Chandler Chamber of Commerce: July 2011

Friday, July 29, 2011

FastMed Urgent Care Launches Keep Cooler Program

Offers free large coolers to schools and other organized teams

to avoid heat related injuries

RALEIGH, N.C., July 27, 2011 – FastMed Urgent Care announced today the “Keep Cooler Program” that donates free five gallon Igloo water coolers to any school (grade school, high school or college, private or public) or other organized sports teams in 19 communities throughout North Carolina and five communities in the Phoenix, AZ area. The Keep Cooler Program supports healthy hydration among athletes in the communities FastMed serves, particularly during outside play in the hotter months, to help avoid heat related injuries and very serious health complications. (Note that the Phoenix locations are known today as Urgent Care Express but will be renamed FastMed in August.)

“Every year we see athletes at our FastMed clinics who suffer from dehydration, heat related cramps and other complications that are a direct result of not having enough fluids during sporting activities in extreme heat,” said Jason A. Williams, MPAS, Ph.D, President and CEO, Eastern Region, FastMed Urgent Care. “Our FastMed team developed the Keep Cooler program because we wanted to provide local sports teams with one easy step in protecting themselves from heat related injuries – drinking more fluids.”

The FastMed Keep Cooler Program provides a free large cooler to each sports team or coach that contacts FastMed (see contact information below). The communities where FastMed is focusing the Keep Cooler Program are in:

North Carolina: Asheville; Boone; Burlington; Cary; Charlotte; Clayton; Concord; Fuquay; Garner; Greensboro; Hendersonville; Holly Springs; Monroe; Mooresville; Raleigh; Sanford; Wake Forest; Wilkesboro; Winston-Salem.

Phoenix, AZ Area: Apache Junction; Ahwatukee, Chandler; Coolidge; Florence; Gilbert; Higley; Mesa; Queen Creek; San Tan; Scottsdale; Sun Lakes; Tempe.

“In Arizona, we know that heat is serious business and can’t be taken lightly, particularly when engaging in sports activities outside,” said Michael P. Dunn, MD, chief medical officer of FastMed, Arizona. “The FastMed team in Arizona is very happy to be able to supply our area communities with Keep Cooler coolers because making sure our athletes are well hydrated is the best defense against serious heat related injuries.”

FastMed seeks to partner with schools in the communities surrounding its urgent care locations, particularly through the FastMed Sports Physicals Program where FastMed donates to school athletic departments for students who receive their physicals at FastMed.

About FastMed Urgent Care:

FastMed Urgent Care is a North Carolina-based owner and operator of urgent care facilities with locations throughout North Carolina and in the greater Phoenix, Arizona. FastMed focuses on the delivery of non-appointment based medicine to the non-emergency patient market. The urgent care centers are open 365 days a year and are staffed with experienced and licensed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. FastMed is owned by Comvest Group, a leading private investment firm focused on providing equity and debt capital to lower middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.fastmed.com.

Contact for media and the FastMed Keep Cooler Program in North Carolina:

Jason Williams, MPAS, Ph.D  

919-550-0821 x1026 

j.williams@fastmed.com

Contact for media and the FastMed Keep Cooler Program in Arizona:

Michael Dunn, MD

480-545-1413

m.dunn@fastmed.com

New Tenant To Join Downtown Chandler

July 27, 2011

Contact:
City of Chandler Ports America
Jane Poston Colby Haines
Public Information Officer Colby Communications Corp.
480-782-2231 office 480-212-6258 562-900-6232 Mobile
jane.poston@chandleraz.gov Colby.Haines@colbycom.com

Chandler, Ariz- The City of Chandler and Ports America announced today that Ports America would be moving into downtown Chandler. They will be housed in the space formerly occupied by Chandler City Hall and other office tenants at 55 North Arizona Place. This move will bring 200 quality jobs to the downtown area as early as October 31, 2011.

The addition of Ports America, which will occupy three floors in this existing downtown building, takes this building to nearly 90 percent occupancy.

“We have worked diligently to secure this company for our downtown area,” said Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “I’m very excited to have Ports America join our community, as they will add vibrancy and diversity to our downtown and the City of Chandler business community. I want to acknowledge the Ports America team as well as the brokers and building owners for working on the City’s behalf to bring such a quality employer to Chandler.”

Ports America, headquartered in New Jersey, is the largest independent marine terminal operator in North America, providing terminal management and a full suite of stevedoring (a stevedore is one who works in the loading or unloading of ships) and related services.

“Ports America is very pleased to move its shared services operations, which houses the IT, accounting-related services and other company support functions, to Chandler, Arizona,” Ports America Sr. Vice President Human Resources Stephen Staruch said. “We very much appreciate the support and cooperation from the Mayor’s office in helping facilitate the leasing and permit process.”

Ports America, including its predecessor companies, has more than 85 years of experience operating American seaports. Its current business includes more than 80 terminals in 42 ports in North America, handling containers, roll on/roll off cargo, general cargo and cruise line passengers. As one of the largest employers of maritime labor in North America, Ports America employs more than 12,000 people each day at its operations, including full-time equivalent employees. For further information on Ports America, please visit its Web site: http://www.portsamerica.com/.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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

Sponsored by Air Products and Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN: Friday, August 12, 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.

TOPIC: *The Creation of the Arizona Health Exchange—Shelly Winson, True

Choice Benefits.

*Introduction of new Public Policy Chairwoman, Judy Cresanta.

