Chandler Chamber of Commerce: September 2011

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chandler 100 Evening Dinner/Reception

WHEN: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

TIME: Registration: 5:30 p.m. Event 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

PLACE: The Castle at Ashley Manor, 1300 S. Price Rd.

COST: $60 per person, $500 reserved Corporate Table

FACTS: A distinguished awards program honoring the City of Chandler Arizona’s leading major employers. This evening reception will feature this year’s most influential leaders in the Chandler business community for their community outreach, company’s corporate responsibility and positive economic development.

2011 Guest Speaker: Warren Adelman President & Chief Operating Officer The Go Daddy Group, Inc.

Warren is responsible for day-to-day operations, resource management, process improvement, corporate strategic planning and the Customer Care division for The Go Daddy Group, Inc. Warren also heads up the Governance and Policy Committee, which is dedicated to oversight of Go Daddy's standards and practices. Warren joined Go Daddy after numerous senior positions in the technology market including Vice President of Strategic Relations at Network Associates (now McAfee), CEO of NeoPlanet, a customer interaction software company that was sold to Compaq, and Vice President of Business Development at Bigfoot, a leader in email communications and marketing automation technologies.

Prior to entering the private sector, Warren served as an officer in the Israel Defense Forces. He also spent six years in international relations at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he served as Chief of Public Affairs. During this time, Warren was a member of the media and communications team for Israel's Delegation to Bilateral Peace Talks held in Washington, D.C. between 1991 and 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Toronto.
In addition to his role at Go Daddy, Warren sits on the Industry Advisory Board at Arizona State University's College of Technology and Innovation. He also served as a member of the ICANN Affirmation of Commitments Accountability and Transparency Review team.

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

Click on the Calendar of Events and select The Chandler 100 to register or for more information contact the Chandler Chamber at (480) 963-4571 or email info@chandlerchamber.com

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

Sponsored by Air Products

WHEN: Friday, October 14, 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! Remember, the Chandler

Chamber of Commerce is your representative on local, regional, and state issues. We discuss issues that are important to the success of your business.

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 Chandler Chamber (480) 963-4571 or email: info@chandlerchamber.com

Ribbon Cutting-Verde Salon

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 2011

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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: Verde Salon, 1900 W. Germann Rd., Ste 11

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

www.verdesalonaz.com

Rescheduled for November 10th Technology Corner Lunch Seminar Series-Enter to Win a FREE Blackberry Phone

Sponsored by the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation

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WHEN: Canceled Thursday, October 13, 2011 - Rescheduled Nov. 10th

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

Technology Toys for the Holidays!

This informative seminar is a must for everyone who wants to be informed about the coolest techy toys available this holiday season.

Are you struggling with ‘what to buy’ for the person that has everything?

Then come to this seminar and the Tech Council will share with you the best

gifts to buy at under $50, up to $150, $150 plus.

§ Top 10 Techy Gift List for 2011 — the council will put our heads

together and come up with the top 10 list of coolest technology

gifts, this might become an annual tradition.

§ Overview of the Hot Products—This session will include a sampling

of the online products and a few actual products.

§ Technology in Kids Toys—There is a new digital camera

That downloads into the family PC so scrapbooks can be edited.

kids can play board games online with a friend thousands of

miles away. We will also list the top techy toys for kids this year.

§ Information on Additional Websites will be provided if you want to

Get into the greater depth of knowledge and research products

on your own.

Presented by: Technology Council Members

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 Chandler Chamber at (480) 963-4571 or email Info@chandlerchamber.com

Wake-Up Chandler

Ribbon Cutting-Sante' of Chandler

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN: Friday, October 7, 2011

TIME: Open House from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: Santé of Chandler, 825 S. 94th St.

(Cross streets – NW side of Dobson & Pecos)

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

www.santechandler.com

Ribbon Cutting-So Cute! Boutique

We are pleased to announce that So Cute! Boutique is opening at The Shops at Pecos Ranch on September 6^th! We are very excited to be a part of the Chandler community and to serve the fashion needs of its residents in a fun and affordable way. So Cute! Boutique, a women’s boutique, was founded in 2009 by Alicia Coleman and Kristy Kollman who have spent their careers in the advertising and marketing fields helping other businesses grow and prosper. Looking to unleash their entrepreneurial spirits, love for fashion and desire to assist everyone in looking and feeling great about themselves, they began So Cute! Boutique by offering private home party shopping experiences. Over the course of the past few years, the business has expanded by their grass roots approach and now the time has come for the first traditional retail location.

So Cute! Boutique prides itself and has built the business on some very fundamental principles. Have great products, at great prices with unprecedented customer service! We joke that we will give our customers as little or as much assistance as they desire! Purchasing clothing, especially denim, can be a very frustrating experience. We do our best to find the right fit that flatters every “body”. We want everyone that comes in to our boutique to feel fantastic about their experience, regardless of whether they make a purchase. There are too many retailers out there that can be intimidating to the customer and it is our goal to have our store be a welcome and fun environment for everyone who comes through our door!

Ribbon cutting – Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2011

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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: 1900 W. Germann Rd., Ste 12 Chandler

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

http://www.socuteboutique.com/

Monday, September 26, 2011

Networking @9

Sponsored by

WHEN: Friday, October 7, 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: Kimber Lanning, Director Local First Arizona

The Upside of a Down Economy: Buying Locally

Attendees will learn more about how their own purchasing habits can affect the community around them, as well as a new perspective on how we, as Arizonans, can empower ourselves to recover from the financial crisis happening in the country. Business owners will pick up new ideas about how to better market themselves in this rapidly changing environment where everyday folks are trying to support businesses located closer to home.

