Weekly Newsletter 3/29

March 2017

The Millennials Corner

34th Edition of
The Millennials Corner:

Building the Best Employees - There is No “I” in Team!
By Emma Wolff 

Do you remember in junior high when athletic teams had team bonding activities? Whether it’s arts and crafts, a pool party, or a “lock in” at the gymnasium, a coach always wants their team to bond – outside of their sporting activity. The question is, why?

According to the Values in Action framework, people who have teamwork as a strong characteristic tend to be more loyal and work harder for the success of the group. Instilling a good sense of teamwork builds players with the same goal…to win. The same application should happen in a business setting. By building a team of employees who bond, and work well together, an employer creates the best work atmosphere which in turn will get the most accomplished. Here are a few ways to help employees bond:


Read the full story here!

Events Calendar

April Networking Breakfast
04/04/2017
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM 
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
8385 W. Mariners Way Suite 2
Peoria, AZ 85382
 

Peoria Chamber Women 4 Women Meeting
04/07/2017
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM 
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
8385 W. Mariners Way Suite 2
Peoria, AZ 85382
 

Connecting the Chamber & Community - The Haymaker
04/11/2017
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 
The Haymaker Restaurant
24762 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
 

April Luncheon
04/12/2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Ln
Peoria, AZ 85382
 

April Networking Breakfast
04/18/2017
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM 
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
8385 W. Mariners Way Suite 2
Peoria, AZ 85382
 

Hot Topics and Lunch
04/18/2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
8385 W. Mariners Way Suite 2
Peoria, AZ 85382
 

Member Benefits Meeting
04/20/2017
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
8385 W. Mariners Way Suite 2
Peoria, AZ 85382
 

Peoria Chamber Women 4 Women Meeting
04/21/2017
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM 
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
8385 W. Mariners Way Suite 2
Peoria, AZ 85382

View our Full Calendar Here!

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
 
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Special Thanks To Our Tiered Members!









 


 

























 
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Peoria Chamber of Commerce

8385 W. Mariners Way Ste 3
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-979-3601

Upcoming Events

Networking Breakfast 
Tuesday, April 4th

Our breakfasts are well attended and a great opportunity to meet others. Each person is given between 45 seconds to a minute and a half to give the group a commercial about their business. We have fun together and can't wait to see you too!

$10 for members, $15 for non-members




Enjoy networking at our
new Chamber location! 


8385 W. Mariners Way Ste 2
Peoria, AZ 85382


Register Here for this event
 
 


Friday, April 7th
8:15 am - 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!  

Guest speaker:
Annie Vargas from HomeSmart Realty


Real Estate Q&A
Bring all your Real Estate questions!

Breakfast Sponsor for April is:
Cathy Sandberg of:
Bring a friend!

Peoria Chamber Office
8385 W. Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ 85382


Please RSVP HERE for the meeting
 



Tuesday, April 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 

Come meet your community and Chamber members:
Every 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 PM and learn
about what is happening at the
Peoria Chamber of Commerce.
You do NOT need to be a member of the Chamber
 


The Haymaker Restaurant
24762 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383


Register here for this event
 
 

April Luncheon

Wednesday, April 12th
11:30 - 1:00 pm

 
Guest Speaker:




Learn how to develop an instant-recall memory!
Mr. O’Neil’s passion is rooted in teaching professionals  (regardless of their age, job  title, gender or IQ) to unlock their own personal “photographic” memory through easily transferrable skills and very powerful techniques. 
 
Known to his clients as The Memory Guy,  Sean is a firm believer that “People will never forget how you made them feel” and  “The greatest discovery we’ll ever make is the potential of our own minds.” 


$20 for members, $30 for non-members

Arizona Broadway Theatre
 7701 W Paradise Ln
 Peoria, AZ 85382



Click here to register for this event

Mayor's State of the City

Peoria Mayor Carlat unveils the new City of Peoria flag during her State of the City address.
 
The Peoria Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the 2017 State of the City Address for City of Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat. The Mayor shared with the 370 guests in attendance the many accomplishments the City of Peoria achieved during 2016 and her target agenda for 2017 to make the City of Peoria an even greater place to live, work and play. 

Mayor Carlat highlighted the number of awards received by the City of Peoria, members of the Peoria Police Department and Peoria Fire-Medical. The Chamber extends a heartfelt congratulations. 

Our Chamber wishes the Mayor much success on her 2017 agenda and looks forward to hosting next years event. 
 

Peoria Arts & Culture Festival April 1st



 
The city of Peoria has partnered with the Peoria Unified School District for the Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival on Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is located between Peoria and Grand Avenues in Old Town Peoria. Activity locations in Old Town include Osuna Park, Peoria’s Center for Performing Arts, Peoria Historical Museums, and the Peoria Community Center.

Students from Peoria Unified School District exhibit their artwork and perform dance routines, theater acts, choir, and band on stages throughout the event. Attendees can eat at food trucks, watch pottery being made, participate in family bike rides, and play in the kid’s zone. Some activities may require a small fee. For more information, visit
www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
.

Prickly Pedal Bike Race

Bicyclists Head to Lake Pleasant in April for Prickly Pedal

The Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race is coming back to Peoria on Saturday, April 1 at 8:30 a.m., after being postponed for weather on Jan. 21. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the race winds through the northern section of the Maricopa Trail, the Valley’s emerald ring—a seamless connection of beautiful desert and challenging terrain with scenic views and near-perfect riding conditions.


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