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The Source Your monthly source for business, community, and government action!
Special points of interest:
Business After Hours is
the Ice Cream Social
Biz 2 Biz
The Power of Advertising
Special Announcement
on Page 11
Inside this issue:
Business After Hours 2
Networking Info 4-5
Look At Me 6
Member Milestones 8
New Members 8
Pictures 10
Calendar 11
August 2017
Chamber 101 Wows
It's been six months since the launch of the
new Chamber 101 presentation and the
"Wow!" factor has been through the roof.
Members who have attended were thrilled
with the information, the lunch, and how
much the Chamber does for the
membership.
"You got to see the heart of the Chamber.
That's what impacted me the most," said
Russ ODonnell, Branch Manager and
Senior Loan Officer with Security National
Mortgage. He attended Chamber 101 a
couple months ago as a guest and became
a member after the
session. "You don't
know the power of
the chamber of the
commerce until you
get on the inside.
You don't know what you don't know. Seeing
the presentation and meeting everyone it
made me see the chamber really is in it for
everyone's business success."
Chamber 101 is a lunchtime session where
benefits offered by the Southwest Valley
Chamber of Commerce. It's a free session on
the first Thursday of each month at the
Southwest Valley Chamber office. Lunch and
mingling is 11:30am-12:00pm and the
presentation is 12:00-1:00pm. Lunch is
sponsored by Haymaker Restaurant
Company.
be there and if anyone will be with you, and
plan to bring about 30 business cards.
Biz 2 Biz: A Big Deal
The West Valley Chamber of Commerce
Alliance, producers of the annual Biz 2 Biz
expo, announced this year's event will be
at the Glendale Civic Center.
Bigger venue, bigger event,
and a bigger reason for you
to show your stuff as an
exhibitor! Biz 2 Biz is one of
the most successful business
events in the entire valley.
Only Chamber members can
have a display at Biz 2 Biz, a
tabletop expo that attracts
over 400 business owners, professionals,
and consumers. Register as an exhibitor by
August 10 for the discounted spot.
The West Valley Chamber of Commerce
Alliance is a partnership between
the Southwest Valley, Buckeye
Valley, Glendale, Peoria,
Surprise Regional, and
Wickenburg Chambers of
Commerce. Six Chambers -
one great opportunity for you!
Table registration is available on
the Southwest Valley Chamber
website, www.southwestvalleychamber.org.
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Cold with a Chance of Sprinkles! Come to the
Chamber office from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for an Ice
Cream Social! Bring your business associates,
Where: Southwest Valley Chamber
289 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear
When: August 10, 2017
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
September - Thompson Funeral Chapel
October - Foot Solutions Goodyear & Estrella
Cabinetry & Design Center
November - MyOfficeLiquidators
December - Wigwam
January - Cleveland Indians
February - Available
Business After Hours
Your Chamber Navigators have been
out and about! One of our friendly
visits lately was with Gentle Dental on
Litchfield and McDowell. This specific
location is relatively new to the
Southwest Valley and they are
pleased to be your teeth care
professionals! Veronica at the front desk is such a delight to
speak with and they are excited to be a part of the best
darn chamber on Earth, the Southwest Valley Chamber of
Commerce!
Your Chamber Navigators will continue to make friendly
visits and ask ...what can we do for you?
Your Skipper,
Heather Champion
Champs Family Automotive
Navigator Update
Thank you to Champs Family Automotive for hosting
the July Business After Hours! Everyone enjoyed the
delicious food and fantastic networking opportunity
provided by the great people at Champs! Thanks
also go to those who brought door prizes:
Upcoming Things To Do sheet: The quick list of activities
for chamber member. You receive it in the bi-weekly
email, can read it on the Chamber website,
southwestvalleychamber.org, or pick up a copy at the
Chamber office and/or Chamber events.
Community Calendar: It's the only online calendar with
(almost) everything happening in the entire Southwest
Valley community. It's free for anyone - member or not -
to post their event, meeting, or activity taking place in the
Chamber's four-city area. So, tell everyone you know
about the Chamber's one calendar to rule them all!
Chamber Email Update: The most immediate news,
information, and updates from the Chamber membership
and staff. Tell the Chamber staff if you have news to
share. It will be included as space allows.
Contact the Chamber Office: Do you have questions,
suggestions, or ideas? The Chamber staff can help!
Sou t hwes t Va l l ey Chamber o f Commer ce Page 3
Got Family Visiting?
