Peoria Chamber Newsletter

Newest Peoria Chamber Members




Welcome to our newest members of the Peoria Chamber!
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A New Leaf
TurnANewLeaf.org

 




CIRE Equity - Park West
CireEquity.com/park-west

 




Wellness for Life Family Practice
WellnessforLifeAZ.com

 




Edward Jones - Michelle Maitland
EdwardJones.com/Michelle-Maitland
 

Wednesday Wisdom



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New Member Spotlight



 

A New Leaf
is a community nonprofit organization, and since 1971 we have been providing a broad spectrum of services to help individuals and families in crisis. In 2019 we served 26,973 residents across the Valley.  Our Mission: Helping Families . . . Changing Lives.

 

Vulnerable individuals and  families receive emergency help and life-changing programs for a new start – transforming their lives to become thriving members of the community. Their successes include employment, healthier lifestyles, high school diplomas / GEDs, college degrees, life skills and proud self-sufficiency.  
 

A New Leaf is a recognized leader in crisis and family services with 30+ program sites Valley wide – from foster care to  behavioral health and primary care services to financial literacy, sheltering, domestic violence shelters and assistance, housing support and early childhood education. 
 

Additionally, A New Leaf . . . . 

  • Serves 182,000 meals annually
  • Provides 76,000 nights of shelter annually
  • Hosts 12,000 counseling sessions annually


For more information, call 480-969-4024 or visit TurnANewLeaf.org.

Biweekly Deals



See here for
7/17 - 7/31 Deals


Contact abremerman@peoriachamber.com for requirements to be included in our deals distribution.

Next distribution is 7/31

City of Peoria Signage

New Banners, Tabletop Signs, a Safety Webpage and Social Media Graphics

...have been created for Peoria businesses to help promote their services and products as well as convey the safety protocols in place.

 

If a business owner would like to learn more or request any of these free marketing materials, they can sign up at:

www.peoriaaz.gov/business/small-business-task-force. 

2021 First Responder's Charity Golf Tournament



SAVE THE DATE
for our upcoming 2nd Annual First Responder's Cup Charity Golf Tournament at Quintero Golf Club on January 15, 2021!
We are looking forward to another great charity event with partial proceeds going back to Peoria First Responders in recognition for all they do for our community. If last year was any indicator, this will be a sell out and a lot of fun!

We have big plans and partnerships for the 2021 tournament and we're confident you'll want to get on board!

If you are interested in being a sponsor in this event or would like to be notified when ticket registration is posted, please contact us via phone or email.

Look for presale information coming soon.

623-979-3601
events@peoriachamber.com

 

COVID-19 Testing Sites

COVID-19 TESTING SITES
from Arizona Department of Health Services



Click image to go to ADHS List of COVID Testing sites

City of Peoria Small Business Emergency Loan Program


City of Peoria Small Business Emergency Loan Program

The city of Peoria cares deeply about its business community and has developed several programs to provide much-needed financial support to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coming in July, Peoria businesses can apply for the City of Peoria Small Business Emergency Loan Program and/or the City of Peoria Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business Assistance Grant Program.

Full story here...

Tiered Member Square


Thank you to our
Tiered Members!
































 

 




Recent Executive Actions and Extensions




Governor Ducey's Actions To Contain COVID-19
as of July 23rd

Governer Ducey has announced:

The extension pausing certain business operations has been continued.

This order was originally effective at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020, and the following establishments have paused operations until August 6, 2020.

  • Bars with a series 6 or 7 liquor license from the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (these entities may provide take-out and curbside service); 
  • Indoor gyms and fitness clubs or centers;
  • Indoor movie theaters;
  • Water parks;
  • And tubing operators.
     
​These operation pauses will be reviewed on a biweekly basis.

For more information and other related announcements, please visit Gover Ducey's Newsroom here.

Upcoming Chamber Events 7/29 - 8/7

We are Virtual!
Check out our upcoming events below:


Networking Breakfast

Tuesday, 08/04/2020
08:00 AM - 9:30 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required
Free for Members | $15 for Future Members


Join us for our first of the month Tuesday Networking Breakfast - now turned virtual!

Please welcome our speaker this month:
Yanick Hicks
Independent Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team

This week's topic:
"Becoming a Person of Intentionality"
We will talk about the law of Intentionality, growth gap traps that are holding you back from where you are to where you want to be and finally, how to make the transition to intentional growth.

