2021 Events Update
2021 EVENTS UPDATE
This year Covid has allowed us to explore the digital opportunities that Zoom has to offer as we have transitioned several of our event series to virtual. We will continue to use Zoom as we start out 2021 for our weekly events: Coffee for Closers and Marketing Monday.
As we move forward into March, we will be bringing back several of our live events. Live events will be limited to 50 in attendance, temperatures will be taken prior to entrance, and will require you to wear a mask. We want to provide you with an opportunity to network your business and continue to meet each other as our chamber has grown immensely even through these hard times.
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 RESOURCE CORNER
Banners for Businesses
Banners, Tabletop Signs, a Safety Webpage and Social Media Graphics have been created for Peoria businesses. 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.
Paycheck Protection Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, is providing this guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, as provided for under section 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as amended by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act).
Borrowers and lenders may rely on the guidance provided in this document as SBA’s interpretation, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, of the CARES Act, the Flexibility Act, and the Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rules (“PPP Interim Final Rules”) (link).
Click here for Document on (FAQ's) on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Testing Sites
from Arizona Department of Health Services
Click image to go to ADHS List of COVID Testing sites
Calling All Nonprofits!
Care2Call - Free Ninja Number for Nonprofits
If your organization has a nonprofit, tax-exempt certification, it may qualify for our Care2Call business phone program and receive a free Ninja Number!
This is just one way we give back to our community: sharing all of Ninja Number's benefits with our nonprofit friends so they can make even more of a difference in their communities.
"I use this for my nonprofit calls to take messages, which are relayed to my computer with clarity. So nice to use this service!" - Carol Leonard, Friends of the Englewood Archives, Inc.
"This is a great phone system. It has changed the way that our nonprofit communicates." - Sarah Lynne Bernzott, National Movement Alliance
As a Care2Call partner, you will enjoy all the same value and features as all Ninja Number clients. We make it so easy to partner with us!
Get Care2Call Now!
- Complete and submit the form below.
- Provide proof that you're a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Link to ninjanumber.com somewhere on your website, and you're set!
**Note - your Care2Call Program Application is handled with care! Please allow our Team up to Two (2) Weeks to process your application. Thanks!
Blood Donors Needed - Virtual Blood Drive
This year, more than ever, is a time to give thanks for good health. Can you give a blood donation and share your good health with a patient in the hospital? Plasma from those who’ve recovered from COVID-19, known as convalescent plasma, contains antibodies that could be used to treat patients with an active, severe COVID-19 case and give them an extra boost to fight their illness.
Wondering if you have COVID-19 antibodies? Vitalant is testing all blood donations for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, to help identify potential donors who could give convalescent plasma. Healthy donors may donate and will receive test results in their online account within two weeks.
To Join our Virtual Blood Drive campaign, please follow the 4 easy steps below:
- Sign up here to get your virtual blood drive invitation and you will be emailed to set an appointment:
https://learn.vitalant.org/LP=148?drive_code=P2Y465&division=SOUTHWEST%26%region=PHX
- When your email arrives click “Schedule Now” to book your appointment at the most convenient blood drive location to you. Be sure to use the same email you used when you registered on the site.
- Prepare for your donation as you usually would by eating a good meal and drinking plenty of water.
- Provide you email address at the time of your donation. Thank you for transforming lives!
Upcoming in Peoria
Apply for the Veterans Memorial Board
Positions are open for the Peoria Veterans Memorial Board. The Veterans Memorial Board is responsible for the development and promotion of activities related to the recognition of veterans of the armed forces and their contributions to the community. They also make recommendations for the creation and preservation of the city’s numerous war and service memorials. The board typically meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Interested Peoria residents can apply today at www.peoriaaz.gov/boards or contact the City Clerk’s Office for an application.
