3.10.21 Peoria Chamber Newsletter

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Next distribution is 3/12/21

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Live Love Drink Travel, LLC
 

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
 

B For Life

To assist organ transplant recipients, donor families, and living donors with the costs associated with participation at the transplant games.

To encourage recipients to actively become involved with their own healthcare, through educational information, support groups, websites that improve the effectiveness of the B For Life process.

To promote organ and tissue donation by demonstrating the success of donation and B For Life.

To provide support of donor families and their experiences.
 

Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program

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

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.
 

Sign up for Spring Swim Lessons 

Registration for the first session of spring swim lessons begins online only for Peoria residents at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10. Non-residents can register online on Thursday, March 11. Lessons are $25 for residents and $57 for non-residents. To create an online account or get more information about lessons, contact customer service Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 623-773-7137 or csfrontdesk@peoriaaz.gov
 

Submit Your Best Photos 

Say cheese, Peoria! Share your favorite photo of something distinctly Peoria and enter to win the Picture Peoria Photo Contest. Participants must fill out the online entry form and submit their photo to the Dropbox link at https://tinyurl.com/9sprc8nu. There will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place and gift cards for honorable mentions. Winners will have the chance to display their photography in select Peoria businesses. Photos submissions will be accepted until March 31. 
 

Join the Plant a Tree Challenge 

Throughout the months of March and April, the city of Peoria will be hosting a number of activities to celebrate both Earth and Arbor Days. To kick off the celebration, Peoria residents can participate in the Plant a Tree Challenge to help add forest and shade coverage to the community by encouraging desert tree planting from March 1 until Arbor Day on April 30. If you plant a tree during the challenge time period, upload the before and after photos of you planting the tree to Dropbox at http://ow.ly/HXT050DT04OEach set of photos will be entered into the contest and winners will be randomly selected after April 30. For more information or to learn about other environmentally friendly activities, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/festivals-and-special-events/party-for-the-planet.  
 

Share Your Thoughts About Arts in Peoria 

The city is encouraging the community to provide feedback and help shape the Arts Master Plan to coincide with the city’s newly adopted general plan. The current Arts Master Plan was adopted by council in 2009 and it helped establish the Percent for the Arts Fund, the Peoria Arts Commission, public art priorities and the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The new version of the master plan will focus on community engagement while positioning Peoria for the anticipated growth the city will see over the next decade. The new plan will assist the mayor and city council, the Peoria Arts Commission, and city staff in defining priorities and guiding decisions for the next 10 years. Residents can participate by taking the short survey and/or by joining a focus group. To take the survey or sign up for a focus group, visit www.peoriaazarts.comThe survey will be open until Friday, April 2.  
 

City Looking for Donors to the Historical Society 

 The city of Peoria is attempting to locate the rightful owners of artifacts donated to the museum of the former Peoria Arizona Historical Society (PAHS). The PAHS has been dissolved and, as outlined by the bylaws of the society, the dissolution results in all assets being turned over to the city of Peoria. The city is seeking to return donated or loaned artifacts to the original owners or legal heirs, based on documentation found in PAHS records or proof of original ownership provided by claimants. Copies of donation or loan documents will help expedite the process. The deadline for parties to come forward with a claim for their items is May 20, 2021 at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Roberson, Peoria assistant to the city manager, at 623-773-7572 or sharon.roberson@peoriaaz.gov.  

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 3: How The Water Gets to You!

March 31st

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the West Division. The team first played at America West Arena in downtown Phoenix, before moving to Glendale's Gila River Arena in 2003.
 



Connective Med
 

Our Mission
Instant access to board certified doctors who are able to examine anyone at anytime remotely.

Our Story
The team at Connective Med came together to bring a cost effective solution in order to transform telehealth.  This transformation was the outcome of collaborative expertise in clinical medicine, clinical informatics, advance information technology and innovative business solutions.  We believe that every person should have instant access to doctors at an affordable price.
 




Optima Medical

Optima Medical is a premier primary care medical group that consists of 10 locations throughout the state of Arizona. We care for more than 70,000 lives and continue to garner the loyalty and support of the locations we serve. We currently have locations in Peoria, Sierra Vista, Dewey, Prescott, Prescott Valley North and Prescott Valley South, Chino Valley, Casa Grande, Tuscon, and Cottonwood. Each one of our clinics are staffed by highly qualified emergency medicine and family practice physicians as well as supervised physician assistants and nurse practitioners. We are committed to providing personalized healthcare to every patient that walks through our door, and their families. Our doctors and clinicians can create a customizable treatment plan that is right for you. Services each one of our clinic provides are – urgent care, family medicine, sleep apnea, weight management, behavioral health, addiction, depression, anxiety, heart disease, COPD, Respiratory disease, COVID-19 testing, high blood pressure treatment, diabetes, allergy testing, and chronic pain management. We offer same-day service and provide a clean, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere. We are dedicated to you and your family’s health and well-being.
 





Chism Agency LLC
Farmers Insurance Group

Myesha Chism oversees the “Chism Agency LLC,” which is a part of the Farmers Insurance Group. The office is located in Peoria, Arizona. Myesha holds a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Masters Degree in Human Resources. Myesha is currently licensed in Property and Casualty, as well as Life and Health. Although a new agent, this has been a vision of hers since the early 2000’s. This is her second career, as she spent nearly 23 years working as a Custody Assistant for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Prior to moving to the greater Phoenix area in 2019, Myesha lived in Southern California.

