Technology Corner Lunch Seminar Series

Sponsored by the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation                     

WHEN:        Thursday, September 8, 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:       “Doing Business in The Cloud”

Presented by Stuart Preston, MyBusiness Advisors, Inc.

This seminar is designed to be a fun demonstration of this disruptive, emerging technology. Whether you own your own business or are a professional sales person, you will take away a better understanding of where productivity software is going and ensure that you're positioned to take advantage of it. The Cloud offers opportunities for small business owners and sales people to take advantage of technologies that used to be available only to larger enterprises.

In this Seminar, you will learn:

· What we mean by 'The Cloud'

· Why the heck you need to be thinking about The Cloud

· Key Business Applications in the Cloud

· Some cool Smartphone apps

Stuart will share tips, tricks, and cool apps your business can use to communicate and collaborate with your team and your customers. He'll discuss how the Cloud will make everyday applications better, including email, contact management, accounting systems, note keeping systems, and even a fitness app!

Stuart Preston is the creator of the cloud-based business application, www.DashboardToSuccess.comand is founder of MyBusiness Advisors, Inc. Stuart has over fifteen years experience as a business owner and consultant. He has worked with hundreds of small business owners and has been a member of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce since 2005. He earned his Engineering degree from Arizona State University and his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. Learn more atwww.MyBusiness-Advisors.com.

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, info@chandlerchamber.com

The Business of Business Golf

Networking on the Fairways

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN:        Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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

PLACE:      Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, 5692 W. North Loop Rd. 85226

                             www.wildhorsepassresort.com/golf.html

COST:        $31.00 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.

We will be playing the Devil’s course. Both Devil's Claw and Cattail were created to reflect the land while the waters still flowed on the reservation by combining the Gila River landscape including Cottonwood, Mesquite, Saguaro and Palo Verde trees with native grasses and rolling terrain. These challenging golf courses also features gradual elevation changes, great bunker designs with multi-tiered greens.

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, info@chanderchamber.com

Ambassadors Committee Meeting

Sponsored by The Stadium Club

WHEN:      Tuesday, September 6, 2011

TIME:        11:49 to 1:00 PM

PLACE:     Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Ave., 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, info@chandlerchamber.com

Downtown Alley Converts to One-Way Traffic in Pilot Program

For Information Contact:
Jane Poston
Public Information Officer
480-782-2231 office
480-212-6258 cell

Jennifer Lindley
Executive Director
DCCP
480-855-3539

August 23, 2011

CHANDLER, AZ – Traffic in a Downtown Chandler alley will become one-way, northbound only beginning Wednesday, August 31. The alley currently is open to two-way traffic, and runs north/south from Commonwealth Ave. to Boston St. parallel to San Marcos Commons on the Historic Square.

The traffic change is part of a pilot program that the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) is testing to consolidate solid waste services for downtown businesses. One-way traffic will accommodate solid waste trucks in the alley, allowing businesses to receive more frequent pick-ups in a single bin, rather than individual trash bins for each business.

The DCCP will test the consolidated solid waste service for six months and work with downtown businesses to evaluate whether it will work in other areas.

Great Western Bank Increases Corporate Banking Presence in Arizona

Contact:           Toni Cranny                                               Janelle Brannock
                        605.978.5825                                             480.736.4804
                        toni.cranny@greatwesternbank.com            jbrannock@airmarketing.com

PHOENIX (Aug. 17, 2011)—South Dakota-based Great Western Bank recently expanded its corporate banking presence in Arizona with the addition of three experienced executives. Great Western Bank has 11 locations across the state, in addition to more than 200 free ATMs.

Lyle Frederickson was hired as vice president of corporate banking. With more than 30 years of commercial lending experience in several rural Arizona communities, as well as in the Phoenix and Tucson markets, he has established longstanding banking relationships with the region’s Tribal communities.

Todd Whisler has also been added as vice president of corporate banking.  Whisler has more than 10 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in contractors, Rural Development and Tribal banking. He previously worked at Arizona Business Bank in Phoenix and both Union Bank and Trust and KeyBank in Denver.

Kathie Petty has been hired as corporate support officer for Great Western Bank. She has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial industry, with more than 30 years working alongside Frederickson in various aspects of commercial credit, managing banking relationships, and packaging and administering SBA and USDA loans.