Check out the African Tribal Art at WVAM
In recognition of Black History Month, the West Valley Art Museum (WVAM) is presenting a unique exhibit, African Art in the Cycles of Life, featuring rare, unusual art works from the collection of Robert Glenn. The vast collection represents numerous tribes in many countries including Cameroon, the Ivory Coast, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria and Zaire to name a few. Glenn, a resident of the West Valley, acquired the items over many years, starting in 1989. The tribal art pieces are handcrafted and made primarily of wood, bronze or terra cotta. Such tribal art is almost never meant to beautify or decorate. It is used for tribal worship, rituals, magic and communicating with the super-natural. This exhibit opened on Jan. 19 and will continue on view, free to the public, through March 4. The WVAM Art Gallery is located on the first floor of Peoria City Hall at 8401 W. Monroe Street in Old Town Peoria. Masks are required. The gallery is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.wvam.org or call 623-972-0635.
Construction Continues on Lake Pleasant Parkway
The next phase of the Lake Pleasant Parkway construction project will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Phase four and five will be done together. Lake Pleasant Parkway northwest bound lanes from 95th Avenue to 83rd Avenue will be closed Feb. 16-26. In the event the schedule needs to be adjusted, dates may change, but the sequence will remain the same. For project updates, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/streetmaintenance. If any additional information is needed, contact the 24-hour project hotline at 602-532-6250.
Can you help out Gompers?
Prior to COVID-19, Gompers served 500 students and adults with disabilities with a Private Day School, Adult Day Program (DTA) and Employment Services (ES) at locations in Peoria, Glendale and Phoenix. As we approach our 75 th anniversary, our mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit continues to transform local lives for the better with unique programming and experiences.
On September 14, 2020, Gompers welcomed back 60+ adult members and 50 drivers and staff to Adult Day Program (DTA) at our Phoenix and Peoria locations after 5 months of virtual services. Employment Services offers group supported employment in partnership with 15 local businesses across the valley, from Peoria to Mesa. Our ability to re-open and stay open is largely due to our work with HealthyVerify. In collaboration, we developed a re-opening plan, staff training and health and safety protocols that are certified in accordance with all Federal, State and Local guidelines. These safety measures require us to operate program rooms at a reduced capacity of 45%.
In order to continue services for all the individuals we supported before building closure, Gompers needs additional space and is looking for opportunities to partner with local business that have unused space. Please contact mbotterbusch@gompers.org if you can help!
Chamber Social Media
Stay in the loop with our Chamber social media channels!
Open For Business Program
The Peoria Chamber of Commerce has Launched a new Open for Business Advertising Program to help promote your business locally!
This new advertising membership program is available to CURRENT full revenue members as a benefit of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. Not a member of the chamber? No worries, you can still participate for as little as $200 a year for this amazing non-chamber member advertising offer.
Professional writers and designers will build you a phenomenal product and services catalog and landing page so that the search engines can find you! They will design a mobile app for your business and an electronic business card. Lastly, you can sell your products online with your own online store—and there is a dedicated assistant helping you all along the way!
For more information, visit
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ANNOUNCING: Water 101 Series
FREE ONLINE ZOOM EVENT
February 17 - March 10 - March 31
11:00am - 12:00pm
Our Peoria population is exploding! At 170,000 people and growing, sustaining Peoria will depend on attentiveness to critical infrastructure needs. One of these critical areas of focus is water. Learn the history of water, here in the desert we call home, through a 3-part Peoria Chamber of Commerce educational series sponsored by SRP (Salt River Project) , CAP (Central Arizona Project) and the City of Peoria. Learn how our waters came to be, where they come from now and what the future holds for our water supply. This three-part series will bring focus on building an understanding how water issues impact Peoria businesses and residents in the future and what critical challenges lay ahead to be addressed through advocacy and action.
SESSION 2: Planning for the Future of Water
March 10th
11:00am - 12:00pm
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER HERE
New Chamber Members
Eculeus Group Publishing
Eculeus Group Publishing is the Valley's largest locally owned publishers of hyper-local newspapers. What does hyper-local mean? It means we bring the news that is important to a community; what matters to the residents in their bubble of our great valley.
Check out one our great publications for yourself: Deer Valley Times, North Tatum Times, North 32nd News, Scottsdale North News, The Scottsdale Standard and The Upper Westsider are all available in local newsstands or if you live in our one of our communities, just open your mailbox!