Kimber Lanning is an entrepreneur and economic development specialist who works to cultivate vibrant, sustainable communities and inspire a higher quality of life throughout Arizona. Lanning is actively involved in fostering cultural diversity, economic self-reliance, regional planning, and responsible growth in the greater Phoenix area. She is the founder and Executive Director of Local First Arizona, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness of the positive economic and environmental impacts of supporting locally owned businesses.

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

Ambassadors Committee Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

TIME: 11:49 to 1:00 p.m.

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

FACTS: The Ambassadors serve as hosts for the Chamber events. This select

group of individuals is the liaison between the Chamber and the business community. If you have been a member of the Chamber for over three months and are interested in joining please contact… Chandler Chamber at (480) 963-4571 or email info@chandlerchamber.com

Friday, September 23, 2011

East Valley Business Expo 2011

WHEN: Wednesday. October 5, 2011

TIME: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

PLACE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St.

COST: Member Exhibitor Booth – $400

REGISTER TODAY TO GET THE BEST BOOTH LOCATION: www.eastvalleybusinessexpo.com

FACTS: Registration is now open for the East Valley Business Expo, the largest networking mixer and business-to-business event of the year!

The mayors of Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa will appear and give presentations during the event. "Finding opportunities for businesses to succeed is critical to improving our economy," said Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. "When our communities collaborate in events such as the East Valley Business Expo, we're building a stronger foundation for all of us."
Professional trainer and motivator Stacy Stack also will offer free workshops on managing conflict and change at work, and on leadership’s role in creating a fulfilling workplace.

Between 1,000 and 1,500 attendees are expected and over 160 exhibitors will be on site. This event provides the networking opportunities and business-to-business contacts vital to grow your business. Because your time is your most valuable asset, we bring together in one location the key elements that will help you increase your profits.

Each year the Expo facilitates more business connections than any other event. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity! Online registration is now open and booth selection is first-come, first-served.

The Expo takes place on October 5, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center,

201 N. Center Street

. Admission is free with a business card.

Over 100 great door prizes and giveaways will be offered to attendees. Free Food from five Restaurants and drinks will be on site. Please visit the official website to learn about the amazing opportunities the East Valley Business Expo offers you and your company.

For complete information on the Expo visit http://www.eastvalleybusinessexpo.com/

Chandler Chamber Women's Council Meeting

Sponsored by First Credit Union, Everybody’s Auto Buyer & Consignment, Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 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: “The Impact of the New Estate Tax Law on Planning”

Presented by: Trisha L. Baggs, JD, CFP®,

The Law Office of Trisha L. Baggs, PLC

· Estate Tax Overview (What is the tax, who is impacted,

are there exceptions)

· Trust Planning Case Studies (How trust planning is used for

tax and other purposes)

· Overview of the New Estate Tax Law

· Portability (How does it work, does it eliminate the need

for trust planning)

· Planning in Uncertain Times (Tips on how to plan in this

uncertain climate)

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

Click on Events and select Women’s Council Meeting to register.

Chandler Chamber Young Executive Series Event

Mission statement: YES’s mission is to attract and retain young executives

through educational and social interaction within the Chandler community.

WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 2011

TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Gangplank - Collaborative Workspace, 260 S. Arizona Ave.

COST: No cost to attend

Join the Chandler Chamber Young Executive Series for our first event, a relaxed evening of relationship building and fun! No Name Tag, No Pressure

Food will be provided by: Dilly’s Deli Sandwich Shop

For more information contact Anna Mineer at 480-963-4571 or anna@chandlerchamber.com

Diversity Committee Meeting

DATE: Tuesday September 27, 2011

TIME: 12 Noon

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

COST: Join us for lunch - No cost to attend –RSVP required

F ACTS: Their Mission – Build a culture of awareness and appreciation for diversity in Chandler’s business community, by increasing communication and creating opportunities to achieve business success.

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

Click on Events and select Business Diversity Meeting to register

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

Employers' Seminar Series...Latest in HR Issues

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

TIME: 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

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

COST: No fee to attend – please join us!

FACTS: Open to members & prospect members

The Chamber has instituted an “Employers’ Seminar Series”. 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.

This months Topic: “Employee Theft – Prevention and Detection”

Presented by: Don Hesslebrock, CPP (Certified protection Professional)

In today’s changing environment business are more vulnerable to employee theft then ever before. Find out what you can do to minimize your risk.

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

For more information contact the Rota Venners at (480) 963-4571 or email rvenners@chandlerchamber.com

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Diversity Committee Meeting

DATE: Tuesday September 27, 2011

TIME: 12 Noon

PLACE: Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Ave.

COST: Join us for lunch - No cost to attend –RSVP required

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

Click on Events and select Business Diversity Meeting to register

For more information contact Chamber at (480) 963-4571 or info@chandlerchamber.com

Ribbon Cutting-Genghis Grill

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 2011

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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: Genghis Grill, 900 N2 54th St. Ste 1

(SW corner of Ray & 54^th)

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

www.genghisgrill.com

Ribbon Cutting-Chandler Senior Center

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 2011

TIME: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 a.m

PLACE: Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St.

FACTS: Ribbon Cutting – Refreshments – The 2011 Chandler Chamber Leadership class is completely renovating the courtyard of the Chandler Senior Center. We will have the ribbon cutting and dedication.

http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=52

Friday, September 9, 2011

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

Sponsored by Air Products and Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN: Friday, September 23, 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! Remember, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is your representative on local, regional, and state issues. We discuss issues that are important to the success of your business.

Guest speaker: Gary Pierce, Chairman, Arizona Corporation Commission

Topic: "Water-Power-Telecommunications and Transmission. Arizona's economic future is often in the hands of the Arizona Corporation Commission"

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 The Chamber (480) 963-4571