April 2013 PULSE

"Business Monthly"

After being in the same location since 1986, the Glendale Chamber is working toward a move to a new location in the Glendale Civic Center Annex.  The Chamber is in the process of selling its office building, located at 7105 North 59th Ave.  Once the sale is completed, the Chamber would lease office space in the Annex from the City of Glendale, located at 5150 West Glenn Drive, just two blocks east of the current location.

The new location would offer the Chamber up to date office space, in a higher pedestrian traffic count area, and save several thousands of dollars annually in overhead costs.  The Chamber would also be able to better market the Civic Center as well as the Convention and Visitors Bureau from that location, plus promoting Chamber member businesses to the more than 60,000 visitors annually to the Civic Center for meetings and events.

The sale of the Chamber building is expected to be completed by mid-April, with a move to the new location in late May or June.

The weatherman tried to rain on our parade but we survived with just a few sprinkles and breezy conditions while the rest of the valley had rain and wind.  Everyone enjoyed the cool weather, nice course conditions at Falcon Dunes and great prizes.
Flight A winners from LAFB were the team of Leonard, Dittell, Adams and Brevik with a score of 58, 14 under par.  Flight B winners, also from LAFB, were Parker, Stone, Ernst and Cash scoring 63.  Flight C winners from Liberty Buick included Helms, Ryan, Russell and Mandrell with a score of 68.  And the Flight D winners, military retirees Carman, White and Theyrl coming in with a 70. 

Closest to the pin winners were Carl Brazier, LAFB; Chris Bjurlin of BJ’s Auto Spa playing on the BNC Bank Team; Jeff Scrabeck of BNC Bank; and Russell Brevik of LAFB. 

The Putting Contest winner was Jim Nickel, a military retiree.

Special thanks to the Hole In One Sponsor, Liberty Buick GMC and Putting Contest Sponsor, Lerner and Rowe.  Chairman’s Circle sponsors include Salt River Casino Arizona/Talking Stick Resort; Gila River Wild Horse Pass; Humana; SRP; WalMart and Wells Fargo.  Team prize sponsors include Wildflower Bread Company, Pullano’s Pizza and Wings; Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cracker Barrel.  Closest to pin prizes were donated by the Black Bear Diner and Falcon Dunes.  Raffle Prizes were donated by Arizona Office Liquidators and Design, Camelback Ranch Ball Park, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Casino Arizona/Talking Stick Resort, Chapel of the Chimes/West Resthaven Mortuary, Country Inn & Suites, Cracker Barrel, Daisy Companies, Disabled American Veterans Chap. 20, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Humana, Ideal Insurance Agency, Kiss the Cook, La Piazza Al Forno and Treasures Jewelers.

Good Bag items were donated by Arizona Exterminating, ASU West, BNC Bank, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Casino Arizona/Talking Stick Resort, Chapel of the Chimes/West Resthaven Mortuary, Credit Union West, Disabled American Veterans Chap. 20, First Credit Union, Gila River Wild Horse Pass, Homewood Suites, Humana, Lerner & Rowe, Phoenix Coyotes and SRP.

Volunteers help make it work smoothly.  They were Bill Kelleher, Chapel of the Chimes; Dawn Dolezal, Homewood Suites; Pamela Boynton, Arizona Office Liquidators and Design; Jenee Weiers, ASU West; Tammy Mills, Lerner & Rowe; Judy Walter, Chapel of the Chimes/ West Resthaven Mortuary.

Portion of the proceeds from the Luke Shoot Out benefit the Base Commander’s Project, “Operation Warm Heart”.

