September “Business Advocate” Newsletter Published

Sept. Business Advocate online at http://bit.ly/tccnews Top stories include new health fair, leads group, exclusive offers and more!

Senator John McCain to Speak at Tempe Chamber’s Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon

ASU jump starts its football season with presentations by Head Coach Dennis Erickson, ASU Athletics Director Lisa Love, ASU VP Christine Wilkinson, Sun Devil football players, coaches and other special guest speakers including Senator John McCain, Gov. Jan Brewer, US Congressman Harry Mitchell and others.

Local Shopping Provides Economic Boost

Shopping locally strengthens communities and economies by re-circulating money in the community, sustaining local jobs and generating tax revenue for the community and state.

ASU Football Kickoff - Celebrate with the Sun Devils!

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce, ASU Sun Devil Club and ASU Alumni Association are proud to present the 10th Annual Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon on Aug. 27. Jump start the ASU football season with Head Coach Dennis Erickson, ASU Athletics Director Lisa Love, Sun Devil football players, coaches, Sparky and other special guests including Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

Business Solutions Clinic Features Sales Mentor

As part of our July 30 Business Solutions Clinic (free to all members) Neil Chitel of ManageStaff, Inc. will join 5 other expert mentors to offer advice and counseling in the field of Sales.

Health Care Costs Explode - Tempe Chamber Offers Free Mentoring to Educate Members

With health care costs skyrocketing and new legislation confusing many businesses, we thought we’d lend a hand to help clear things up.

Social Media Marketing - Sitewire’s Jay Feitlinger Mentors at Free Business Clinic

As part of our July 30 Business Solutions Clinic (free to all members) Jay Feitlinger of Sitewire will join 5 other expert mentors to offer advice and counseling in the field of Online Marketing.

Vickie Bouffard Presents “How to Sell in the New Normal”

Vickei Bouffard will be the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s special instructor at this Thursday’s Hot Topics luncheon where she will share profit-increasing secrets on how to sell in today’s market.

Health Care Advice Offered to Businesses in Free Mentoring Clinic

As part of our July 30 Business Solutions Clinic (free to all members) Ryan Hansen of Benefits by Design will join 5 other expert mentors to offer advice and counseling in the field of Health Care.

Beat the Heat - Tempe Businesses Get Creative in a Summer Slowdown

When temperatures start to soar during the summer months, sadly, revenue for businesses in Tempe and the Valley tends to do the opposite. Innovative methods are often necessary for these local businesses to draw in customers and compete. Learn how these Tempe Chamber members beat the heat.