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!
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ASU WEST, SEPTEMBER 27TH
The Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit ASU West will be held Friday, September 27th at the Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course, 21027 N. 67th Ave. at Legend Blvd. There will be a shotgun start at 7:30am.
The individual golf fee is $100. A hole sponsorship is $125. You can save by having a foursome and a hold sponsorship for $495. If you would like to be a putting contest or hole in one sponsor, that is $1000, which includes a foursome.
There will be four closest to the pin prizes and a guaranteed winner in the putting contest plus position prizes in four flights and great drawings.
For information and registration, call Harry at the Glendale Chamber, 623-937-4754.
AUGUST 15TH MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING BLENDER HOSTED BY BUCCA DI BEPPO RESTAURANT
Join us for great Italian food, refreshment, door prizes and raffles at Buca Di Beppo (16091 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive)by the Peoria Sports Complex from 5-7pm. Great opportunity to meet other Chamber members and promote your business! Don’t forget to bring business cards and, even though its FREE, please RSVP to 623-937-4754.
GLENDALE CHAMBER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8/2 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am
8/15 Business Blender: Buca di Beppo, 16091 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, 5pm
8/23 Ribbon Cutting: Noah’s Ark Pediatrics, 17560 N. 75th Ave., #400, 12 noon
8/29 West Valley Biz 2 Biz Trade Show, Wigwam Convention Center, 4pm
9/6 First Friday Networking Breakfast, Bitzee Mama’s, 7023 N. 58th Ave., 7:30am
9/19 Business Blender: Koryo Korean BBQ, 10040 N. 43rd Ave., #1K, 5pm
9/27 Scholarship Golf Tournament, Legend at Arrowhead, 21027 N. 67th Ave., 7:30am shotgun
BLENDER HOSTED BY PHOENIX COYOTES
 Blender at Jobing.Com Arena hosted by the Phoenix Coyotes.
Mayor Jerry Weiers, Toni Stork of Shane’s Rib Shack, Chris Villa of Flying Eye and Bucky Buckborough of the Coyotes.
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AUGUST INTERVIEWS
The Chamber’s search committee for a new President of the organization will begin interviewing finalists for the position in August. Over 20 professional candidates from across the U.S. applied for the position and the committee will narrow that field to six for further consideration. The committee expects to name a new President in September
PET CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING, AUGUST 17TH
Now you can learn immediate care and temporary assistance that can be given to an injured or suddenly ill pet until competent veterinary care is available. Properly applied first aid can save your pet’s life, reduce recovery time and can be the difference between temporary and lifelong disability. In addition to basic emergency care, CPR and choking, you will learn about common illnesses and other pet problems. This program is endorsed by the ASPCA. Cost is $42 for Glendale residents and $50 for non residents. The class will be held August 17th from 9am to 11am at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills. To pre register, call 623-930-4600.
CHAMBER'S BOARD 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
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10TH ANNUAL "MASTERING THE PURCHASING MAZE" PROCUREMENT FAIR AND TRADE SHOW OCTOBER 10
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.
ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT? WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU!!
Join us August 2 at Bitzee Mama’s in downtown Glendale for our “First Friday” Member Networking Breakfast from 7:30-8:45am. Dave Mitchell (Ideal Insurance) will be our speaker, with his topic focusing on Human Resources issues and exempt/non exempt employees. Dave has a Masters degree in Human Resources and holds the professional designation Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). He also teaches as a professor a number of courses in employment law, compensation, health and safety in the workplace, and labor management and has been published in HR professional publications.
It’s only $5 for breakfast, a great program, networking and a chance to promote your business!
WEDNESDAY MORNING SUNSHINE CLUB
 Wednesday Morning Sunshine Club Networking Group at Black Bear Diner
Harry Shapiro, Glendale Chamber; Andy Haslim, Haskell Auto; Greg Treviso, The Fitness Institute; Glenn Young, Karma Tattoo Studio; Alice Roach, White Eyes Fresh Fry Bread; Jayne Madill, Signs By Tomorrow; Patricia Ryan, Hall Accounting; Kathy Sandberg, Maids of Honor Housekeeping; Haley Albert, European Wax Center; Wayne Witherspoon, PC911; Jessica Espinosa, Protection One; Jack Nylund, The Daisy Companies; Skip Woodrow, Century 21 AllStar Realty.
