4 Companies Take Home the Prestigious Sterling Award!

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 26th Annual Sterling Awards before a record crowd of 450 on Tuesday, November 29^th at the Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale. The Sterling Awards were emceed by Phoenix Suns President Brad Casper.

Four winners were selected from among twelve finalists for the coveted Sterling Award: The winners are:

• Micro Business: Reliable Background Screening
• Small Business: GlobalMedia
• Big Business: DMB Associates, Inc.
• Non-Profit:  Gabriel’s Angels

Also recognized in the Micro Business category were Arizona Community Farmers Markets @ Old Town Scottsdale and Breslau Insurance & Benefits, Inc. 

Also honored for their achievements in the Small Business category were Homeowners Financial Group  and Hot Air Expeditions Inc.

Other Big Business finalists honored were Hotel Valley Ho and Magellan Health Services of Arizona  

Also honored for their outstanding contributions in the nonprofit category were National MS Society, Arizona Chapter and Scottsdale League for the Arts    

Celebrating 26 years of business excellence, the Sterling Award is one of the most coveted business awards in the Valley, with a rigorous application, judging and selection process. Four teams of judges each conduct an initial review of all applications and narrow the field to three finalists in each category.  Once the finalists are identified, the judging teams visit those companies to conduct a personal interview and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations.  Once that step is complete, each judge independently casts a set of points for the finalists based on their embodiment of the award criteria.  The points are tallied and the results remain secret until the day of the event. One of the highlights of the Sterling Awards Celebration is the highly anticipated video presentation of each of the 12 finalists. Only members of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce are eligible to apply for the Sterling Award.

Help STARS by Attending The Art of Wine November 5th!

Join STARS friends and supporters for an evening of good wine and great company at Vino 100. Invite your friends, family and colleagues for a great evening.

Enjoy 4 wine tastings and appetizers for $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door. Ten percent of all wine purchases support STARS' programs and services! We will also have some art for raffle and door prizes!

Email kreeve@starsaz.org to reserve your spot!

You can help support the employment of individuals with disabilities by supporting STARS through the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Give it Forward Project.  Learn more at www.scottsdalechamber.com/GIF.

You can also support STARS by donating much needed items and services found on STARS Wish List! Donate today!

Give It Forward is the Scottsdale Area Chamber’s community outreach initiative, launched in 2009 by members of our Ambassadors Committee who generously offer support through their collective time, talent and resources. Currently our Chamber members are raising awareness and funds for the Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services (STARS) Annual Giving campaign.

New TV Ad Campaign Touts Scottsdale

A television advertising campaign is under way to promote Scottsdale's scenic golf courses and balmy nights, all for a discounted price.

The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau rolled out the trial campaign this month, featuring two, 30-second TV commercials aimed at attracting well-to-do visitors.

An estimated 24 million people are expected to view the spots during the monthlong campaign through November 6.

One ad features the bureau's chic urban cowgirl - nicknamed "Camelback Kate" - roping diamonds in a twilight sky with Pinnacle Peak Park in the background.

The other ad shows a golfer teeing off as the sun rises over a cactus-studded golf course. The commercials are available on the tourism bureau's website, ExperienceScottsdale.com.

"They both leverage our current brand campaign and bring two of our print ads to life," bureau spokesman Rachel Pearson said.

Read the full article HERE.

 

Prompt Care from Scottsdale Healthcare is a FREE, exclusive benefit of your Chamber Membership

Finally, An Affordable Health Care Option for Small Business!

PROMPT CARE is an exclusive program provided through Scottsdale Healthcare Occupational Health Clinics that provides limited, immediate care for minor illnesses or injuries for employees of enrolled member companies.

This exclusive program has no up-front costs for any business. Employees of enrolled Scottsdale Ara Chamber member companies can be seen during normal Occupational Health Clinic business hours on a walk-in basis.

Scottsdale Chamber member companies interested in enrolling in the new PROMPT CARE service can register HERE. Once registration is complete, the Scottsdale Area Chamber will send the appropriate contact a Referral Form. When an employee needs the service, this contact will complete the PROMPT CARE referral form on behalf of the employee, and the employee in need will bring the form to one of the three Occupational Health Clinics.

For employees who are not insured, the cost is $35.00 for the assessment and treatment of their minor ailments. In the case of insured individuals, their insurance will be processed as normal with the appropriate co-pay.

Typical complaints that may be seen under PROMPT CARE include minor respiratory illnesses, minor dermatologic complaints such as minor burns or rashes, sprains and strains, mild gastrointestinal ills, minor ophthalmologic complaints, vaccinations and blood pressure monitoring.

Breakfast With a Side of... is a series of forums that provides Chamber Members an excellent opportunity to learn about the issues affecting the Scottsdale area business community. The forum is structured on dialogue between those leaders making policy decisions and Chamber Members. Each forum will feature a conversation with influential leaders in Scottsdale. Forums will be highlighted by a guest speaker, a moderator and will allow plenty of time for questions and answers. 

Please join us for our first program:

Meet the Women of the Scottsdale City Council

Meet the city's Councilwomen and hear their feedback on the city's biggest issues, the major projects they are working on, and what the future holds in store for them in politics.

Event Details

Where: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley - Scottsdale

5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona, United States 85250

When: Friday, October 28th, 2011

Time:  7:15-7:30am - Registration

7:30-9:00 - Breakfast & Forum

Cost:

Members $20 ($25 Day of Event),

Guests $30 ($35 Day of Event) 

REGISTER HERE

Check Out the October Issue of InBusiness Magazine!

Don’t miss the October 2011 issue of In Business Magazine. The "Finding Our Path" cover story has generated quite a response as readers and local experts learn more about the issue of real estate and how it will affect our recovery in the Valley. Also check out two educational series, one by branding guru Kathy Heasley and the other by sales miracle-worker Mike Toney., plus lots more!

This months featured articles:

·         Finding Our Path: Is Arizona real estate leading us to recovery?

·         Branding: Shoot for the Heart

·         Sales Is Not a Bad Word

·         And much more.

See full issue by clicking the magazine cover above.

Airpark Committee Update

Andrew Bourne, Chair – The September 21 committee meeting was held at the Scottsdale Republic offices. Updates were provided by Scottsdale City representatives from the Airport and economic development on the Air Fair and the various projects underway for business expansion and community events. The Airpark Volunteer Committee will need at least 175 volunteers to assist at the Air Fair scheduled for November 5 - 6.  All members are encouraged to participate by signing up at the Air Fair website at www.scottsdaleairfair.com. 

The September Meet-Your-Neighbors event was a success with more than 85 people attending. The next event will be held later this year promoting the connecting of businesses in the Airpark. 

The new Airpark Forum event, which replaces the First Friday Airpark Breakfast, is scheduled for its inaugural event on November 9 at the Xona Resort. 

A steering committee has been formed for the Airpark to participate in the first annual SciTech Festival in Arizona. The Festival will showcase Arizona and the Airpark as national leaders in science, technology and innovation through a series of events taking place during the month of March 2012. More details will be provided in the coming months on how individuals and businesses can assist the Airpark Committee and participate in the event.