JANUARY 2013

"Business Monthly"

WISHING ALL A VERY HAPPY & HEALTHY 2013

 Glendale Glitters holiday light display concludes with the Glitter and Glow on Saturday, January 12th from 4pm to 10pm.  There will be more than 20 hot air balloons glowing brightly among the 1.5 million holiday lights in Historic Downtown Glendale.

The festivities are combined with musical performances, arts and crafts,  and delicious food and beverages.  Parking is available in downtown garages for a fee or park at Glendale Community College and get a free ride from the parking lot to the event.  For more information, go to glendaleaz.com/events or call 623-930-2299.

Westmarc and West Valley Chambers will host Governor Brewer’s West Valley “State of the State” Luncheon January 17.

The West Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance, comprised of the Glendale, Surprise Regional, Buckeye Valley, Southwest Valley, and Wickenburg Chambers, will co-host Governor Jan Brewer’s ‘State of the State’ luncheon with Westmarc on January 17 at the Glendale Civic Center.  The event will begin at 11:30am.  For reservations call 623-435-0431.

“First Friday” Membership Breakfasts to Host New Small Business Development Programs in 2013

Our “First Friday” Membership Networking Breakfasts will feature a new format and program schedule beginning with our January 4th breakfast at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale.  Join us from 7:30 – 8:45am each month for great networking, briefings on City of Glendale and Chamber events and issues, and business development programs. 

Our January 4th “Computers and Disaster Recovery” program will feature Julie Young from Tri Young Business Solutions.  Julie will give all of us tips on how to recover lost data and update our computer systems.

Come try out our new format…we will have new programs scheduled each month for the entire year, and it’s only $5 for Chamber members and $10 for non-members (breakfast included)!
A great opportunity to “plug” your business as well!  No RSVP necessary!

New Members attending the Holiday Business Blender at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center.  Pictured are Xingli Zhang, CPA; Roy Burris, VFW; Robert Casey, Quality Inn & Suites Phoenix; Shannon Sherman, Smiles on Northern; Aracely Murga, Quality Inn &Suites Phoenix; Michelle Mounes, Avondale Auto Group; William Spain, Patriot Accounting; Sylvia Fox, Smiles on Northern; Alice Roach, WHite Eyes Fresh Fry Bread; Bob Valentino, LA Fitness; Cindy and Alan Hanser, Expect Style Photography and DJs; Rob Kelly, Nothing Bundt Cakes; Bob, LA Fitness; Melissa Gonzalez and Whitney Begay, Massage Pros

MONTHLY BUSINESS BLENDERS (3rd Thursday at 5pm)

1/17 Gas Light Inn, 5749 W. Glendale Ave.
2/21 Thunderbird Executive Inn, 15249 N. 59th Ave.
3/21 Pullano’s Pizza & Wings, 13848 N. 51st Ave.
4/18 Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course, 21027 N. 67th Ave. at Legend Blvd.
        Golf Day for chamber members at 12 noon.
5/16 Peoria Pines Golf Course, 8411 N. 107th Ave.
        Golf Day for chamber members at 12 noon.
6/20 Parker Hannifin, 7777 N. Glen Harbor Blvd.
7/18 Jobing.Com Arena/Phoenix Coyotes, Westgate City Center

Ribbon Cutting at the new location of Submarino's, 7910 N. 43rd Ave. Pictured with owners Al and Tasha Weising and friends are John and Alice Roach, White Eyes Fresh Fry Bread; Sharon and Ian Hugh, Hugh's Tire and Auto and Glendale City Council; Don RInehart, Glendale Chamber; Yvonne Knaack, State Farm and Glendale City Council.

The Deer Valley Education Foundation will present their 17th Annual Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction at the Arrowhead Country Club on Monday, February 11th.  Festivities will begin at 10am for the golf tournament check in with an 11am shotgun start.  Following the four person scramble tournament there will be a dinner, auction and awards at the Country Club.  The event features many live and silent auction items, drawings and awards.  If you are not a golfer, you can attend the dinner and auction.
For information, sponsorships, donations and registration, call Marie Brennan at 623-445-5012.

