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.

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

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce and the City of Tempe are proud to present Mayor Hugh Hallman’s State of the City Address on Nov. 10 at the Buttes in Tempe.

Tempe Chamber Hosts Gov. Jan Brewer at Business Luncheon

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce was proud to host Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer at an informal business luncheon on Oct. 19 at the Bridgeview Condominiums at Hayden Ferry Lakeside.

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

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.

October Business Advocate Newsletter Published

The October issue of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s monthly newsletter 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.

Vote “Yes” in Bond Election

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

“The Big Game” HDTV Raffle

The Tempe Chamber is holding a raffle for a flat panel High Definition LCD 1080p television.

Quality Education Adds Value To Our Community

Through prudent financial planning the Kyrene School District has weathered the economic meltdown better than many area school districts. Thankfully, despite the economic woes of our state, Kyrene has been able to improve the quality of education through the voters’ approval of overrides and bond programs.

Business Women of the Year To Teach Life, Business Skills

Lorraine Bergman, president and CEO of Caliente Construction and Angela Creedon, Community Development Manager for APS share stories of their success and teach attendees how to achieve similar results in their personal and business lives.

End-of-Life Discussion Uproar Misplaced

A lot of the furor over health care reform center on the proposed end-of-life discussions for Medicare recipients. I completely agree that this shouldn’t happen. Those discussions need to happen much earlier in life.