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.

Social Media Contest – Win Tickets to the SMAZ Conference!

Social Media AZ (SMAZ) is hosting a full day conference on social media on Nov. 18 and you can win a free ticket by simply telling us how you successfully incorporate it into your business model.

2012 Business Excellence Awards Nominations Needed

The Tempe Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2012 Business Excellence Awards through Nov. 14. The awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and honor those that demonstrate a passion for excellence.

What’s In a Good Exit Plan?

Designing a comprehensive Exit Plan—based on your exit objectives and flexible enough to adapt to changing economic, business and personal circumstances—can be the difference between liquidating your company and selling / transferring it for millions of dollars.

Sticking a Toe (or two) in the Exit Planning Pool

  By Kjell Andreassen , Acceler8 llc Some of the most common objections owners make to undertaking the planning necessary to exit their companies successfully are: 1. The business isn’t worth enough to meet my financial needs. When it is, that’s when I’ll think about leaving. 2. I will be required to work years for a [...]

Invent a Better Cardboard Box

by Russ Perry, Keane Creative This past July my family joined the ranks of many unfortunate souls as we underwent the infamous Arizona Summer Move. If you’ve never experienced this, consider yourself a lucky human being. 117+ temperatures, boxes, stairs, asphalt, and no luck getting a “head start” on the heat. Thankfully we survived and [...]

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.

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.

You Can Do Business with Arizona’s Mines

As the value of raw materials used for manufacturing increases, Arizona’s mines are seeing a renaissance. Learn how your company can profit from this growth.

Building a Competitive Edge through Guerilla Marketing

To be a successful small business owner, you must be as innovative in creating marketing strategies as you are in developing new product and service ideas. Here are some low-cost, creative, and effective guerilla marketing tactics small businesses have used to outperform their larger rivals.