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New Member Highlight




Arizona Painting Company
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Arizona Painting Company specializes in residential and commercial repainting projects. Whether your house needs a fresh coat of paint or your office needs a professional facelift, turn to Arizona Painting Company for help. Not only do we offer the most affordable Phoenix and Tucson painting services around, but since we know not everyone’s tastes are exactly the same, we also offer services tailored to your unique needs. This allows us to give your space the look and feel you’ve always envisioned it having.
 

None of our work is subcontracted out, it’s all done by employees who pass our rigorous training program and ongoing monthly skill-building training we do with them.
 

Our main company goal is to build a company culture of success and amazing customer service.
 

Arizona Painting Company has been in business since 2001. We have three office locations, one in Tucson, AZ, one in Chandler, AZ, and one in Glendale, AZ. We are proud of setting the standard for all other painting companies to strive for. No job is too far, if you live in the Phoenix or Tucson area, we would love to give you an estimate!
 

Visit our website ArizonaPaintingCompany.com to contact us.
 

Existing Member Spotlight




Christian Brothers Automotive

 
Christian Brothers Automotive was founded on the idea that taking your car to be serviced doesn't need to be a chore.

Since 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has sought to change the way customers think about auto service by providing knowledgeable, honest, and genuine car repairs. Since that time, we have assisted countless individuals and families with their auto service needs and gotten them back on the road with as little hassle as possible. "Love your neighbor as yourself." That's our mission at Christian Brothers Automotive.

Cal Pascanu spent 15 years gaining automotive expertise at various car dealerships. He moved up the professional ladder quickly due to his innate ability to connect with customers and employees, a skillset the various dealerships leveraged to augment their recruiting and training departments. However, Cal had longed to own his own business and started searching for opportunities. It was after meeting Josh Wall, VP of CBA, that Cal knew he had found his next path in life. Putting his trust in God and embracing CBA's faith-rooted mission, Cal started the franchise process in 2015. He and his wife Lenka moved from Michigan to Arizona at the beginning of 2018 to prepare to open their store.

The Pascanu’s offer discounts service-rooted populations, including the military, police officers, fire fighters, teachers and church leaders, hospital workers and emergency first responders as well as single parents.

To contact us, visit CBAC.com/Peoria-Thunderbird.

 

Biweekly Deals




See here for
5/9 - 5/22 Deals



The Peoria Chamber has begun a biweekly email series so we can promote all of your deals and offers - whether that includes member-to-member deals, seasonal offers, or otherwise is up to you!



Contact abremerman@peoriachamber.com for requirements to be included in our deals distribution.

 

Peoria Chamber May Membership Drive





Call us at (623) 979-3601
or Contact our Team



 

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Special Edition Commemorative Pins



Purchase a First Responder's Pin from our Inaugural 2020 First Responder's Cup Charity Golf Tournament - we will be producing a different design next year!

$10 + $1 shipping per pin
(partial proceeds go to Peoria 1st Responders)


PURCHASE HERE

Contact Us



We are here
for YOU!

 


623.979.3601
CONTACT THE TEAM

 

Latest COVID-19 Update: Re-Opening




The Road to Re-Opening

 

The Governor announced previously that retail businesses could resume partial operations, including curbside delivery on Monday, May 4. Retail businesses that implement social distancing and sanitation measures could resume partial in-person operations this Friday, May 8. On Monday, May 11, businesses could resume dine-in services with the appropriate safety measures. Today, May 13, pools, gyms, fitness centers, and spas can reopen with appropriate safety measures. 

The Stay at Home order that was issued by the Governor will expire this Friday, May 15th at midnight, along with EO 2020-24 (travel advisory) and 2020-33 (“Returning Stronger”). All other executive orders will stay in place. As of Saturday, May 16 at 12 AM, EO 2020-36 shall become effective, which reminds people to promote physical distancing and allows businesses to gradually and safely open in compliance with federal, OSHA and ADHS guidelines. 

Vulnerable individuals with underlying health conditions and those above age 65 are still recommended to stay at home and leave the house for essential services only.

