December 4, 2017 Prescott Chamber of Commerce Connect
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Member Spotlight

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Sara McGee, Realtor
Keller Williams Northeast Realty
928-899-2925
www.saramcgeerealtor.com
sara.mcgee@kw.com
 
  • Profile Description: Sara McGee is a Realtor for Keller Williams Northeast Realty, and has been a successful Architectural Designer for the last 12 years throughout Arizona. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Architecture and Design. Sara has worked as a City Planner for the City of Sedona and as an Instructor for NAU in Flagstaff. Sara is a great resource as a listing specialist who knows how to sell your property quickly with proper staging, photography, and pricing techniques. She is also a people person and a great listener when it comes to helping buyers find their dream homes. Sara chose to hang her real estate license with Keller Williams Northeast Realty (KWNE) because of their core values and belief system. At KWNE every transaction is a win-win for everybody or there is no deal. Our customers always come first, and we seek first to understand every situation through committed communication. We create trust and success by leading through honesty in all of our transactions, and we focus all of efforts on service, productivity, and profitability for our clients.
  • Why I joined the Chamber: Membership to the Chamber will bring credibility to my business. It will increase my visibility in the community and will create networking opportunities. It will allow me to make business contacts that will help generate more business activity for the community as well. The chamber newsletters and events will keep me current on interesting information about other small businesses and their owners, as well as information and events going on in the community. It will also give me the opportunity to acquire customer referrals from the daily calls at the chamber from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors. It will also help me reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity. Lastly, and most importantly it will allow me to get to know and serve the Prescott community better.
  • Discounts that you may give the Chamber members: I can provide discounts on moving costs, home warranties, appraisal fees, closing costs, and professional retainer fees as it all relates to relocation and real estate needs.

WELCOME New Chamber Members

Ignite Brand Marketing
Liza Noland
Website
info@ignitebrandmarketing.com
Join Date: 11/07/2017

Heartland Business Solutions
Rick Rangel
Website
rick.rangle@e-hps.com
Join Date: 11/07/2017

Abrio Care
Jill Tabar
Website
jtabar@abrioservices.com
Join Date: 11/08/2017

U S Bank
John Manning
Website
john.manning@usbank.com
Join Date: 11/08/2017

We Organize Your Stuff In Az, Inc.
Maya Cook
Website
we.organize.your.stuff.in.az@gmail.com
Join Date: 11/13/2017

ASIS Massage Education
Kaitlyn Verbanic
Website
kverbanic@asismassage.edu
Join Date: 11/13/2017

Aaron L. Johnson & Company
Aaron Johnson
Website
AARON@ALJCOMPANY.COM
Join Date: 11/14/2017

James & James Construction Corp
James Troy Gallagher
Website
dellison@jandjconstructioncorp.com
Join Date: 11/14/2017

Zounds Hearing, Inc
Nina Christensen
Website
nina.christensen@zoundshearing.com
Join Date: 11/16/2017

Loan Depot
John Iannetta
Website
jiannetta@loandepot.com
Join Date: 11/20/2017

Prescott Area Shelter Services
Carmen Frederic
Website
passdirector@prescottshelters.org
Join Date: 11/20/2017

Mike Boggus Consulting, LLC
Mike Boggus
Website
michael_boggus@us.aflac.com
Join Date: 12/02/2017

News from Sheri

We value your membership and look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events!  Remember to shop local and with a fellow chamber member!

The first Grand Marshal Gala (honoring Tommy Meredith and our sponsors) was held on Thursday, November 30, 2017!  This inaugural event was well attended and has been rated a smashing success. Congratulations to Tommy Meredith! THANK YOU to our sponsors!

35th Annual Christmas Parade and 63rd Annual Courthouse Christmas Lighting took place on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Crowds were entertained with live band and cheer squad performances on Gurley Street.  Santa's tent was filled with excited children, pets and families during the afternoon. With approximately 12,000 people in attendance, the City's local businesses (especially downtown) were buzzing all day long!  The lights will stay lit until January 14, 2018 (Martin Luther King Jr. weekend).  Donations for the Courthouse Lighting will continue to be accepted at both the Jersey Lilly Saloon and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce until January 14, 2018.  PLEASE make checks payable to PRESCOTT CHAMBER FOUNDATION.

Are you a Veteran Chamber Member? Please contact Laura Warne 928-445-2000 or Laura@Prescott.org so that we can update our database.  Watch our calendar updates for upcoming events which focus on our Veteran owned businesses!

