendale, 480-563-PUCK UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale, 1-800-754-3000
read more... BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER SUGGESTS FLU SHOTS
Dr. Mandeep Rai, an infectious disease specialist at Banner Thunderbird, suggests everyone get a flu shot this season. Influenza doesn’t care who you are or how healthy you may be. I will infect anyone. Certainly, a generally healthy person may not experience the same complications or severity of symptoms as someone in poor health. With that being said, contracting the flu can wreak havoc on even the healthiest of individuals. Up to 20 percent of Americans of all ages get the flu each year. And more than 200,000 are hospitalized with serious complications according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For information, you can call Banner Thunderbird’s Infection Prevention office at 602-865-5687 or 602-865-2317. Obesity Drives Workers’ Comp Rates Up
Obesity drives workers’ comp rates up By SCF Arizona Evidence is increasing that shows obesity is a major driver of higher medical care costs for workers’ compensation claims, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) reported. Citing a 2007 Duke University study of workers’ compensation claims, the NCCI reports medical costs per 100 full-time equivalent employees are nearly seven times higher for the morbidly obese than they are for employees of recommended weight. The Duke study found workers’ compensation insurance claims covering obese workers exceed $73 billion annually, and that morbidly obese workers file 45 percent more claims than regular workers. The study also shows obesity affects absenteeism and work productivity. What's more, severely obese individuals with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 accounted for 61 percent of all obese employee costs, even though they represent only 37 percent of the overall obese population. The study also shows that claims filed by obese workers take longer to resolve because the types and nature of injuries sustained by obese workers are more likely to result in permanent disabilities or the injury takes longer to heal. read more... 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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