The 32nd Luke Shoot Out Golf Tournament will be held Friday, March 8th at Falcon Dunes Golf Course to benefit Operation Warm Heart.  Check in will begin at 6:30am with a 7:30am shotgun start.  The four person scramble will feature on course contest, hole in one contests, a challenge hole, a putting contest with a guaranteed winner and great drawing prizes.  Following the tournament will be lunch and awards.  For more information, sponsorship and registration call Harry Shapiro at 623-937-4754.

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

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
BNC NATIONAL BANK
CASINO ARIZONA
CENTURY LINK
SANDERSON FORD
LARRY MILLER TOYOTA
BMO HARRIS BANK
SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE
STATE COMPENSATION FUND

The Chamber’s 62nd Annual Meeting and State of the City event will be held on February 28 at the Glendale Civic Center.  For the first time in many years, the event will be an evening function, with a social hour beginning at 6pm, followed by dinner, State of the City address by new Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, and recognition of Glendale business leaders by the Chamber.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754 after January 15.

The Chamber lost a great friend in Bill Nelson (First In First Out) this past month on December 9th.  Bill served as a Chamber board member from 1998-2004 and Chairman of the Board in 2002.  A number of major Glendale business developments took place during his tenure on the board that he was a part of :  Jobing.com Arena, Westgate, University of Phoenix Stadium, Northern Crossing Shopping Center…to name a few.  There was no bigger advocate for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. 

We were also blessed in 2009 to have his wife, June, serve as our Chairman of the Board.  The Nelsons were major figures at most Chamber events and volunteered countless hours to servicing the Chamber’s computer network….at no cost to our organization.  They negotiated a grant in 2007 that paid for the replacement of our entire hardware and software system, saving the Chamber over $10,000

The Nelsons devoted their lives to others and the Glendale Community, serving the Chamber, Kiwanis, Apollo High School Key Club, West Valley Foundation, Lakeview United Methodist  Church, Banner Thunderbird Therapy Dog Program, Banner Community Council, the Shrine, Grotto, and Salvation Army. 

Bill was an avid supporter of Chamber golfing events and we will be naming the Chamber Business Golf League in his honor. 

His bright smile, great sense of humor and his big heart will truly be missed!  The Chamber is a better organization as a result of Bill and June’s leadership.

The Annual Glendale Chamber Spring Golf League is now named for founding league golfer and chamber member, Bill Nelson, who passed away in December.  The 9 hole league will begin Monday, March 25th and will run every Monday through June 10th.  Two person teams will play against each other weekly using basic handicap scoring so everyone has an opportunity to win.  There will be three closest to the pin prizes each week with a barbeque awards night following golf on June 10th.  The league will be held at the upgraded Glen Lakes Golf Course at 55th Ave. and Northern in Glendale.  The total cost is $250 per person for golf, cart, weekly contests and year end barbeque.  For information and registration, call Harry Shapiro, 623-937-4754.

    Standing: Reid Geisler, Glendale Peoria Today; Joe Libman, Culver's Glendale; Wayne Lawson, Sign A Rama on 51st Ave.;  Julie Schaffer, St. Louis the King; Jean June, Goldensun; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker CPA.  Sitting: Lindsey Langdon; American Cancer Society; Tammy Mills, Lerner and Rowe; Joel Poes, Moto Photo; Scott Reimer, Nextcare; Pamela Boynton, Arizona Office Design.

Glendale Gaslight Inn to Host January 17 Membership Networking Mixer/Blender

One of downtown Glendale’s true gems is the beautifully restored Gaslight Inn.  Join us on January 17th for our monthly Membership Networking Blender from 5-7pm.  Relax in the bar with a fine craft brew, glass of wine, or cocktail – tour their beautiful guestrooms and enjoy great snacks in the lobby!  Truly a “Don’t Miss” event!  The event is FREE, but please remember to RSVP to 623-937-4754 or info@glendaleazchamber.org for this one!

