Check out our events calendar for the exact days for our Chamber Committee meetings. If you have any questions, please email committees@peoriachamber.com or call 623-979-3601. 

Yogurtini Ribbon Cutting
08/20/2023
11:00 AM MST
 

Monthly Monday Mingle
08/21/2023
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM MST
 

Virtual Connections for the Busy Professional
08/22/2023
03:00 PM MST - 04:00 PM MST
 

Grad Solutions/The Hub Ribbon Cutting
08/23/2023
04:00 PM MST
 

Military Affairs Committee Meeting
08/30/2023
04:30 PM MST - 05:30 PM MST
 

After Hours Shenanigans
08/31/2023
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM MST
 

Networking Breakfast
09/01/2023
07:30 AM MST - 09:00 AM MST

    August is National Water Quality Month–a month dedicated to raising awareness and transparency on the health of our surface waters and the safety standards of our drinking water. The City of Peoria’s Water Services Department employs certified operations and engineering personnel who treat, test, and deliver safe water to Peoria water customers at an excellent value per gallon. In Peoria, every drop of drinking water is treated using modern, state-of-the-art treatment technology to be certain that your drinking water meets all federal, state and local water quality standards. To view the City of Peoria’s Water Quality Reports, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/waterreports.

 

    Bourbon & Bones Ribbon Cutting was a HUGE success!! Thank you to everyone that attended! Those that missed the ribbon cutting can contact Suzette Tarantini to receive a free appetizer or dessert so you can also experience the amazing food Bourbon & Bones has to offer Peoria! 

Please Contact:
Suzette Tarantini
tarantini@sq1c.com
(480) 941-0101

 

Applications are NOW OPEN for the first ever Peoria Forward Venture Challenge! This new funding track allows for community entrepreneurs to apply for their chance to win up to $15k! And to top it all off, ASU will have a celebration on September 13th and everyone is invited to watch the finalists pitch and enjoy delicious free food. 

A huge thank you to those who have already completed the Ecosystem Connectivity Survey! If you haven't already submitted your feedback, please take six minutes to complete this anonymous survey and help ASU reach their response goal and have your voice heard.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a new Form I-9 — which has been streamlined and shortened — that employers should use beginning August 1, 2023. The new form (expires 7/31/26) + instructions are available at:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 Employers may continue to use the older Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19) through Oct. 31, 2023. After that date, they will be subject to penalties if they use the older form. 

What's New in the Revised Form I-9?

USCIS made the following updates to the Form I-9:

• Reduced Sections 1 and 2 to a single-sided sheet. No previous fields were removed. Rather, multiple fields were merged into fewer fields when possible.

• Moved the Section 1 Preparer/Translator Certification area to a separate, standalone supplement (Supplement A) that employers can provide to employees when necessary. Employers may attach additional supplement sheets as needed. 

• Moved the Section 3 Reverification and Rehire area to a separate, standalone supplement (Supplement B) that employers can print if or when rehire occurs or reverification is required. Employers may attach additional supplement sheets as necessary.

• Removed use of "alien authorized to work" in Section 1 and replaced it with "noncitizen authorized to work" as well as clarified the difference between "noncitizen national" and "noncitizen authorized to work."

• Ensured the form can be filled out on tablets and mobile devices.

• Removed certain features to ensure the form can be downloaded easily. This also removes the requirement to enter N/A in certain fields.

• Updated the notice at the top of the form that explains how to avoid discrimination in the Form I-9 process.

• Revised the Lists of Acceptable Documents page to include some acceptable receipts as well as guidance and links to information on automatic extensions of employment authorization documentation. Added a box that eligible employers must check if the employee's Form I-9 documentation was examined under a DHS-authorized alternative procedure rather than via physical examination.  

We are a moms group located in Peoria, AZ with over 50 moms and their children. We love to support our neighborhood businesses and restaurants. We are looking for places to have lunch, a Moms night out, or a tour/demo for our preschool aged children. If you are interested in hosting us please reach out to Jen Henze at 602-549-6596 or jdhenze79@gmail.com

The Economic Development department works with businesses that wish to locate or expand in the City of Peoria. We are seeking opportunities to match underutilized or unused space with those in need of space. We also have a few businesses seeking space.

Businesses with space available for sublease or rent:

• 9 X 9 office for wellness professional on Lake Pleasant Parkway in Fletcher Heights Plaza
• 1,000 sq ft room for classes/events for rent on Lake Pleasant Parkway in Fletcher Heights Plaza

Businesses with interest in acquiring space:

• Cooler space (refrigerator sized) for holding fresh flower bouquets near Happy

Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway

• Private meeting room for 10-12 people for group counseling near Happy

Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway or North Peoria near 303

If you are able to assist in these space needs, or wish to be included in our space inventory, please email business@peoriaaz.gov.