Frederickson, Whisler and Petty join Arizona banking veterans Anita Turk, vice president, and Jeff Wentzel, market president, at the Arizona corporate office in Chandler.

About Great Western Bank
Great Western Bank is a high-performing community bank with over $8 billion in assets.  With executive offices located in Sioux Falls, SD, Great Western Bank has nearly 200 banking locations and a banking presence in seven Midwestern states across the US.  Great Western Bank’s parent company, National Australia Bank Limited (NAB), is an international AA rated financial services organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated range of financial products and services.
 

Technology Corner Lunch Seminar Series

Sponsored by the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation                     

WHEN:        Thursday, September 8, 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:       “Doing Business in The Cloud”

Presented by Stuart Preston, MyBusiness Advisors, Inc.

This seminar is designed to be a fun demonstration of this disruptive, emerging technology. Whether you own your own business or are a professional sales person, you will take away a better understanding of where productivity software is going and ensure that you're positioned to take advantage of it. The Cloud offers opportunities for small business owners and sales people to take advantage of technologies that used to be available only to larger enterprises.

In this Seminar, you will learn:

· What we mean by 'The Cloud'

· Why the heck you need to be thinking about The Cloud

· Key Business Applications in the Cloud

· Some cool smartphone apps

Stuart will share tips, tricks, and cool apps your business can use to communicate and collaborate with your team and your customers. He'll discuss how the Cloud will make everyday applications better, including email, contact management, accounting systems, note keeping systems, and even a fitness app!

Stuart Preston is the creator of the cloud-based business application, www.DashboardToSuccess.comand is founder of MyBusiness Advisors, Inc. Stuart has over fifteen years experience as a business owner and consultant. He has worked with hundreds of small business owners and has been a member of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce since 2005. He earned his Engineering degree from Arizona State University and his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. Learn more atwww.MyBusiness-Advisors.com.

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

Networking @9

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

WHEN:        Friday, September 2, 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 :

The Chandler Chamber’s Workplace Safety Seminar Series presents “Minimizing Your Workers Compensation Losses”.  The session features Tony Redendo, MBA, Agent/Owner AJ Redendo Family Insurance.

Tony has owned and operated his own business for over thirty years. With his real-world experience and academic instruction Tony has been able to encourage many students and business people to succeed in meeting their goals and management objectives.   Tony has had the privilege of facilitating instruction at various colleges and universities. 

Tony has translated his experiences into hard-hitting encouraging advice that can transform any person or organization which welcomes change.  His tools are simple and easy to implement.  Take advantage of Tony’s expertise and learn how to minimize your workers compensation losses.

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

Technology Steering Committee Meeting

WHEN:        Thursday, September 1, 2011

TIME:         12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

PLACE:      Chandler Chamber of Commerce,

25 S. Arizona Place, Suite 201

COST:        No cost to attend…RSVP please

FACTS:      This group will be focusing on the more technical side, for round table discussions and the marketing needs/skills these members may need to develop.

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

Genghis Grill The Mongolian Stir Fry Grand Opening in Chandler

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our Chandler location! As a fellow neighborhood business, I would like to introduce our restaurant to the community by personally requesting your attendance at our friends and family weekend to enjoy a complimentary meal and non-alcoholic beverages!

If you haven’t heard of Genghis Grill, we are a build your own Asian stir-fry concept, where you create your meal by choosing from over 77 fresh ingredients ranging from proteins to vegetables to starches. Additionally, we offer a full bar, dessert menu, and a great happy hour. With over 70 locations in 11 states, Genghis Grill is quickly becoming America’s favorite build your own stir fry brand!

Simply print the invitation below and bring it with you for admission for two on any of the dates and times; entrance will not be permitted without invitation. I truly hope that you can be a part of our friends and family weekend, and look forward to meeting you as we celebrate becoming a fresh, hot, and healthy addition to the Chandler community!

August 9, 2011

For information contact:

Teri Killgore
Downtown Redevelopment Manager
480-782-3045

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

South Arizona Avenue improvements selected as “Project of the Year”

Chandler, Ariz. –  The Arizona Section of the American Public Works
Association (APWA) has recognized the South Arizona Avenue Corridor
Improvement Project as a “Project of the Year”.