The first place team of Adams, Benchik, Dittell and Leonard

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400
4/10 The Man in Black starring Robert Shaw
4/11 The Blues Brothers Tribute
4/19-5/19 9 to 5
4/26 ABT Cabaret
5/4 Androcles and the Lion, Theatre for Young Audiences
5/24 Magic of Manilow featuring Terry Davies
5/31-6/23 Into The Woods

CASINO ARIZONA, Loop 101 and McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7777
4/5 Pyromania-Def Leppard Tribute, 7:30pm
4/26 Fan Halen, 7:30pm
5/4 Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Mariachi Nuevo Sonido (2 shows)
5/10 Motley Crue’d, 7:30pm
5/24 U2 Tribute Band “L.A. Vation” 7:30pm
5/31 Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band “The Rising: 7:30pm

LE CHALET, 5626 W. Bell Rd. 602-337-8760
4/7 Ice Cave Comedy Show, 7pm
4/13 Comedy of Steve “The Nuclear Guy” Natarelli and Dave Schmidt, 9pm
4/20 Ice Cave Comedy Show, 9pm
4/27 Comedy of Lenny Lizzard, 9pm

PHOENIX COYOTES NHL HOCKEY, Jobing.com Arena, Westgate Glendale 623-772-3200
4/2 vs Los Angeles Kings, 7pm
4/4 vs Detroit Red Wings, 7pm
4/6 vs Colorado Avalanche, 6pm
4/15 vs San Jose Sharks, 7pm
4/24 vs San Jose Sharks, 7pm
4/26 vs Colorado Avalanche, 7pm

TALKING STICK RESORT AND CASINO, Loop 101 and Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-850-7743
4/5 The Tubes, 8pm
4/6 Justin Furstenfeld, 8pm
4/20 Dwight Yoakam, 8pm
4/26 Foreigner, 8pm
4/27 Stephen Lynch, 8pm
4/29 Elvis Lives, 8pm

WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL AND CASINO, 5050 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler 1-800-946-4452
4/6 Polo Polo
4/12 Merle Haggard
4/13 Sinbad
4/19 World Fighting Federation
4/20 Latino Fashion Live




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W.J. Maloney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has begun work on the new St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center in Glendale, a $44 million Dignity Health facility scheduled to open in early 2014.

W.J. Maloney Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is responsible for the design/build of all the plumbing and medical gas systems on the project, including testing and certification.   

When the new facility opens, the first phase will contain a 60,000 square-foot hospital that will include an emergency room, 24 inpatient beds, two operating rooms and diagnostic services.  Located at Glendale and 99th avenues, it will provide West Valley residents with a new alternative to receive high quality healthcare services. 



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First Friday Membership Breakfast

Join us for a great program and networking on April 5 for our First Friday Member Networking Breakfast at Bitzee Mamas in downtown Glendale.  It’s only $5 for breakfast, the rest is free!  Bring a friend and join us for a “Marketing and Affordable Networking” program by the always entertaining Wayne Lawson from Sign A Rama.  The fun begins at 7:30am with networking , followed by breakfast and 30-second commercials promoting your business.  The program begins at 8am, followed by a raffle and Chamber/ City of Glendale updates.  No RSVP necessary.  Come join us and get your Friday off to a great start!!!!

Membership Golf and Networking “Blender” April 18 @The Legend at Arrowhead

You can golf and attend our Membership Networking Blender, or just come out for the networking on April 18 at the Legend Golf Course in Glendale.  Golf for those interested begins at noon ($45 discounted fee), and the “Blender” is from 5-7pm (no charge to attend).  Please RSVP to the Chamber for the golf and networking ASAP.  The networking is free, and there will be raffles and refreshments at the 5pm Blender, but please RSVP to the Chamber at 623-937-4754.

Patrick McDermott, Laura Witt, and Steve Spillman have joined the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2013 as elected members.  Mayor Jerry Weiers has also joined the board as an ex officio (non voting) board member.

Spillman is President of BNC National Bank in Glendale,  Witt is Human Resources Director at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, and McDermott is Community Relations Manager for the Glendale Area for APS. 

Each will serve a 3 year term (2013-2015) with an option to renew for another term.

4/5     First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am
4/18   Business Blender: Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course, 21027 N. 67th Ave. at
          Legend Blvd. 5pm
                              (Golf at 12 Noon for those interested, $45)
5/3     First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave.,  7:30am
5/16   Business Blender: Peoria Pines Golf Course, 8411 N. 107th Ave., 5pm
                               (Golf at 12 noon for those interested, $25)

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION CALL THE GLENDALE CHAMBER, 623-937-4754

New members introduced at March Blender: George Thorne, George Thorne Consulting; Gary Sherwood, Glendale City Council; Christine Nobles, Glendale Flowers

                Standing:    Tom Fenner, Hospice of the Valley; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA;
                Julie  Shaffer, St. Louis the King; Michelle Mounes, Avondale Auto Group;
                Scott Reimer, NextCare.

