Geek Week Provides Opportunity for Businesses

About one in five Tempe businesses is technology-based. In hopes of continuing to grow our qualified workforce, the City of Tempe is hosting Geek Week and Geeks’ Night Out from Feb. 18 – 24, with a featured Third Thursday celebration on Mill Avenue near Tempe City Hall on Feb. 21 from 5 -10 p.m.

Decode Body Language, Spy Tactics of the Business World

In this workshop, global sales and body language expert Linda Clemons will teach you how to “speed-read” people, decode behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls and look for revealing behaviors. She is a top sales trainer, widely respected motivational speaker, the CEO of Sisterpreneur, Inc. and a popular radio and television personality. She is certified in Analytical Interviewing, a process used to detect deception and gather data from witnesses, hostages and victims.

Tempe’s Past and Future Mayors come together for a Conversation in Leadership

The night will feature both Hugh Hallman, Tempe Mayor for the past eight years, and the new Mayor-elect—Mark Mitchell or Michael Monti—one week after the May 15 Mayoral election.

Charting Your Course – Your Compass to Personal and Professional Growth

The Tempe Chamber’s Women in Business Council presents a powerful four-part speaker series that will guide participants on becoming leaders through positive transformation at work and at home.

Top 10 Reasons to Visit the East Valley Business Expo

If you’ve not attended an East Valley Business Expo presented by the Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe Chambers of Commerce – or even if you have – it’s time to come explore what’s out there for you. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should attend and what’s new and exciting at this year’s expo.

Expo Creates Profits for Businesses

Is your company looking for a proven, cost-effective and fun way to promote your business? You can find it by investing in a booth at the Oct. 5 East Valley Business Expo. Between 1,000 and 1,500 people attend the event and more than 100 exhibitors are on site.

Kiss Summer Goodbye with the Year’s Best Chamber Golf Tournament

The Sept. 21st Tempe Links Golf Tournament is more than 18 holes of fun and a great way to spend the day outdoors in this beautiful end-of-summer weather. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new people, network with them, expand your contact base and grow your business.

Pitchfork Becomes New Face of ASU Athletics

ASU has decided to transition into the upcoming football season with a new Pitchfork brand provided by Nike, along with new uniforms, which will be used specifically for the Athletic Department. Several questions arise when such a major branding decision occurs within a company. How will the community react to this change?

Tempe Chamber Announces Board Members for 2011-2012

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Board Members for the 2011-2012 year. These individuals will be honored at the Tempe Chamber’s Annual Luncheon on July 21 at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center, 2100 S. Priest Dr. in Tempe.

Vicki Kringen, 2011 Business Woman of the Year Finalist

In 1996, I attended my first Women in Business Conference and Trade Show. I was in awe as the Business Woman of the Year finalists were profiled and Vicki Allies was announced as the recipient. These were successful women who had great accomplishments in their field and community.