Featured Story - Economic Development
C.R. Supply selects Glendale 
C.R. Supply, a California-based global distributor of energetic metal powders such as zirconium metal powder, zirconium hydride, zirconium/nickel powder, and titanium hydride has selected Glendale for its new manufacturing facility. The company closed escrow on two vacant industrial parcels at 5233 W Luke Avenue. They plan to invest $1 to $1.5 million into a new 10,000 square foot building and equipment and will initially hire 15 employees with the goal of doubling their facility size in the next year or two to over 20,000 square feet. Their process uses electric furnaces and anticipates little-to-no emission from their facility, which will supply industrial, auto and aerospace manufactures. 
Featured Member Benefit
Glendale Star Subscription & Advertising Discounts
The Glendale Chamber has partnered with Constant Contact, the leader in online marketing for small businesses like yours. Constant Contact brings you a great way to connect and engage with your customers, and since we are partnered with them our members can get up to 25% off their accounts!

Member Referral Program
Get a Gift Card When You Refer a Member!
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.

Tools for Business
Want Tips for Running Your Restaurant?
In our Tools for Business, we have variety of resources dedicated to helping you grow in your knowledge as a business owner. Among those resources are tips, best practices, and important information specifically designed to help those in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Thank You To Our Platinum Level Investors
City News
The City of Glendale Honors Volunteers
Volunteers donated more than 68,500 hours to the city of Glendale through a variety of methods and services in the past year, creating an economic value of more than $1.6 million. This dollar figure is equal to the amount it would cost if the city had to pay for the volunteers’ services.

Downtown Glendale
Downtown Glendale Mom & Pop Restaurants
Featured on 12News
12News featured three of Downtown Glendale's amazing Mom & Pop restaurants on their morning show! Congrats to
The Spicery in Our 1895 Home, A Touch of European Cafe, and La Piazza Al Forno for being featured on 12News as some of the "hottest Mom & Pop restaurants!"

Committee News
Ambassadors Committee: Ambassador of the Month
Our Ambassadors are the welcoming arm of the Chamber, and they do so much to support our community! This month's ambassador of the month is  Carrie Vogelsang  of  Carrie's Salon , who has consistently gone above and beyond to make new members feel welcomed. Carri, thank you for all you do to support our community!
Marketing Committee: Press Release 101
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.
Marketing Committee:
A Course in Branding on Tuesday, June 5th
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,
Dave Glick of G6 Web Services.

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!
Thank You to Our Gold Level Investors
Mayor's Charity of the Month
"Mayor's Charity of the Month is a program
I initiated to recognize local non profit organizations that are making a difference in Glendale."

- Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers

Congratulations to Solecito Services for being recognized as the Mayor's Charity of the Month!

Community Tour
Have you seen the community video tours that feature some of the highlights of our amazing city? Glendale is home to many incredible academic institutions such as Glendale Union High School District , Arizona State University , Thunderbird School of Global Management , Midwestern University , Glendale Community College , and many others. We are proud to have such amazing schools in our city!

Member News
A Note from Linda of Papa Ed's
in Honor of their 10th Anniversary
Did you ever have a time in your life when you felt it was the right time to take a leap of faith and "Just Do It?" My time was in March of 2007 when I had the opportunity to move into Glendale with my business partner, Cheryl Kappes and begin the journey of owning a business property in Catlin Court. We purchased the property at 7146 N. 58th Ave. which has 2 buildings on it. How perfect, we could each have our own business and share the experience of being business owners together. 

I immediately knew what the back building could be transformed into - an old fashioned ice cream parlor and outdoor garden. Needless to say, after a complete remodel of the back building and ice cream training 101, Papa Ed's Ice Cream opened it's doors on May 10, 2008.  

The journey of the past 10 years has been amazing and our family has grown to include so many wonderful people that I probably wouldn't have met if I hadn't taken that leap of faith. "Thank You" to everyone who has supported us along the way and been a part of making Papa Ed's Ice Cream what it is today, a gathering place for a sweet experience. 

Sincerely,
Linda Moran-Whittley

Congratulations to Dr. Ruiz of Glendale Community College
Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz of Glendale Community College has been awarded the prestigious  Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence , a leadership program aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions across the nation to help students be more successful both in college and in the workforce. 

The fellowship is awarded by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program, an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. that aims to advance higher education practices, policies, and leadership that significantly improve student outcomes. 