Corporate Incentives
Welcome to Corporate Incentives of Phoenix Arizona. We offer personalized services in advertising specialties and promotional items. Our company caters to both small and large businesses. If you would like to have your company logo imprinted or embroidered on any item from a to z you have stopped by the premier site for advertising specialties and promotional products. Please feel free to browse our new website and select any of the products we offer. You can call us or e-mail us from our site. We would be delighted help you make the proper selection from our vast inventory of high quality, name brand products.
Flawless Frequency
Flawless Frequency is an experience live entertainment solution for all occasions and events.
With a combined 15 years experience we specialize in providing the beautiful state of Arizona and surrounding areas with quality and unmatched services. Our mission here at Flawless Frequency is to provide a professional yet fun touch to any and all events.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Military Affairs Committee
February 24th
04:30 - 05:30 PM
Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
REGISTER HERE
Business Alliance
March 1st
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Online Zoom Meeting
REGISTER HERE
Women 4 Women
March 5th
08:30 - 10:00 AM
Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort
20025 N 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
D. Pi’ilani Lee Kauhane
Founder | Ambassador Extraordinary
iAloha Nation, LLC
I have been on a mission to “bend the universe” since I was 8 years old. I dreamt of a world where Hawaiians were prospering financially, spiritually, relationally and culturally all over the globe.
The berth of the iAloha Nation and its Becoming Aloha campaign has been a lifetime’s culmination of my passion, tenacity, experience and unwavering commitment to improve the lives of Hawaiians first, which will in thurn improve the lives and businesses of people all over the world.
REGISTER HERE
Featured: First Choice Business Brokers
Have you ever wondered how long it takes a business to sell? What business categories are in demand and how has the COVID pandemic changed your valuation? What about how much you can plan on for your business to provide when you retire? How will taxes affect the amount of money you can take home after the sale?
These are some of the areas we work with daily to help our clients navigate the road to a successful sale. Like all things, planning to bring your business to market can help you avoid loss of value and excess tax’s.
According to the most recent Q4 2020 survey by the International Business Brokers association:
- 49% of Business Sales are based on Retirement of Owner
- 9 Months to Close a Business sale average
- 41% of Business sale closes delayed due to PPP loan issues
- 84%-102% -range for Sales Actual vs Asking Price (Market Valuation)
As you consider the possible next steps with your business please let us know if we can help. We work with a variety of industries and with buyers as well as sellers. For a Free Market Valuation or just to chat, please reach out.
Scott Clements
909-201-3340
First choice Business Brokers Scottsdale
Independently owned franchise
Community News & Events
Beginning today, February 24th through Wednesday, March 10th, the SBA will offer PPP loans only to businesses with 20 or fewer employees, independent contractors, and sole proprietors. This is an effort to support more underserved small business owners (e.g. women, minority, immigrant) that have had difficulty obtaining funding. While more guidance is expected to be released, the PPP formula for sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals is expected to be changed. You can learn more about these changes through this link: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources#section-header-3
Want to help out with the Peoria Diamond Club?!
The Peoria Diamond Club is still looking for volunteers to help at the upcoming spring training season at the Peoria Sports Complex. The volunteer labor force efforts provides funding to their successful grant program, giving back to youth charities in the west valley. Come out, have some fun at the ball park, and help them help the kids!
Positions include Ticket Takers, Ushers, Guest Services, 50/50 raffle sellers, Parking attendants and Auction Table attendants. There will be no cash handling this year.
All health and safety protocols will be followed. If you are interested in making a difference, call the PDC office at 623-773-8710 or email Rebecca Wright at volunteers@peoriadimaondclub.org.
One Team, One Dream, Helping Kids
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This month, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL®) will celebrate Black History Month with an array of original content and programming exploring the contributions of NHL Players and pioneers.
