ENTER TO WIN $2,500
The Chairish Small Business Award ($2,500)
- Applicants must be 18+ and the company must be owned by a U.S. citizen
- Business must be in the design field (interior design, graphic design, architecture, fashion, etc.) and cannot exceed over $1 million in revenue annually
- Business must be an early stage business, having launched in the past 12 months or working to scale operations as a growth-stage business if launched over 12 months ago
- Applicants must provide up to a 500-word statement of how they’d use the funds to support their business, and design a “mood board” of their ideal workspace using Chairish products.
You can review full details on our site.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 RESOURCE CORNER
Banners for Businesses
Banners, Tabletop Signs, a Safety Webpage and Social Media Graphics have been created for Peoria businesses. If a business owner would like to learn more or request any of these free marketing materials, they can sign up at:
www.peoriaaz.gov/business/small-business-task-force.
Paycheck Protection Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, is providing this guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, as provided for under section 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as amended by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act).
Borrowers and lenders may rely on the guidance provided in this document as SBA’s interpretation, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, of the CARES Act, the Flexibility Act, and the Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rules (“PPP Interim Final Rules”) (link).
Click here for Document on (FAQ's) on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Testing Sites
from Arizona Department of Health Services
Click image to go to ADHS List of COVID Testing sites
Banner Better Together Gift Giving Event
Banner Better Together Gift Giving Event
Banner Health is in preparation for this year’s Better Together Employee Giving Fundraiser. Banner Health’s Better Together has raised over 1.8 million dollars a year lending support to 501c organizations that provide shelter, meals, medical research, senior care, and more. Some of the agencies include United Way, Alzheimer’s Research, Senior Community Centers, burn camps, behavioral health, and over 20 other non-profit organizations serving Arizona.
Employee teams from each facility are tasked to find unique ways that drive the employee gift giving. This is done through payroll donations, silent auctions, or raffle participation. Arizona West is the home of two participating Peoria Chamber hospitals. Each is offering events to entice the employee giving. We would appreciate any items/ services that could be put together to create a unique bid gift. We are only successful in the endeavors through support from organizations giving items of significant value.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or to make a donation, contact myself for Veronica with the Chamber.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Baker
Director, Business Development
AZ Region – West Valley
602-747-3632 office
602-370-4714 mobile
AZTV Channel 7
We're teaming up with Member AZTV Channel 7 to help local businesses!
We know getting back to business is exciting as we all work to grow Arizona’s economy. And as the last locally owned and operated broadcasting TV station in a top 20 market, we have the ability to pass along great savings to our local Arizona partners and help local businesses re-emerge successfully.
AZTV Channel 7 is offering the Peoria Chamber of Commerce a discount. The value for broadcast and production can reach up to $3,000, but members can get it for just $150. All you have to do is mention that you are a Peoria Chamber member!
AZ Daily Mix is a live show that airs from 8-9am Monday through Friday, and 7-8am Saturday. Your segment will be aired and re-aired the following day.
Wouldn’t it be exciting to see your company televised? Book your interview now!
Contact: Ryan Ferris, Account Executive, (602) 708-9553 or rferris@aztv.com.
For additional questions please reach out to memberservices@peoriachamber.com.
Open For Business Program
The Peoria Chamber of Commerce has Launched a new Open for Business Advertising Program to help promote your business locally!
This new advertising membership program is available to CURRENT full revenue members as a benefit of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. Not a member of the chamber? No worries, you can still participate for as little as $200 a year for this amazing non-chamber member advertising offer.
Professional writers and designers will build you a phenomenal product and services catalog and landing page so that the search engines can find you! They will design a mobile app for your business and an electronic business card. Lastly, you can sell your products online with your own online store—and there is a dedicated assistant helping you all along the way!
For more information, visit
College Hunks Hauling Junk Coupon
Simply use this 10% coupon on your next junk removal or labor service. Just show this email to your HUNKS on the job. If you prefer to Call, tell us "Hot10" to get your 10% off.
623-866-2131
Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program
Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program
The State of Arizona created the Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program, which is designed to assist bars and restaurants with funding for the infrastructure needed to expand their premises. With $1 million total in the fund, businesses may apply for up to $10,000 to cover expenditures for items restaurants need to extend their premises to approved outdoor spaces such as outdoor furniture, barriers, patio heaters, or parklets.
