Chamber News and Events
In observance of Independence Day, the Monday and Tuesday Power Partners group will not meet and the Chamber Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
19th Annual Chamber Day of Champions Breakfast
Friday, August 17, 2018
8:00 - 10:00 am
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85226

In recognition of the Chamber's outstanding business members and volunteers, Chamber Day of Champions presents awards to: 

Small Business of the Year
Business of the Year
Educational Mentor of the Year
Community Champion of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
Nomination forms are due by Friday, July 13, 2018
Open to the public, this event features:
Keynote speaker along with updates from local leaders 
Breakfast
Award Presentation 
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors:
Thank you to our Media Sponsor:
Attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer and you'll get more done before 9:00 a.m. than some people do all day! Join us at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center in the Morrison Auditorium (see map below) and enjoy a light breakfast, coffee and juice plus some great networking.

*Members are encouraged to bring a promotional raffle item

Free for Members
$15 General Admission

Cash or Credit Card Accepted At The Door
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 am

Medical Center
1955 W. Frye Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
Bella Wigs Ribbon Cutting
Please join us on Wednesday, July 11th at noon to celebrate the grand opening of Bella Wigs. Enjoy light refreshments, beverages, a raffle and help us welcome Bella Wigs to the Chamber.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Noon - 1:00
Bella Wigs
4902 E. Warner Rd, Ste. 11
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsor:
Join us for our Round Robin Networking Luncheon. It’s a simple back to basics model of networking based on efficiency of time and more personalized engagement. Members will sign up to meet at a different restaurant each month and will be paired with three other participants to each give an overview of their own business. At Round Robin events it is common to gain a client and explore collaborative connections and set-up on-going referral opportunities. Questions? Contact Gina Jenkins at (480)-990-5444.
July 18, 2018
11:30am —12:30pm

4921 E Ray Rd, #103
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Public Policy is Looking to expand its committee
The Public Policy Committee is responsible for formulating Chamber positions on business-related issues and guiding the Chamber’s advocacy activities. In addition to reviewing public policies, committee members also share information and exchange ideas about the local economy and regulatory environment. If you are interested in learning more, join us for our next meeting on July 12, 2018 at 5:30pm at the Tuk Urban Kafe.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
5:30 pm
15815 S 50th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85048
After 5 Evening Mixer
The Ahwatukee After 5 is a great chance to see how our members work together to build relationships and inspire new business connections. Join us at Good Time Charli's and enjoy upscale food you don't expect at your neighborhood bar, beverages and entertainment!

*Members are encouraged to bring a promotional raffle item

Free for Members
$15 General Admission
Cash or Card Accepted At The Door
July 18, 2018
5:30 - 7:00
6045 W Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Help Stuff the Bus with the Kyrene Resource Center  
Come out to lend a hand for an hour or the whole time! We'll be preparing backpacks full of back to school essentials for the Kyrene students to start their year off right! They will be distributed the week before school and we have hundreds of backpacks to prepare. Register to attend below:
Can't volunteer that day but still want to contribute to these great kids? Bring an item from the list below to the Chamber office or an upcoming Chamber event.  Any way you can help is appreciated!
 
  • Backpacks
  • Crayons
  • Elmer's Glue
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • Loose leaf wide ruled paper
  • Index card
  • Erasers
  • 3-ring binders
  • Steno pads
  • 2-pocket file folders
  • Pens
  • Markers
  • EXPO Erasable markers
Thursday, July 19, 2018
9:00 - 2:00pm
Kyrene Resource Center
Kyrene de los Niñ os
1330 E Dava Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Please join us for Chamber and Entrepreneur U on Thursday, July 26, 2018. This month our speaker will be Frank Ceballos of R.E.A.C.T . (React Effectively Against Credible Threats). Frank is an expert in personal protection and safety. This training will help you increase your behavioral situational awareness and will provide you with tools to help protect your employees and family. 
Do you have Behavioral Situational Awareness?

  • Do you know how to identify behaviors of concern?
  • Do you have a mindset to increase your chances of surviving extreme violence event?
  • Do you know how domestic violence can affect the workplace?
  • Do you have policies and procedures to help protect your employees against workplace violence?
Thursday, July 26, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 am
4475 E Knox Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044
The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Superintendent Roundtable
Please join us for a moderated conversation with the superintendents from our two school districts. Kyrene School District Superintendent, Dr. Jan Vesley and Dr. Kevin Mendivil of Tempe Unified School District will come together to share district updates on a variety of education topics followed by audience Q&A.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
6: 00 – 7:30 pm
Foothills Golf Club
2201 E Clubhouse Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Member News
The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to thank Montessori Educare Academy for being an outstanding member of the community over the last (15) years and a supportive member of the chamber.