“I cannot imagine a better opportunity for a new president – to bring student success into sharp focus while collaborating with other presidents across the country experiencing the same challenges,” Dr. Ruiz said.

APS: Powering Our Community's Future
APS has been a major champion for Arizona communities since we began operating in the late 1800’s. We proudly support the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and chambers throughout Arizona, both financially and by leveraging our resources and expertise. Additionally, APS provides critical support to cities and towns throughout the State. One example is our Community Service Fund (CSF), an employee-driven campaign that predates the United Way in Arizona. Now a long-time partner with United Way of Arizona, our CSF program matches fifty cents on each dollar contributed by our employees and has grown to be a leader in Arizona as a top contributor year after year.

But that’s not the whole story! APS employees volunteer their time in the communities where they live and work throughout the state, providing more than 110,000 hours in 2017, which is equivalent to $2.65 million dollars in labor value. APS employees serve on nearly all chamber boards within our operating territory as well as the state and national chambers of commerce. Along with working closely with cities, counties and towns to attract jobs and economic growth, APS has always been there serving with community partners to provide the safety net our communities need to remain healthy and vibrant. Continuing to grow, support and partner with a healthy Arizona on all fronts while supplying reliable and affordable energy to power our future is what we are all about!

Peoria Unified Seeks Input on Next Superintendent
The Peoria Unified Governing Board retained the services of McPherson & Jacobson, LLC to conduct a nationwide superintendent search. As part of the process, the Governing Board is soliciting feedback from all district stakeholders.

District parents, community members and district staff are Invited to attend one of the following public meetings share feedback on qualities they prefer to see in the future Peoria Unified superintendent. The feedback will be presented to the Governing Board as part of the selection process. 

Arizona@Work & Governor Ducey Aim to Help Jobseekers
A major initiative set forth by Governor Doug Ducey, in partnership with ARIZONA@WORK and the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), that includes a statewide effort to boost jobseekers’ opportunities. Arizona’s employers have made it known repeatedly that they have difficulty finding job candidates with the foundational academic, personal, and technical skills needed to be successful in their businesses. The Arizona Career Readiness Credential (ACRC) is our state’s validation of these competencies.

We ask employers to visit acrc.az.gov to learn more and to sign up as champions of this program...

This program has two major goals: (1) to ensure every Arizona employer has access to the most skilled workforce anywhere in the country, and (2) to prepare job seekers for the realities of the workplace by helping them develop or validate these foundational skills and open new doors to high quality career opportunities.

Wet 'n' Wild Discount for Glendale Chamber Members
Ready to cool of and have a blast? Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix wants to make it easy for Glendale Chamber members and their families to cool off in style, and they are offering discounted single day tickets and season passes!

Pendergast Elementary is Hiring Instructional Assistants
Pendergast Elementary is looking to hire exceptional Instructional Assistants who want to help shape the future! You can apply through their website at www.pesd92.org.
Special Membership Rate & Free Swim Lessons at the Y
The Glendale/Peoria Family Y is offering a special $10 rate to join the Y! Additionally, in an effort to help prevent drowning related deaths, the Y is offering one week of free swim lessons for a limited time!

Official Chamber Airline Sponsor
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.
Don't Miss Out on Chamber Events

Check out our upcoming signature events!

Thursday, August 23
5750 W. Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301

Event : 4:00 - 7:00 pm (8/23)
Vendor Setup: 3:30 - 5:00 pm (8/22)

With hundreds expected to attend, encourage your clients and colleagues to join in!
This is a great opportunity to reach new clients before the Holiday Season!
 
Hosted by all six West Valley Chambers of Commerce at the Glendale Civic Center, the 2018 Biz 2 Biz Expo offers an unparalleled opportunity for all businesses throughout the West Valley and beyond to showcase their products and services to hundreds of decision makers and buyers. While attending, enjoy a cash bar, prizes and develop critical relationships with surrounding businesses and leaders throughout Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Sun City, Sun City West, Wickenburg and Youngtown. 

Free to attend, and open to the public!

Pricing:
Booths starting at $225 until 8/3
Booths starting at $275 starting 8/4




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.


Ribbon Cuttings
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.
Events Calendar
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
Glendale LIVING magazine.

Glendale Chamber of Commerce
5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 275, Glendale, AZ 85301
623-937-4754