The $9.3 million roadway, utility and streetscape project was completed in
November, creating a pedestrian-friendly feel to the City’s core. The
project received the award in the Transportation category for construction
projects costing between $5 million and $25 million.

The award was presented today at the association’s Statewide Congress held
in Phoenix  and recognizes public infrastructure projects that exemplify
excellence in management and administration, including safety performance,
construction techniques, community relations, and environmental
stewardship.

Stretching between Frye Road and Chandler Boulevard, the South Arizona
Avenue Improvements provide greater connectivity, narrower traffic lanes,
wider sidewalks, new traffic signals, street lights, bike lanes, parking
spaces and interesting streetscape and landscape elements.

The project was designed by Tristar Engineering and Management, Inc. The
landscaping and streetscape were designed by J2 Engineering and
Environmental Design, and construction was performed by Achen-Gardner
Construction, LLC.

The Chandler Arts Commission participated in development of public art
pieces that were incorporated into seat walls, art tables and fencing.
Extensive community outreach efforts lead by the City and MakPro Services,
a public relations firm specializing in construction projects, included
40-plus meetings with downtown businesses, stakeholder groups and residents
to obtain input and address concerns.

The South Arizona Avenue Corridor Improvement Project is part of a larger
vision the City has for redevelopment of the City’s central core and
implements the South Arizona Avenue Area Plan and the City Council’s vision
for a ‘new front door’ into the downtown.

Since completion of the improvements, 12 new businesses have made downtown
Chandler their home, bringing 400 new jobs to the community.

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

Sponsored by Air Products and Chandler Regional Medical Center

WHEN:       Friday, August 26,  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: Teri Kilgore, City of Chandler, Give a update on Downtown Chandler 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 The Chamber (480) 963-4571

Ribbon Cutting-Sun Valley Solar Solutions

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN:        Thursday, August 25, 2011

TIME:         Open House from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

                             Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE:      Sun Valley Solar Solutions, 3235 N. Arizona Ave. Ste D7  

                             (SE corner of Arizona Ave. & Chilton)

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

www.svssolutions.com

Member Welcome Breakfast

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

WHEN:       Thursday, August 25, 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 or info@chandlerchamber.com

Ribbon Cutting-Fancy Fur 'n Purr Pet Grooming Salon

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN:        Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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

                             Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE:      Fancy Fur 'n Purr Pet Grooming Salon, 3875 W. Ray Rd., Ste 9

                            (SE corner of Ray & McClintock)

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

For more information contact the Chamber 480-963-4571 or email info@chandlerchamber.com

Ribbon Cutting - BLD 8/10/2011

It’s a fresh, new day at BLD!
Our brand new website is full of hunger-inducing photos and our latest menus. And you’ve gotta  join our Facebook page. Take a look!

Join us Wednesday for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce with an all-night happy hour! Gig starts at 5.30pm.
Stop by and see us this week for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drive-thru.
Thanks for being a BLD VIP!

Employers' Seminar Series...The Latest in HR Issues

WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2011

TIME:                8:15 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:      Open to members & prospect members

TOPIC: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS—Definition and what is legal.

                        Presenting---JOSH WOODARD, Snell & Wilmer Law Offices.

            

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

Ribbon Cutting-Sun Lakes Splash

Everyone Is Welcome

WHEN:        Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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

                             Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30

PLACE:      Sun Lakes Splash, 9532 E. Riggs Rd.         

FACTS:      Grand Opening New Office Location – Open House - Ribbon Cutting – Refreshments

www.robsonpublishing.com

The Business of Business Golf - Ocotillo Golf Resort

Networking on the Fairway’s

Sponsored by: Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

WHEN:        Wednesday, August 17, 2011

TIME:         7:00 a.m. Shotgun -

PLACE:      Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr.

                              (West of Alma School off Ocotillo)

                                       www.ocotillogolf.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

Business After Business - Holiday Inn at Ocotillo

Media Sponsor: East Valley Tribune

Hosted by:

      Holiday Inn at Ocotillo, 1200 W. Ocotillo Rd. 

                         (NW corner of Ocotillo Rd. & Alma School)     

                          www.holiday-inn.com/hschandleraz

WHEN:         Thursday, August 18, 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 $800.00

 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