JULY 2013
"Business Monthly"

CHAMBERS HOST WEST VALLEY "BIZ TO BIZ" TRADE SHOW AUGUST 29th

The West Valley Chambers of Commerce (Glendale, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional, Wickenburg and Buckeye) will host the 12th Annual “Biz to Biz” Trade Show, August 29 from 4-7pm at the Wigwam Resort.

Nearly 100 exhibitors will display their products and services at this show, which generates 300-500 attendees.  It is an especially great show for our new members, giving them great exposure for minimal cost to businesses and potential customers throughout the West Valley.

Just $150 (if reserved by August 1) gets you a six foot table and two chairs on the exhibition floor.  The Southwest Valley Chamber will be handling reservations for the event this year.  For more information or to reserve your exhibit space, contact them at 623-932-2260.  This show always sells out, so reserve your space today!

CHAMBER SEARCH COMMITTEE BEGINS PRESIDENTIAL SELECTION PROCESS

The Chamber’s Board of Directors has begun the search for a new President of the Glendale Chamber upon the heels of current President Don Rinehart’s pending October retirement.  The Committee was appointed by the Chamber’s board of directors and includes : David Mitchell - Chairman (Ideal Insurance), Dawn Johnson (Arizona State Credit Union), Sandy Petraitis (SRP), Bill Toops (Glendale Star)
Steve Adams (Alpha Graphics), Yvonne Knaack (Glendale Vice Mayor), Mary Pritchard (Pritchard and Associates) and David McAlindin (Glendale Economic Development Director).

The committee has been meeting regularly and has set a timeline of accepting applications through the end of July.  They will conduct a nationwide, regional and local search for the new President, and hope to have the new person in place by October 1.  Persons interested in a job description or application for the position should contact Don Rinehart at 623-937-4754 or drinehart@glendale azchamber.org.

SOME OF THE NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCED AT THE JUNE BLENDER AT PARKER HANNIFIN


Jerrie Gathe and Travis Kronenberg, Dahn Yoga; Glenn Young, Karma Tattoo Studio; Gary Sherwood, Glendale City Council; Roland Burgman, The Australian AZ; Steve Adams, Alphagraphics and Chamber Board member; Sharon Hernandez, Parker Hannifin.

14TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT, SEPTEMBER 27TH

Save the date for the 14th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit ASU West students, Friday, September 27th at the Legend At Arrowhead Golf Course starting with a 7:30am shotgun start.  Golf is still $100 per person with hole sponsorships at $125.  If you have a foursome with a hole sponsorship the cost is $495, that is a $30 savings.  To be a contest or featured sponsor, please call Harry Shapiro at the Glendale Chamber, 623-937-4754.  Also, contact Harry is you would like to sign up early to play in the tournament.

CODE RED SUMMER HEAT RELIEF WATER DRIVE

As temperatures stay in triple digits, The Phoenix Rescue Mission’s top priority is to provide heat relief to thousands of people living on the streets in the area.  Currently, the Mission’s “Hope Coach” travels the streets of our community distributing sack lunches, clothing, and most important, bottled water.  Chamber members, Lerner & Rowe, their staff, colleagues, friends and family are joining forces to help by giving water to those in dire need.

Please drop off as many cases of water as possible at one of the two Lerner & Rowe West Valley locations.  You can also donate money to purchase more water.  Make checks payable to the “Rowe Family Charitable Foundation.”  Lerner & Rowe is located at 5525 W. Glendale Avenue and 7200 W. Bell Rd. in Glendale.

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
BNC NATIONAL BANK
TRI WEST HEALTHCARE
ARIZONA STATE CREDIT UNION
BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER

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

GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


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JULY NETWORKING EVENTS

First Friday Networking Breakfast  July 12

Due to the 4th of July holiday, our “First Friday” membership networking breakfast will be held July 12 at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale from 7:30-8:45am.  Great networking and a small business program on “Preserving Business and Family Memories” by Joel Poes from Motophoto ……..

Only $5 per person for breakfast!  No RSVP necessary…and, don’t forget to bring business cards!

Membership Networking Blender July 18

Our July 18 Membership Networking Blender is scheduled at Jobing.com Arena, sponsored by the Phoenix Coyotes (pending approval of their sale and agreement with the City) from 5-7pm.  If the sale does not go through, the Blender will be held at the new Chamber offices, 5800 West Glenn Drive, Suite 275.  Members will be notified by email of any changes.  For more information call the Chamber at 623-937-4754.

JUNE FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST AT BITZEE MAMA’S

Standing: Danielle Arellano, Thunderbird Executive Inn; Glenn Young, Karma Tattoo Studio;  Diana Watkins, Unitech; Deb Desmond and Russ Kuhlman, Melaleuca; Pamela Boynton, Arizona Office Liquidators and Design; Jean June, Goldensun.  Sitting: Danielle Burdick, Thunderbird Executive Inn; Joel Poes, Moto Photo; Dave Mitchell, Ideal Insurance Agency and Chamber Board member; Wayne Lawson, Sign a Rama on 51st Ave.; Scott Reimer, NextrCare; Leanna Griffin, Leonard F. Baker, CPA.