Myesha has a blended family with her husband, Robert. They each brought two adult children into this marriage and currently have three grandsons between their children. Myesha is an avid football fan and it is her and Robert’s goal to watch a football game in every stadium across the United States. Myesha enjoys traveling when possible, experiencing various sights and cultures in other parts of the world.

As an insurance agent, Myesha and her staff are eager to fulfill any and all of your insurance needs.
 





L2E Physical Therapy

Jennifer Lee is the solopreneur behind L2E Physical Therapy, PLLC. She is a physical therapist with 10+ years’ experience in the field of physical therapy and in professional mentoring and public speaking. It is her goal to continuously challenge herself and other providers to elevate the patient experience, incorporating thorough history and physical examination with history of emotional trauma as well.  

In her practice, Jennifer combines expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment with assessment and treatment of viscera (organs and surrounding tissues), nerves and emotional tags that cause physiological changes in the body that contribute to pain or dysfunction.  Her goal is to get to the root of someone’s issue, not simply to provide a temporary bandage.  

In her experience, she has found it difficult to be as thorough as she believes the patient deserves when working for a larger company, as this inherently limits a provider’s time and ability to incorporate certain skills due to insurance contracts. For this reason and to prioritize the importance of connection with the patient, she decided to start L2E Physical Therapy in September 2020, a fee-for-service practice located in Peoria where each of her patients receives a full hour of one-on-one time and attention with her personally. Jen has seen failures in the medical model and has chosen to create what she believes should be the standard of care for each person seeking physical therapy.

Please visit her website at www.L2EPT.com or contact her at (573) 631-9953 for further information.
 





Next Level Tech

Next Level Tech was founded in Peoria, Arizona with offices in Surprise, Arizona. It is our daily mission to be the best IT Company in the valley. Offering business to business Information Technology (IT) services to other small and medium businesses located throughout the country. We work with other business owners and managers to make business operations more efficient and to create competitive advantages for your company.
 

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Upcoming Chamber Events


Peoria Blood Drive

March 11th

07:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Public Safety and Administration Building
8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345



REGISTER HERE

 

Coffee is For Closers

March 11th
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Online Zoom Meeting



REGISTER HERE

 

Marketing Monday

March 15th
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Online Zoom Meeting

Veronica Christiansen
with
Peoria Chamber of Commerce

Topic
Creating Quick and Easy Marketing Graphics - Canva 101



REGISTER HERE

 

Business Alliance

March 15th

04:00 - 05:00 PM

Online Zoom Meeting



REGISTER HERE
 

Women 4 Women

March 19th

08:30 - 10:00 AM

The Grand Project Shoppe
8217 W Grand Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345

Stacy Martinez
Owner

The Grand Project Shoppe is a retail storefront and gathering place for creativity where local artisans and vendors create and sell their merchandise. Shoppers enjoy our one-of-a-kind experience featuring colorful, eclectic home furnishings and décor, fine art, unique jewelry, apparel, accessories, kids’ gear, and culinary goods, with a focus on local, handmade, reimagined and vintage.

We also offer a wide variety of creative classes taught by our vendors in our Studio space. The Studio space can also be rented for private events.

REGISTER HERE


 

Business Alliance

March 22nd

04:00 - 05:00 PM

Online Zoom Meeting



REGISTER HERE
 

Military Affairs Committee

March 24th

04:30 - 05:30 PM

Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381



REGISTER HERE
 

Featured: Angels on Patrol

Originally from Pennsylvania, Jeff's 21-year Air Force career took him around the world where he managed several law enforcement functions including: patrol, dispatch, corrections, training, investigations, quality control, emergency service teams, and canine utilization. Upon graduating from the FBI National Academy, Jeff completed his military career assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency. While there, he was an expert investigator for the National Reconnaissance Office charged with protecting America's air and space assets. Jeff completed his military commitment and assumed a sworn officer position with the Glendale police department in 2001. His experience there includes time as a domestic violence detective and a patrol sergeant. He is currently getting ready to retire after 20 years of keeping the streets of Glendale safe. Jeff considers himself a lifelong learner and holds a PhD in Public Safety, a master’s degree in Public Administration, a second master’s in Business and Organizational Security Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Workforce Education and Development.
 

Community News & Events




Until today, 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
 





The Coyotes Affiliate Program includes exclusive benefits for you and your organization. These benefits include: Exclusive discounts on tickets and merch, Reserve early and save perks on suites, Exclusive luncheon for your organization and Free Coyotes Swag.

https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/tickets/affiliate-program
PROMO CODE: PEORIACC
 





Professional Bull Riders brings, "The Toughest Sport on Dirt," back to the Gila River Arena on March 12-14, 2021, where the Top 30 bull riders in the world compete on the televised PBR: Unleash The Beast series. The toughest animal athletes on the planet are matched with the world's best bull riding athletes in an 8-second man versus beast duel.
 
More event information: https://bit.ly/PBR2021Info
 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/PBRgra2021
 





Join Casting Crowns for A Night Under The Stars drive-in concert as we come together safe and socially distanced. Coming to Gila River Arena March 18. The event will take place in the yellow parking lot at Gila River Arena.
 
More event information: https://bit.ly/CastingCrownsDriveIn
 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/CastingCrownsDriveInTickets




Easter fun with Shop Park West!

March 27

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Head over for free pictures with the Easter bunny & a mystery egg! 🐰🥚





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
 







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).

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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.


 




 

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