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New Member Spotlight



 

Conexus Infosec
started in Peoria 2019 after years of consulting. We combined 40 plus years of experience in Risk Management, Cybersecurity and IT Global Operations. Our team is experienced, educated and trained in risk-based Information Security which includes Cybersecurity.
 
We offer comprehensive Information Security services at cost-effective pricing. Working together, our experts share deep-industry knowledge with our clients on every engagement. Our focus is on providing comprehensive detailed risk-based results and security awareness to our customers.
 
We identify threats, vulnerabilities and prioritize risk to your organizational assets, data, and intellectual property. We determine the likelihood such attacks would be realized and the potential financial, reputational, operational, compliance or strategic impact it would have on your organization. We present unbiased detailed reports on the risk to your organization including recommendations on how to reduce or mitigate risk with an actionable remediation plan. We follow-up after your risk response and remediation period to assess and document the results of remediation efforts as a living record for your organization.
 
We can deliver value-added security services and regular industry updates containing emerging threats relating to your organization.
 
Augment your Security Team with our suite of (AI) Artificial Intelligence, Self-learning Cybersecurity AI Applications for Enterprise Network, Email, Cloud, IoT and ICS. With autonomous detect and response of cyber threats and attacks. The self-learning approach enables AI to detect advanced attacks at an early stage, before traditional signature detection, data exfiltration and attacks escalate into a crisis; stops attacks within seconds. Seamlessly integrates with your existing security infrastructure. Contact us for a Free POV (Proof of value).

Conexus Infosec, delivering great results for less, and looking for lifetime customers.

 
www.conexusinfosec.com

Recently Renewed Members

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.

Biweekly Deals



See here for
7/31 - 8/14 Deals


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

Next distribution is 8/14

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

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.

Tiered Member Square


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Upcoming Chamber Events 8/5 - 8/14

We are Virtual!
Check out our upcoming events below:



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



 






Monday, 08/10/2020
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required
Free for Members | $15 for Future Members

Welcome to our NEW Marketing Monday series!
We are assembling a series comprised of experts across the spectrum of digital media, marketing, promotion, and referral development to present and share their best practices in an open forum. These sessions will be held on-site at our local businesses and we encourage businesses wanting to host, to reach out to us at memberservices@peoriachamber.com. If you are interested in marketing education, please join us for Marketing Mondays!

The Peoria Chamber thanks our Marketing Mondays event sponsor: Avanti Senior Living!

This Week's Topic
What is the "New Norm" for Small Business?

So what is the "new norm" for local business? What does that phrase mean for you? With so many changes happening related to COVID-19 and public health, the "new norm" refers to how businesses will operate in this post-pandemic world. During this session, we will cover things like how consumers are searching now for their products and services, how to adapt your marketing strategy to attract new clients, and how to communicate with consumers moving forward to keep your business top of mind. 

Presenter
Christopher Amos
with
No Boundaries Marketing Group



Business Host

Squid Ink Sushi


REGISTER HERE

 




Percolate Peoria

Tuesday, 08/11/2020
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required
Free for Members | $15 for Future Members


From Old Town to North Peoria, we are connecting and highlighting our Peoria member's businesses. Network with and join us as we Percolate Peoria! The Peoria Chamber thanks our Percolate Peoria series sponsorT. Wayne Cole with 501c Realty!

Business
Central Arizona Project
Ben Graff, CAP Board of Directors


REGISTER HERE



 



Coffee is for Closers

Thursday, 08/13/2020
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required
Free for Members | $15 for Future Members


As a business owner, the ability to confidently ask for the sale is imperative, yet so many of us don't want to appear "salesy"!  Join us and hear some proven B2B and B2C sales methodologies, sales techniques, and strategies. The Peoria Chamber thanks our Coffee is for Closers series sponsorAvanti Senior Living!

This week, with guest speaker
Kirsten Hall
Business Development Coordinator, City of Peoria




Topic
"Uncovering Wins and Results with Customer"

REGISTER HERE

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT - Biz Build Up - 8/18/2020



Biz Build Up Featuring Secretary of State Katie Hobbs


Tuesday, 08/18/2020
01:00 - 02:00 PM MST
Online Zoom Meeting
Registration required
Free Virtual Event

 
Join the West Valley Chamber Alliance, comprised of the Buckeye, Glendale, Peoria, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional, and Wickenburg Chambers of Commerce, for this special Biz Build Up featuring Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. This FREE, virtual event will feature a compelling presentation from Secretary Hobbs and plenty of time for questions. 

But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary webinar is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar.

The Arizona Secretary of State's office is charged with a number of important state functions, including serving as acting governor when the governor is absent from the state.The Secretary of State also works hand-in-hand with the business community. Their office is tasked with recording the partnerships of those who do business in Arizona and register trade names, trademarks and issue certificates of registration. Another important duty of the office is trustworthy, secure elections. One of the goals of their office is to register more voters and encourage them to become engaged in their elections. But even with this wide array of duties, their commitment to the public remains the same: to provide us all with efficient, friendly customer service.


Participants will learn:
  • What a day in the life of a Secretary of State looks like
  • Overview of the general election ballot initiatives
  • Insight on Governor Ducey's Executive Order for improving voter safety
  • Voter statistics and lessons learned from the primary election
  • Explanation of trade names and trade marks
REGISTER HERE

Member Events


Grab & Go Smoothies
August 14, 2020
02:00 - 04:00 PM

26850 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria AZ 85383


(Click photo to enlarge)

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
  • Giordano's
  • Zona Wyyerd
  • Emerald Computers

Member - Billy's Place


Peoria Chamber Nonprofit Member Billy's Place is looking for a list of items to put together boxes for the kids in their support groups for when they begin in-person groups again in September. If you are able to provide any of these items, please email us at memberservices@peoriachamber.com.
 
  • Pencil boxes (150) plastic ones
  • Colored Pencils (pack of 12)
  • Markers (pack of 10 fine line)
  • Scissors (youth)
  • Crayons (box of 24)
  • Glue sticks
 
Below is an example picture of the boxes that are being put together for each of the kids in the support group. 
 

Donations for COVID-19 Nurses



Your donations made it possible for us to provide COVID-19 frontline nurses at St. Joe's and Banner Boswell a treat of coffee, cookies, parfaits, and other goodies to show our support for them. Thank you to our wonderful Women 4 Women Leader Della Brandenburger for setting this up.

Thank you!

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. ​These operation pauses will be reviewed on a biweekly basis. To see select operations, please click "read more".

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


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PEORIA CHAMBER NEWSLETTER.2020 - Peoria Chamber Newsletter