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Chamber At-A-Glance
April 4, 2018
Stay Connected
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Get Featured in the Next Edition of Glendale Living!
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Event Calendar
Do you have a community event happening between June 1st - September 1st that you'd like to see featured in
Glendale LIVING
? Submit your event to our
online calendar
for consideration.
BizBuz
What's happening in your business? If you're opening a new location, bringing in something unique to Glendale or the West Valley, celebrating a milestone, we want to know!
Photos of Downtown Glendale
Do you have any high-resolution photos of downtown Glendale you'd like featured in our next issue? They can be of people shopping, eating, photos of plates of food purchased in Downtown Glendale, local theatre productions, events, etc. We will be sure to give the photographer credit in Glendale Living!
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Save on Credit Card Processing as a
Glendale Chamber Member
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Direct Connect America to bring businesses a cost saving solution to high credit card processing fees! Learn how you can potentially reduce your credit card processing fees by over 60% through this Members Only Benefit!
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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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Do You Want to Take Online Business Classes?
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In our Tools for Business, we have variety of free online courses for you to grow in your knowledge as a business owner. Courses include topics like starting a business, building a successful business, strategic planning and execution, and software development quality training.
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Thank You To Our Platinum Level Investors
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Glendale Police Department Announces
Increased Security in Glendale Schools
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"The city of Glendale has announced a significant increase in the level of school resource officer (SRO) support at Glendale’s public high schools. Effective immediately, all city public high school’s will have a dedicated Glendale police officer on campus. Glendale is home to nine different public high school campuses, belonging to four different school districts. “By the time Spring break is over, every public high school within our jurisdiction will have a dedicated officer serving students and staff, providing rapid response capabilities should there be any threat or incident,” said Glendale Police Chief Rick St. John. Chief St. John, along with Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and City Manager Kevin Phelps, believe that this is necessary in the current climate of increased violent threats against students and teachers."
*Photo from the Glendale Police Press Conference on March 20th
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Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps and Police Chief Rick St. John were recently featured on AZFamily's Politics Unplugged to discuss the positive action that Glendale is taking to protect students, teachers, and families in Glendale.
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Find Unique Items at the Sidewalk & Porch Sale
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Come out to Historic Downtown Glendale on
Saturday, April 7th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a fun day in the sun with sales galore and one-of-a-kind gift items. Presented by the Downtown Merchants in partnership with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please call 623-937-4754 or 623-298-4766.
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Touch of European Cafe Named One of Top "Mom & Pop" Restaurants in Phoenix Area
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Phoenix New Times recently featured A Touch of European Cafe as a "Classic Mom and Pop Shop" in the Phoenix area.
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Banner Thunderbird Opens Level 1 Trauma Center
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Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has officially opened the state’s newest Level I Trauma Center, extending for the first time ever the highest level of emergency care available to our greater community. Designation as an Arizona Level I Trauma Center means the hospital can provide total care for every aspect of injury, greatly reducing the need to transfer them outside the area for life-saving treatment. This new trauma center is of significant value to our first responders who work hard to provide the best care to those in emergency situations each and every day. Examples of injuries a Level I can treat include traumatic car crash injuries, gunshot victims, stab wounds and traumatic brain injuries. The Level I Trauma Center officially launched on October 3. Banner Thunderbird is the West Valley’s largest and busiest hospital with 555 inpatient beds for children and adults and on average they serve 460 patients a day. The addition of the Level I Trauma Center further demonstrates that Glendale has the highest quality of care available for our residents and the entire region.
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Marketing Committee: Press Release 101
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Have you ever wondered how to properly write a press release for your business or how to get the media to feature your press release? Marketing Committee member, Shelly Everson - Public Relations Coordinator for Duet, is sharing how to do just that! Check out her article for an Intro to Press Releases and Media Pitching.
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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
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Cash for College from OneAZ
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"College is an important step towards a professional career. Pursuing educational dreams is expensive—that’s why the OneAZ Scholarship Program is here to help.
We will begin accepting applications for the 2018 OneAZ Scholarship Program on March 1. This year we will award ten scholarships valued at $2,000 each to students planning to attend an Arizona university or community college in the 2018-2019 academic year."
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Newbridge is Changing the Contact Center Industry
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"Newbridge’s Sr. VP of Operations, Steven Cramer, recently spoke with Angela Gonzales of the Phoenix Business Journal for this featured article and provided some great insight on the contact center industry of today and the best-in-class training programs being offered. He talked about the fact that being in the contact center industry is a career profession, it has a great career path and it pays well. He also stated that 'it has been an initiative under my responsibility to change the paradigm of the contact center industry.'"
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Coyotes Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 7
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"The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the team will hold Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 7 when the Coyotes host the Anaheim Ducks for their final home game of the 2017-18 regular season. Game time is 6:00 p.m. at Gila River Arena.
Fan Appreciation Night is a long-standing Coyotes tradition which recognizes fans for their loyalty and support throughout the season. All fans in attendance will receive a Coyotes 2017-18 Team Photo. Additionally, fans at the game will be treated to numerous giveaways throughout the evening and have the chance to win a variety of prizes provided by BMW (
BMW X1
giveaway), Papa John’s Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Fry’s Food Stores and Uber."
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Rise Above Luncheon on Wednesday, May 2nd
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"In partnership with the Arizona Coyotes, WVCCC is holding their annual Rise Above Luncheon on May 2, 2018 at Gila River Arena.
The event will highlight the past and present of the organization with a special unveiling of the new brand and future of WVCCC. The luncheon will feature acclaimed speaker and advocate, Erin Merryn. A survivor of sexual assault, Merryn is the force behind Erin’s Law, which requires public schools to implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program. The event will also feature Olivia Fierro, anchor with Arizona’s Family, Channel 3."
