Chandler Chamber Golf Challenge

Premier Presenting Sponsor: San Tan Ford

Corporate Sponsors: First Credit Union, Kovach, Inc., Catalyst Computer Technologies, Cox, Air Products & Chemicals, Chandler Chamber Community Foundation, Southwest Airlines – The Official Airline of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

TIME:  Shotgun start at 7:30 a.m.

PLACE:  Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 W. Clubhouse Dr. Chandler

COST:  Gold Corporate Package $1,500 ~ Silver Corporate Package $1,000 ~ Foursome $600, $150.00 Individual

FACTS:   Includes: Breakfast, Awards Luncheon, Goodie Bag, Range Balls, Team Photos & Raffle Ticket

More Information call the Chamber 480-963-4571 x209 Karen Hall

Business After Business - Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino

Media Sponsor: East Valley Tribune

Hosted by:    

           Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd. 

                                    http://www.wingilariver.com/

WHEN:            Thursday, July 21, 2011

TIME:              5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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

FACTS:           Come and join us for a great time and an opportunity to network with other Chamber members after the workday is over.

Bring your business cards & your door prizes, and remember

 the “Chamber Pot” is at $700.00   -  You must be present to win!

“The Chamber Pot is Sponsored by Arizona Pest Prevention, Inc.”

www.YourBugsOnOurDrugs.com

On-Line Registration is Available: 

Go to www.chandlerchamber.com 

Click on Events and select Business After Business,

click to register and follow registration instructions

(Chairman’s Circle members will not be charged…make sure you bring your pass)

If you want to pay at the door, RSVP to Brad Ness at brad@chandlerchamber.com

Bottom-Line Benefits Committee Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 2011

TIME: 8:30 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!

FACTS: This committee investigates and reviews Bottom-Line Benefits offered by fellow Chandler Chamber members. In addition, the committee examines recruitment of new Bottom-Line Benefits to complete the package of benefits offered to Chamber members.

You can register on-line at the Chamber’s web site at http://www.chandlerchamber.com/

Click on Events and select Bottom-Line Benefits Committee Meeting Click register here follow registration instructions

Chandler Lunch Club-Grimaldi's Pizzeria

WHEN: Monday, July 18, 2011

TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Grimaldi's Pizzeria, 1035 W. Queen Creek Rd., Ste 103     

                              (SW corner of Alma School & Queen Creek)

                                      http://www.grimaldispizzeria.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 every month at different Chandler Chamber restaurants and promote each others businesses while networking and getting to know new friends. We all eat lunch; why not support your neighbors? Join us for some Networking and 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 602-295-4027

Feedback Needed on Changes to Chandler Bus Service

June 28, 2011

Contact:

Jim Phipps
Public Information Officer
480-782-2225

Feedback needed on changes to Chandler bus service

Chandler, Ariz. – The City of Chandler is seeking public feedback on proposed reductions in bus service resulting from a decline in regional sales tax revenues. The meetings are scheduled for:

Tuesday, July 12
Open house: 6 to 6:30 p.m./Public hearing: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Mesa City Plaza Building

20 East Main Street

, Room 170, Mesa

Tuesday, August 2
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Chandler City Council Chambers

88 E. Chicago Street, Chandler

Wednesday, August 3
5 to 7 p.m.
Desert Breeze Police Substation

251 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler

The reduced revenue will necessitate changes to Chandler’s bus service, including possible reductions in service hours, the frequency or days of service, and the potential elimination of bus routes.

Representatives from the City and Valley Metro will be present at the meetings to receive comments from the public regarding proposed service changes that will take effect in Jan. 2012.

A list of possible service reductions can be found on the City’s Web site, www.chandleraz.gov/transit, along with an online comment form. The public can also provide input by e-mailing the City’s Transit Office at transit@chandleraz.gov.

Final recommendations will be presented to the Chandler Transportation Commission on August 11 and the Chandler City Council on August 18.

Ribbon Cutting-Lizard Thicket

Everyone is Welcome

WHEN:            Thursday, July 14, 2011

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

                                    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE:           Lizard Thicket in Chandler, 3355 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 4     

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

http://www.shoplizardthicket.com/

Innovations Partner Increases Business Assistance Hours

June 23, 2011

Contact:
Jane Poston
Public Information Officer
480-782-3025

Sanjay Dohle
Small Business Development Center
480-809-6117

Chandler, AZ-- The Maricopa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is increasing its office hours at the Innovations Incubator in Chandler to a full-time schedule. Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday by appointment. In addition, the SBDC will resume office hours on Fridays beginning August 5.

