Mayor Hugh Hallman’s State of the City Address on Nov. 10

Posted on | October 28, 2009 | No Comments

Tempe Chamber Hosts Gov. Jan Brewer at Business Luncheon

Posted on | October 20, 2009 | No Comments

Sean Donovan

We were proud to host Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer at an informal business luncheon on Oct. 19 at the Bridgeview Condominiums at Hayden Ferry Lakeside.

Gov. Brewer, in her first informal lunch event with the chamber, addressed an audience of 30 representatives from the Tempe business community who gathered to hear her thoughts on the state’s economic environment and to offer their insights on how it can work at local levels to cultivate favorable conditions.

The governor addressed issues including protecting Arizona’s portion of federal stimulus funding, holding a special November legislative session to address underfunded agencies, working cooperatively with the state legislature to continue supporting the state’s social programs, and tax reform as she discussed her plans to balance the state budget and maintain Arizona’s fiscal integrity. Read more

Health Care Reform - Right, Privilege or Both? Experts Address the Issue at our Oct. 15th Forum

Posted on | October 13, 2009 | No Comments

Sean Donovan

What’s your opinion on health care reform? Do we need it? Is it a fundamental right? Should the government get involved or stay out?

Our country is engaged in a vocal - to say the least - debate about the future of health care in America. While much attention has been focused on the loudest voices, there are many factors to consider when forming your position and preparing for changes that will affect you.

We invite you to join us this Thursday to hear what the experts have to say. A panel discussion followed by audience Q+A will teach you what you need to know about its possible ramifications and how they will impact your life, your pocketbook and your business.

Our expert panel is composed of Ruth Ann Lawsick, Region VII Vice President for the National Association of Health Underwriters; Connie Tucker, Asst. Medical Director of Mt. Park Health Center; and Michelle Pabis, Director of Government Relations at Scottsdale Healthcare. The event will feature a series of questions moderated by Kristine Kassel, President of Benefits by Design.

Tickets include lunch and are $25 for members in advance or $30 day of and $35 for the general public. Register online here, to (480) 967-7891, or at www.tempechamber.org. Hot Topics and Lunch is sponsored by M&I Bank.

The forum takes place this Thursday, Oct. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center, 2100 S. Priest Dr. in Tempe.

Sean Donovan is the Communications Director at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce

A State of the Schools Address Thank You!

Posted on | October 2, 2009 | No Comments

Sean Donovan

Our 2009 State of the Schools Address was an incredibly informative and exciting event! We learned so much from our amazing panelists and soon will be sharing with you their ideas on how to improve our educational community.

With the addition of Tempe Channel 11’s coverage of the event, the day’s messages and information will be available on several televised broadcasts and here on our blog after they air in mid-October.

We want to extend our gratitude to our sponsors who made this important event possible. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Ed Options; our silver sponsors Alphagraphics, Children’s Dental Village and Tempe Schools Credit Union; and our bronze sponsors Arredondo and Arredondo Insurance, Motorola, Rio Salado College and State Farm. Read more

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Posted on | October 1, 2009 | No Comments

Mary Ann Miller

Okay, I’ll admit that my staff gave me my own box of red pens because I like to edit documents.  It’s true that I have been called the queen of the hyphen.  Yes, someone once told me she never saw anyone work so hard not to end a sentence in a preposition in a Christmas letter.  Throw in the fact that I have always scored higher on the math portion of exams and you will understand why the meaningless use of statistics just drives me nuts! Read more

October Business Advocate Newsletter Published

Posted on | October 1, 2009 | No Comments

Sean Donovan

 

THE BUSINESS ADVOCATE OCTOBER ISSUE AVAILABLE

The October edition of The Business Advocate is available on our website. Each issue features business and community news, legislative and political developments impacting your business, special Tempe Chamber offers, information on upcoming seminars, workshops and events and much more.

I’ve also posted our October calendar of events online to make your scheduling life less hectic.

Highlights of the latest edition include:

Local Position Statement Released

Annual Report

Details On Our New “Doing Business With the Government” Seminar Series

Sun Devil Kickoff Exclusive Photos

Ribbon Cuttings and Member Spotlights

Win a HDTV!

Calendar of Committee Meetings and Events

Exclusive Offers for Tempe Chamber Members

Sean Donovan is the Communications Director at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.

Vote “Yes” in Bond Election

Posted on | September 29, 2009 | No Comments

Catherine Mayorga

It’s officially autumn. Leaves are beginning to fall, football teams are huddling, and election campaign signs have been pounded into the ground.

One of immediate concern to Tempe is that of the Tempe Elementary School District’s Nov. 3, $77 million bond election. The Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has voted to support the bond.

In 2003, the district formed a Long Range Facilities Committee that studied its facilities and building standards. The committee’s focus was on priorities such as small schools and small class sizes, condition of existing facilities, educational programs having their own space, equity among schools across the district and the elimination of portable buildings. Read more

“The Big Game” HDTV Raffle

Posted on | September 21, 2009 | No Comments

Sean Donovan

You could be the proud new owner of a 42″ HDTV!

The Tempe Chamber is holding a raffle for a flat panel High Definition LCD 1080p television, sponsored by Walt’s TV & Home Theatre.  Tickets are $10 or three for $20 and are available at mixers, events, online or by calling (480) 967-7891.  The winning ticket will be drawn by Walt’s TV owner Robert Hendley on November 18th at our evening mixer. 

As an added incentive, Chamber members can win a prize by selling tickets to friends, family, organizations and groups they belong to. The member who sells the most tickets will win $100 in cash, an IPOD shuffle, dinner for two and a one-night stay at a member hotel.  A second place winner will receive $50 and an IPOD Shuffle. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Walt’s TV & Home Theatre,” said Mary Ann Miller, President/CEO of the Tempe Chamber.  “They have supported the Chamber with their membership for more than 29 years and now are offering this great opportunity for our members to win and enjoy a fabulous TV in time for the ASU vs. U of A game.”

For more information about the raffle, contact Renee Lopata, Senior Vice President, at (480) 736-4284 or at renee@tempechamber.org.

Sean Donovan is the Communication Director for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce

Quality Education Adds Value To Our Community

Posted on | September 18, 2009 | No Comments