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Shred-A-Thon and Unneeded Drug Disposal on April 28th
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On Saturday, April 28th Keystone Capital Management is sponsoring a Shred-A-Thon and Unneeded Drug Disposal Event! You can have up to five boxes of paperwork shredded free of charge and can safely dispose of any unneeded medication.
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Dukes & Boots Country Music Festival at Dillon's Bayou April 27th - April 29th
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"Get your boots and Daisy Dukes out for our FIRST Country Music Festival at Pleasant Harbor Marina at Dillon’s Bayou! A weekend full of music, awesome BBQ, drinks and of course good ole’ country girls! We’ll have Country dancing lessons, drink promos and awesome bands.
Reserve your camping spot soon with Pleasant Harbor Marina, spots will fill quickly. Bands are free to watch in the restaurant!!! Hope to see you all there."
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Hook a Kid on Fishing with Councilmember Jamie Aldama
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April 21, 2018 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Bonsall Park South.
"Councilmember Jamie Aldama would like to invite you and your children to enjoy a morning outdoors. Participating youth (ages 10-17) will be able to receive a free fishing license. Arizona Game and Fish will also be providing loaner fishing poles, tackle and bait. Hope to see you there!"
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Sugarland Ticket Discount for Military
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Sugarland Is bringing their Still the Same Tour to Glendale at Gila River Arena on May 31, and they are offering a $20 discount for military personnel on select show tickets!
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SRP Board Approve $18.8 Million Price Decrease
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"Salt River Project’s Board of Directors today approved a temporary decrease in electricity prices for more than 1 million SRP customers effective with the May-through-October 2018 billing cycles.
Prices will be decreased by approximately 1 percent under the $18.8 million temporary reduction, the third such decrease proposed by management and approved by the SRP Board in the last three years."
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Walk for Heart Health with Team APS or SRP
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Please Join SRP and APS at the American Heart Association’s Phoenix Heart Walk on Saturday, April 7 at Cityscape – Downtown Phoenix.
Your participation helps promote fun ways to be physically active and make healthier choices every day. Imagine the impact if we can help reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by 2020.
Heart Disease is the #1 Killer and Stroke is #5, together we can make an impact in our community.
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Coyotes Invite Fans to Write on Ice Rink on April 15
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As a thank-you to fans, the Arizona Coyotes are planning to turn their home ice into the back pages of a high-school yearbook.
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Duet Volunteer Orientation on April 11
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"Looking for a way to help your neighbors? Duet, a nonprofit, interfaith organization is looking for volunteers. The organization matches isolated, homebound adults with local, compassionate volunteers who provide vital, free-of-charge services including grocery shopping, rides to medical appointments, minor home repairs, computer training, and friendly visits. Volunteers can choose when and where they’d like to serve. It’s flexible and fun! This month’s volunteer orientation is from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, at Duet, 10000 N. 31st Ave., Suite D200 in Phoenix. To attend the orientation, please RSVP to
volunteer@duetaz.org. Volunteers need to bring a driver’s license and the phone numbers of two personal references to the orientation. For more information, call (602) 274-5022.
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Volunteer Facilitator Training for
Family Caregiver Video Series on May 4
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Valley residents are invited to learn to become facilitators for the “Finding Meaning and Hope” video series, by Duet in partnership with Pauline Boss, PhD, thanks to a grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. “Finding Meaning and Hope” is a free video and discussion series for family caregivers led by peer volunteers; attendees will learn how to facilitate the video and discussion series. The goal is to empower attendees to take the lead in their communities and, together with Duet, set up their own peer-to-peer groups to help reach caregivers. The volunteer facilitator training takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 4 at Duet, 10000 N. 31st Ave., Suite D200 in Phoenix. RSVP to
wheat@duetaz.org
or by calling (602) 274-5022.
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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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Don't Miss Out on Chamber Events
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Check out our upcoming signature events!
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Saturday, April 7
Starting Point:
5801 N. 99th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85305
7:00 am Registration
8:00 am Kickstands-Up
Do you want to ride your motorcycle through Luke Air Force Base, inside the University of Phoenix Stadium, and around the ISM Raceway all while supporting education for veterans?
You can at the Mayor's Big Dog Run!
Join us for the 2018 Mayor's Big Dog Run - Proceeds to Benefit Veteran Scholarships at Glendale Community College Veterans Service Center.
Ride Path:
- Starting at American Furniture Warehouse
- Ride down the runway at
Luke Air Force Base
- Ride inside the stadium at
University of Phoenix Stadium
- Ending with a lap around the
ISM Raceway
(7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323)
Want to see a preview of the ride path?
Cost:
$60 per rider (all participants must register, $60 per rider, $60 per passenger)
Online Registration CLOSES Thursday, April 5th at midnight! Afterwards, you will need to register for the event in person on Saturday April 7th at 7:00 am.
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Quarter began on April 4th
17125 N. 79th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
7:00 am - 9:00 am
The Glendale Chamber hosts a weekly
This weekly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, exchange leads and referrals and build relationships to help grow your business.
The event will be held at
Old Country Buffet
, which provides us a private setting to allow for maximum connections and featuring a buffet breakfast.
The best way to register is to subscribe for an entire quarter - this allows you or someone from your company to attend each week and saves you money while working to gain new business contacts.
Registration Fees:
Quarterly Registration - $125
April - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
May - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
June - 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
(Quarterly subscribers may bring a non-member guest for $10 but they must be registered and paid for in advance)
Cost:
Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $20
Future Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $60
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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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