In a recent study conducted by Arizona State University
and the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, seventy-
five percent of the participants said family and friends
gave them the most information about a vacation spot.
This is your chance to be the hero to your family and
friends!
The best place to get online information about the local
community is www.VisitSouthwestValley.com! The
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce launched this
tourism website last year and it's a great source for
anyone visiting.
The new Southwest Valley Visitor Guide is available for
pick-up at the Chamber office. You might see them
distributed at visitor information centers throughout the
state, too. There are tourist dollars out there and the
Southwest Valley is an amazing vacation destination!
Remember the Southwest Valley Chamber is also a state
designated Visitor Information Center. Your family and
friends can discover places to stay, where to eat, shop,
and have fun all in the Southwest Valley. Plus, we have
information for all the other areas in the state where a
tourist might want to explore. We even have an official
state-certified Office of Tourism ambassador on staff!
Be sure to share the website with your family and friends.
Stop by the Chamber office to pick up the Southwest
Valley Visitors Guide.
The Member Opportunities Guide is here and is your
handbook to all the member-exclusive sponsorship,
advertising, and public relations opportunities
available for Southwest Valley Chamber Members.
Advertising your company through the Southwest
Valley Chamber offers a targeted and multi-level
enhancement to your
current marketing
program. Each
sponsorship option
allows you to reap the
rewards of partnering
with an organization
that caters exclusively
to the business needs
of the Southwest
Valley.
Stop by the Chamber office to pick up your copy!
The Power of Advertising
The fifth annual Bootiful Night at the Chamber is in the
works and is looking to be even more spooktacular than
last year. Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday,
October 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Applications are
available online to sign up for a spot at this fangtastic
expecting about 300 for 2017.
This is a great opportunity to let the community know that
you are here and eager to be part of the excitement.
There is no cost to participate other than the candy and
goodies you provide for the trick-or-treaters.
information and please share! All are welcome to attend.
Hey there NaN-ners and non-
NaN-ners!
We are experiencing a great
year at Networking at Noon, with
an average
attendance of
40 people and
some great
educational
speakers, we
are living up to
our tagline
Group in the Southwest
group are tremendous, as well.
Come check us out!
Networking at Noon meets
every Wednesday (unless a
Field Trip has been scheduled)
at Haymaker Restaurant Co.,
1800 N Litchfield Rd. The
meeting starts at 11:45 with 30
- second commercials and
presentations starting at 12:15
PM. You are also welcomed to
bring a door prize for a special
mention of you and your
30 seconds of commercial time.
See you soon!
Rob Lamb,
The Bright Idea Group
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A big thank you to Champs
Family Automotive for hosting
July's Business After Hours. Be
sure to stop by and see them for
all your automotive needs
including windshield wipers!
Have you welcomed our new
members yet? Every month the
newsletter provides a list of new
opportunity for you to introduce
yourself and let them know how
the Chamber has impacted your
business!
We are looking for Chamber
members to join our committee
and assist with planning events
Ice Cream You Scream We All
Scream For Ice Cream!
will be hosted by the Events
Committee! Thursday, August
10th 5-7pm at the Chamber.
Stop by for a scoop piled high
with all your favorite toppings!
Mix and mingle with your Events
Committee and see what
upcoming events are in the
works!
such as, Business After Hours,
ribbon cuttings, A Bootiful Night
at the Chamber, and our
BIGGEST event of the year The
Southwest Valley Awards Gala
meet the 3rd Tuesday of every
month at 9am at the Chamber
and would be LUCKY to have
YOU on board!
Have a
FABULOUS
month!
Bridgett Bess,
John
Manobianco
State Farm
Sou t hwes t Va l l ey Chamber o f Commer ce Page 5
TGIF! What should I do first? Coffee? Breakfast? How
about both, AND rub elbows with some of the Southwest
Connections) is a Chamber of Commerce sponsored
event, but is open to non-members as well. FBC meets the
2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 7:30 am sharp at
to connect with other business owners and community
leaders. It can also be a great way to expand your
referral sources. We also feature high-level speakers at
each event, such as Tolleson Arizona Chief of Police,
Wayne Booher, and Patrick McDermott, Relationship
who you are, what you do, and why you do it. Come join
us for this free event!
FBC would like to thank last
Carol Keyes of River Crossing
Self-Storage.
Russ ODonnell
Security National Mortgage
Lunch N Learn on Tuesday, August 15 at the Chamber.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by LifeTyme Financial Group
RSVP to 623-932-2260
Separating Myths When It Comes to Saving and
Investing!
