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Chamber At-A-Glance
May 2, 2018
Stay Connected
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Glendale Hires New City Planning Administrator
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Welcome to David Williams, the new planning administrator for the City of Glendale!
"After an exhaustive search with more than 50 applicants, Glendale selected David Williams to be the new planning administrator. Williams replaces Jim Cronk, who was interim administrator after Jon Froke retired in January."
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Glendale Star Subscription & Advertising Discounts
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The Glendale Chamber has partnered with The Glendale Star/Pueblo Publishers to offer you savings on your local newspaper. All new members receive a one year subscription mailed at no cost. The Glendale Star also offers discounted advertising exclusively for Glendale Chamber members.
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Get a Gift Card When You Refer a Member!
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The highest compliment we can receive from a member is a referral, and we love to thank our members for that compliment. By referring a prospective member to the Glendale Chamber, current members are eligible to receive a $50 gift card to a member restaurant of their choice.
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Looking for more HR Training?
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In our Tools for Business, we have a variety of free online resources to help you to grow in your knowledge as a business owner. This resource includes topics like how to hire new employees, how to ensure that your business is complying with hiring laws, and free online courses on topics like Human Resources.
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Thank You To Our Platinum Level Investors
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Arizona Opportunity Zones Approved
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"Arizona’s Opportunity Zone nominations were submitted on March 21, 2018 and approved by the U.S. Treasury Department on April 9, 2018, making Arizona one of the first states in the nation to have its zones officially designated.
The federal Opportunity Zones program allows each state’s governor to nominate up to 25 percent of the qualifying low-income Census tracts as Opportunity Zones. It was created under a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed into law December of 2017. Investors who reinvest capital gains monies in Opportunity Zone funds will receive reductions on capital gains taxes relative to the years of their investment..."
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Police Car Project to be Featured on "Glendale's Best"
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Watch Mayor Jerry Weiers on the latest edition of
Glendale's Best
as he highlights the businesses who helped make donating two retired police cars to Rocky Point Mexico possible. Glendale Chamber members
Avanti Industries
,
Sands Chevrolet
, and
Bell Signs
all donated their services to make this partnership possible.
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Spring/Summer Yucca District Meeting with Councilmember Joyce Clark
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"Councilmember Joyce Clark is hosting
a spring district meeting for all Yucca District residents. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, 6 p.m. at Coyote Elementary School, 7767 W. Bethany Home Rd., Glendale...
"I invite the citizens of the Yucca District to attend my spring/summer district-wide meeting. The meeting is an opportunity to learn what is happening in our district and city-wide as well,” said Clark. “As always, city staff will be present for residents to ask questions on a variety of important issues. I want to thank Yucca District residents for granting me the privilege of serving as their councilmember."
The Yucca District is located in the southwestern part of Glendale, from 67
th
Ave. to Loop 303 and Camelback Rd. to Northern Ave.
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Bears and More was recently featured on 12News' Everything Arizona segment about their signature German food.
They got to share about their experience of being on the Food Network, and they demonstrated how they make one of their signature recipes!
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Mother's Day Brunch at the Spicery in Our 1895 Home
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The Spicery in our 1895 Home in Downtown Glendale is offering a special Mother's Day Tea on May 12, during Historic Downtown Glendale's Tiki-Rific Mother's Day Celebration! They will also be offering a special brunch on Sunday, May 13th.
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Mother's Day Brunch at Desert Rose Steakhouse
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Desert Rose Steakhouse is offering a brunch special on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13. Special will be offered from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
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New Businesses in Downtown Glendale
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"Downtown Glendale recently welcomed two new businesses!
Nomadic Ice Cream Rolls
, located at 5750 West Glendale Avenue, held their soft opening at the beginning of February. Nomadic was the first ice cream roll cart in Arizona and we are excited to see them open their first brick and mortar location in downtown Glendale offering this unique dessert trend. This handmade ice cream treat is made with liquid ice cream poured on an ice pan, then mixed with fruit and different ingredients, that is quickly chilled, rolled and served.
Veggie Rebellion
, the first vegan grocery store in Arizona, officially opened its doors in February at 5717 West Glendale Avenue. Veggie Rebellion has been a vendor at the Downtown Glendale Farmer's Market until most recently taking the next step to open their first brick and mortar storefront. Veggie Rebellion received significant interest from the local media including coverage on
ABC15
,
Arizona Republic
and the
Glendale Star
.