Eligibility
- Licensed restaurants and bars
- Fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees
- Must comply with all COVID-19 related executive orders
- Must demonstrate a new extension of premises that has been approved by the local governing body and the Arizona Department of Liquor Licensing and Control (if applicable)
- Must submit a complete application, including a budget (incomplete applications will not be considered)
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION HERE
FREE lamination of completed COVID-19 vaccination cards!
B For Life
To assist organ transplant recipients, donor families, and living donors with the costs associated with participation at the transplant games.
To encourage recipients to actively become involved with their own healthcare, through educational information, support groups, websites that improve the effectiveness of the B For Life process.
To promote organ and tissue donation by demonstrating the success of donation and B For Life.
To provide support of donor families and their experiences.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Are you a Chamber Member struggling to obtain the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)?
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
Sign up to receive email alerts from SBA as additional information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund becomes available.
What's Happening in Peoria
Share Your Story for National Parks and Recreation Month
National Parks and Recreation Month is here and this July, the city of Peoria is celebrating parks, trails, and open spaces with the national theme: “Our Park and Recreation Story.” Peoria is home to 31 neighborhood parks and three large community parks that offer a variety of amenities such as fishing lakes, dog parks, multi-purpose fields, playgrounds, and public art. Additionally, Peoria has four mountains trails, and scenic multi-use pathways and river trails that traverse our city. These amenities are an important part of our community, and as we celebrate Parks and Recreation Month–an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), we invite residents to share their experiences, memories, and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them. Share your story on social media and tag the City of Peoria on Facebook at @PeoriaAZRec, on Twitter at @PeoriaAZ and on Instagram @peoriaazcam. For information on Peoria’s parks and trails, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/parks.
Design Peoria’s New Library Card
The city of Peoria’s Public Library System is hosting a Library Card Contest! Residents between the ages of 5-17 are invited to unleash their imagination and showcase their artistic talent by participating in the contest. Participants are encouraged to create their artwork around the Maricopa County Summer Reading Program's theme “Tails and Tales.” Entries will be grouped into two categories: children ages 5-11 and teens ages 12-17. A winning design from each age group will be selected and used as the artwork on the next Peoria Public Library System cards. The grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift card. Entry forms are available at the Peoria Main and Sunrise Mountain Library service desks, and online at www.peoriaaz.gov/library. Entries must be submitted by July 31, 2021; selected artwork will be announced September 2021.
Peoria Hosts Vitalant Blood Drive
In partnership with Vitalant Blood Donation, the city of Peoria is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, July 20 from 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. inside the Peoria Police Department, located at 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave. With a critical blood shortage occurring throughout the state, blood donations are urgently needed. To make a life-saving donation, visit www.vitalant.org (code: peoria). Donors who donate blood May 28 – Sept. 10, 2021 will be entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan S, donated by Valley Volkswagen Dealers.
Peoria Launches Drought Ready Web Page
Living in the desert, water remains one of our most precious resources. As Arizonans continue to hear more about the anticipated Tier 1 water shortage in 2022, it is important that Peoria residents have the facts and know that Peoria’s water supply is not impacted. Declining water levels in Lake Mead, which serves as the reservoir for water in the Lower Colorado River Basin, are triggering a Tier 1 shortage declaration. Peoria has prepared for drought conditions in Arizona for many years and has plans in place if the shortage levels on the Colorado River continue to worsen. In fact, only 34% of Peoria’s water supply is from the Colorado River/CAP Canal. Additionally, Peoria only uses 61% of our available CAP supply and then the rest is stored underground for later use. To learn more about Peoria’s diverse water supply, and how we are prepared, visit our Drought and Shortage FAQ page at www.peoriaaz.gov/droughtready.
“Touch a Truck” at July 15 Peoria Reads Event
Mayor Carlat’s Peoria Reads summer reading program continues with the “Touch a Truck” event, scheduled Thursday, July 15 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St. Attendees can check out a garbage truck, street sweeper, and other cool public works equipment. Reading program participants can also receive an additional entry for the final program drawing. Peoria Reads offers youth multiple opportunities to track their reading and win prizes over the summer. With three weeks left, there is still time to participate. Stop by your local library or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/library for details.
