 March 2012 "Business Monthly" | |
MAYOR SCRUGGS’ 2012 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS TO BE HELD MARCH 15 AT GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
Mayor Elaine Scruggs will give her 2012 State of the City Address on Thursday, March 15 at the Glendale Civic Center in conjunction with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s 61st Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon.
The theme of Scruggs’ speech this year is “Fact Check: Glendale, AZ 2012.” During her speech, she will cover how the different geographic areas of the city are all contributing significantly to attracting, sustaining and capitalizing on new economic development opportunities. Also speaking will be Steve Tanger, CEO of the newly announced Tanger Outlets project at Westgate. UPCOMING GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS
3/9 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 3/15 State of the City Chamber Luncheon, Glendale Civic Center, 11:30am 3/15 Business Blender at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1433, 7618 N. 63rd Ave., 5pm - 7pm 3/21 Glendale Chamber Day at Camelback Ranch, L.A. Dodgers vs S.D. Padres, 1pm 3/26 Glendale Chamber Golf League begins at Glen Lakes, 5450 W. Northern Ave. 4:30pm 3/30 Cesar Chavez Memorial Breakfast, Glendale Civic Center, 7:30am 4/6 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 4/19 Business Blender at Anytime Fitness, 6640 W. Cactus Rd., 5pm Cuba Trip Info Meeting March 5 -
The Glendale and Tempe Chambers were selected to be the only two Chambers in the Valley to host one of the first group travel trips to Cuba in 2012! Chamber Explorations, the sponsoring agency, is one of only a handful of professional firms that has received permission to begin bringing groups to Cuba in 2012. Chamber Explorations is offering a trip departing August 2. Representatives of the company will be at the Glendale Chamber on March 5 to provide trip details. Call Jenny or Monika at 623-937-4754 for more information or a FREE Cuba brochure 1ST ANNUAL DEER VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION “WALK FOR EDUCATION”
The first annual Deer Valley Education Foundation “Walk for Education” will spotlight the importance of education and highlight the Deer Valley School District’s 37 schools and 36,000 students. It will be held on Saturday, March 10th at Sandra Day O’Connor High School, 25250 N. 35th Ave. $5 per walker is the donation for the walk. Registration begins at 9am. Students, families and friends are invited to take part in the walk. A lucky student who participates in the walk has an opportunity to win an iPad. For information and sponsorships, contact Marie Brennan, 623-445-5012. Arizona SciTech Festival Goes Through March 14 -
Arizona SciTech Festival Goes Through March 14 - What do baseballs, robots, telescopes and chocolate have in common? They are all part of a short roster of what Arizona's first annual science and technology festival will bring people of all ages for family fun using science, technology and innovation. The Arizona Sci Tech festival will showcase over 300 colorful events, demonstrations, tours, games, activities and workshops across the state featuring the career opportunities of the future and the latest technologies right here within our state's border. For more information on the festival and it's events, log onto azscitechfest.org or connect with the festival on Facebook (facebook.com/arizonascitech) and Twitter (twitter.com/arizonascitech) GLENDALE FOLK & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Sahuaro Ranch Park is the location for the Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival on March 24th and 25th from 10am to 5pm. More than 150 performers will present everything from folk and bluegrass music to cowboy poetry and storytelling. Other highlights include historic site tours, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s stage and workshops. Sahuaro Ranch Park is located at W. Mountain View and N. 59th Ave. Admission is free. DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRIBUTES 260 iPads TO TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS
Twenty teachers in the Deer Valley district were selected to pilot iPads in their classrooms as part of a new K through 12 program. Teachers had an opportunity to apply through grants processed last year. Many teachers will use a wide variety of apps made available on the iPads including interactive math and spelling simulations as well as touring the world’s most famous art museums in class. 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
YOUR AD HERE Please contact the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for more information 623.937-4754 or info@glendaleazchamber.org | LAST CHANCE TO PLAY !!! Luke AFB
*Last Chance to Play!!! Luke AFB "ShootOut" Golf Outing March 2 - Our Annual Golf Outing at Luke's "Top Rated" Falcon Dunes Golf Course will be held on March 2 beginning with a shotgun start at 7:30 am. Get your foursome together and come out to support our troops! A portion of the proceeds will go to Luke's Operation Warm Heart Charity for base families. For more info, contact Harry Shapiro at 623-937-4754.