We are thrilled to see these two businesses choose to invest in our downtown and we look forward to welcoming more new businesses to the downtown community
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Marketing Committee:
Cultivating Culture to Build Your Brand
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Have you ever wondered how to use culture to build your brand? Marketing Committee member, Linda Burridge of
Next Act Solutions
, is sharing how to do just that! Check out her article about how to effectively use culture to build your businesses' brand!
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Marketing Committee:
A Course in Branding on Tuesday, June 5th
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Tuesday, June 5th
Check-In - 11:30 am
Program: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 275
Glendale, AZ 85301
Course presented by Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee Member,
You'll learn:
- The Branding Formula and why many small business owners don’t get it (or don’t get it right)
- The ONE word that branding is all about (missing this concept guarantees branding failure)!
- How big companies use branding to their advantage, and how you can too!
- The 5 P’s to great Branding Alchemy
- 11 Different angles to help you develop your USP (Unique Selling Proposition)
- The 5 specific steps to take to develop your Branding Formula
- How you can GREATLY increase your business with these branding techniques!
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Military & Veterans Affairs Committee:
2nd Annual Military Induction Ceremony
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The Military & Veterans Affairs Committee recently hosted the 2nd Annual Military Induction Ceremony where they honored graduating high school students who have pledged their service to the military. Over 120 students participated in this moving ceremony, along with their family and friends.
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Thank You to Our Gold Level Investors
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Mayor's Business of the Week
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"Mayor's Business of the Week is a program
I initiated to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit in Glendale."
- Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers
Congratulations to
Alliance Lumber
for being recognized as the Mayor's Business of the Week!
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Meet Mitch of Blueline Home Consultants
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"Blueline Home Consultants is a complete home service provider. We provide our clients with:
- Real Estate Services
- Residential Home Supervision/Home Watch Services
- Referral Services for Home Service & Repair Companies
- Project Supervision Services
- Intermediary Services
- Personal Assistant & Concierge Services.
We focus on the client’s complete needs and are committed to building a life-long relationship of service with each of our clients, on the principles of Trust, Integrity, Honesty & Commitment. We BELIEVE the needs and desires of our clients should always be first and foremost in everything we do.
Mitch established BLUELINE Home Consultants on his Midwest values and 30 years of dedication to service as a decorated Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, and longtime Firemen. Mitch has always been community oriented and wanted to give back. Mitch has established two foundations that provided bullet proof vests for Police and Fire personal
as well as a food assistants program which provides weekend meals for underprivileged kids in local school systems.
THE BLUELINE CONNECTS PROPERTIES TO PROPERTY OWNERS."
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OneAZ Sponsors Local Non-Profits
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At the Grand Opening of their newest location,
OneAZ Credit Union showed their dedication to the local community by awarding four local charities with donations to their organizations. They supported
OCJ Kids, the Marine Corps League, the
YMCA, and
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Forum at Desert Harbor with Hospice of the Valley
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Hospice of the Valley is generously offering a free seminar for administrators, caregivers, nurses, social workers, case managers and home health providers about providing the best care possible for patients. Four clinicians will be sharing information about advanced directives, skin care, dyspnea and dementia. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost.
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Team Building Activities at Dave & Buster's
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Did you know that Dave & Buster's offers a variety of FUNtastic options for businesses and teams at their Westgate location? Starting at just $7 a person, you can have your team participate in a team building scavenger hunt known as the Ultimate Quest. Additionally, you can book private meeting space or a breakfast meeting before Dave & Buster's opens. They also offer fundraising events, and the flexibility to accommodate parties between 10 and 2000 guests!
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Dillion's BBQ Hosts Golf Tournament
to Benefit Soldier's Best Friend on June 23
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Dillion's Kansas City BBQ is hosting a golf tournament on June 23 to benefit Soldier's Best Friend, an organization that rescues dogs from shelters and pairs them with veterans with PTSD. They are currently looking for sponsors, and accepting sign-ups for golfers.
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Help Prevent Heat-Related Deaths and Illnesses
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"Record-breaking temperatures and extremely dry conditions have experts predicting Phoenix could experience one of its hottest and most dangerous summers yet, putting the Valley’s homeless and elderly shut-ins at risk. In an effort to protect this vulnerable population, Phoenix Rescue Mission is launching its 6
th
annual city-wide Code:Red Summer Heat Relief Campaign.
Beginning May 1 and running through August 31,
Phoenix Rescue Mission will partner with businesses and municipalities, including the cities of Phoenix, Peoria and Glendale, to distribute water, hygiene kits (Hope Totes), new socks, toiletries, monetary donations and more.