Please join us for our December events and visit www.prescott.org and click on Chamber Events! Don't forget to RSVP for Chamber events!
 
Please call us with any questions at 928-445-2000, and visit our website to register for events at prescott.org!

Holiday Shoppers, please remember: Shop Prescott. Start Here.  
 

Enjoy your holiday season in Arizona's Christmas City!

Create Commerce Everyone!
 

Sincerely,


Sheri L. Heiney
President & CEO

Prescott Chamber Connect

Thank you to our LEAD PARTNERS

Thank you to the Prescott Chamber's Lead Partners:




 





Thank You to our Gold Level Sponsor

Arizona Public Service. Co
Darla DeVille
Website
 

Thank You to our Silver Level Sponsors

Fann Contracting, Inc.
Michael Fann
Website

Foothills Bank
Angela Ingrao
Website

Lamb Chevrolet, Cadillac
Ed Walsh
Website

Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos-Yavapai Gaming Agency
Stephen Whisenhunt
Website
 

Thank You to our Bronze Level Sponsors

Affinity RV Service, Sales & Rentals
Bob Been
Website

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Alondra Flores
Website

Residence Inn by Marriott
Holli Maurer
Website

Touchmark at the Ranch
Christy VanderMolen
Website

US Bank
John Manning
Website
 

Prescott Chamber Talk of the Town

 
Listen to Talk of the Town Prescott Chamber of Commerce days the 2nd and 4th Wednesday for Chamber updates and interviews with fellow members
from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. or www.kqna.com.
 
If you would like to be on the Radio Show please send a
request to chamber@prescott.org.
 

PAYP Upcoming Events

Upcoming November Events ...

Pet of the Month

Yavapai Humane Society

Hi, my name is Luna and I’m a two-year-old pit bull mix looking for my forever home at Yavapai Humane Society. What should you know about me? I love all people! Try giving me scratches…I swear, I will melt! I am a goof ball who loves toys and still has the heart of a puppy at age 2. I can always use a good walk (who can't?) and an owner with some dog experience. I’m a champ at "sit" and love to play dress up. I’m a pewter princess and I’ll admit I’m a little selfish…I want a home all to myself. No other dogs or cats please. Call 928-445-2666 to ask for a meet and greet and talk to the dog behaviorists at YHS about my sterling silver qualities!
 

7 Quick Tips from BBB

 
7 Quick Tips for Fun & Safe Holiday Season
 
Make the most of this season with these tips from Better Business Bureau:
 
  1. Gift Receipts: Always ask for a gift receipt. This way the recipient can return or exchange a gift if necessary.
  2. Warranty Information: Inquire about the store’s return policy before purchasing. Also, be sure to pass along any information about returns, exchanges, repairs, and warranties to the person who will use the item.
  3. Research: Read product reviews, check bbb.org for Business Profiles, look at sales flyers and ads, compare prices, and look for early promotions.
  4. Public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi is vulnerable to thieves and fraudsters looking to steal your info. When in stores, restaurants or hotels avoid using banking or other apps that access personal information and do not order and enter payment information while utilizing public Wi-Fi.
  5. Email Phishing: With all the promotional emails received during the holidays, scammers will be out in full force. It’s best not to click on links from senders you don’t recognize. Also, check the ‘reply’ email address. The address should be on a company domain. Watch out for look-alike domains.
  6. What’s In a Name: Be on the lookout for name similarities. Fake companies and dubious charities often pick a name that sounds like a more famous company or charity. Before you buy or donate, be sure you are accessing the correct business and/or have the exact name of the charity you want to support.
  7. Look Out for Scams:  If you suspect a scam, check out BBB Scam Tips to learn more (bbb.org/scamtips) or report scams to BBB Scam Tracker (bbb.org/scamtracker).

