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Letter from the President 2
Policy Update 3
Ribbon Cuttings 5
Event Calendar 7
Upcoming Events 8
New Members 9
Featured Members 10
Volume 29 | Number 11 | June 2011
Tempe Chamber
welcomes new Board of
Directors members
Five professionals representing diverse organizations have been chosen to serve on
the Tempe Chamber’s Board of Directors for three-year terms, 2011-2014.
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Nominating Committee believes that Stephen
Eberhart, The Buttes, A Marriott Resort; Mark Masten, Wells Fargo; Laura
Robertson, Banner Baywood Medical Center; Timothy Ronan, Davis Miles; and
Jackie Thompson, Southwest Airlines, will be instrumental in shaping the future
of the Tempe Chamber.
Stephen Eberhart has been serving as General Manager at
The Buttes, A Marriott Resort since 2003 and was instrumental
in successfully converting the property from Wyndham to the
Marriott flag. In addition, he developed and opened the onsite
Narande Spa in 2005. Before his current position at The Buttes,
Eberhart worked for Wyndham International in several capacities
for 19 years.
He has a history of driving significant gains in top-line revenues
and bottom-line profits and believes that his strategic business
sense, uncompromising work ethic and sincerity have helped
create consistent profits and loyal support of nationwide customers, employees, suppliers, business
partners, managers, community leaders and local officials.
He played a key role in the successful growth of 24 upscale Wyndham hotels, and during his time
at The Buttes, he has initiated a mentor program, an employee clothing exchange and an energy
conservation team.
Eberhart received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and is currently a board member with
the Tempe Convention and Visitors’ Bureau and the Valley Hotel and Resort Association.
Mark Masten is currently serving as Community Banking
District Manager, Vice President, at Wells Fargo Bank, Tempe.
He possesses a significant understanding of corporate strategy
and operations and is passionate about changing the lives of
customers through financial advice.
His areas of expertise include innovative strategy implementation
and execution; complex credit management; building and
retaining high performing teams; and more.
Before taking his current position, Masten served as store
manager, service manager, personal banker and teller. He also owned M3 Transport in Buckeye before
selling that business in 2003.
Masten received his Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey
School of Business recently with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Laura Robertson is Chief Executive Officer at Banner Baywood
Medical Center in Mesa and is responsible for managing and
overseeing all facets of the hospital’s operations, including
2,000 employees, 910 medical staff members and a net revenue
budget of $295.4 million. Before taking this position, Robertson
served in several positions at Banner Heart Hospital, including
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. Before that, she
worked at Phoenix’s Good Samaritan Medical Center for 14 years.
Robertson received her Bachelor of Science, Nursing, from the
University of Arizona and her Master of Business, Health Care
Management, from the University of Phoenix.
She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a member of the American
Organization in Nurse Executives; Arizona Nurses Association; and the American Association of Critical
Care Nurses.
Timothy Ronan is an AV Rated Attorney with over 26 years of
experience in providing legal counsel to small and medium size
businesses in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, capital formation,
employee relations and business planning. He has over 20 years
of experience in counseling and preparing estate plans, wills and
trusts and asset protection planning for individuals, families and
business owners.
Over the years, Ronan has been involved in the community as a
volunteer with multiple nonprofit groups and has assisted in the
preparation of legislation, including legislation that created the
Arizona Limited Liability Company Act.
Currently, he works at Davis Miles, PLLC, as Partner and Head of Transactional Department, which
includes commercial and real estate transactions.
Ronan has served as president of the Board of Directors of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau
and was the founder, director and treasurer of the Maricopa County Sports Authority, now the
Maricopa County Sports Commission.
He holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and philosophy, and received his J.D. degree from
Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.
Jackie Thompson is the Corporate Community Affairs and
Grassroots Manager for Southwest Airlines. She focuses on key
areas such as business, leadership, arts and education and social
advocacy and is also charged with forging high-profile local,
regional and national relationships with nonprofit, business
and political organizations to positively impact the diverse
communities Southwest serves.
