
Weekly Newsletter 2/01
February 2017 President's Corner In case you haven’t noticed, our “Chamber of Commerce Weather” has returned. It took us a bit to pull off but we made it happen, so feel free to thank us at the next event you come to. Last week’s Job Fair with Goodwill of Central and the City of Peoria was a major success. We had over 80 attendees meeting with employers and each employer commented on how happy they were with the skills and qualifications of the applicants. The Peoria Chamber is trying to hold these events quarterly so if you are hiring more people for your business, call our office and we will make sure you are on the employer’s list for our next event. I had the pleasure of attending yesterday’s “Coffee with the Mayor” at WEMAR (Western Maricopa Association of Realtors). Peoria Mayor Cathy was the featured speaker. I have to say that I really enjoy listening to Mayor Carlat speak. She gives direct answers to the questions asked and never adds the standard political jargon we hear continuously from most politicians. The information she shared on the future plans for Peoria business and residents are exciting and they run the full distance from North to South. Peoria is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona and our Chamber is very proud to be a part of this well thought out plan. A big thank you to our Mayor and City Council for the great job they are doing on all of our behalf. Please note the change to our speaker/presenter at next Wednesday’s monthly luncheon. Our planned presenter, The US Department of Labor, cancelled on us yesterday morning – “All federal agencies are currently on a ‘Continuing Resolution’ until April as Congress has not passed a budget for this fiscal year, therefore there are no funds available for outreach and travel”. Thank you to Rosemary Rulka from R.C. Rulka HR Consulting for stepping in at the last minute to help end the confusion on Prop 206. More info in the right-hand column. This is a luncheon you will want to attend just to make sure you are compliant with all the new employment laws. If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to call me at 623-979-3601 or e-mail me at gerickson@peoriachamber.com The Millennials Corner 26th Edition of The Millennials Corner: The Do's and Dont's of Social Media by Emma Wolff As social networks grow, employers are turning to social media pages to learn more about a potential employee. A survey conducted by Jobvite in 2014 released a shocking statistic on how many employers really look at social media when making hiring decisions; their data showed that ninety-three percent of hiring managers will review a candidates social media before making the final hiring decision (time.com). Knowing potential employers are likely to search through cyberspace may give you the motivation to clean out unwanted information on your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and more! Read the full story here! Events Calendar Safelite Auto Glass Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 02/02/2017 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Safelite Auto Glass 18783 N 83rd Ave Suite B Peoria, AZ 85382 Peoria Chamber Women 4 Women Meeting 02/03/2017 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Peoria Chamber of Commerce 16165 N 83rd Ave Suite 101 Peoria, AZ 85382 Benevilla's 36th Anniversary Gala 02/04/2017 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Wigwam Resort 300 East Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 February Networking Breakfast 02/07/2017 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Tilted Kilt 16840 N 83rd Ave Peoria, AZ 85382 February Luncheon 02/08/2017 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Ln Peoria, AZ 85382 Small Business Advisory Council 02/09/2017 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Peoria Chamber of Commerce 16165 N 83rd Ave Suite 101 Peoria, AZ 85382 Women's Self Defense Class 02/10/2017 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM United Kung Fu 8279 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy Suite 108 Peoria, AZ 85382 Valentine Affair & Casino Night 02/11/2017 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM Renaissance Glendale 9495 W Coyotes Blvd Glendale, AZ 85305 View our full calendar! Special Thanks To Our Tiered Members! Peoria Chamber of Commerce 16165 N 83rd Ave, Suite 101 Peoria, AZ 85382 623-979-3601 PeoriaChamber.com	Ribbon Cutting Click on the flyer for more information! Upcoming Chamber Events Peoria Chamber Women 4 Women Friday, February 3rd 8:15 - 9:30 am Please join us for our next exciting meeting! Our group has a lot of fun getting to know each other and learning how we can help each other grow! "Hospitality Personality" Guest Speaker: Della Brandenburger with Comfort Inn and Suites to give us customer service tips from the hospitality industry! Peoria Chamber Office 16165 N 83rd Ave, Suite 101, Peoria, AZ 85382 RSVP Here for the Women 4 Women Meeting Networking Breakfast Tuesday, February 7th 7:30 - 8:45 am Guest Speakers: David Mitchell from Ideal Insurance Agency and Annie Vargas from HomeSmart We are starting promptly at 7:30 am allowing for extended elevator speeches. Don't be late! $10 for members, $15 for non-members Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery 16840 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 Register Here for the Networking Breakfast IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to Congress not passing a budget for fiscal 2017 the US Department of Labor has canceled their presentation February Luncheon Wednesday, February 8th 11:30 - 1:00 pm Learn about Prop 206 End your confusion on the new Minimum Wage Law and Paid Sick Leave that effects all Arizona employers $20 for members, $30 for non-members Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Ave, Peoria 85382 Register Here for the February Luncheon Get More Involved with the Chamber Join a committee Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Do you support our Veterans? Are you thankful for the freedoms our veterans have fought and died for? If so, we’d like to invite you to join our Veterans & Military affairs committee. Our committee gets involved in Veteran events and helps acclimate the new service men & women who rotate into Luke AFB to their new homes and community. We hold an annual event to raise scholarships for JROTC cadets and Peoria & Cactus High schools. We invite to join us at our next meeting to check us out and see what we are all about Wednesday February 22^nd at 800am at the Chamber Office Ambassadors Committee Would you like to be the first person to meet a new Chamber member? We are looking for energetic and fun business professionals and business owners who want to welcome people to our chamber. Help us spread the word about what a different and fun Chamber we are. Join our meeting at 11:30 am Thursday, February 16th in the Chamber office. Spring Training Get your Spring Training tickets! Peoria Sports Complex’s ticket office is open through the spring training season Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Each year the Peoria Sports Complex offers discounts and promotional days like the Family 4 Pack, Fan Appreciation Day and the Bowwow Powwow — a day where fans can bring their dogs to the game. This season, the Peoria Sports Complex is also introducing the Peoria Resident Rewards Program. The program provides Peoria residents with exclusive savings of up to $25 for each spring training game they attend as well as free parking. To take advantage of this offer, residents need to provide proof of residency and tickets must be purchased before the day of the game at the stadium ticket office. To learn more about the discounts and the 2017 Peoria Sports Complex spring training schedule, visit www.springtrainingpeoria.com. Cox Special Peoria Chamber and COX Services Have joined forces to offer Exclusive Benefits for All Chamber Members, their Families and Employees! Special Rates & Bundling Options *Click on the picture below, fill out the information and Save!* Women's Self Defense Class
PEORIA CHAMBER NEWSLETTER - Weekly Newsletter 2/01