Innovations and the SBDC began their partnership last August with office hours twice weekly. The mutual success of the partnership has led to joint efforts such as the quarterly technology networking event ‘Coffee & Connections’ and the development of business education curriculum for startup companies.

The SBDC provides free, individual counseling to business owners. Their location at Innovations benefits the companies located in the incubator as they plan for future growth, but the services are open to all companies located in Chandler and surrounding cities.

Entrepreneurs interested in free confidential business consulting with the SBDC at the Innovations Incubator are encouraged to call 480-784-0590 or visit email Sanjay Dhole at: sanjay.dhole@domail.maricopa.edu.

The City of Chandler launched Innovations to help Chandler grow its own businesses in the cutting-edge fields of biotechnology, bioinformatics, software design, nanotechnology, medical devices and others. Innovations’ state-of-the-art facilities offer wet and dry labs, common lab equipment, office and lab furniture, as well as shared business services, access to capital, scientific and corporate expertise and educational forums.

For more information visit www.innovationsincubator.com

Business of Business Golf

Networking on the Fairway’s

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN:        Wednesday, July 20, 2011

TIME:         6:30 a.m.  ….7:00 a.m. Shotgun -

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

                                         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.

Wake Up Chandler

Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank

Media Sponsor: East Valley Tribune

Hosted by:     

                Extreme Bodyshaping, 4939 W. Ray Rd., Ste. 9

4939 W. Ray Road, Suite 9

 

WHEN:        Wednesday, July 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

(Chairman’s Circle members will not be charged…make sure you bring your pass)

If you want to pay at the door, RSVP to Brad Ness at brad@chandlerchamber.com

Councilmember Heumann Elected to Officer Position on Water Management Board

Contact: Jane Poston
Public Information Officer
480-782-2231

June 22, 2011

CHANDLER, Ariz. --- Councilmember Rick Heumann was named Secretary/Treasurer to the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) for 2011/2012 fiscal year during its board meeting last week.

AMWUA is a non-profit organization through which member cities and towns advance the rational and effective use of water resources within the state, and position cities and towns in the forefront of water resources policy development and planning.

“We manage water in Chandler very carefully, and being able to work cooperatively with other cities through AMWUA gives us a voice in water issues that affect our entire state,” said Heumann. “Careful planning now will benefit Arizona for generations.”

Councilmember Heumann began his tenure on the Chandler City Council in January 2009 and has an extensive history of public service. He has been heavily involved in neighborhood issues throughout Chandler over the past 15 years, and has served as Board President with two different Homeowners Associations. He is a board member with the Desert Cancer Foundation and has served as an ex officio board member of the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership.

He also has an extensive history of service to the City of Chandler as member of the Chandler Parks and Recreation Commission and as a member, Vice Chair and Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He co-chaired the 2007 Chandler City Bond Election Committee, and chaired the 1999 Transportation Bond Election Committee. He served on the hiring committee for the current police chief and has been a member of Chandler’s CERT team since 2002.

Chandler Chamber Needs Your Help To Feed The Hungry!!

Hi, All,

 

We are all set to kick off the United Food Bank Chamber competition!! We are up against Tempe, Gilbert & Mesa. (A.J. didn't participate this year) Tempe won last year. We haven't won since Becky left-----SO-----we need to make this happen!!! The cut off is July 31st. If anyone donates $$$, $1.00 equals 6lbs of food.

 

Last night at the kick-off the following Chamber Members signed up as drop off points.

 1) Chandler Chamber

 2) American Family Insurance (Michael Janik)

 3) Errand Genie, LLC

 4) No Slop Zone (Greg & Cindy  Pierzchalski)

 5) No Slip Zone (Barbara & Dave Barnes)

 6) Fletchers Music Center (Anthony)

 7) Isagenix (Eileen Esquer)

 8) San Tan Honda  (Angela)

 9) Keller Williams (Nora Ellen)

10)East Valley School of Music

11)Hilton Chandler/Phoenix

12)Laser Creations

13)Nationwide Insurance

14)Climate Pro

15)Crossroads Tile & Floor Care

16)Medicare Advantage

17)Microchip

18)Gear Up Promotions

 

I have six more boxes to get out to members that want to participate. If you know of anyone that might want to do it, let me know so we can arrange for pick-up or drop off. If you have any questions call the Chamber office 480-963-4571

The Business of Business Golf - Crown Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort

Networking on the Fairway’s

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN:        Wednesday, July 13, 2011

TIME:         7:00 a.m. Shotgun -

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

                     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.