DECEMBER EVENTS

Prescott Chamber Networking Group 2
12/06/2017
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
117 W. Goodwin St.
Prescott, AZ 86302

Ribbon Cutting: Los Pinos Mexican Food
12/07/2017
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM MST
Los Pinos Mexican Food
1245 White Spar Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86303

Prescott Chamber Networking Group 1
12/08/2017
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
117 W. Goodwin St.
Prescott, AZ 86303

Prescott Chamber Networking Group 3
12/14/2017
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
117 W. Goodwin St.
Prescott, AZ 86303

Ribbon Cutting: Prescott Wedding Chapel and Event Center
12/14/2017
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM MST
Prescott Wedding Chapel
105 W. Carelton St.
Prescott, AZ 86301

Retirement Open House for Jacquie Tobin
12/19/2017
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM MST
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
117 W. Goodwin St.
Prescott, AZ 86303

Prescott Chamber Networking Group 2
12/20/2017
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
117 W. Goodwin St.
Prescott, AZ 86303

YRMC's New Vein Clinic

YRMC Health Connect

Please click below to read exciting news about YRMC's new Vein Clinic:

http://www.chamberorganizer.com/prescott/docs/Vein_Clinic_Media_Release_2017_Final.pdf

Courthouse Lighting Sponsorship Opportunities!

JUST FOR VETERANS

Team RWB Prescott

PRESCOTT’S VETERANS FIRST CALL!
 
                 

TEAM RWB SALUES TOMMY MEREDITH ARIZONA AIR NATIONAL GUARD VETERAN WHO HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE PRESCOTT CHRISTMAS PARADE - THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE

HIKERS/WALKERS/CROSFITTERS/OUTDOORS PEOPLE!
Check out Prescott Team RWB on Face Book:  www.facebook.com/groups/TeamRWBPrescott
 
ATTENTION!!!  Veteran Owned Businesses- Please let your Chamber leadership know.  Lots of Exciting opportunities coming up to support/promote and be recognized…
 
American Legion Post 6 -202 S. Pleasant Street Prescott-
14 December- General Meeting 6PM
Saturday BINGO 2-4 Every Saturday
Sundays Free Pool ALL DAY
 
NEED VA ASSISTANCE:
Beconnected-service members-veterans-families communities
BeConnectedAZ.org   866-4AZ-VETS
 
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (job seekers)- Arizona @ Work-  www.arizonajobconnection.gov
EMPLOYERS CAN POST JOBS @- www.arizonajobconnection.gov  NO CHARGE
 
DECEMBER 16, 2017 10:00 am PRESCOTT NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERY
Each December on National Wreaths across America Day, their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as contemporaneous ceremonies at over 1,200 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. It is our goal to have a wreath places on the headstone of every hero at Prescott National Cemetery.

Once again American Legion Riders Post 6 is one of the local fundraising groups to raise funds to place wreaths at the Prescott National Cemetery. The American Legion Riders does not make any money from this; ALR 6 has again taken the "3 for 2" option -- for every 2 wreaths someone purchases (at $15 each), we will get 3 wreaths placed at Prescott National -- so we are asking any businesses or individuals who donate this year to please donate in multiples of $30.

In order to donate, here are instructions:
Go to the following link:  https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=19940&relate=14731

 
IN PRESCOTT WE WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS:
Remembering Everyone Deployed

Courthouse Lighting Fundraising Campaign: Friends of Jersey Lilly

For a decade, The Friends of Jersey Lilly have generously volunteered their time and talents to fundraise for the Annual Christmas Courthouse Lighting in Arizona's Christmas City!  They sell "light bulbs" which are displayed at the Jersey Lilly Saloon and collect raffle prize donations for their Kick Off Party auction which was a huge success this year!  THANK YOU to all of the generous donors!

Light Bulbs will continue to be sold at the Jersey Lilly Saloon until January 14, 2018.  The stay on through January 14, 2018 (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend)!  Cash donations are still being accepted to fund the Courthouse Lighting! For information about donating to this time-honored Prescott tradition, please see the attached.

Financial donations for the Courthouse Lighting are always accepted at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce located at 117 W. Goodwin St. Prescott, AZ 86303. Please make your check payable to the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Money-Saving Tips for Your Business

APS Solutions for Business

APS is a great resource with money-saving tips for any business! Please take a moment to check out this link ... it is well worth the time to visit this site.

Thank You to our Media Partner: Prescott Media Center

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce thanks Prescott Media Center for their partnership with filming and streaming Chamber events!

Prescott Media Center recently released their new original show, Prescott's Animal Corner, a collaboration with the Yavapai Humane Society and the Heritage Park Zoo. The first episode is available on demand on their website prescottmediacenter.org and airs on channel 64, Saturdays aty 9am and Mondays at 5pm. -

Here's our fun new logo for the show.



Prescott Media Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which contracts with 
The City of Prescott
 to provide coverage of City of Prescott government meetings, forums and other local events, as well as act as a community access station by providing the public with the resources to produce non-commercial television programs. We are funded by the government, local memberships, and business sponsorship and underwriting.