10TH ANNUAL "MASTERING THE PURCHASING MAZE" PROCUREMENT FAIR AND TRADE SHOW OCTOBER 10th

Thunderbird School of Global Management to Host Valley Wide Event

The 10th Annual Procurement Fair and Trade Show will be hosted by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, City of Glendale, Arizona State Credit Union, Glendale Community College, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Luke Air Force Base, the Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center and SCORE.  Chairman’s Circle sponsors are Humana, Wells Fargo, SRP, Wildhorse Pass, Casino Arizona, WalMart, APS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

The Show will be held from 1-4pm October 10 at the Thunderbird School of Global Management Tech Events Center.

This is the largest FREE- to- attend Procurement Fair in Arizona with an average attendance of nearly 1000 government agencies and small businesses.  The event is a great opportunity to meet buyers representing federal agencies, military bases, colleges and universities, school districts, city and county government, as well as corporate buyers.

The fair features 70-80 vendors and exhibitors and also plays host to a business trade show where small businesses can exhibit and meet with each other to exchange products and services…all under one roof.

Exhibit table are first come first serve basis beginning August 15 and are $50 for government and non-profit agencies, $100 for Glendale Chamber member businesses, and $200 for non member businesses.

Registration, exhibit sign-up and event information will be available beginning August 15 at www.glendaleaz.com/purchasingfair or by calling the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754. 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SHOPPING EVENT JULY 20TH

Downtown Glendale will celebrate a fund filled day of early holiday shopping and dining on Saturday, July 20 from 10am to 4pm.  Celebrate the joy of the season early and enjoy a day of crafts, treats and exclusive deals in Historic Downtown Glendale.  Shoppers will start at the Glendale Visitor Center to pick up a map and discount coupons.  For more information, call 623-930-4500.

DONATE BLOOD THIS SUMMER.. YOU MAY WIN A NEW CAR OR OTHER PRIZES

Blood donations can decline up to 25% during holidays.  Since blood has a shelf life of 42 days, July donations can replenish the blood supply following the summer holiday weekends.  Give blood now through August 31st and you could drive away a hero with a 2013 VW Passat S or other great prizes.  To make an appointment with United Blood Services, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit www.bloodhero.com.
Another way to save lives and win a prize is to fill out a new online health history questionnaire.  Complete you questionnaire on the same day before your  visit to United Blood Services and you will be entered into weekly drawings for a pair of round trip tickets to the Grand Canyon Railway. 
Simply go to www.arizonahero.com/healthhistory

CHAMBER MEMBERS' JULY AND AUGUST CALENDAR

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400
7/12-8/18 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7/15-19  Alice in Wonderland, Session 3 Academy for Young Performers
7/19  ABT Cabaret
7/22-8/2 Joust!  A mighty medieval musical, Academy for Young Performers
8/2  ABT Cabaret
8/16  ABT Cabaret

ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinal Way, Glendale
602-379-0101

8/17  Pre-season vs Dallas Cowboys, 7:30am
8/24  Pre-season vs San Diego Chargers, 7pm

CASINO ARIZONA, Loop 101 and McKellips, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777
7/4-6  Kissmania – Kiss Tribute Band, 7:30pm
7/6  UFC 162 featuring Silva vs Wiedman, 5pm
7/7  Kellie Karl – Hypnotist, 7:30pm
7/26  Pettybreakers – A Tribute to the music of Tom Petty, 7:30pm

JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate City Center, Glendale 623-772-3200
7/14  New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men, 7:30pm

LE CHALET, 5626 W. Bell Rd., Glendale 602-337-8760
7/7  Ice Cave Comedy Show, 7pm
8/4  Ice Cave Comedy Show, 7pm
Thursdays Happy Hour with music by Kenny Thames, 3pm to 6pm

TALKING STICK RESORT & CASINO, Loop 101 and Indian Bend, Scottsdale, 480-850-7743
7/6  UFC 162 featuring Silva vs Wiedman, 5pm
7/11  Jim Gaffigan, 8pm
7/12  B 52’s and the Go-Go’s, 8pm
7/13  Happy Together Tour, 8pm
7/20  King of the Cage: Heated Fury, 7pm
7/26  Bo Deans, 8pm
8/1  Gipsy Kings, 8pm
8/3  Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Alejandro Escovedo, 8pm
8/7  Whitesnake, 8pm
8/9  Charlie Daniels Band, 8pm

WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL AND CASINO, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler 800-946-4452
7/5  Kenny G
7/12-13  Michael Finney’s 17th Annual Dry Heat Comedy Show
7/28  Sara Evans
8/3  Ho Okena
8/9  Los Tigres del Norte
8/22  Barenaked Ladies
8/23  Warrant and Skid Row
8/24  49 Laughs Comedy Tour

CREDIT UNION WEST SELECTED AS A TOP CAREERBUILDER COMPANY

CarreerBuilder and Republic Media announced that Credit Union West earned a spot on the inaugural CareerBuilder’s Top Companies to work for in Arizona list.  Companies were evaluated and selected based on a combination of overall satisfaction scores from an Employee Engagement Survey and evaluation from and Employer Questionnaire covering topics related to HR programs, benefits and workplace culture.

CHAMBER'S BOARS 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
Patrick McDermott
, Arizona Public Service
Dr. Ron Natale, Glendale/Peoria YMCA
Mary Pritchard, Pritchard Group
Scott Spillman, BNC National Bank
Bill Toops, Pueblo Publishers
Laura Witt, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
The Pulse - JULY 2013

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