PHOENIX HEART 2ND ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF EVENT, SEPTEMBER 27TH
The Phoenix Heart “Bridging the Gap” 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Friday, September
27th, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge. Phoenix Heart will partner with Honor Flight of Arizona in their mission to send World War Two veterans back to Washington D.C. for a 3 day all inclusive trip to see their monument.
The golf event includes dinner and an auction for $175 per person. Pat McMahon will be the celebrity emcee. For information and registration, call Jamie Kuri at 623-687-7240.
ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER EVENT, AUGUST 3RD
Enjoy a fun filled early morning for you and your Best Furry Friend in Downtown Glendale on Saturday, August 3rd from 7am to 10am. The event will be held in Murphy Park and the amphitheater. Activities include demonstrations, pet massages, pet food and supply drive to benefit the Sun Valley Animal Shelter. There will be watering stations, cool pool stops and much more.
For information, call 623-930-4500.
CHAMBER MEMBERS' AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 PULSE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 623-776-8400
Thru 8/18 Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat
8/2 ABT Cabaret
8/16 ABT Cabaret
9/6 – 9/29 The Great American Trailer Park Musical
9/13 ABT Cabaret
9/27 ABT Cabaret
ARIZONA CARDINALS NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr.,
Glendale 602-379-0101
8/17 Pre-season vs Dallas Cowboys, 1:30pm
8/24 Pre-season vs San Diego Chargers, 7pm
9/15 vs Detroit Lions, 1:05pm
CASINO ARIZONA, Loop 101 and McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7777
8/2 Aeromyth – Tribute to Aerosmith, 7:30pm
8/3 Watch UFC 163 – Aldo vs Korean Zombie, 5pm
8/15 King of Pop – Michael Jackson Experience, 7:30pm
8/23 One More from the Road – Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute, 7:30pm
8/30 RIO – Tribute to Duran Duran, 7:30pm
8/31 Watch UFC 164 – Henderson vs Grant, 5pm
9/13 Police Experience – Police Tribute, 7:30pm
9/20 Bella Donna – Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, 7:30pm
9/27 Bostix – Boston and Styx Tribute
LE CHALET, 5626 W. Bell Rd., Glendale 602-337-8760
8/4 Ice Cave Comedy, 7pm
8/17 Ice Cave Comedy, 7pm
Thursdays Kenny Thames, 3pm – 6pm
PHOENIX COYOTES, Jobing.Com Arena, Westgate Glendale 623-772-3200
9/15 Pre-season vs Los Angeles Kings, 7pm
9/27 Pre-season vs San Jose Sharks, 7pm
TALKING STICK RESORT AND CASINO, Loop 101 and Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-850-7743
8/3 Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Alejandro Escovedo, 7pm
8/7 Whitesnake, 8pm
8/9 Charlie Daniels Band, 8pm
9/1 Joe Satriani with Steve Morse Band, 8pm
9/7 Kathleen Madigan, 8pm
9/13 The Tubes, 8pm
9/19 Thunder From Down Under Male Review, 8pm
9/28 Watch King of the Cage: Boiling Point, 6pm
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale 623-433-7100
8/10-11 Crossroads of the West Gun Show
VEE QUIVA HOTEL AND CASINO, 15091 S. Komatke Ln., Laveen 800-946-4452
8/9 Led Zepagain – Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 7:30pm
8/10 Marty and the Party, 8:30pm
8/23 Neon Circus – Tribute to Brooks and Dunn, 7:30pm
9/13 Desperado – Tribute to The Eagles, 7:30pm
9/27 Abba Fab – Tribute to Abba, 7:30pm
WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL AND CASINO, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler 800-946-4452
8/3 Ho Okena – Sounds of the Islands, 7:30pm
8/9 Los Tigres del Norte, 7pm
8/10 Rage in the Cage, 7pm
8/22 Barenaked Ladies, 7pm
8/23 Warrant and Skid Row, 7pm
8/24 49 Laughs, 7pm
8/30 Lost 80s – Animotion, Berlin, Bow Wow Wow, Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes, The Flirts
and When In Rome UK
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
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