 August 2012 PULSE "Business Monthly" | |
AUGUST 23rd WEST VALLEY CHAMBERS' TRADE SHOW OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES!The West Valley Chamber Alliance has opened up its 11th Annual “Biz to Biz” Trade Show on August 23, to all businesses, regardless of Chamber affiliation. The show, which runs from 4-7pm at the Wigwam Resort, and features nearly 100 exhibitors and 400-500 attendees, will be open for the first time to non Chamber of Commerce members that wish to exhibit. Fees for exhibit space are still $175 (after August 1) for members of the Glendale, Wickenburg, Buckeye Valley, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Peoria Chambers of Commerce, however, non member businesses can now purchase exhibit space for $300. This show is the only one of its kind in the West Valley and is a great way to showcase your products and services to not only businesses in the West Valley, but consumers as well. Exhibit space includes a 6-foot draped table and two chairs, plus great contacts, networking, light snacks, a cash bar and lots of door prizes! For more information and registration, contact the host Southwest Valley Chamber at 623-932-2260. GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS
GLENDALE CHAMBER EVENTS August 8/3 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am 8/6 Ribbon Cutting at Maids of Honor Housecleaning, 15820 N. 35th Ave., #20, 4pm 8/9 Bus Trip to TO Talking Stick Resort & Casino 8/16 Blender at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 5pm-7pm 8/23 11th Annual Biz 2 Biz Trade Show, Wigwam Resort, 4pm-7pm
September BUS TRIP TO TALKING STICK RESORT AND CASINO, AUGUST 9TH
Glendale Chamber members and their friends enjoy a reception of hors d’ouvres and refreshments in the Degree 270 Lounge on the 14th floor of the resort casino followed by an evening of gambling or just lounging and enjoying the entertainment on Thursday, August 9th.
And the evening, including transportation, is free!! Except for your gambling and refreshments after the reception. New MEMBERS INTRODUCED AT JULY BLENDER New members intrduced at July Blender at Bobby Q's, 8501 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. Eric and Julie Christopher, Local Business Rockstar; Bruce Kindall, Biltmore Benefits; Judy Connell, Connell Group. Not pictured is Gary Stucker, Cintas, who had to leave early. JULY FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST July First Friday Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mama's standing: Gary Hirsch, Enviroscape Services; Lisett Olsen, Alhambra Credit Union; Nichole Carroll, Liberty Mutual; Dave Oldenberg, Golf Academy; Leanna E. Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA; Joel Poes, MotoPhoto. sitting: Dave Glick, Glick's Mobile Computer Repair; Jean June, Goldensun; Julie Schaffer, St. Louis the King. AUGUST NETWORKING EVENTS
August 3 First Friday Member BreakfastJoin us August 3 at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale for our August “First Friday” Member Breakfast. An opportunity to promote your business, meet and network with other Chamber members and get an update on Glendale business issues! It’s only $5, includes breakfast buffet, and you don’t even have to RSVP! Just come and enjoy the casual atmosphere and meet potential clients!
August 16 Membership “Blender” Hosted By Arizona Broadway Theater
Our August Membership Networking “Blender” will be hosted by Arizona Broadway Theater (7701 W. Paradise Lane) from 5-7pm on August 16. Great networking, food and beverages and a special performance from their talented professional actors and actresses! This is one you won’t want to miss!
The Chamber currently hosts two networking groups that meet weekly to exchange business leads and create new business contacts. The Wednesday morning groups meet at Black Bear Diner from 7:30-8:30am and the Thursday evening group meets at Zendejas Grill from 4:30-6pm. Both groups are expanding with the morning group at near capacity, with the evening group having a number of openings. If you would be interested in a great weekly networking experience, come try us out!
Thank You To Our Chairman's Circle
PLATINUM PLUS SALT RIVER PROJECT CITY OF GLENDALE HUMANA OF ARIZONA WAL-MART CORPORATION WELLS FARGO BANK WILD HORSE PASS DEVEL. AUTHORITY
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The Chamber will soon launch its new mobile application. Members and the general public alike will have access to the Chamber’s website from their phones and will be able to interact with all our members from mobile locations. Just one more way the Chamber is trying to connect all of our member businesses with each other!
