Get 2 for 1 Season Pass to Celebration of Fine Art!

The 23^rd Annual Celebration of Fine Art is in full swing.  As a Chamber member, you are invited to enjoy a 2 for 1 Season Pass!  Purchase one Pass, bring a friend for FREE and you’ll both enjoy unlimited admission through March 24, 2013.  Open daily 10 am to 6 pm.  Located on the SW corner of Hayden Rd and Loop 101 in north Scottsdale.   The place where art lovers and artists connect!  Learn more at www.celebrateart.com.

In Business Magazine Presents: Education Means Business Event

The In Business Magazine Education Means Business Event is a gathering of business professionals, educators, decision makers and leaders. The program includes an in‐depth business discussion with our Panel, who are the top business and education leaders in the Valley. The symposium‐style event will include a gourmet lunch, a keynote speaker and participation by each Panelist in attendance. Attendees will have an opportunity to mingle with the Panelists at a VIP reception prior to the program.

The goal of the Symposium is to answer questions relative to the skills gap that Arizona is experiencing and what education and business are doing to fill that gap. Invited Panelists include: Ann Weaver Hart (University of Arizona), Robert Sarver (Western Alliance Bancorporation), Superintendent John Huppenthal (State of Arizona), Sue Clark‐Johnson (Morrison Institute), Patrick Burkhart (Mesa Community College), Dr. Eugene Giovannini (Gateway Community College), Glenn Hamer (Arizona Chamber), Susan Carlson (Arizona Business & Education Coalition), Don Smith (SCF Arizona), Steven Zylstra (Arizona Technology Council) and others.

Date: Friday, January 18, 2013

Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort, The Grand Ballroom

Time: 11:15am to 1:30pm

CLICK HERE for complete details

EVCCA Posts 2013 Legislative Priorities

The EVCCA, founded in 1999, is comprised of more than 7,000 businesses and seven local chambers: Apache Junction, led by Larry Johnson; Chandler, led by Terri Kimble; Gilbert, led by Kathy Tilque; Mesa, led by Peter Sterling; Queen Creek, led by Marquis Scott; Scottsdale, led by Rick Kidder; and Tempe, led by Mary Ann Miller. Business leaders representing each association meet monthly. Our purpose is to provide coordination in the advancement of common business interests.

Each year, EVCCA produces a report on the legislative priorities, which lists initiatives that have the most significance to East Valley businesses. The report outlines the legislative priorities for calendar ear 2013. The priorities include: Ballot Reform; Federal Health Care Implementation; Education Funding; Unemployment Benefit Reform; and Tort Reform.

CLICK HERE to download the full report.

Business owners in the East Valley need not feel helpless about government influence on their business. There is no excuse for ignorance. Each of us has the opportunity and responsibility to understand the issues and to get out and vote.

For additional info, please contact Terri Kimble, President/CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce: (480) 963-4571.

Spring Training Mixer for Downtown Scottsdale Merchants

Downtown Scottsdale Merchants are invited to join us as our friends at Blind Society talk spring training in Scottsdale and how you can best market your business to the 200,000 fans who will visit Scottsdale Stadium during the 2013 spring training season! Plus! Mix and mingle alongside other Downtown Scottsdale businesses, bar and restaurant owners, hotel concierges, group sales associates and the Scottsdale Charros.
Blind Society, a unique Scottsdale marketing agency founded by advertising executives who specialize in consumer connections for brands like Mojo Yogurt and ASU Football, will discuss social media, cross promotion and marketing ideas. Darren Wilson, Blind Society visionary and national marketing entrepreneur, will help you find your best customer! Darren's businesses include Blind Society, Cultivator Content Labs and bluemedia.
SPRING TRAINING MIXER
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
5:30-7:30pm

 

The Venue of Scottsdale
7177 E. 3rd Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Appetizers, Drinks, Music & Marketing!
2013 Spring Training in Downtown Scottsdale
Its Gonna Be Big!

Space is limited, RSVP today:

http://springtrainingmarketing.eventbrite.com/

Volunteers Needed for the Thunderbird Emporium of Scottsdale

The Thunderbird Emporium of Scottsdale will be held along the Scottsdale Waterfront (7135 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale) from 10am to 8pm on Friday, Nov. 16^th and Saturday, Nov. 17^th, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, Nov. 18^th.

Thunderbird Artists is famous for their award-winning Fine Art & Wine Festivals, but this festival is different because we are adding a traditional, Old World European Christmas Market to the fine wines and sumptuous world cuisine! Proceeds from this event will go to the American Healing Arts Foundation (501C.3) and the Scottsdale Chamber Foundation (501C.3). We are looking for approximately 100 volunteers for this event and would greatly appreciate any help!

Volunteers are needed to staff the entrance gates for the duration of the event. Volunteers will be responsible for collecting entrance fees and for selling wine tickets to attendees above the age of 21. All volunteers must be at least 21 years old. All volunteers earn a free admission in appreciation for their service, and are welcomed to enjoy the festival at no charge before or after their shift.

Friday, November 16th Shifts

4:00pm-7:30pm

Saturday, November 17th Shifts

9:45am-1:00pm or 4:00pm-7:30pm

Sunday, November 18th Shifts

9:45am-1:15pm  or 1:00pm-4:30pm

To volunteer or for more information, contact Nikki Hoffman at 480-355-2712 or

nhoffman@scottsdalechamber.com

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Thunderbird Emporium of Scottsdale!

Thank you for supporting the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce!

Get Free Admission to This Weekend's Scottsdale Super Expo!

See the best in Home & Garden, Food & Wine, and Health & Fitness at the Scottsdale Super Expo, Novermber 3rd & 4th! Attendees can begin their day touring the Home & Garden Show — which offers hundreds of home products and services for homeowners — and then make their way to the Health & Fitness Expo to get a head start on warding off those unwanted holiday pounds, be checking out workout clothing, new exercise equipment, health seminars, and even new insurance plans.

Those attending on Saturday will have the added bonus of touring the Food & Wine Festival, where restaurants, caterers, and wineries will be offering delicious samples of their products. Sales of wristbands for the tasting tour are available for $15 and proceeds benefit the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

This fun, interactive weekend will also host a stage for food and wine demonstrations, a classic car show, also with benefit to the Arizona Animal Welfare League. There will also be a live broadcast of the House Talk Show, prize giveaways and much more!

WestWorld of Scottsdale

Saturday, November 3, 10am-5pm; Sunday, November 4, 10am-4pm

CLICK HERE for your FREE ADMISSION PASS! (A $10 Value!)

CLICK HERE to go to the Expo Website

Art Under the Stars Thursday Evening!

The DC Ranch Community Council will host a very special Passport to Art experience on Market Street this Thursday evening, October 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In partnership with the Scottsdale Artist School, the event will feature six incredibly talented student artists who will display their work while demonstrating their techniques. We will have live models on site so attendees can watch the creative process unfold during the event.

In addition to art immersion, there will be live music, a cash wine bar, and complimentary appetizers provided by Grimaldi’s Pizzeria who will also offer 25 percent off your meal in their restaurant that evening. There is no fee to attend so please bring your friends and neighbors for a beautiful evening under the stars on Market Street!

For more details, please visit dcranch.com