“Our volunteers and staff are preparing for some of the toughest conditions we’ve seen since we first launched Code:Red more than six years ago,” said Phoenix Rescue Mission CEO Jay Cory. 'We always need water, and we encourage everyone to bring in a case or two, or even start your own water drive. But more importantly, we need the resources and manpower to distribute that water, which is why I am urging the public to donate to the cause, so we have the means to reach every corner of Phoenix.'"
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Join Arizona Town Hall to Discuss
Funding PreK-12 Education
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Arizona Town Hall educates, engages, connects and empowers people to resolve important issues through consensus, not division, using a process based on respectful dialogue that values diverse perspective, builds relationships and fosters leadership development. Join them at West-MEC Northwest campus on May 2 at 8:00 am to discuss Funding PreK-12 Education, and to hear from community leaders.
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VIP Taxi Brings New Option for Airport Transportation
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"After serving the Metro Phoenix and Tucson community for 11 years, VIP Taxi launches with a NEW fleet at
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
, the first time a new taxi company has operated at Sky Harbor since 2009. Read about the new technology VIP Taxi is bringing to America's friendliest airport."
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Chompie's is Supporting Single Parents Battling Cancer with a Silent Auction
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Chompie's is hosting a silent auction to support single parent families battling cancer.
"Wendy Borenstein-Tucker, Chompie’s Executive Vice President, said, “Chompie’s is proud to give back to the community by partnering with The Singletons. We stand in awe of their unique mission to provide relief to single-parent families with a member battling cancer. It is a privilege to help them provide these heroic fighters and their families with the things they need to stay focused and win their fight. The Singletons services include help paying the bills, shopping for necessities, food preparation, family activities, and access to a vast network of empathetic cancer survivors and confidantes that provide support and reassurance."
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Official Chamber Airline Sponsor
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In its 46th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 54,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest proudly operates a network of 101 destinations in the United States and eight additional countries with more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season.
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“My involvement with the Glendale Chamber has been a great success. Whether it’s attending Business over Breakfast, participating in Ribbon Cuttings, or Co-Sponsoring Events. I have been able to meet/interact with many Members of our Community to share the amazing things we do at OneAZ Credit Union. The entire Chamber Staff is also 5 Star! I feel honored to be a part of such a great Chamber Community.”
Member Since 2000
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Don't Miss Out on Chamber Events
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Check out our upcoming signature events!
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Friday, September 14
451 N. Old Litchfield Road,
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Check-In: 6:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 7:30 a.m
Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for our 19th Annual Scholarship
Golf Tournament!
This event will feature:
- Hole-In-One Prizes
- Closest to The Pin Prizes
- Putting Contest
- Raffle
- Lunch
- Over 100 players
- Player Goodie Bags
- And much more!
Pricing:
Single Golfer - $125
Sponsor a Student - $125
Foursome - $500
Tee Hole Sponsor - $225
Foursome and Tee Hole Sponsor - $675
-Tee Hole Sponsorship includes a sponsorship sign, the option for a representative to work the hole during the tournament, the option to add a promotional product to the tournament goodie bags, and two lunch tickets.
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Friday November 2
9495 W. Coyotes Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85305
Cocktails & Silent Auction - 6:00 p.m.
Live Auction - 8:00 p.m.
Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for our 25
th
Annual Auction. This event is a great way to help support the work of the Chamber, enjoy a great night of networking, and to get an opportunity to bid on some fabulous items just in time for the holidays! Dinner will be served.
Member Pricing:
Advanced registration - $75 per person through 10/12
Late registration - $95 per person
starting 10/13
Future Member:
$125 per person
Tables:
$650 per sponsored table of eight
(included table sign with company logo)
$800 per sponsored table of ten
(included table sign with company logo)
If your company would like to donate an item, please contact Jackie Payton at
info@glendaleazchamber.org
or by calling 623-937-4754.
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Invite the Chamber out for a ribbon cutting ceremony for your business. The Chamber team along with City Council members and various other members will come out to show their support. You'll also get photos of your business and the event featured on our Facebook page, website and more.
*This list is based off of the last email that was employed; dates and times are subject to change.
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Click here
to view our online events calendar where you see upcoming chamber events and member events.
You can even feature your own company events by clicking "Submit Events" proceed to login to your chamber account and follow the step by step instructions.
Adding your event to our online calendar also provides the opportunity
to be published in our
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Glendale Chamber of Commerce
5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 275, Glendale, AZ 85301
623-937-4754
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