Business Closing Sale
 
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00—11:00 am
 
Friday and Saturday
7:00—11:00 am
 
1244 E. Chandler Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85048 
(480) 283-8885
Save up to 55% off every time you shop at Office Depot - Members can enjoy incredible savings with our chamber program.
Does your team have a favorite coffee? Or perhaps you’re always making copies and other print projects? Then you should make sure you’re taking advantage of our chamber program from Office Depot and OfficeMax. Sign up to enjoy:
-Special pricing on copy and print services
        $0.025 black and white copies
        $0.22 color copies
        40% off finishing services
-Up to 55% off cleaning and breakroom supplies
-10% off everything else in the store
Pay less for what you need the most!
Workshops and Events
New law gives individuals and businesses more time to challenge a wrongful IRS levy; newly-revised publication can help
Individuals and businesses have additional time to file an administrative claim or to bring a civil action for wrongful levy or seizure, according to the Internal Revenue Service. An IRS levy permits the legal seizure and sale of property including wages, money in bank or other financial accounts, vehicles, real estate and other personal assets to satisfy a tax debt. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the tax reform law enacted in December, extended the time limit for filing an administrative claim and for bringing a suit for wrongful levy from nine months to two years.
 
Anyone who receives an IRS bill titled, Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Your Right to A Hearing, should immediately contact the IRS. It’s also important that those who receive a levy for their employees, vendors, customers or other third parties comply with the levy. Failure to do so may subject the party receiving the levy to personal liability. For more information, see the What is a Levy? page on IRS.gov.
 
IRS issues new Strategic Plan; five-year plan's goal to help taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service released a new five-year Strategic Plan outlining goals to improve taxpayer service and tax administration. The Fiscal Year 2018-2022 IRS Strategic Plan will serve as a roadmap to help guide the agency’s programs and operations. The plan will also help meet the changing needs of taxpayers and members of the tax community.
 
More than 2 million ITINs to expire this year; Renew soon to avoid refund delays
With more than 2 million Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) set to expire at the end of 2018, the Internal Revenue Service today urged affected taxpayers to submit their renewal applications soon to beat the rush and avoid refund delays next year. In the third year of the renewal program, the IRS has increased staffing to handle the anticipated influx of W-7 applications for renewal. This third wave of expiring ITINs is expected to affect as many as 2.7 million taxpayers. To help taxpayers, the renewal process for 2019 is beginning earlier than last year.
IRS YouTube Videos: Individual Taxpayer Identification Number English | Spanish | ASL
 
Employment Opportunities
Purcell Tire is is hiring a full-time automotive technician and a full-time general service technician at their Ray Road location. For more information please follow this link.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is looking for dedicated team members to pack, move, transport, and assemble customers’ items, but this job isn’t just about heavy lifting! During moves you’ll work face-to-face with customers to ensure their specific needs are met. As a mover or driver, every day is different and every move brings new challenges, but our goal is simple: we are here to help our customers.
Are you ready for a perfect career where you will be treated like family? 
Visiting Angels is the nation’s leading and most respected provider of non-medical Home Care services. Our focus on providing fulfilling and rewarding Caregiver employment is unrivaled by others, you will feel appreciated and part of the family! If you have a caring heart, great work-ethic, and have at least one year of experience we have immediate openings for Caregivers. Duties may include: light housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation, friendly companionship and bathing assistance.
Please apply online:  https://vaphoenixaz.clearcareonline.com/apply/ . You may also respond by giving our office a call at  (480) 886-1165  . If calling, it is preferable that an application is submitted prior so that it can be referenced during your call.
Nick’s Computer Guys is seeking 1-2 IT Field Techs to work as Independent Contractors on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Windows operating systems from at least Windows 7 through 10, problem analysis and diagnostic procedures, component level diagnostics (hard drives, power supplies, memory, etc.), be familiar with working on client computers remotely as well as on-site, have dependable transportation, and possess excellent communication skills. Additional desirable skills include Windows Server 2008 to present, Exchange Server 2007 to present, Apple products (iMac and MacBook), and networking.
Job Description: Provide on-site or remote computer diagnostic and repair services when called upon as an Independent Contractor for Nick’s Computer Guys. We provide IT services to small business and residential clients throughout the greater Phoenix area with an emphasis on the East Valley. This is not an offer of employment. We are currently seeking Independent Contractors only.
Visit our website at nickscomputerguys.com for more information about our company and services. Please submit resumes and any questions to info@nickscomputerguys.com .
Sundance Spa & Salon has a booth available to lease and is hiring Stylist/Barber.

Become part of our team at Sundance Spa & Salon located in Ahwatukee. We are looking for an energetic and cheerful stylist/Barber with a great attitude and current with all the latest styles. Must have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. Contact Dee Gordon at 480-893-0300 for more information.
Enjoy the type of work that feels more like fun? At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, we've got fun jobs for fun people! We’ve recently received the 2017 Best Places to Work award thanks to our amazing employees, but we still have positions available! 
There’s something for everyone, including several positions for cooks, housekeeping and environmental services!
Don’t Wait! Visit us and apply online today at harrahsakchin.arizonajobs.com
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