You will takeaway:

  1. Become more intentional with their personal growth
     
  2. Cultivate the "Do it Now" habit and avoid procrastination
     
  3. Develop a personal growth plan.

REGISTER HERE

 



Women 4 Women Networking Group

Friday, 08/07/2020
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required
Free for Members | $15 for Future Members


Join our growing group of women that are committed to making a difference for each other and our communities. 

For this meeting, Women 4 Women is inviting
Clarisse Ringwald
from the
Clarisse Color Creations.





"How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Beginners"

This “How To” styling workshop is about starting a capsule wardrobe without going totally crazy. Perfect for beginners as well as for sophisticated users. You will receive handouts with easy directions, a style personality quiz and how to best fit your body with tips and resources. You can have your capsule wardrobe ready to go in less than a week.

REGISTER HERE

Project: Bandwidth



Project: Bandwidth
in collaboration with Peoria Unified School District

Peoria Businesses are partnering with Peoria Unified School Disctrict to offer a space to kids in grades K - 12. This space provides a stable WiFi connection, and is dedicated to studying and homework.

If you are able to help the community and offer a studying space to a Peoria Student, please contact memberservices@peoriachamber.com or call 623-979-3601.

Businesses partnering thus far:
  • E3 Cryo and Wellness Center
  • The Haymaker
  • Ideal Insurance
  • Northwest Coffee
  • Wisely Blinds

Cactus Taproom



Learn more about chamber member
Cactus Taproom!




The Cactus Taproom is community focused and provides a fantastic craft experience. 

They are located on Beardsley and 99th, and are open 11AM - 7PM daily.

623-440-9316
INFO@CACTUSTAPROOM.COM
CactusTaproom.com

Events Update


Dear All Non-Members,

Our period of complementary events for non-members is coming to an end!

During this challenging time we sought to offer complimentary access to outstanding content, people, and events. As a non-member, we hope you enjoyed meeting us and the relationships we have built. We hope you feel an investment in the Peoria Chamber is the next step for your business. We will work hard to serve your needs relentlessly.

Beginning after August 1, we will charge $15 per event for non-members. To our existing members, thank you for your graciousness and inviting spirit to meet new faces, businesses, and needs. We are excited for the future. We will succeed through these challenging times.


Warmest regards,


Peoria Chamber of Commerce Team

Member Events



Peoria Forward Zoom Training

Zoom for Businesses
July 29, 2020
11:00AM - 12:00PM


In this interactive session, you'll learn how to integrate Zoom effectively into your business by leveraging technology to become your biggest asset for growth. We will guide you through the necessary functions of scheduling, sharing and security. Get the many questions you have about integrating Zoom into your business answered here.

REGISTER HERE
 



Restock St. Mary's Food Bank with "Driven to Assist" Campaign
Through July 31, 2020
All Larry H. Miller Metro Phoenix Locations


Larry H. Miller Dealerships is helping Arizona children and families facing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic with its “Driven to Assist” campaign, a two-week food drive to support St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix by encouraging its employees and the public to help fill a vehicle in each of its nine dealerships across Metro Phoenix with nonperishable food items. 

Find a dealership nearest to you at lhmauto.com/arizona.
 




Planning for Special Needs Families
July 31, 2020
10:30 - 11:45AM


Join Forbes’ Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Mike Gombrich on this complimentary webinar to discuss special needs planning for your family! You’ll discover: 4 different government benefits your children may qualify for, a specific new account only for special needs individuals, different types of trusts and how if you pick the wrong one, you may be giving the government all your money, and much, much more!

REGISTER HERE
 

Ambassador Committee

We are RECRUITING
 

We are searching for Servant Hearts to Lead our Ambassador Committee to New Heights!
 

Our needs include Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and leadership plus dedicated Chamber members with time and energy to help our businesses thrive! Our Ambassador Committee Mission and Purpose:

Ambassadors build relationships with new and existing Chamber members to provide guidance and help them get the most out of their Chamber membership. We bring energy, smiles, and friendly knowledge to Chamber events. We have 6 districts with 2 sectors each throughout Peoria. We need 12 leaders, plus supporting members to engage and work closely with us for the betterment of our business community.

For more information, responsibilities, and goals of our Ambassador Committee, see our document here and contact Committee Liaison Lisa Norman at: LNorman@PeoriaChamber.com OR 623-979-3601 ext. 2.

Clothes Mentor Store for Sale


Peoria Chamber Member Clothes Mentor is selling! 



Located on Bell and 75th Avenue, this Clothes Mentor franchise is for sale. For more details, visit the sales listing here.

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