Vice Mayor Donovan Appointed to Valley Metro Position

Contact: Jane Poston
Public Information Officer
480-782-2231

June 10, 2011 

CHANDLER, Ariz. --- Vice Mayor Trinity Donovan has been appointed to Chair the Budget and Finance Subcommittee of the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) effective June 15, 2011.

Vice Mayor Donovan has been a member of the RPTA Board of Directors since 2007. She has served on the City of Chandler’s Budget Review Subcommittee and has run two non-profit organizations with budgets up to $1 million.

“Transportation issues are important to the viability and health of every community, said Vice Mayor Donovan. “Working closely with our regional partners on the financing of these projects is a privilege, and I look forward to the service.”

Vice Mayor Donovan began her tenure on the City Council in June 2006, and currently represents the City of Chandler on a regional level as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments Human Services Coordinating Committee in addition to the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority.

Vice Mayor Donovan also represents the City at a national level through her involvement in the Council on Youth, Education, and Families. Additionally, she chairs the STAR Community Sustainability Index Technical Advisory Committee for Health and Safety.

The RPTA Budget Review Subcommittee position is currently filled by Town of Gilbert Vice Mayor Les Presmyk, who is leaving office on June 14.

The Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) was established to fund regional highway and public transportation improvements. The RPTA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the mayors or their designees of member municipalities. There are currently 12 member agencies.

Free Foresclosure Help and Home Buying Assistance

June 9, 2011

Contact:
Jeanne Bosarge, Chandler Community Resources Assistant
(480) 782-4358
Jim Phipps, Public Information Officer
(480) 782-2225

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Counselors from the Newtown Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization that promotes affordable housing and innovative home buying programs, are working out of a downtown office provided by the City to help families facing foreclosure or trying to buy their first homes. Previously, Chandler area residents have had to travel to Newtown’s Tempe office to receive guidance.

Counselors are available on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the offices of the City’s Neighborhood Resources Division, 235 S. Arizona Ave.  Appoint-ments can be made by calling Newtown at 480-517-1589.

Foreclosure prevention counselors can help homeowners address problems with their mortgage and find the best solution to their current situation. They have experience with loan modifications and can help address job loss, reduced wages or hours and have expert knowledge of the Save My Home Arizona, Making Home Affordable (HAMP), and other state and federal programs.

People interested in buying a home can receive a free credit report and meet with a certified housing counselor to analyze their credit and current buying power.

Counselors can help resolve credit issues, provide information about down payment assistance and other resources, including Newtown's matching funds program, as well as help families with credit scores as low as 620 qualify for a home loan.

Valley of the Sun United Way Needs Your Help!

June 8, 2011

Contact:

Jeanne Bosarge, Chandler Community Resources Assistant
(480) 782-4358

Mary Lou Valenzuela, Valley of the Sun United Way
(602) 631-4840

Jim Phipps, Chandler Public Information Officer
(480) 782-2225

Volunteers needed for homeless outreach effort

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Chandler is working with the Valley of the Sun United Way to provide an intensive “one day under one roof” event to reach out to individuals, families and veterans experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness.

Volunteers are needed for the Project Connect event taking place Thursday, July 21st at Chandler Christian Church 1825 S. Alma School Rd. The event, which will be open to the public between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. offers instant access to resources people need to start the journey back to health, financial stability, and housing.

Nonprofit and government agencies will provide medical care, showers, haircuts, clothing, meals, bicycle repair, counseling, substance abuse services, employment services, foreclosure prevention information, and connections to housing and other basic health and human services.

Volunteers are needed to work morning and afternoon shifts between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. They will serve meals, distribute clothing and help individuals experiencing homelessness contact the various social service providers at the event.

The Project Connect model has been duplicated in many communities with successful results and was last held in Chandler in 2009 when over 200 volunteers helped over 150 individuals. Shuttles stopped at various locations throughout the City to provide homeless individuals and families with transportation to the event.
A recent one-day homeless street count conducted by the Maricopa Association of Governments identified 1,749 homeless individuals living on the streets in Maricopa County and 4,304 people in emergency and transitional shelters, of which 65 were from Chandler.

