ENTER TO WIN $2,500
The Chairish Small Business Award ($2,500)
- Applicants must be 18+ and the company must be owned by a U.S. citizen
- Business must be in the design field (interior design, graphic design, architecture, fashion, etc.) and cannot exceed over $1 million in revenue annually
- Business must be an early stage business, having launched in the past 12 months or working to scale operations as a growth-stage business if launched over 12 months ago
- Applicants must provide up to a 500-word statement of how they’d use the funds to support their business, and design a “mood board” of their ideal workspace using Chairish products.
You can review full details on our site.
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
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Banner Better Together Gift Giving Event
Banner Better Together Gift Giving Event
Banner Health is in preparation for this year’s Better Together Employee Giving Fundraiser. Banner Health’s Better Together has raised over 1.8 million dollars a year lending support to 501c organizations that provide shelter, meals, medical research, senior care, and more. Some of the agencies include United Way, Alzheimer’s Research, Senior Community Centers, burn camps, behavioral health, and over 20 other non-profit organizations serving Arizona.
Employee teams from each facility are tasked to find unique ways that drive the employee gift giving. This is done through payroll donations, silent auctions, or raffle participation. Arizona West is the home of two participating Peoria Chamber hospitals. Each is offering events to entice the employee giving. We would appreciate any items/ services that could be put together to create a unique bid gift. We are only successful in the endeavors through support from organizations giving items of significant value.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or to make a donation, contact myself for Veronica with the Chamber.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Baker
Director, Business Development
AZ Region – West Valley
602-747-3632 office
602-370-4714 mobile
AZTV Channel 7
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.
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
College Hunks Hauling Junk Coupon
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623-866-2131
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
FREE lamination of completed COVID-19 vaccination cards!
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.
Advertise at Sky Zone!
Advertise at Sky Zone! They have 4 TV screens, as well as monitors at each entry station providing slides for advertisements.
For more information, please contact:
Mackenzie Roque
Community Manager – Sky Zone Peoria
Mackenzie.Roque@skyzone.com
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
Are you a Chamber Member struggling to obtain the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)?
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
Sign up to receive email alerts from SBA as additional information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund becomes available.
What's Happening in Peoria
Stay Safe During Monsoon Season
Monsoon season is in full swing, and while the summer storms can be a welcome break, residents are encouraged to keep up to date on changing weather conditions. Monsoons can develop quickly, bringing high winds, dust storms, wet roads, and potential flooding. Before a storm, secure outdoor objects and have extra batteries and flashlights on hand. To stay safe during a storm, follow these steps:
· If you are outdoors and safe shelter is not available, find a low spot away from trees, fences, and poles. Avoid high ground, water, trees, and metal objects.
· If you encounter a dust storm while driving, pull off the road immediately. Turn off your headlights and taillights, put your vehicle in “PARK,” and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
· Do not risk crossing a flooded wash or roadway, even if it does not look deep. Even a few inches of running water poses a serious risk. Control of a vehicle can be lost in as little as six inches of water and most vehicles will begin to float in two feet of water. The way to prevent becoming trapped or swept away by flowing water is to not drive through it.
For more information and tips, visit www.azdot.gov/monsoons. Peoria’s Fire Stations have sand and bags available for residents in need. Residents must bring a shovel and a way to transport the bags. Firefighters are not available to fill the bags so residents must be able to do it themselves. Visit www.peoriaaz.gov/fire for locations.
Vaccination Events Continue at Peoria High School
The city of Peoria has partnered with the Peoria Unified School District to host multiple COVID-19 vaccination events at Peoria High School, located at 11200 N. 83rd Ave. The clinics will be held during designated days and times and will run through July 30. Vaccines are available for individuals ages 12 and older. To view the schedule and make an appointment, visit www.tinyurl.com/vaccinephs.
Pop-Up Peoria at Park West Announces August Classes
Pop-Up Peoria is a unique, innovative community engagement space created by the city of Peoria and CIRE Equity. Visit Pop-Up Peoria at Park West to connect with artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts in a variety of activities, programs, and interactive experiences. Upcoming events include preschool story time, business support for Latinas, and entrepreneurship day. For more information and a full program schedule, check out www.popuppeoria.com.
Peoria Offers Online Payment Portal
The city of Peoria is offering Peoria customers a new online system for paying utility bills. The new system, Invoice Cloud, is a one-stop shop where residents can access and pay all city bills electronically. Residents can enroll in paperless billing, get text notifications, and opt to pay by phone, text, or online with a credit card, debit card, or e-check. For more information about Invoice Cloud, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/customerservice or make a secure payment at https://myaccount.peoriaaz.gov.
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Riverton Piano Company
Our Peoria piano store features the legendary Bosendorfer Artisan Pianos, Yamaha Premium Pianos, used Steinway pianos, Yamaha Pianos, Baldwin Pianos, Schumann Pianos, Roland Digital Pianos, Disklaviers, Hybrids, SILENT Pianos Clavinovas, piano labs, print music, piano lessons, a 95-seat recital hall and so much more! From entry-level “starter” pianos to Bosendorfers, we have a piano for every style and budget. Come in today and explore!
Restoration Fitness
Giving You Fitness Choices! In-Client’s Home or Virtual; Land or Pool-Based Fitness Training for Adults-Over-50, All Fitness Levels.
