Chandler Chamber of Commerce: March 2011

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

New Vistas 2nd & 4th Grade Students Adopt Entire US Marine Platoon in Afghanistan

(South Chandler, March 25, 2011) Even though 2nd Lt. Emily Lyren is far away from home this year, she and her 40 man US Marine Platoon will not be forgotten. New Vistas Center For Education 2nd and 4th grade students have adopted Emily and her entire platoon stationed in Afghanistan. 46 students in all will be sending frequent care packages, letters, and gifts to ease the strain of a 6 month deployment to distant combat zones.

The New Vistas 2nd and 4th graders are students of mathematics teacher, Andrea Pearson and daughter, Mandy Pearson, a longtime friend of Emily's. Andrea states: "These soldiers often work 18 hour days in grueling heat at a remote combat post where personal time is in short supply. So imagine a soldier during “mail call” hearing his or her name called out, and being able to physically hold something from “home” that instantly takes them away from the harshness of their surroundings, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

This unique mother/daughter teaching team have imparted valuable lessons to their students regarding other cultures. In addition, the children learn to appreciate their own country and cherish their freedom.

Neha, 7 years old says: "We like to send soldiers "goodie boxes". "It keeps them from getting lonely." Neha recently enclosed a poem in one of the goodie boxes that read: "Roses are red, violets are blue, soon you'll be a general, too. ' " I hope it makes her laugh," says Neha.

2nd Lt. Emily Lyren, an Annapolis graduate, is commanding officer of a 40-man platoon deployed to Afghanistan in January 2011. She and her entire platoon are the recipients of "goodies" from New Vistas 2nd and 4th grade students.

Joseph Nseir, Trevor Burgoyne, and Runeli Hatalkar load military care packages bound for Emily Lyren's 40 man Platoon stationed in a remote combat post in Afghanistan.

New Vistas Center for Education, named a Top Ten School by Johns Hopkins University CTY, founded in 1979, is a private pre-school through sixth grade Aug-May and Pre-school through High School June-August, located at: 670 North Arizona Avenue, Suite 35, Chandler, AZ 85225. Currently, New Vistas is celebrating their 32nd anniversary.

Web Address: www.newvistasaz.com

Contact:

Judy Cresanta, Public Relations

jcresanta@gmail.com

480-814-9334 or 480-390-1198

www.newvistasaz.com

Centennial Committee seeks current Chandler residents who will be 100 years or older in 2012

March 29, 2011

For information contact: Hermelinda Llamas
Centennial Events Committee
480-782-2665

CHANDLER, Ariz. – As part of the City’s upcoming 100^th birthday celebration, the Centennial Steering Committee is seeking the public's support and assistance in identifying and honoring Chandler’s 2012 centenarians.

To be recognized as a Chandler Centenarian, the person's primary residence must be within Chandler and he or she must be 100 years of age or older from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Anyone meeting this guideline is eligible to be bestowed recognition and honored at a special event that will be held during the Centennial festivities in spring 2012.

Chandler centenarians may also be interviewed by Centennial Committee volunteers and have their biographical stories and photos published in newsletters, event programs and on the Centennial website at www.chandler100th.com.

Applications are online at www.chandler100th.com and can be submitted by the individuals themselves or by a family member, friend or caretaker. The application must be submitted no less than two months prior to the honoree's birthday.

Additional questions can be directed to Chandler’s Centennial Coordinator Jean Reynolds at 480-782-2751.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Employers' Council Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, 2011

TIME: 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Chandler Chamber of Commerce: 25 S. Arizona Pl., Ste. 201

COST: No Cost…Chamber Members Only – Please RSVP

FACTS: The Chamber has instituted an “Employers’ Council”. The format of this new service to Chamber members will help employers stay up to date with the changing arena of having employees in Chandler and the State of Arizona. Educational meetings will be held once a month. The Council wants to hear your human resource concerns so that we can provide you the knowledge, tools and support you need to meet these challenges while maintaining and growing your business. Throughout the year we will provide techniques and resources to help you manage your employees and the complex compliance that effect your operation.

The meeting will be facilitated by Jude Williams, Oceans of Opportunities.

This months Topic: Health Care Reform Update

Presented by: Shelly Winson, True Choice Benefits.