Persons interested in being part of the solution to end and prevent homelessness can volunteer for the event at www.vsuw.org/projectconnect. For volunteer groups of 10 or more, contact Farren Hinton at (602) 631-4815 or email fhinton@vsuw.org.

Start Building a Better Future

FACT: In 2009, donor contributions to Valley of the Sun United Way helped support the distribution of over 109 million pounds of food, and secured more than 840,000 nights of shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.  

Project Connect:  A program of Valley of the Sun United Way, offers instant access to resources people in our community need to start the journey back to health, financial stability and housing.

This includes access to goods - like food and clothing - and services such as counseling and job placement.

When: Thursday, July 21, 2011

Where: Chandler Christian Church

1825 South Alma School Road

Chandler, AZ 85286

Time: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (shifts available)

REGISTER TODAY AT vsuw.org/volunteer

The Business of Business Golf - Crown Plaza Golf Resort

Networking on the Fairway’s

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN:        Wednesday, July 13, 2011

TIME:         7:00 a.m. Shotgun -

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

                                         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 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.

ECONOMIC UPDATE FORUM - Arizona Tourism

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

WHEN:  Wednesday, June 29, 2011 

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

PLACE:     Serrano's Mexican Restaurant 141 S. Arizona Ave.         

COST:         $15.00 Chandler Chamber Members - $18.00 Non-Members

FACTS:        "Arizona Tourism"

Keynote Speakers:

 Sherry Henry, Director of the Arizona Office of Tourism

• How the Economy has effected the Arizona Tourism Industry
• Past ~ Present ~ Future

James Smith, Economic Development Specialist, City of Chandler

• New Economic Development effecting local tourism

Kimberly James, Tourism Development Coordinator, City of Chandler

• Why Chandler?
• Special Events and Tourist Attractions

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

Update Change PUBLIC POLICY MEETING… Issues … Influence … Impact

Sponsored by Air Products and Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN:       Friday, June 24,  2011

TIME:         8:00 a.m. - 9:30 am

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. 

Anthony Misseldine, Jacksonwhite Law Firm, the topic will be "Legal aspects of Eminent Domain and how it affects the business community".

Christine Mackay, Director of Economic Development for the City of Chandler, Topic: Update on Biotech.

Aug 12, 2011
Shelly Winson with True Choice Benefits, the topic will be "The Creation of the Arizona Health Exchange" (which is required by the federal PPACA legislation).

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

Member Welcome Breakfast

Sponsored by SCF Arizona and BlueWire, LLC, Internet & Telephone Solutions

WHEN:       Thursday, June 23, 2011

TIME:         7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

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

COST:        No cost to attend - Complimentary Continental Breakfast

FACTS:       Are you a new member, are you thinking about becoming a

member, or an employer with a new employee, or a member that would like

to meet new members?  Then you should attend this briefing!

Take this opportunity to learn more about the benefits of your investment in the

Chamber.

Bring your brochures, literature and business cards to distribute. 

Door Prizes are welcome!

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 to

brad@chandlerchamber.com

Chandler Lunch Club - Native New Yorker

WHEN:        Monday, June 20, 2011

TIME:         11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE:      Native New Yorker 2885 S. Alma School Rd.   

                                  www.nativenewyorker.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

Business After Business - Brunswick Kyrene Lanes

Media Sponsor: East Valley Tribune

Hosted by:

              Brunswick Kyrene Lanes 6225 W. Chandler Blvd.

WHEN:         Thursday, June 16, 2011

TIME:         5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 COST:       $5 Members  and  $15 non-members  

                                      (Chairman’s Circle Passes accepted)

FACTS:       Would you like to be named the “Chamber Bowling Champ”?

Come and join us for a great time and an opportunity to network with other

Chamber members after the workday is over.

Bring  your business cards, Bowling Ball and

your door prizes and remember

 the “Chamber Pot” is at $600.00

 You must be present to win!

“The Chamber Pot is Sponsored by Arizona Pest Prevention, Inc.” 

                                      www.YourBugsOnOurDrugs.com

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

(Chairman’s Circle members will not be charged…make sure you bring your pass)

If you want to pay at the door, RSVP to Brad Ness at

 brad@chandlerchamber.com