- Welcome to Restoration Fitness. My goal is to help you achieve the Strength, Power and Stability to “Make the Second Half of Your Life the Best Half of Your Life!”
- I firmly believe we can change the way we age, growing older with vitality rather than disease. Exercise and attitude can make the difference between living on our heels versus leaning into life with all our might.
- Who cares what our age is, its all about how we live our days that really matters. So, let’s get you ready to shine as you go to the places or spend time with the people that make your soul sing.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Military Affairs Committee
July 28th
04:30 - 05:30 PM
Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
REGISTER HERE
After Hours Shenanigans
July 29th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Cactus Taproom Craft Beer & Wine Bar
20429 N Lake Pleasant Rd #104
Peoria, AZ 85382
Chips and salsa provided!
REGISTER HERE
Networking Breakfast
August 3rd
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Mochilero Kitchen
6791 W Happy Valley Rd #100
Peoria, AZ 85383
REGISTER HERE
Women 4 Women
August 6th
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort
20025 N 81st Ave, Peoria
Peoria, AZ 85382
Betty Pecha
GOALL Program
 
"Learn to Tether Your Top Employees"
The GOALL program partners with different business owners to help them handle their employee retention issues. The program helps to tether top employees and create an atmosphere where companies can hire the best employees. It is very critical for companies to train their employees so they can stand out from the competition. Visit their Website: https://goallprogram.com/
GOALL Program Testimonial from E3Cryo and Wellness: https://youtu.be/Jub_U69J6o0
REGISTER HERE
Coffee is For Closers
August 12th
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Avanti Senior Living
26850 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
Navigating CRM Systems and Building Business Relationships
Jamie Lau
Patient/Community Relations Coordinator
Roadrunner Foot & Ankle
Jamie Lau is a customer-focused outside sales leader who incorporates multichannel marketing to expand brand awareness, build community relations, and drive results. Proven ability to increase revenue through grassroots efforts that include cold calling, digital marketing, and social media engagement, and CRM system management.
REGISTER HERE
SizeUp Business Analytics Tool
PEORIA CHAMBER INVESTS IN BIG DATA ENABLING SMALL BUSINESS WITH SIZEUP!!!!
SizeUp West - Peoria, Glendale, Surprise is a free, robust business analytics tool designed to support small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of stages, from the entrepreneur looking to start their first business to a seasoned business owner looking to expand their customer base.
SizeUp West can assist in providing answers to:
- Where should I start my business in the West Valley?
- Who are my competitors and how do I perform compared to the them?
- How can I find more customers?
- How do I identify the best places to locate and advertise my business?
“SizeUp represents an edge for our businesses to navigate and develop strategies and tactics to attract more customers and thus revenue; this is why we invested in it and want to see it become a useful tool for our member businesses,” states Scot Andrews President & CEO of the Peoria Chamber.
SizeUp West identifies essential market data for the Peoria, Glendale, and Surprise area. We are partnering with sponsors to bring this tool to our members.
You can find the tool in the Members Login area here:
Community News, Events & Deals
More Information Here
We're excited to announce that tickets are NOW ON SALE for Follow the Fork!
100% of ticket sales benefit the Peoria Education Foundation!
And, please note advanced ticket sale pricing of $5 off is valid through 8/5.
Start this school year off looking and feeling your best with our most popular filler combo: cheeks and lips! This package includes 3 syringes total, 2 for cheeks and 1 for lips and over $300 in savings! This offer will run through September 30th.
Dear Peoria Chamber, Join us for a roaring good time on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Hotsy-totsy hoofers will Charleston to live jazz music as bootlegging bartenders mix forbidden cocktails for you in our hopping gin mill. Gamblers will have their chance to flirt with Lady Luck before dining on a delectable three-course meal, culminating in the highly anticipated opening night of the blockbuster ABT season. You deserve to let loose at a swanky soiree, so slip on your most extravagant flapper dress and break out your sharpest suit for an evening like no other, with a speakeasy twist. Let your inner socialite be set free as you relive the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties. Tables of two, four, and six are available for a limited time at this invitation-only event. You don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Purchase your table now for this exclusive event before it's too late. A party is not a party without YOU, and we want you to be the first to celebrate as we finally say, “Broadway’s Back...let’s get this party started!
Congrat to Lake Pleasant Fit Body Boot Camp on winning 4th year in row!
Save the date!
You don’t want to miss this flow of knowledge.
The Southwest Water Resiliency Conference will be presented by Salt River Project and is scheduled for Oct. 6–7. Save these important dates and join us as scientific experts, key stakeholders, water managers and other speakers deliver presentations and insights through the lens of Arizona’s water and climate future. Your official invitation, registration link and additional details will follow.
Southwest Water Resiliency Conference:
Wednesday, Oct. 6 & Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
Hyatt Regency, 122 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Two new pickleball courts are coming soon to Alta Vista Park in the Willow District!
This project will accomplish several things. The existing tennis court at the park were in dire need of surface repair. The cracks will all be repaired as part of this project. The faded, chipping court surface will also be replaced. Finally, one of the two existing courts will transition to become two pickleball courts. Going forward, at Alta Vista Park, there will be opportunities for those looking to play tennis and pickleball.
Work begins this week on the refurbishment of the courts at Alta Vista. By early August, the new courts will be complete, unless the weather does not cooperate.
Making Noise for Autism Walk
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