We Will Blog You – Now Showcasing Our Members

As a new benefit to our members, we are adding a Business Spotlight feature to our blog. This is a way for you to tell the community your story, who you are and what you do. There’s no cost involved. It’s just another advantage of your membership in the Tempe Chamber.

Business Spotlight – Themers

Themers creates new and unique decor ideas for many clients and the fact that we tailor each event to the specifics of that client and take a personal approach to address their needs means a lot to our devoted customers.

Ignite Your Personal Adventure! (and maybe win a round trip plane ticket)

The Tempe Chamber’s Women in Business Council presents a powerful speaker series that will guide participants on becoming leaders through positive transformation at work and at home. Participants who attend every session in the series will be entered to win a round-trip Southwest Airlines plane ticket! Two winners will be drawn from all eligible entries.

2013 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

The Tempe Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2013 Business Excellence Awards. They are AlphaGraphics at Elliot and Kyrene, Allstate Insurance – Julie Jakubek, Henry and Horne, Southwest Airlines, Statera and Tempe Camera

Business Spotlight – Orion Investment Real Estate

Orion Investment Real Estate is a commercial broker helping clients buy, sell, lease their commercial properties. Our firm specializes in commercial investment properties.

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 Chamber Announces Candidate and Ballot Endorsements

The Tempe Chamber is pleased to announce its endorsements for the Nov. 6, 2012 elections. After diligent research, fact-finding and candidate interviews, the following endorsements have been made, each which the chamber believes will have the most positive impact on business.

Tempe Chamber Mentor Program Offered to Promising Candidates

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce and its Women in Business Council are proud to present the 2012-2013 Mentoring Program.

Through the program, selected participants will gain an understanding of their true self through assessments and workshops. They will learn how to assess their values, create a vision for their life and live with purpose and passion.

A New Election Pledge

A lot has been made of the “pledge” to not raise taxes driven by Grover Norquist. I propose a new pledge for both voters and candidates:

City Opens Tempe311 Call Center to Assist Residents

Tempe 311, the city’s Customer Relations Center, provides a fast and easy way for community members to connect with their city, making life easier and providing greater value and service.