July 2010
"Business Monthly"

Chamber "PULSE" Going Green

Chamber "Pulse" Goes Green for the Summer! - The monthly Chamber newspaper, "The Pulse" will go green for the summer, coming to our members in a new email format! The Glendale Star will also print a monthly Chamber Business Section with feature Chamber stories, but for July and August, the "Pulse" will be all electronic! Watch for it in it's new format after the 4th of July holiday!

 

July Blender - July 15th @ Peter Piper Pizza

Peter Piper Pizza to Host July Membership Networking Event

Peter Piper Pizza (4315 W. GlendaleAve) will be the host for our July 15 Membership Networking Blender from 5-7pm. Join us for great refreshments, pizza and FUN! Don’t forget to bring business cards and invite a friend or prospective member! Please RSVP to the Chamber at 623-937-4754 or www.glendaleazchamber.org
 

2010 MONTHLY BUSINESS BLENDER SCHEDULE

2010 MONTHLY BUSINESS BLENDER SCHEDULE


July 15 Peter Piper Pizza, 4315 W. Glendale Ave.
Aug. 19 Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, Westgate City Center
Sept. 16 Bice Bistro, Westgate City Center
Oct. 21 Sangria Luxe Lounge, 19420 N. 59th Ave.
Nov. 18 Arrowhead Hospital, 18701 N. 67th Ave.
Dec. 9 ( Holiday Blender ) Embassy Suites, 2577 W. Greenway Rd.
 

New Member Networking B'fast at Bitzee Mama's


NEW MEMBER NETWORKING BREAKAST AT BITZEE MAMA'S -JUNE , 2010

Back Row: Ely Delaney-My Marketing Mentor,Sandra Lawrence-Advanced Vision Center,David Glick-Mobile Tech Computer Repair,Cindy Clemens-My Marketing Mentor, Michael Stewart-Professional Cash Flow Sevices,Cathryn Marino-Bayberry Interiors,Wayne Lawson-Sign-A-Rama on 51st,Nancy Watkins-Melaleuca Wellness Products
Seated: Vivian Gonzales-Advanced Vision Care,Glenn Martin-Blue Screen Computer,Brenda Burns-Candidate For Corporation Commission, Scott Reimer-NextCare Urgent Care,Michael Valluzzo-Amica Insurance and Gayle Bower-Avon-Glamour,Gifts & More

 

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James Vogt, M & I Bank, CHAIRMAN
Jennifer Willis,
Humana of Arizona, CHAIR-ELECT
Sandy Petraitis,
Salt River Project, TREASURER
Dr. Arthur Dobbelaere,
Midwestern University, PAST CHAIR

Steve Adams,
Alphagraphics
Deborah Campbell, Fast Signs on Bell
Lynnie Green, Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
Dr. Velvie Green, Glendale Community College
Steve Harnden, Harnden & Associates
Steve Hopkins, Wells Fargo Bank
Dawn Johnson, Arizona State Credit Union
Randy Johnson, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Elizabeth Langland, Arizona State University
Gail Meyers, GC Meyers & Associates
Mary Pritchard, Pritchard Group

 

 

 

First Friday Scheduled For July 9th

First Friday Member Breakfast July 9 - You are invited to join us for our monthly First Friday Member Networking Breakfast from 7:30-9am at Bitzee Mama's in downtown Glendale on July 9. Only $5 for breakfast buffet, an opportunity to "plug" your business at our networking roundtable, and get an update on new Chamber programs! Bring your business cards! No need to RSVP!

 

SRP "Power Lunch" To Feature Al McCoy

SRP "Power Lunch" to Feature Hall of Fame Announcer Al McCoy! - Our July "Power Lunch", sponsored by SRP will be held at Flemings Steak House and Wine Bar on July 13 from 11:30am-1pm. Our speaker will be Phoenix Suns and NBA Hall of Fame Announcer - Glendale's Own Al McCoy! Come relive some of the greatest moments in Sun's history with one of the greatest sports announcers! Only $30 per person ($180 for table of 6) for Fleming's Famous Filet or Chicken! Great food, great networking, and a great program from one of the greatest announcers of all time! Don't miss it! Call the Chamber today at 623-937-4754 or email the attached reservation form. Hurry, only 100 sets available!

 

New Members Introduced At May Blender

New Members Introduced at May's Blender @ AURORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

From Left: Dale & Carolyn Ratzlaff -Melaleuca Wellness Products, Cathryn Marino-Bayberry Interiors, Michelle Burnett-ServPro of Buckeye/West Surprise/Wickenburg,
and Board Member, Steve Adams - Alphagraphics

 

ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS SCHEDULE - JULY/AUGUST 2010

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE, Peoria, 623-776-8400
7/9 ABT Cabaret, 10pm
7/10 The Adventures of Lewis & Clark, Academy for Young Performers, 10am
7/30-31 Fame: The Musical, Academy for Young Performers, 7:30pm
8/6-19 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
8/13-26 Lend Me a Tenor
8/27 ABT Cabaret, 10pm

ARIZONA CARDINALS, NFL FOOTBALL, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, 602-379-0102
(Pre Season games)
8/14 vs. Houston Texans, 5pm
9/2 vs. Washington Redskins, 7pm

CASINO ARIZONA, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777
7/29-8/1 ABBAcadabra, 8pm

JOBING.COM ARENA, Westgate Glendale, 1-800-745-3000
7/25 Justin Bieber, 7pm
8/25 Street League Skateboarding, 1pm

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM, Glendale, 1-800-745-3000
7/13 Stadium Job Fair, 3-7pm
8/6-8 Summer Maricopa County Home & Garden Show, 10am


 

CASINO ARIZONA BUS TRIP TO TALKING STICK

The bi annual bus trip to the casino will take place on Thursday, July 22nd.

This time, the bus will take us to the new Talking Stick Resort at Casino Arizona on E. Indain Bend and the Loop 101. When we arrive, there will be an hors d'ouvres reception followed by tours, gambling and entertainment in three lounges. All members attending will also receive a special gift from Casino Arizona.
The bus will pick everyone up at the south east corner of 67th Ave. and the Loop 101 in front of the Paradise Bakery at 4:30pm. We will leave the casino for the return trip at 10:30pm. Chamber members and their friends must RSVP by July 19th or may not get on the bus. Any non-members wishing to attend will be put on a waiting list and will be notified on July 20th if there is space available. To RSVP call 623-937-4754.

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Thanks Our Chairman's Circle Members

PLATINUM PLUS

SALT RIVER PROJECT                           CITY OF GLENDALE
WAL-MART CORPORATION                   
WELLS FARGO BANK

GOLD

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA            
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
THE GLENDALE STAR
HUMANA OF ARIZONA
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE

SILVER

BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
COX COMMUNICATIONS
TRI WEST HEALTHCARE
ARIZONA STATE SAVINGS & CREDIT UNION

BRONZE

CASINO ARIZONA                             SANDERSON FORD
LARRY MILLER TOYOTA                  M & I BANK
SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE           GLENDALE REPUBLIC

The Pulse - July 2010

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