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Artificial Grass Masters
First Annual 5k Run & 2.5k Walk
Saturday
April 3rd, 2021
Thunderbird Paseo Park
Artificial Grass Masters is Veteran Owned business that has been supporting Veterans for several years. Recently, Artificial Grass Masters has partnered with the Remembering Heroes Foundation to give back to Veterans that have served our country. In addition, with the help of the community, we were able to install artificial grass at homes of veterans in need.
The feeling of giving back is the best feeling and we are putting on this 5k event in support of Veterans. Your entry fee will go to the Remembering Heroes Foundation and a veteran will have the opportunity of having artificial grass installed in their yard. Nominate a Veteran and register today!
Entry: $15 | Register on Active.com
FABULOUS FEBRUARY OFFERS INCLUDE:
- Dessert from Grimaldi's Pizzeria
- Hummus from Pita Jungle
- A cookie from Mary's Mountain Cookies
- Gringo Crisp from Jalapeno Inferno
To sign up, simply scan the QR code or log into FB Messenger via this link: https://m.me/ShopatParkWest?ref=w13964612 and follow the instructions.
Note: You must have Facebook Messenger enabled to participate.
Crazy for Gershwin
February 26 - March 21
Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Ln.
Peoria, AZ 85382
With the first low trill of the solo clarinet and its spine-tingling run up the scale, Rhapsody In Blue by George and Ira Gershwin caught the public’s fancy and opened a new era in American music. Now, ABT fan-favorite Kurtis Overby has created a musical spectacular that will transport you back to the days when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced across the silver screen to these classic Gershwin hits. This toe-tapping production will feature favorite tunes such as I’ve Got Rhythm, A Foggy Day, Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off, and S’Wonderful, coupled with never before heard musical mashups and tap dancing galore. Who could ask for anything more!
Written, directed, and choreographed by Kurtis Overby, Crazy For Gershwin is a fun and fast-paced music and tap show featuring fan favorites Kurtis Overby (Pageant, Young Frankenstein, Hello Dolly), Liz Fallon (Xanadu, Shrek, Funny Girl), Jamie Parnell (La Cage aux Folles, Show Boat, Mary Poppins), and Carolyn McPhee (Elf, Titanic, An American in Paris).
BUY TICKETS
Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program
The State of Arizona created the Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program, which is designed to assist bars and restaurants with funding for the infrastructure needed to expand their premises. With $1 million total in the fund, businesses may apply for up to $10,000 to cover expenditures for items restaurants need to extend their premises to approved outdoor spaces such as outdoor furniture, barriers, patio heaters, or parklets.
Eligibility
- Licensed restaurants and bars
- Fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees
- Must comply with all COVID-19 related executive orders
- Must demonstrate a new extension of premises that has been approved by the local governing body and the Arizona Department of Liquor Licensing and Control (if applicable)
- Must submit a complete application, including a budget (incomplete applications will not be considered)
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION HERE
This year the event will highlight Women In The Entertainment Business. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the media and entertainment industry has been deeply impacted at an unprecedented rate. Join us to support women entrepreneurs and leaders in this industry and learn how they are pivoting and thriving during these challenging times.
Registration Now Open!
We're teaming up with Member AZTV Channel 7 to help local businesses!
We know getting back to business is exciting as we all work to grow Arizona’s economy. And as the last locally owned and operated broadcasting TV station in a top 20 market, we have the ability to pass along great savings to our local Arizona partners and help local businesses re-emerge successfully.
AZTV Channel 7 is offering the Peoria Chamber of Commerce a discount. The value for broadcast and production can reach up to $3,000, but members can get it for just $150. All you have to do is mention that you are a Peoria Chamber member!
AZ Daily Mix is a live show that airs from 8-9am Monday through Friday, and 7-8am Saturday. Your segment will be aired and re-aired the following day.
Wouldn’t it be exciting to see your company televised? Book your interview now!
Contact: Ryan Ferris, Account Executive, (602) 708-9553 or rferris@aztv.com.
For additional questions please reach out to memberservices@peoriachamber.com.
Events, classes, support groups and educational courses for both team members and customers may look a little different in order to keep you safe and/or adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Ongoing 2021:
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