GLENDALE CHAMBER DAY AT CAMELBACK RANCH BALLPARK, MARCH 21ST
Spring training has returned to the valley. Camelback Ranch Ballpark will host the Glendale Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 21st when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres with the first pitch at 1pm. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon in a suite with snacks and refreshments for all who attend. The regular price for a suite ticket is $50 but for Glendale Chamber members its only $20 per person. Payment must be made to the Glendale Chamber of Commerce no later than Friday, March 10th. This is a great way to say thank you to your employees by giving them an afternoon of spring training baseball and network with other chamber members. As a special surprise for those who attend, one of the chamber members will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the game. Please reserve your place in the suite by calling the chamber office at 623-937-4754 no later than March 10th. Checks and credit cards accepted. 13th ANNUAL GLENDALE CHAMBER SPRING GOLF LEAGUE TO BEGIN MARCH 26TH
Get your golfing partner and join the annual Glendale Chamber Spring Golf League, which will begin on Monday, March 26th at 4:30pm at Glen Lakes Golf Course, 5450 W. Northern Ave. You don’t have to be a good golfer to play in the league. A basic handicap format is used so all players are as close to equal as possible. The league consists of two person teams with weekly head on competition. There are three points awarded weekly; one point for each individual competition and one for total team play based on handicap. There are also three closest to the pin contests each week. A barbecue and award night is scheduled for the final night on June 11th. The total entry fee for all 12 weeks is only $245 per person, which includes golf, cart, closest to the pin prizes and final night barbecue. For information and registration, call Harry Shapiro at the Glendale Chamber, 623-937-4754. NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCED New Members introduced at the Chapel of the Chimes February Blender.Shawn Mahaffey, Send Out Cards; Todd Hons, iMortgage; Julian Wyatt, J.W. Marketing Strategy; Paul Jones, Az2Do. FIRST FRIDAY NETWORKING BREAKFAST FOR FEBRUARY AT BITZEE MAMA'S First Friday Networking Breakfast for February at Bitzee Mama'sstanding: Lisa Alfaro, Lady Bug Pest Control; Gary Hirsch, Enviroscape Services; David Rhodes, Verizon Wireless; Stan Johnson, Glendale Peoria Today; Jean June, GoldenSun; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker CPA; Mike Beck, HomeSmart Realty sitting: Ken Bryson, Hale Pet Door; Joel Poes, Moto Photo; Alyssa Abraham, West Valley Dental; Philip Schwartz, Arizona Complete; Diana Watkins, Unitech. GLENDALE GREEN FESTIVAL - MARCH 31st
The 5th Annual Glendale Green Festival will be held Saturday, March 31st from noon to 4pm at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. Glendale residents will have the opportunity to pick up free energy saving devices, including a programmable thermostat, 4 pack of CFL energy saving bulbs and a high efficiency showerhead. Glendale students and homeowners are invited to enter the “My Green Glendale” art and photo contest to have their green ideas displayed during the festival and voted on by attendees. There is also a family zone with interactive activities for children. ACCESS 2012 INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM COMES TO GLENDALE
ACCESS 2012 is a unique opportunity to hear directly from U.S. Commercial Service officers serving in some of the world’s fastest growing economies. The conference can help your company identify new export markets and opportunities in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, obtain resources necessary to succeed in these markets and develop strategies. The conference will be held April 24th and 25th at the Thunderbird School of International Management, N. 59th Ave. and W. Greenway in Glendale. The fee is $425 per person to attend the conference. Arizona companies can qualify for a 50% reimbursement through the Arizona Commerce Authority’s STEP grant program. For information and registration go to http://export.gov/arizona/access2012/index.asp. PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES ADVANCED ACCREDITATION
Superintendent Dr. Denton Santarelli announced that the Peoria Unified School District will be recommended for District Accreditation through the Advanced Accreditation Commission. It means that the district and its schools are internationally accredited and is recognized globally as a quality school system. The Peoria Unified School District is the first in the state to earn this esteemed accreditation. MEMBERS' MARCH AND APRIL CALENDAR
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., 623-776-8400 3/2-4/1 Sunset Boulevard featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber 3/9 ABT Cabaret 3/12 How Great Thou Art: Gospel Music of Elvis starring Robert Shaw 3/23 ABT Cabaret 3/24 ABT Fundraiser – Bravo! Jungle Nights at the Stone House Pavilion Phoenix Zoo 3/24-5/25 Stuart Little, Theatre for Young Audiences 4/20-5/20 Tarzan, the musical CASINO ARIZONA, Loop 101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777 JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate Glendale, 623-772-3200 PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate Glendale, 480-563-PUCK TALKING STICK RESORT & CASINO, Loop 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale, 480-850-7743 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale, 623-433-7200 WILD HORSE PASS RESORT & CASINO, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chander, 1-800-946-4452 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 (61st 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. Chamber's Board of Directors
Sandy Petraitis, Salt River Project, CHAIR Steve Adams, Alphagraphics, TREASURER Jim Vogt, M & I Bank, PAST CHAIR Dawn Johnson, Arizona State Credit Union, Chair Elect
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