What You Will Learn:
Myths and truths about saving and investing.
How To Identify Both
What Do Avoid Myths
Page 6
has a new Manager, Deborah
Hannaman! Stop by and give her a big Chamber
welcome.
hosted by Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank and
Kiwanis of Litchfield, you, the Members, brought
in a whopping 415 Lbs. of food!
Abrazo West Campus held a water drive in June
and ended up donating over 55,000 bottles of
water to help those in need.
Pet Wants West Valley is now a pet nutrition
resource for local Human Resources
departments. Pet Wants West Valley will visit your
office or facility to field your employees' pet
nutrition questions and provide free samples of
small-batch pet food. Contact Kevin George at
(623) 738-5363 or [email protected]
Got good news? Share it with the Chamber
on the back!
The Source
Friday, August 25, 12:00 PM
DHI Title 503 E. Plaza Circle Dr. Litchfield Park
Platinum:
Presidential:
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Member Milestones
1 Year Anniversary
Kimmons Investigations And Con-
sulting Services
5 Year Anniversary
All-Metro Motor Vehicle Services
Best Western Hotel
New Members
Sukie's Bridal & Tux
Daniel Silveira
2025 North Pebblecreek Parkway #A8
Goodyear, AZ 85395
623-910-4094
www.sukiesbridal.com
Universal Lift Systems LLC
Keith Leabo
13662 W. Main St.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
623-882-0405
Valley Radiologists
Jami Van Swearingen
13555 West McDowell Rd., Ste. 106
Goodyear, AZ 85395
623-842-5931
www.valleyradiologists.com
All Accounting and Tax, LLC
Abbey Lazaro
23559 W Wayland Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85326
602-715-3865
www.AllAccountingandTax.com
MAE Fine Foods LLC
Rich Elwell
1250 N Fairway Dr, C-105
Avondale, AZ 85323
508-803-4078
http://www.maefinefoods.com
ProSmiles Orthodontics
Jesse McGuire
1981 N Pebble Creek Pkwy., Suite
#C01
Goodyear, AZ 85395
623-236-9509
ProSmilesOrtho.com
The July Coffee Bar was
sponsored by
Nothing Bundt Cakes Goodyear
13824 W. McDowell Rd, Ste 106
Nothing Bundt Cakes has also been
meetings at the Chamber office!
Ribbon Cutting at Boot Barn in Avondale.
July Business After Hours at
Champs Family Automotive.
Friday Business Connections at
August 2017 Calendar
Sou t hwes t Va l l ey Chamber o f Commer ce Page 11
September 2017 Calendar Preview
Date Day Time Event
2 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
3 Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 AM Coffee With A Cop @ Wildflower Bread Company, 1380 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear
3 Thurs 11:30 - 1:00 PM Chamber 101 @ Chamber Office, 289 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
4 Fri 8:15 - 9:00 AM Flag Raising Ceremony US Coast Guard Bday @ City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
9 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
10 Thurs 5:00 - 7:00 PM Ice Cream Social @ Chamber Office, 289 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
11 Fri 7:30 - 8:30 AM Friday Business Connections @ Fuego's Bar & Grill, 9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
15 Tues 11:30 - 1:00 PM Lunch N Learn @ Chamber Office, 289 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
16 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Main Event Entertainment, 10315 W McDowell Rd, Avondale
18 Fri 7:00 PM Movie Night - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 @ Goodyear Ballpark 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear
23 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
24 Thurs 4:00 - 7:00 PM Biz 2 Biz Expo @ Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, AZ
25 Fri 7:30 - 8:30 AM Friday Business Connections @ Fuego's Bar & Grill, 9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
25 Fri Noon Ribbon Cutting @ DHI Title Agency, 503 E. Plaza Circle Dr., Litchfield Park
30 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
Date Day Time Event
6 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
7 Thurs 11:30 - 1:00 PM Chamber 101 @ Chamber Office, 289 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
8 Fri 7:30 - 8:30 AM Friday Business Connections @ Fuego's Bar & Grill, 9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
13 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
14 Thurs 5:00 - 7:00 PM Business After Hours @ Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear
20 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
22 Fri 7:30 - 8:30 AM Friday Business Connections @ Fuego's Bar & Grill, 9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
27 Wed Noon Networking At Noon @ Haymaker Restaurant, 1800 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear
Thursday, September 28, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Joint Mixer with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce
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