Registrations are now being accepted on the Chamber’s web site at www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on Events and select Employers’ Council Meeting, Click on register here and follow registration instructions

For more information contact Rota Venners at 480-963-4571, ext. 215 or rvenners@chandlerchamber.com

Business After Business - Chandler Auto Body

Technology Corner Lunch Seminar

Sponsored by the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation

WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2011

TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Chandler Chamber of Commerce: 25 S. Arizona Pl., Ste. 201

COST: $5.00 Members…. $10.00 Non-Members – RSVP required –

Seating is limited - Includes a deli style lunch & beverage

Topic : TBA

To Register: Go to www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on Events

Click on the Event Description

Click on Register Here

Complete the registration information

For information contact Brad Ness at (480) 963-4571 or email brad@chandlerchamber.com

Ribbon Cutting - Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN: Monday, April 25 2011

TIME: Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: Fiesta Park Apartments, 1033 S. Longmore St. Mesa

FACTS: Grand Opening – Open House - Ribbon Cutting – Refreshments

www.fiestaparkapartments.com/FiestaParkAZ/index.aspx

Wake Up Chandler

Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank

Media Sponsor: East Valley Tribune

Hosted by:

Bedmart, 1400 S. Arizona Ave.

(South of the 202 on the West side of

Arizona Ave.

in the Kohl’s Center)

WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

COST: $5 members and $15 non-members (Chairman’s Circle Passes accepted)

FACTS: It’s a great way to start off the morning by networking with other businesses! Bring your business cards and brochures, and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business. There will be a drawing from the Chamber Wake-Up Cup for a $50 Gift Card to a local Chamber member restaurant…The Wake-Up Cup drawing is Sponsored by Arizona Pest Prevention, Inc. www.YourBugsOnOurDrugs.com

Promote your business, bring a Door prize.

On-Line Registration is Available:

Go to www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on Events

Click on the Event Description

Click on Register Here

Complete the registration information and pay on-line

Ribbon Cutting - Everyone is Welcome

WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 2011

TIME: Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Modern Mommy Boutique, 3355 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 3

(in front of the Chandler Fashion Center – on the South side of the street.)

FACTS: Grand Opening – Open House - Ribbon Cutting – Refreshments

www.modernmommyboutique.com

Ribbon Cutting - Everyone is Welcome

WHEN: Friday, April 08, 2011

TIME: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: China King Restaurant, 1050 W. Ray Rd.

(NE corner of Ray & Alma School)

FACTS: 1^st Year Anniversary - Ribbon Cutting – Refreshments

www.chinakingaz.com

Public Policy Meeting....Issues....Influence...Impact

Sponsored by Air Products and Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN: Friday, April 8, 2011

TIME: 8:00 a.m.

PLACE: Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Ste. 201

COST: No fee to attend – please join us!

FACTS: Public Policy is open to all members!

GUEST SPEAKER: Mark Singerman, LLED AP, Regional Director – Arizona Rockfeller Group Development Corporation “Presenting – Chandler 101 Conference Center”

Please register online at www.chandlerchamber.com click on Events, click on Event Description, click on register here and follow registration instructions. More information contact Rota Venners (480) 963-4571 x215 or rvenners@chandlerchamber.com

Chandler Lunch Club - Chandler BBQ Company

WHEN: Monday, April 4, 2011

TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Chandler BBQ Company, 2040 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 12

(SW corner of Alma School & Germann)

www.chandlerbbqco.com

COST: Your Lunch

FACTS: The “Lunch Club" is for anyone who would like to attend and help support LOCAL businesses. The goal of the "Lunch Club" is to network and promote each local business while having a great meal at one of our hometown restaurants. We will meet on the 3^rd Monday every month at different Chandler Chamber restaurants and promote each others businesses while networking & getting to know new friends. We all eat lunch; why not support your neighbors?

Join us for some Networking & Lunch and help support a Chamber Restaurant. Exchange Business Cards, Leads and Get Leads by building relationships…Bring a door prize….Bring a guest….Hope to see you there!