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ASU WEST, SEPTEMBER 28TH
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ASU WEST, SEPTEMBER 28TH The Annual Glendale Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit ASU West will be held Friday, September 28th at the Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course, 21027 N. 67th Ave. at Legend Blvd. with a 7:30am shotgun start. Individual golf fee is $100 per person. Hole sponsorship is $125. Save by sponsoring a hole and have a foursome for $495. Putting contest and hole in one sponsorships start at 1000, which includes a foursome. For information and registration, call the Harry at the Glendale hamber, 623-937-4754. CHAMBER AGREES TO PROVIDE SALES TAX INFORMATION
After meeting with City officials as well as members of the “Save Glendale Now” Sales Tax Initiative group, the Chamber’s board of directors has agreed to disseminate factual information concerning the City’s sales tax increase to its members and to take no further position on the issue. Chamber leaders had met with City officials in June to offer their opposition to an across the board tax increase and suggest a two tiered approach, with exemptions for purchases over $5000. The City Council agreed and the new tax rates will take effect August 1. The board declined to take any action on the “Save Glendale Now” initiative due to the potential negative impact portions of the measure would have on a significant number of Chamber members.
read more... RIBBON CUTTING AT SHICK LAW OFFICES
Ribbon Cutting at Shick Law Offices, 7149 N. 58th Drive. Pictured are Rob Peters, holding the ribbon; Eric Christopher, Local Business Rockstar; Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber of Commerce; Dennis Connally, Apps Grow Your Business; Cierra Mills, Shich Law Offices with her children Jackson, Kelly and Elias; Jennifer Shick, owner holding scissors; Jason Shick, Shick Construction; Mike Davison, Shick Construction; Deanna Perez, Shick Law Office holding grandson JoJo; Ariel Ford, Shick Law Office holding the office mascot Roscoe; Danielle Ford; Christine Hocking, Above and Beyond Realty; Dan Fink, Ideal Insurance Agency
AUGUST –SEPTEMBER EVENTS
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W.Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400 8/3-9/1 Will Rogers Follies 8/10 ABT Cabaret 8/13 Remember the King starring Robert Shaw 8/24 ABT Cabaret 9/21-10/7 The Odd Couple
ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale 602-379-0101
JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate City Center, Glendale 623-772-3200
PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate City Center 623-772-3200
TALKING STICK RESORT & CASINO, Loop 101 and E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-850-7743
WILD HORSE PASS RESORT & CASINO, 5050 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler 1-800-946-4452 read more... RIBBON CUTTING AT DISCOUNT CAB/TOTAL TRANSIT
Ribbon Cutting at Discount Cab/Total Transit, 4610 W. Camelback Rd. Pictured are James Constantine, West Valley Operations Manager; Jerry Mullin, West Valley Area Manager; Jim Simpson, Call Center Manager; Gine Flury, Human Resource Director; Dennis Connolly, Apps Grow Your Business; Steve Frate, Glendale Vice Mayor; Bill Blair, Operations Director; Stephanie Finnegan, West Valley Business Development Director; Marketing Coordinator and Howler, the Phoenix Coyotes Mascot.BANNER THUNDERBIRD’S ANNUAL DR. TED LAUGHLIN CHARITY GOLF TOURNEMENT, DEC. 8THEnjoy a day of golf and fun to raise funds to support the Banner Thunderbird Children’s Center on Saturday, December 8th at the Raven Golf Club at Verrado in Buckeye with an 8am shotgun start. The day features a Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch plus many on course contests. The donation is $275 per person for golf. Packages are available for foursomes, hole sponsorship and contest sponsorships. For information and registration, contact Dina Donovan at 602-865-5915. This event usually sells out early so please reserve your attendance today. A FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO HELP SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESSES
HAVE YOU EVER ASKED, “I WISH I KNOW HOW TO GET MORE CUSTOMERS” A free educational program to help small and medium businesses asking this question will be held at the Glendale Chamber office, 7105 N. 59th Ave., on Tuesday, August 28th, 11:30am to 1pm. A light lunch will be served at no cost to you. Local Business Rockstar will conduct the program which will give you one simple trick for your website to create more leads, guaranteed! Plus three strategies to make Google send more people to your website and an easy way to almost instantly get more customers. Seating is limited so RSVP early. One lucky member attending will receive a gift worth big bucks. Please RSVP to the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754. SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, SEPTEMBER 13TH
The Developmental Enrichment Center is requesting families with special needs children to attend a support group on Thursday, September 13th, 7pm to 8:30pm at the DEC Day Program Facility, 16809 N. 53rd Ave., Suite 1. You are invited to share your experiences and be encouraged by others who understand. It is a great way to make new friends as you gain helpful information while learning new skills to assist you in meeting the needs of your very special child. For information and registration, call 602-993-5153. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT SELECTS DR. DONNA LEWIS AS NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Donna Lewis joins the GESD team from the Tucson Unified School District where she served as director of the middle school leadership since 2009. She has over 29 years of education experience in Virginia and Arizona. Dr. Lewis earned her doctorate of education from George Washington University, a masters degree in education from the University of Arizona and a bachelors degree in education from Northern Arizona University. Chamber's Board of Directors
Sandy Petraitis, Salt River Project, CHAIR Steve Adams, Alphagraphics, TREASURER Jim Vogt, BMO HARRIS BANK, PAST CHAIR Dawn Johnson, Arizona State Credit Union, Chair Elect
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