                Sitting:        Tom Keck, realtor; Tammy Mills, Lerner & Rowe; Joel Poes, MotoPhoto;
                Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama.

Heart for the City and Joy Christian School have joined together to host this year’s golf tournament.  The proceeds raised will be used for young men and women in the City of Glendale to attend Joy Christian School
The tournament will be held on Friday, April 26th with a 1pm shotgun start followed by dinner and awards at Coyote Lakes Golf Course, 18800 N. Coyote Lakes Parkway in Surprise.  The cost is $100 per person or $350 for a foursome.  Other sponsorship packages are available.  There will be a hole in one, closest to the pin and longest drive contests. 

For information and registration, go to www.heartforthecityaz.org.

Help make a difference in a child’s life by playing or sponsoring the Glendale Kiwanis’ annual golf tournament on Friday, May 3rd at The Pointe Golf Club at Lookout Mountain.  Check in lunch begins at 11:30am with a 1pm shotgun start.  Awards, raffle and silent auction will follow the tournament.
The cost is $100 per person and a hole sponsorship is $125.  If you have a foursome and a hole sponsorship it is only $500, a $25 savings.  For information and registration, contact Yvonne Knaack at 623-937-3311.

P ictured are Medical Director, Nisal Samarasekera; Glendale Mayor, Jerry Weiers; and Executive Director, Susan Levine.

Sunrise Bank, with five valley locations, is accepting donations during the month of April on behalf of Packages from Home to benefit U.S. troops overseas.  Requested are non perishable food items, personal care item and recreational items.  The Arrowhead branch of Sunrise Bank is located at 17235 N. 75th Ave., Suite B in Glendale

Pictured with their staff and management are Glendale Mayor, Jerry Weiers: Vice Mayor, Yvonne Knaack; Councilman Ian Hugh; Glendale Chamber staff, Don Rinehart; Monika Nylund and Charlott Givens.

The Avondale Auto Group is hosting a Motivational Networking event on Thursday, April 25th in the big white tent at Avondale Fiat, 10101 W. Papago Freeway in Avondale.  There will be members from the Glendale and Southwest Valley Chambers of Commerce in attendance.  This is a great networking event.  Cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch and raffle.  Part of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude.  Please RSVP to Michelle Mounes, Business Development Manager at 602-622-1946.

Kasasa is a brand new free checking account that rewards consumers with outstanding rates.  These accounts, combined with the personal service that only community financial institutions can deliver, offer a better option than the megabank experience.   For more information about Kasasa and other Credit Union West services, call 602-631-3200

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

TRAINING NEW WORKERS CRITICAL TO PREVENTING FATAL FALLS
By SCF Arizona

New construction workers, as well as experienced hands, should be aware of the hazards of falls from heights. Falls are the leading cause of deaths in construction. In 2010, 264 workers died from falls, according to the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA). Falls annually account for one of every three construction-related deaths, OSHA reports.
Arizona employers should make sure all their employees, especially those who are new to working on scaffolds, ladders and roofs, are trained in the proper set-up and safe equipment use. OSHA recommends three major areas on which to focus employee training:
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Chamber's Board of Directors

Dawn Johnson, Arizona State Credit Union, CHAIR
Steve Adams, Alphagraphics, TREASURER
Sandy Petraitis, Salt River Project, PAST CHAIR
Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance, Chair Elect

Jeff Blake, DeVry University
Steve Harnden, Ameriprise Financial
Jean Higginbotham, Humana
Steve Hopkins, Wells Fargo Bank
Randy Johnson, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Elizabeth Langland, Arizona State University
Dr. Donna Lewis, Glendale Elementary School District
Mayor Jerry Weiers
Patrict McDermott, Arizona Public Service
Dr. Ron Natale, Glendale Community College
Mary Pritchard, Pritchard Group
Scott Spillman, BNC National Bank
Bill Toops, Pueblo Publishers
Laura Witt, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center