For more information contact Brad Ness at 480-963-4571 ext 205 or Carol Bell at 480-497-0407

Economic Update Forum

“ THE IMPACT OF INTEL ”

Sponsored by: SRP, First Credit Union, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Rogers Corporation, BobCat Studios & Partner-City of Chandler

WHEN: Wednesday, March 30, 2011

TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Hilton Phoenix/Chandler,
2929 W. Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ

COST: $18.00 Chandler Chamber Members - $25.00 Non-Members

FACTS: "INTEL'S ECONOMIC IMPACT"

Guest speakers: Jason Bagley, Manager of Government Affairs for Intel

Corporation’s U.S. Southwest Region and Christine Mackay, City of

Chandler Economic Development Director. Don’t miss out on this informative event. Reserve your seat today.

Registrations are now being accepted on the Chamber’s web site at www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on Events and select Economic Update, click to register and follow registration instructions

Thursday, March 24, 2011

New Vistas Celebrates Science and Engineering Fair Winners as They Move on to Statewide Competition

Today New Vistas Center For Education announced the winners of the school's Science and Engineering Fair held March 8th. School Director, Carol Elias and Science Teacher, Dawnmarie Shipley officiated at the award ceremony. Top honors went to sixth graders Vika Laloudakis, Thomas Duke, and Pranav Konuru. All three will proceed to Intel Foundation's Arizona Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix April 11-13th.

Several scientists and engineers from Intel Corporation in Chandler judged each project based on the following criteria: the student's understanding of scientific method; the thoroughness of each student's research; a clearly stated hypothesis based on the research; identification of dependent and independent variables; experiments run with repeated results; accurate analysis of findings; and, a well written conclusion.

First place winner, Vika Laloudakis submitted a project demonstrating the amount of energy consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode - a phenomena known as Vampire Load. Vika utilized a watt analyzer to assess the wasted energy and resulting cost to the consumer found in various electronic devices. The study revealed that flat screen televisions were the biggest offenders, costing consumers on average between $35 and $55 per year in energy costs just by being plugged into a wall socket and never turned on.

Thomas Duke, who took second place measured the effect of extreme temperatures on tennis ball performance. Thomas measured both kinetic and potential energy against the variables of hot and cold temperatures. He learned that both extremes disqualify use of the ball according to International Tennis Federation standards.

Pranav Konuru secured third place through his study of light intensities among incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs. By utilizing a photoresistor, Pranav measured the distance light was cast by both. Fluorescent lights proved to produce the most light.

Over 40 New Vistas science students will register for the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair April 11--13th at Phoenix Convention Center to compete with other students state-wide. Last year over 90% of the New Vistas students attending the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair received awards

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Ribbon Cutting - Germann Storage/Bradley Carpet Cleaning

WHEN: Thursday, March 31, 2011

TIME: Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30

PLACE: Germann Storage Solutions & Bradley Carpet Cleaning joint ribbon cutting.

700 E. Germann Rd.

(Between Hamilton & McQueen across from Tumbleweed Park)

FACTS: Open House - Ribbon Cutting – Refreshments

www.storage-solutions.org

http://www.bradleycarpetcleaning.com/

Chandler Career Connect

Job Fair and Motivational Workshops

WHEN: Tuesday, March 29, 2011

TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PLACE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.

FACTS: Go to www.chandleraz.gov/careerconnect

To give job-seekers and those who might be underemployed encouragement, the Chandler Career Connect job fair includes a series of speakers to motivate, educate and inspire. With topics ranging from networking and social media to creating a personal brand, the speaker sessions add an important element to the traditional job fair.

“Looking for work is a tough job in its own right,” said Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, who developed Career Connect as a jobs initiative for Chandler. “We hope these speakers will give our residents the ideas and information they need to land their next big opportunity.”

Chandler Career Connect is free and open to the public; Chandler Career Connect runs 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at the Chandler Center for the Arts,

250 N. Arizona Avenue

. More than 50 organizations will participate (see attached sponsor and participant list).

The speaker schedule is:

Theater 1:
4:30- 5:30 p.m. Dave Sherman “Networking Your Way to a Great Job”
5:30- 6:30 p.m. Kirk Wilkinson “The Happiness Factor: Creating Your Unique
Advantage”
6:30- 8:00 p.m. Justin Jones “Job Search Boot Camp: Job Seeking Skills Needed in
Today’s Job Market”
8:00- 8:45 p.m. Lisa Schumacher “LinkedUp on LinkedIn”

Theater 2:
4:30- 5:30 p.m. Susan Baier “Live, Laugh, Blame Somebody Else: Live After Layoff”
5:30- 6:30 p.m. De Anne Russell “Twitter- the Hidden Job Market”
6:30- 7:30 pm. Dave Sherman “Building a Better Brand – Causing People to Pay More
Attention to You”
7:30- 8:30 p.m. Kirk Wilkinson “The Happiness Factor: Creating Your Unique
Advantage”

For more information visit www.chandleraz.gov/careerconnect.

