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.