We would like to give a special thank you to those of you who have taken the time to reach out to say how much you have noticed and appreciated the hard work we've been doing. It means the world to us when we hear we are making a difference for you and your businesses. We have a favor to ask the rest of you before you scroll through this newsletter and hit delete. Please first CLICK HERE to see the 14 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Membership. We want our relationship with you to be a win-win. Thank you!
TUCSON METRO CHAMBER'S VIRTUAL EVENTS
JULY 23
Council Member Nikki Lee joins us for the next virtual Interface. This is your opportunity to discuss what's important to you and our community. We encourage openness, transparency and robust discussion. Tucson Metro Chamber members only, please.
JULY 30
Whether you are a brand-new member or one who would like to learn about what the Chamber has in store, this virtual event is for you! Hear about special savings from a few of our partners, such as Tucson Local Media, Gibson's Office Solutions and Cruise Planners.
PAST & UPCOMING
From social media marketing strategies to family improv night and much more, view all of our past webinars on our YouTube channel. Do you have a topic you'd like to share on a virtual webinar? Contact Jason with the subject line: Knowledge at Noon. 
RECENT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
The healthcare industry has been significantly shaken during the pandemic. While hospitals are working diligently taking great care of those suffering due to COVID-19, the shutdown of elective surgeries had a negative impact and many hospitals reported layoffs as a result. We continue to use the US Chamber of Commerce Talent Pipeline Management program with our healthcare industry leaders and plan to send out a survey to garner the workforce data necessary to identify gaps and then discuss ways in which we can address those talent needs.
This partnership met on June 23 to discuss workforce issues affecting the industry during the pandemic. Most commented that while construction is deemed essential, many adjustments continue to be made to keep their workers safe. The workload is currently consistent but the future is harder to predict and many are worried about what Q4 will look like as the economy either struggles or grows. Much of the discussion centered around how to get kids interested in careers in construction and conversations will continue in the near future with JTED officials.
Our RAC wrapped up June with very detailed and constructive conversations with the Pima County Health Department, City of Tucson Planning and Development Services, Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, Crest Insurance and John Cocca, Director of the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses. These discussions allowed our restaurant members to obtain concrete answers to many questions related to state and local regulations, enforcement, lease negotiations and insurance claims. The next steps will be to build a local legislative agenda.
Our 16-person Candidate Evaluation Committee was a politically balanced panel of local business executives representing nearly equal numbers of party affiliations including Republicans, Democrats and Independent voters to best reflect the diversity of the Chamber membership. These committee members were selected due to their keen sense of awareness of business, community and political issues. CLICK HERE to view the complete list of 2020 endorsements.
WELCOME JUNE'S NEW MEMBERS
(CLICK THE BUSINESS NAMES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM)
McDonald's: E. Tanque Verde Rd./E. Grant Rd.
McDonald's: S. Houghton Rd./E. Broadway Blvd.
McDonald's: E. Speedway Blvd./N. Craycroft Rd.
McDonald's: E. Tanque Verde Rd./E. Catalina Hwy.
McDonald's: E. Valencia Rd./Nexus Rd.
McDonald's: W. Ajo Hwy/S. Kinney Rd.
McDonald's: W. River Rd./N. La Cholla Blvd.
McDonald's : N. Sandario Rd/W. Marana Rd.
McDonald's: S. Houghton Rd/E. Old Vail Rd.
McDonald's: E. 22nd St./S. Kolb Rd.
ACCOMPANY THESE BUSINESSES AND JOIN THE TUCSON METRO CHAMBER TODAY!
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE OFFERINGS
CHECK OUT THESE PUBLICATIONS
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SPRING 2020 CHAMBER EDGE
2020 COMMUNITY GUIDE
BIZTUCSON SPECIAL REPORT
Would you like a box of our Community Guide? Please CLICK HERE and let Heather know how many boxes you need and she'll arrange to get them to you. The Community Guide is free and a perfect resource to have at real estate or doctor's offices, hotels, attractions, and more!
RESOURCES, DISCOUNTS & MORE
PPE RESOURCES: SHOP CHAMBER FIRST!

Whether you need to stock up on face masks, face shields, hand sanitizer or gloves, our members have them. CLICK HERE to shop our member deals.
Chamber members enrolled in Gibson's program, use the code  JULY2020  upon checking out and receive 10% off your order of $75 or more. This is a one-time use coupon. This offer is not valid on office furniture or furniture projects. CLICK HERE to learn more.
RETURN SAFE. WORK SAFE.

The Arizona Small Business Association has developed a virtual training program for small business owners to help their employees feel comfortable in returning to work, and give customers the confidence to patronize their business, available at a low cost. REGISTER HERE.
SHARE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS

Camp Girl Boss is a leadership and entrepreneurship summer program for middle school girls. With 100,00 girl bosses across America, campers discover how to change the world through ideas and then have the chance to compete for $10,000 in the national business plan competition. The deadline to enroll is July 25. Register for camp, sponsor a Girl Boss, or sign up to be a mentor HERE.
HAVE SOME FUN AT A DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Have you heard about El Toro Flicks? There are two drive-in movie locations—Downtown and Oro Valley! It's fun to park and watch great movies. CLICK HERE to order your tickets online.
MEMBER NEWS
Please consider making a donation of full-size hygiene and hair products for men and women. Drop off at  Topgolf  July 7 (5-7:00 p.m.) or July 11 (11 a.m.-noon). CLICK HERE to learn what items are needed.
HELP US HELP OTHERS
The Tucson Metro Chamber is working hard to support small businesses. Unfortunately, as a non-profit 501(c)(6) due to our advocacy, we do not qualify for any federal relief programs. We appreciate any support our community can offer to help offset our own operational expenses providing services community wide connecting members to each other and to services.  DONATE NOW!
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