For more information on these events and Mayor Tibshraeny’s jobs Initiative or call 480-782-2200

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

2011 Education Forum - The State of The Schools

Sponsored by: Air Products and Chemicals, Chandler Chamber Community Foundation,

First Credit Union, Intel Corporation, PRS Property Management, Rogers Corp.,

Wegener Properties, BlueWire

WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Hilton Phoenix/Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd.

COST: $25 Chamber Members / $30 Non-members / Complimentary Chairman’s Circle Members

FACTS: Featuring top education leaders:

· Karla Phillips, Arizona Governor’s Policy Advisor for K-12 Education

· Virgil Renzulli, Vice President Public Affairs, Arizona Sate University

· Dr. Linda Lujan, President, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

· Dr. Camille Casteel, Superintendent of Schools, Chandler Unified School District

· Dr. David Schauer, Superintendent of Schools, Kyrene School District

Panelists who will discuss:

· Budget challenges that schools are facing

· What schools can do better to produce top notch graduates

· How the business community can be involved to assist

Registrations are now being accepted on the Chamber’s web site at www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on the Calendar of Events and select Education Forum to register

The Business Of Business Golf

Networking on the Fairway’s

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2011

TIME: 7:00 a.m. Shotgun -

PLACE: Crown Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort – Club House,
One San Marcos Place

http://www.sanmarcosresort.com/

COST: $29.00 all inclusive per player – includes Golf, Cart and Breakfast

FACTS: The Chamber has formed a golf networking league that will meet twice a month to play 9 holes of golf followed by breakfast and networking. We will be playing at different Chamber member golf courses each month and the intention is to meet new business associates, build relationships that will lead to future business. You may also bring a customer, a staff member, or a potential customer to relax and get to know each other better.

To Register: Go to www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on Calendar of Events

Click on the Event Description

Click on Register Here

Complete the registration information

For information contact Brad Ness at (480) 963-4571 or email to brad@chandlerchamber.com

Chandler Chamber Women's Council Meeting

Sponsored by First Credit Union & Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 2011

TIME: 8:00 a.m.

PLACE: Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Ste. 201

COST: No fee to attend – please join us! Door Prizes are welcomed

FACTS: “Eldercare Resources”

· Where to find answers to your elder care questions

· What are the differences in housing options

· What are the options for safe living arrangements for the elderly

Join Jackie Alces and Linda Arters on a lively and interactive presentation to answer these questions

Presented by: Linda Arters, Arters Public Relations & Jackie Alces, Pathways to Wellness

Registrations are now being accepted on the Chamber’s web site at www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on Events and select Women’s Council Meeting, click to register - follow registration instructions

Networking @9

Sponsored by

WHEN: Friday, April 1, 2011

TIIME: 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

PLACE: Western International University, 55 N. Arizona Pl.

COST: No cost to attend – but registration is requested

FACTS: Networking @ 9….will feature will feature The Chandler Chamber’s Workplace Safety Seminar Series presents Office Safety including Slips, Trips and Fall Injuries, The session features Bill Cooper, Safety Compliance Supervisor, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)

Slips, trips, and falls are a major cause of workplace injuries and the Chandler Chamber’s Association Safety Program (ASP) members’ Workman’s Compensation losses confirm this statistic. Bill’s presentation will focus on overall office safety with a special focus on slips, trips and falls.

Bill Cooper has diverse knowledge of the construction industry from 14 years of experience in Colorado as both a Superintendent and Safety Director. In Arizona, Bill worked for the State Compensation Fund for 8 years as a Senior Loss Control Representative assisting policyholders in recognizing hazards associated with their industry and assigned job tasks to prevent work related injuries. In addition, Bill worked with the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health for 7 years as a compliance officer and has been a Safety Compliance Supervisor for the past 11 years.

Registrations are now being accepted on the Chamber’s web site at www.chandlerchamber.com

Click on the Events and select Networking@9, click to register, follow registration instructions