Peoria’s Pools offer Swim lessons, Open Swim and Story Time
There is still time to cool off this summer at Peoria’s pools! A free, preschool story time is scheduled Friday, July 16 from 11 a.m. – noon at Sunrise Pool, located at 21321 N. 86 th Ave. Peoria and Sunrise pools remain open for open swim through August 1. Daily passes for children (ages 2-17) are $2 and adults (18+) are $4. Registration for the final, summer, weekend swim lessons opens this week. The 30-minute classes will take place on Saturday/Sunday from August 7–August 29. Lessons are $25 for residents and $57 for non-residents at Sunrise Pool. Call 623-773-7137 or email aquatics@peoriaaz.gov for additional information.
Back to School Bingo Offers Backpacks and School Supplies
School-aged youth and teens are invited to join the city of Peoria for a fun night of bingo on Wednesday, July 21 or Thursday, July 22 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St. Each registered participant will win a backpack filled with school supplies. Axiom Church will supply backpacks to kindergarten through 8 th grade students, and the HART (Helping at Risk Teens) Pantry will provide backpacks for high school students. To participate, youth must register for either the Wednesday or Thursday bingo. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 623-773-7436 to select a bingo date today.
Peoria Fire-Medical Hosts Drive-Through Backpack Giveaway
The Peoria Fire-Medical Department, in partnership with the Peoria Unified School District, is hosting a drive-through backpack giveaway. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies to help prepare K-12 students for the upcoming school year. The event will take place at the Peoria Community Center parking lot, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St., on Saturday, July 31 from noon – 4 p.m., while supplies last. All students must be present to receive a backpack.
AM/PM is Hiring
The city of Peoria is seeking outgoing, positive, and responsible individuals who desire to work with youth in the AM/PM before and after school care program. Staff members will supervise and monitor children by actively participating with them through play and staff-led enrichment, such as literacy, arts and crafts, and STEAM projects. The ideal candidate will provide an enhanced experience, enjoy positive participant interactions, and welcome the opportunity to make a difference. If you have a passion for working with children, this job is for you! For details visit www.peoriaaz.gov/jobs and review the city of Peoria’s employment opportunities and search ‘Childcare Provider - Rec Leaders’.
Smart Irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month! Did you know that the city of Peoria offers a rebate of up to $250 for upgrading old irrigation controllers to approved smart irrigation controllers? When combined with proper in ground irrigation efficiency and maintenance, the average Peoria homeowner can reduce overall water use by 15% by upgrading. To learn how you can save today, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/rebates.
Chamber Social Media
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Women 4 Women
July 16th
4:00 - 5:30 PM
***Please Note Time Change! This is an evening event! 4:00-5:30PM***
Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort
20025 N 81st Ave, Peoria
Peoria, AZ 85382
Debbie Medina Gach
Co-Founder & CEO
Jalisco International Imports, Inc.
 
Tequila Tasting
Debbie Medina Gach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jalisco International Imports, Inc. Jalisco International Imports is a woman-owned business that produces and owns Senor Rio Tequila. Senor Rio is a handcrafted, ultra-premium tequila produced in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. She is a baby boomer, a widow and an entrepreneur who believes in philanthropy, charity and improving the lives of others. To learn more please visit https://www.senorrio.com
REGISTER HERE
Business Alliance Committee
July 26th
04:00 - 05:00 PM
Online Zoom Meeting
REGISTER HERE
Military Affairs Committee
July 28th
04:30 - 05:30 PM
Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
REGISTER HERE
After Hours Shenanigans
July 29th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Cactus Taproom Craft Beer & Wine Bar
20429 N Lake Pleasant Rd #104
Peoria, AZ 85382
Chips and salsa provided!
REGISTER HERE
SizeUp Business Analytics Tool
PEORIA CHAMBER INVESTS IN BIG DATA ENABLING SMALL BUSINESS WITH SIZEUP!!!!
SizeUp West - Peoria, Glendale, Surprise is a free, robust business analytics tool designed to support small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of stages, from the entrepreneur looking to start their first business to a seasoned business owner looking to expand their customer base.
SizeUp West can assist in providing answers to:
- Where should I start my business in the West Valley?
