Arizona Chamber Executives represents the leaders of chambers of commerce across the state of Arizona, including the Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce. The membership reflects the diverse communities that make up our great state. Each year, our membership collaborates to establish a legislative agenda for business. This agenda provides our organizations guiding principles for advocacy that best represent Arizona’s businesses.

 Here is a link to the 2021 Legislative Agenda, we welcome any comments you may have:
http://www.arizonachamberexecs.com/virDirEditorAssets/arizonaChamberExecs/chamberAccess/docs/ACE_PolicyGuide2021.pdf



 

DeSpain Insurance PLLC
Dustin DeSpain
Website
despaininsurance@gmail.com
Join Date: 10/22/2020
 

We had 20 members enjoy our Holiday Mixer last month. Thank you Dantre for hosting us at the Arena Bar & Rodeo Grounds. Ray's Smoking Good BBQ provided a hearty meal for all in attendance. We capped off the evening with a lively holiday reading while we passed White Elephant gifts.  

Focus – Member Support & Communication
 
1.      Planning the first 3 months of 2021 meetings early we can communicate upcoming events in early January.        

2.      Securing a permanent location for our meetings so we are not constantly moving
         a.      SUCCESS – The VFW has offered to host our meetings

3.      Working on a plan to alternate meetings between mornings and evenings so more members will be able to attend. 

4.      Recruiting additional members to join the Board of Directors. Our next meeting is January 26th at 6 pm at the chamber office. Please consider attending the board meeting to hear what is coming up and consider becoming Chamber Directors. We are looking for 2-3 additional directors. We would love your input and ideas. Contact Heather Floyd with any questions (520) 349-6658 heathercfloydaz@gmail.com
    a.      Elections are in June 2021 to elect new officers to the board – positions needed     Treasurer & Secretary. President & Vice President Terms are up in 2022

5.      Develop job descriptions for our Office Manager and Board of Director Positions. We will be recruiting for a new office manager this spring. 

6.      Look into member invoicing to bring it up-to-date and purge our records to accurately show active members.

7.      Currently, we are open by appointment, we can do in-person appointments or virtual. Call Heather Floyd directly to schedule an appointment at 520-349-6658. 

8.      Chamber phone and email are checked and responded to daily. 

9.     Proactively plan events that are business focused to assist members with their business needs. 

10.    Work with members to support one another to foster an environment of symbiotic relationships within our community. 

National Bank of Arizona
Cindy Batten
Website
cindy.batten@nbarizona.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 01/07/2021

Arizona Geology for Kids
Tom Olson
fossilfever.olson2@gmail.com
Member Since: 11/16/2012
Renewed On: 10/09/2020

City of Benson
Vicki Vivian
Website
dtapia@bensonaz.gov
Member Since: 06/10/2015
Renewed On: 10/22/2020

White Buffalo
JOANNE Wood
JoAnne42@aol.com
Member Since: 01/11/2018
Renewed On: 01/06/2021