Help Tempe help others by participating in Tempe Cares

Tempe Cares is a fun way to get involved and make a difference in our community. Consider volunteering with friends, neighbors, co-workers or family members.

Help Us Pick the Business Woman of the Year

The Business Woman of the Year Award was established to recognize an outstanding business woman who has positively affected the Tempe community and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. We seek your nominations.

METRO Light Rail Offers Easy Connection to Sky Harbor

Did you know that taking the METRO light rail from Tempe to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is an easy and affordable way to get to your destination?

Discover Cuba with the Tempe Chamber!

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Cuba with a special offer through the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. During this trip, you will also enjoy Pinar Del Rio Vinales, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Suagr Mill Valley, Playa Giron/Bay of Pigs Museum, Hemingway’s Farm and so much more.

2012 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

2012 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

The Tempe Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2012 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.

Through the awards, the Tempe Chamber identifies companies whose practices in business growth, employee development, community involvement and customer service exemplify excellence. This year’s six finalists admirably embody those characteristics and are being recognized for that distinction.

The recipients of the 2011 Business Excellence Awards will be announced and honored at the Breakfast for Chamber Champions on Feb. 21 at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center. Please call (480) 967-7891 or visit www.tempechamber.org for details or to register.

The 2012 finalists are:

AlphaGraphics at Kyrene and Elliot
Since its founding in 1997, this AlphaGraphics location has grown to become a successful communications and printing firm which, through its services, customer support, and dedication, is constantly adapting to the changing needs of their customers. The business has seen annual growth over the past 14 years and is expanding its services to include business solutions and marketing communications. www.us436.alphagraphics.com

ASDD / TCH
Assured Security Document Destruction, a division of The Centers for Habilitation, offers support to individuals with disabilities, including behavioral or intellectual problems. TCH has been offering services including in-home service, day treatment and employment services to their customers since 1967. Employing disabled individuals, ASDD provides certified shredding and document destruction that has grown from 5,000 pounds in its first month of operation to 750,000 ponds monthly today.
http://www.tch-az.com/

Children’s Dental Village
Children’s Dental Village has been providing dental and orthodontic services for children and teens since 1973. Starting out with only two dental chairs, one office manager, and one dental assistant when it was first established by Dr. Alan Longfellow, this business has grown more than quadruple its original office size and practice in order to more effectively serve the needs of a rising number of patients.
www.ChildrensDentalVillage.net

Four Peaks Brewing Company
Four Peaks’ mission is to provide consistent, high quality beer, food and service in a community based atmosphere. Founded in 1996, this regional brewery and brewpub is among the largest and most recognized and respected breweries in the state of Arizona. It brews over 72,000 kegs each year and owns and operates two restaurants in the Valley. In 2012, it will open a new brewery and tasting room in Tempe. http://www.fourpeaks.com

Friendship Village
Friendship Village is a life care and retirement community located in Tempe. Since 1980, it has created a safe and friendly environment for seniors, and has provided them with the services and amenities that they need for their overall well-being and happiness in the community. Their mission is to become a leader in senior lifestyle, and they continue to refine what their concept of “life care and worry-free retirement living” is. www.friendshipvillageaz.com

Michael Pollack Real Estate Investments
In 1973, Michael Pollack started off in real estate in his teens by building single family homes. Today, the company has 100 employees and has become one of Arizona’s largest privately held shopping center owner and operator. In addition, it owns a movie theater which often sees its guest count reach upwards of 4,000 on the weekends. http://www.pollackinvestments.com

Santa Barbara Catering Company
The full-service catering company offers services for weddings, gala dinners and other large or small events. In 1992, Pat Christofolo began the business with only three employees. Success came very quickly, and now the business has 150 employees along with multiple venues and family restaurants which promote local farmers and seasonally inspired menus. www.santabarbaracatering.com

Last year’s recipients of the award were Honey Moon Sweets and The Morrison Vein Institute.

Tax Credit Programs Offer Chance to Support Good Causes

If you pay Arizona income tax and itemize your deductions, you may be able to take advantage of these Arizona tax credit programs. It’s a dollar-for-dollar credit against your tax bill, so you can donate now and get your money back next year!

Higher Education and Workforce Development – Are We Creating Competitive Workers?

When students attend an educational institution to prepare them to enter the job market, they naturally look to that institution to provide them with an adequate enough education so they will be fit to compete with others in acquiring a position. The challenge to the institutions is to develop a standard of education that will sufficiently prepare their students to become a competitive, valuable, and hirable future workforce.

Affordable Advertising with the Tempe Chamber

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently introduced a new media kit with several options to help you promote your business directly to other Chamber members at affordable prices.

Mill Ave. Meters – Cash, Charge, Mobile App?

The Downtown Tempe Community has taken measures to alleviate parking by making it more accessible and by implementing 71 new credit card parking meters.

Feedback Loop – Input=Success

To ensure that you are receiving all of the benefits your membership offers and that we are helping your business succeed, we would like to extend an invitation to you to voice any concerns or feedback you may have.