Arizona’s gradual reopening to return stronger
All guidance released by the governor for businesses are below:

  • Pools, with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation - can reopen Wednesday, May 13 (GUIDANCE)

  • Gyms & Fitness Providers, with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation - can reopen Wednesday, May 13 (GUIDANCE)

  • Spas, with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation - can reopen Wednesday, May 13 (GUIDANCE)  

  • While never formally closed, many Places of Worship opted to temporarily change or suspend services. As they resume operations, you can find guidance here:  (GUIDANCE)

  • Restaurants and coffee shops can resume dine-in services, with safety measures - reopened Monday, May 11 (GUIDANCE)

  • Retail Businesses can resume partial in-person operations - reopened Friday, May 8 (GUIDANCE)

  • Cosmetologists and barber shops can resume appointment-based services - reopened Friday, May 8 (GUIDANCE)

View the Executive Order on guidance for businesses HERE

Upcoming Chamber Events 5/13 - 5/22

We are Virtual! Check out our upcoming events below:
 



Coffee is for Closers - Virtual

Thursday, 05/14/2020
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required

As a business owner, the ability to confidently ask for the sale is imperative, yet so many of us don't want to appear "salesy"!  Join us and hear some proven B2B and B2C sales methodologies, sales techniques, and strategies.​
This week's topic: 
"The 4 Buyer Roles - How to Navigate Them and Communicate with Them"



 



Women 4 Women
Networking Group - Virtual


Friday, 05/15/2020
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required


"For this meeting, the group will be discussing their own businesses, current strategies, and plans for moving forward. 
Also, come wearing your face mask! There will be a contest for the best / cutest face mask, and the Women's group will vote on their favorites! Top three voted will move on to the Chamber page and the members will vote for the Winner! There will be a prize waiting for the winner."


 


 

Percolate Peoria Online

Tuesday, 05/19/2020
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required


From Old Town to North Peoria, we are connecting and highlighting our Peoria member's businesses. Network with and join us as we Percolate Peoria! This time, we are visiting:
Roadrunner Foot & Ankle, ho
sted by Dr. Gary N Friedlander DPM, FACFAS​.


 

Online Networking Happy Hour

Thursday, 05/21/2020
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required


Come join us for an Online Networking Happy Hour.
Bring your competitive spirit and your favorite libation - non-alcoholic included!


Member Event - Cox Media


Are you ready to reopen?

Peoria Chamber partner Cox Media is here to help through thoughtful perspectives on messaging and media planning, and through an "Ask the Experts" webinar series. See below "Ready to Help" link on how they can help you reopen, and webinar series details and registration below.


Ready to Help



"In the best of times, it can be difficult to find creative ways to reach your customers and grow your business. Add a global pandemic to the equation and it can be downright overwhelming.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received a lot of questions from local businesses on how to weather this storm and come out stronger on the other side. The questions vary, but all are looking for creative ideas. So we decided to tap into our powerful network of marketing minds to provide just that.

We invite you to join us every two weeks for a short conversation with a marketing expert who will address questions like:
  • How do I generate revenue when my doors are closed?
  • How can I ensure my brand authentically connects with people during this time?
  • What advertising tactics will give me the most bang for my buck right now?
If you have questions you’d like one of our experts to address, the local contact for Cox Media is Devin Beisel, who can be reached via email at devin.beisel@coxmedia.com​."

Upcoming dates and topics:

5/20 - 
Connecting With Customers in New Ways
6/3 - Coming Soon
6/17 - Coming Soon


REGISTER HERE

Chamber Member Benefits

Member Event - United Kung Fu



United Kung Fu and Tai Chi
  "Due to the unprecedented situation created by Covid 19, we are Live Streaming our full schedule of Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes, a total of 50 classes per week, through the Zoom application.

In order to support our greater community through this situation, we are offering those Live Streamed classes to the general public as a community service.  These classes can assist you in staying physical fit, help improve your emotional, mental and spiritual state of being, and help keep you connected through a shared experience within a caring community.
 
          We are grateful to our incredible Instructors and Students for their dedication and continued support – without which we would not be able to share these classes with the greater community.
 
          The Class Schedules, and Zoom information for the Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes are located on our Websites:
www.unitedkungfu.com; or www.unitedtaichi.com.
To make sure that we admit you to the Zoom meeting from the Waiting Room, please call us at 623-972-7900 to give us your name.  We look forward to seeing you in class soon!"
PEORIA CHAMBER NEWSLETTER.2020 - Peoria Chamber Newsletter