More information contact The Chamber (480) 963-4571

Technology Lunch Seminar Series

Sponsored by the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation

WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 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: “Applications available for Smart Phones”

Presented by Technology Steering Committee

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

Wake Up Chandler

Networking @9

NETWORKING @ 9

Sponsored by: Your name could be here…contact Brad for sponsorship opportunity…

WHEN: Friday, August 6, 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 :

Derek Jacobson, Magento Practice Leader for Levementum, LLC

The topic: eCommerce: Why is it important and what are the best options for you the business owner?

Commerce today is no longer just a bricks and mortar business. Consumers are turning away from the store fronts and looking to their computers and phones when they want to shop. For most businesses having a web presence that is efficient as well as in sync with in store messaging is necessary to keep your customers as your customers.

Before you can decide if your business needs an eCommerce presence and what eCommerce platform is best for you and your company, you need to understand the options available. This presentation will help you compare and contrast eCommerce options in the areas of:

· Features

· Cost

· Hosting Options

· Time to install and go live

We will also examine:

· Service: What if I need help, can I get it? Can I afford it?

· Customizations: What if I want to do something nutty?

· Scale: how big can you get?

· Full Implementations: What if I need a full blown roll-out with customizations, training, etc?

Derek Jacobson is the Magento Practice Leader for Levementum, LLC, a leading software implementer that specializes in solving demand chain problems. Derek joined Levementum in 2007, and from 2008-2010 was Director of the SugarCRM practice. After 3 years of practice growth and maturity under his leadership, Derek took the reins of the Magento Practice in 2011. Prior to joining Levementum, Derek held key positions at Microchip technology, Pegasus Solutions and McKesson. Learn more at www.levementum.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

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

Friday, July 22, 2011

Environmental Excellence Exhibit on Display at Chandler City Hall

July 22, 2010

For information contact: Jane Poston
Public Information Officer
(480) 782-2231
(480) 212-6258 cell

CHANDLER – Chandler City Hall is hosting a traveling exhibit of winning
entries, including one from Chandler, from Valley Forward’s 30th annual
Environmental Excellence Awards.

Chandler earned a first-place Crescordia award in the Park Site Development
and Landscape category for the Paseo Vista Recreational Area project, which
was a collaborative effort between the City’s Community Services and
Municipal Utilities departments. The departments partnered to transform
Chandler’s closed landfill near McQueen and Queen Creek roads into a
premier community special-use park with unique recreational offerings such
as disc golf, archery and a dog park.

The Crescordia is the top prize in the Environmental Excellence Awards,
which are presented annually by the Valley Forward Association in
partnership with Salt River Project.

The exhibit spotlights local projects, technologies and programs recognized
in Arizona’s oldest and largest awards program of its kind. The
museum-quality exhibit will be on display in the City Hall lobby through
August 10.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Networking @9

Sponsored by: Your name could be here…contact Brad for sponsorship opportunity…

WHEN: Friday, August 6, 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 :

Derek Jacobson, Magento Practice Leader for Levementum, LLC

TOPIC: eCommerce: Why is it important and what are the best options for you the business owner?

· Features

· Cost

· Hosting Options

· Time to install and go live

We will also examine:

· Service: What if I need help, can I get it? Can I afford it?

· Customizations: What if I want to do something nutty?

· Scale: How big can you get?

· Full Implementations: What if I need a full blown roll-out with customizations, training, etc?

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

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

Business of Business Golf-Lone Tree Golf Club

Networking on the Fairway’s

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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

PLACE: Lone Tree Golf Club, 6262 D. Mountain Blvd.

(Just East of Gilbert on Riggs)

www.lonetreegolf18.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

Ambassadors Committee Meeting

Sponsored by The Stadium Club

WHEN: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

TIME: 11:49 to 1:00 PM

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… Brad Ness at (480) 963-4571 ext. 205 or email brad@chandlerchamber.com

Chandler Chamber's Women Council Meeting

Sponsored by First Credit Union & Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN: Tuesday, August 2, 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 “Brain Fog”

Presented by: Dr. Barrie Ann Zeller & Dr. Gemie Kohler, Zest Natural Medicine

· What is Brain Fog?

· Is your work environment causing it?

· What else causes brain fog?

· Focus on steps you can take for better mental clarity

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.

Ribbon Cutting-Coach & Willies

Everyone is Welcome!

WHEN: Thursday, July 28, 2011

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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: Coach & Willie's, 1 E. Boston St.

(SE corner of Boston & Arizona Ave.)

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

www.coachandwillies.com

Member Welcome Breakfast

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

WHEN: Thursday, July 28, 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

Advantage Office Suites Blood Drive

Training Room

1820 E Ray Road

Chandler, AZ 85225

Friday, July 22

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To schedule your appointment or for more information contact

Lisa Franz at 480-656-8300 or log on to http://www.redcrossblood.org/

Sponsor Code: advantage

Between May 26 and September 8 all presenting donors will be entered into a weekly drawing for a chance to win a staycation and into a separate daily drawing for a chance to win a $50 gas card

Identification is required.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Ribbon Cutting-Target

Ribbon cutting - EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 2011

TIME: Open House from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6:30

PLACE: Target, 3777 S. Arizona Ave.

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

http://www.target.com/

Ribbon Cutting-Belle Lacet

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE: Belle Lacet, 7131 W. Ray Rd., Ste 5

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

www.bellelacet.com