The Peoria Education Foundation will present their “Visionary Education Awards” on Monday, March 4th at the Arizona Broadway Theatre.  The event will feature an auction, dinner, entertainment and an awards ceremony.  For more information and registration, call Danielle Airey at 623-486-6100.

RIBBIN CUTTING AT THE NATIVE NEW YORKER, 7322 W. BELL RD.
Pictured with owners Al and Cathy Saleh; founder Judy Anderson and her daughters Sherry, Janie and Debbie; manager Dewey Griffith; friends and staff are Alan Hanser, Expect Style; Jim Vogt, BMO Harris Bank; Steve Frate, Glendale Vic Mayor; Bobbi Magdelina, ASU West.

The 50th Annual Glendale Arts Council’s Juried Art Show will be held from February 2nd through February 24th in the Fruit Packing House at Sahuaro Ranch Park.  The Show will begin with a Preview Party on Friday, February 1st.  All art will be on display and for sale.  Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served plus entertainment by guitarist Pete Pancrazi.  Tickets are $25 per person.  All proceeds will benefit art education scholarships and grants to Glendale area schools.  For information and reservations, call Judy Atkins at 623-939-8424

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, 623-776-8400
1/11-2/17 Hello Dolly!
1/14 Dream Lover – A Salute to Bobby Darin
1/18 ABT Cabaret
1/28 Winter Youth Academy thru 3/11
1/28 Hot August Night – The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute
2/11 ABT 9th Season Announcement
2/15 ABT Cabaret

CAMELBACK RANCH BASEBALL, 10710 W. Camelback Rd., 623-302-5000
2/23 Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05pm
2/24 Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox, 1:05pm
2/25 Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05pm
2/26 San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05pm
2/27 Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox, 1:05pm
2/28 Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05pm

JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate City Center, Glendale, 623-772-3200
2/6 The Who – Quadrophenia, 7:30pm

TALKING STICK RESORT, Loop 101 & Indian Bend, Scottsdale, 480-850-7743
1/8 Greg  Allman
1/19 King of the Cage
2/2 David Alan Grier
2/16 Wynonna & Big Noise
2/17 Jay Leno

WILD HORSE PASS & CASINO, 5050 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 1-800-946-4452
1/5 The Pettybreakers
1/11 Lifehouse
1/12 TNT
1/18 Lea Salonga
1/19 USA Belly Dance Queen Show & Competition
1/26 Don Rickles
2/1 Jay Mohr
2/2 Dead or Alive – The Bon Jovi Experience
2/8 Oak Ridge Boys
2/17 Neil Sedaka
2/23 Wilson Phillips

One of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry's top legislative priorities for 2013 is to simplify our state’s sales tax system.  Our sales tax is so complicated that you might be surprised to learn that Arizona does not technically have a sales tax. Rather, we have a transaction privilege tax (TPT), something that requires certain merchants to pay for the "privilege" of selling taxable items and a use tax, which is aimed at consumers who purchase certain goods to pay.


Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Jan Brewer and the state Legislature, we have made tremendous progress in tax reform over the past two years. Our corporate income tax rates, capital gains tax rates, business equipment and property assessments are all being reduced to put the state in a better competitive position and to win back the jobs we lost in the Great Recession.





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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


Jeff Blake, DeVry University
Dr. Arthur Dobbelaere, Midwestern University
Steve Harnden, Ameriprise Financial
Jean Higginbotham, Humana
Steve Hopkins, Wells Fargo Bank
Randy Johnson, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Elizabeth Langland, Arizona State University
Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance
Dr. Ron Natale, Glendale Community College
Mary Pritchard, Pritchard Group
Bill Toops, Pueblo Publishers

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