About Prescott Media Center (PMC)
PMC is the city’s only Public, Education, and Government (PEG) channel covering community, education, and city government.

For additional media and information, please follow us at:
prescottmediacenter.org./
Facebook: www.facebook.com/prescottmediacenter
 
Contact and information about shows and programs:
Prescott Media Center
(928) 445-0909

Christmas Mugs For Sale

CHRISTMAS MUGS ARE FOR SALE AT THE PRESCOTT CHAMBER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER!

Wreaths Across America

Shop Prescott. Start Here.

Chamber Members Teaming Together To Deliver Smiles!



Chamber Members Teaming Together To Deliver Smiles!
 
Monday, November 20th our Local Findlay Dealerships handed out Boar's Head Holiday Ham Gift Packs to 200 of their associates.  Laughter, handshakes, and photo's with silly leaders and their Thanksgiving Turkey headbands were enjoyed by all!
Pictured we have Mike Hoyt GM Findlay Subaru, Polly Moland Pinnacle Deli Provisions, Jamaal McCoy Marketing Area Manager Findlay Toyota and Joe Senn with Pinnacle Deli Provisions.
 
Christmas is around the corner!  If your company would also like deliver smiles, please contact Polly at:
Pinnacle Deli Provisions
pollyfoodservice@gmail.com  
602-703-1726
 

Enchanted Christmas Display at Prescott Gateway Mall

BIG THANK YOU to our Holiday Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
FINDLAY AUTO GROUP PRESCOTT

Jingle Bells Award
Foothills Bank
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
 
Noel Award
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
 
Official Christmas Parade Button Sponsor
Union Home Mortgage
 
Media Sponsor
Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group
Prescott Media Center
Rox Media Group
The Daily Courier
 
Floral Arrangement Sponsor
Allan’s Flowers
GP Voice
 
Friends of the Grand Marshal
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Donna & Ron Baade
Buckshot Deakins & Mary Lou Williams
Les Fowler, Realty Executives Northern Arizona
Mesquite Bosque Research Institute
Mile High Property Inspections - Haley James Sisson
Quality Plastics
Schutte & Hilgendorf, PLLC
Bob Shanks & Cindi LaSalle-Shanks,
     Realty One Group Mountain Desert
Ann Steward & Judy Steward

Special Thanks
Arizona Public Service
Arizona Rangers
Ken Bennett
BJH Designs - Breeanya Hinkel
City of Prescott & Tourism Office
Mr. & Mrs. Claus (aka William & Suellen Dicker)
Fann Contracting
D.J. Fone
Friends of the Jersey Lilly
Great Circle Media
Murphy's
Prescott Downtown Partnership
Prescott Fire Department
Prescott Police Department
Recovery in the Pines
Bob Shanks
Solid Rock Christian Fellowship
Yavapai College
Yavapai County Board of Trustees
               
A special thank you to the many, many donors of $1 - $99!

SPECIAL THANK YOU to Courthouse Christmas Lighting Donors

COURTHOUSE LIGHTING DONORS

SPECIAL THANKS
Arizona Public Service

$30,000 and Higher
City of Prescott
Friends of Jersey Lilly

$5,000 - $9,999
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Prescott Downtown Partnership

$1,000 - $4,999
Cable One
J & H Publishing
Kiwanis Club of Prescott
Prescott Frontier Days
Prescott Newspapers
Roth Production Company
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
Yavapai Title Agency

$500 - $999
Barrett Propane
Martha Borgelt
Craig Brown
Hampton Funeral Home
Hotel St. Michael
Life Line Ambulance
Tommy & Joan Meredith
Prescott Brewing Company
Prescott Springhill Suites
B. Siembieda

$100 - $499
Ability Remodeling & Home Services
Jane Bristol
Burmeister Building
Emily Burns
Matthew Butitta
Tom Campbell
Clark/James
Jodi Collins
J.D. Conley
Costco
Fann Contracting
Debbi Harris
Jerry Harris
Sheri Heiney
Charles Holley
House-Chilson & Associates
Pamela Jones
Theresa Koshollek
Phyllis McNab
Musgrove, Drutz, Kack & Flack, PC
Nicholas Perry
Max Phipps
Pierce Property Management
Premier Development
Prescott Resort & Convention Center
Wendy Roundbush
Louise Savidge
Lois Marie Smith
Ann Steward
Mishael Wells
Veronica Wilson
Maureen Wise


 
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