- Who are my competitors and how do I perform compared to the them?
- How can I find more customers?
- How do I identify the best places to locate and advertise my business?
“SizeUp represents an edge for our businesses to navigate and develop strategies and tactics to attract more customers and thus revenue; this is why we invested in it and want to see it become a useful tool for our member businesses,” states Scot Andrews President & CEO of the Peoria Chamber.
SizeUp West identifies essential market data for the Peoria, Glendale, and Surprise area. We are partnering with sponsors to bring this tool to our members.
You can find the tool in the Members Login area here:
Community News, Events & Deals
DigiMarCon America 2021
Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference
July 21st - 22nd
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
For more details visit https://digimarconamerica.com.
Please HELP us collect SCHOOL SUPPLIES benefiting Eve's Place! Drop off spots include Inspira Arrowhead and the wonderful Aspera neighborhood locations listed below! July 11-17th. Thank you!!!! For more information call Jeannie 623 235 6400 or cadencesl.com.
There is a critical blood shortage! Are you able to donate?
Tuesday, July 20th
07:30 AM - 04:30PM
Peoria Police Dept. Peoria Room
8351 W. Cinnabar
Dear Peoria Chamber, Join us for a roaring good time on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Hotsy-totsy hoofers will Charleston to live jazz music as bootlegging bartenders mix forbidden cocktails for you in our hopping gin mill. Gamblers will have their chance to flirt with Lady Luck before dining on a delectable three-course meal, culminating in the highly anticipated opening night of the blockbuster ABT season. You deserve to let loose at a swanky soiree, so slip on your most extravagant flapper dress and break out your sharpest suit for an evening like no other, with a speakeasy twist. Let your inner socialite be set free as you relive the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties. Tables of two, four, and six are available for a limited time at this invitation-only event. You don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Purchase your table now for this exclusive event before it's too late. A party is not a party without YOU, and we want you to be the first to celebrate as we finally say, “Broadway’s Back...let’s get this party started!
Walmart and Sam’s Club Help Change Kids’ Health at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Walmart and Sam’s Club in Metro Phoenix are once again helping raise funds for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since 1987, this campaign has raised more than $1 billion for CMN Hospitals across North America.
Customers and members in Metro Phoenix can donate at the register any dollar amount, or simply round-up their purchase to the next dollar and donate the change in-store or while shopping online. You can also donate at www.HelpKidsLiveHealthy.org.
The fundraising campaign runs through July 25.
Business Builder: How to Perform Market Research
July 15th, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
In-Person at Park West or Online
9744 West Northern Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
Anyone launching or interested in launching a project, business, venture or solution. This is an opportunity to share community expertise!
Learning outcomes: By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Meet fellow entrepreneurs—including small business owners, creators and makers
- Identify major stages in the research process and how to navigate
- Identify helpful tips from experienced entrepreneurs
- Understand the range of resources offered in the community and via the interne
More information here.
Congratulations to Phoenix Raceway! NASCAR was named Sports League of the Year during the 2021 Sports Business Awards by Sports Business Journal. The annual event held virtually this year, celebrates the best in sports business over the past year.
NASCAR was the first major U.S. sport to return to competition, the first to safely welcome back fans and the first to complete a full season schedule following the pandemic pause.
NASCAR makes its return to Phoenix Raceway on Sunday,
November 7, 2021 for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race.
Making Noise for Autism Walk
We are hosting our FIRST Annual Making Noise for Autism WALK in the WEST VALLEY on November 14th at 9-1 pm in Peoria and Rio Vista Walk Park.
We are inviting you to a Rally Meeting on July 7th if you are able to attend and learn about the Walk and how we would need your support. Here are the Fliers, Sponsorship information etc.:
Please let us know by July 1 st if you are able to be a part of the AMBASSADOR TEAM and if so, thank you thank you!! And if not, no worries. We will do this every year and would love your support in the future!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-noise-for-autism-walk-tickets-158033732147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Advertise at Sky Zone!
Advertise at Sky Zone! They have 4 TV screens, as well as monitors at each entry station providing slides for advertisements.
For more information, please contact:
Mackenzie Roque
Community Manager – Sky Zone Peoria
Mackenzie.Roque@skyzone.com
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