Report Shows ARRA Funds Are Benefitting Arizona

Stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are helping to save thousands of Arizona jobs, help families survive the recession, and cushion state and local budget cuts.

2010 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

The Tempe Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards. These awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership in the community and publicly recognize local businesses demonstrating a passion for excellence.

School Tax Credit Benefits Education

Taxpayers can donate to the public or private school of their choice and receive a dollar for dollar credit on your State of Arizona income taxes.

Investments, Not Giveaways

The City of Tempe is under fire for rebating approximately $200,000 in taxes and fees for a Sea Life Aquarium that likely will attract tens of thousands of visitors to Tempe each year. This is not a handout. It is precisely the kind of low-risk, high-reward economic generator that we need, particularly in these times.

Welcome to the Holidays! Tempe Chamber Offers Chances to Enjoy Them

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has put together a number of free mixers, holiday parties and other events for you this month to help you enjoy the season, not sweat over it. Hopefully everyone will have some down time to be able to join us.

Putting Names to Faces

If you’re like me, you may be challenged putting names with faces. The usual tricks are somewhat lacking. But I just heard a great idea that I have to share.

Listen Up For More Sales

Most of us, especially in this economic climate, find ourselves in a selling situation at some point or another, even if it isn’t in our job title. And, while we usually have more than five minutes to talk with a potential customer in a meeting, many of the same tenets apply.

Photo Radar Debate Update

At the event, our panelists will tell you everything you need to know about radar and red light photo enforcement on the Valley’s streets and highways. These experts will explore the pros and cons of this highly charged issue. Is it making us safer or putting us in harm’s way? Are accidents increasing or decreasing as a result of their presence? Learn what the program is all about, what it means to you, and whether or not you really have to pay those tickets.

Make Sacrifices to Get Through Tough Times

In good times and in bad, very few people can afford everything they want. We all make choices.

Grocery Strike Raises Union Questions

Opposite sides on the national discussion on health care all agree that rising costs are unsustainable. And this is the time the union wants to strike Fry’s and Safeway?