She launched her career at Southwest in 1994 and played a key
role in supporting the social responsibility efforts in Arizona for
the company. She serves on boards, committees and advisory
positions in her capacity as Community Affairs Manager, including the Arizona Foundation for Women
and East Valley Partnership.
Thompson has been the recipient of many awards, including the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s
Business Woman of the Year Award. Recognition from the company includes the President’s Award,
Community Service Extraordinaire and the Legislative Ambassador of the Year awards.
Born, raised and educated in Liverpool, England, she graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Business.
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new leadership at our July 21 Annual Luncheon. Find out more at www.tempechamber.org.
How to Reach Us
Phone (480) 967-7891
Fax (480) 966-5365
Email info@tempechamber.org
Visit www.tempechamber.org
Board’s courage
strengthens Chamber
The mission of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce
is to build an environment that enhances the
economic vitality of our membership.
As the Tempe Chamber’s fiscal year draws to a close
June 30, I want to publicly thank the Chamber’s
Board of Directors and let you all know how proud I
am to work closely with such a dedicated, thoughtful
and courageous group of people.
Chairman of the Board Directors (cont.)
Steve Bauer Jeff Mirasola
Clark Peterson
Chair-Elect Jack Pisano
Dave Long Jody Robertson
Treasurer Ex-Officios
Phil Howard Chad Ackerley
Mark Duplissis
Vice-Chairs Charlie Meyer
Lorraine Bergman Stephanie Nowack
Mark Thompson Virgil Renzulli
RJ Orr Jackie Thompson
Immediate Past Chair Committee Chairs
Vicki Kringen Julie Armstrong
Neil Chitel
Directors Vicki Kringen
Todd Christy Lori Murphy
Margaret Hunnicutt Laura Opstad
Kristine Kassel Jack Pisano
Sharon Kausal Hal Salem
Mary Ann Miller Sachiyo Ragsdale
President / CEO Communications Director
(480) 736-4280 (480) 736-4285
maryann@tempechamber.org sachiyo@tempechamber.org
Sean Donovan Heidi Santos
Vice President, Media & Bookkeeper
Program Development (480) 736-4289
(480) 736-4283 heidi@tempechamber.org
sean@tempechamber.org
Liz Garlieb
Magdalena Warecka
Director of Operations
Membership Development (480) 736-4281
(480) 736-4287 magdalena@tempechamber.org
liz@tempechamber.org
Renée Lopata, CAE
Volunteers
Enell Burney
Senior Vice President Melissa Webster
(480) 736-4284
renee@tempechamber.org
Articles are written by Chamber Staff.
The Business Advocate is designed by Gradient9.com.
Our directors, whose names are just to the left of this column, are true leaders
in Tempe and the region. They take seriously their fiduciary responsibility to
ensure that the Chamber is fiscally responsible. They keep their fingers on the
pulse of the community so that we can offer programs most needed by our
member businesses. They selflessly choose policies and endorsements that will
create local economy for all businesses – not just their own.
Most importantly, they are unafraid to take an early stand on controversial
issues impacting the business community. This courage enabled me to solicit
further support on issues from chambers throughout the state, expanding our
reach and increasing our level of influence on public policy.
This past year, the Board’s decision to support a multi-faceted approach to
federal immigration policy led to a statement co-signed by 20 other chambers
that was presented to members of Congress in January. Their determination
that citizenship should be decided at the federal level resulted in a statement
to the State Legislature that was again co-signed by 20 other chambers. And
their long desire to stimulate economic development on the state level led to
more than 40 chambers supporting this year’s jobs package.
We tend to say that we don’t have a working board, we have a policy-making
board. Members of working boards must sit on subcommittees and other
committees of the organization. But trust me – policy-making board members
work, and work hard. They have to weigh all the issues, have open, frank and
sometimes uncomfortable discussions, and then they have to agree on a
direction.
To those Board members whose terms are ending (Lorraine Bergman, Mark
Duplissis, Vicki Kringen, Clark Peterson, Jody Robertson), it has been a true
pleasure to work with you. I know that our new Board members are up to the
task of carrying on your legacy.
Mary Ann Miller
President/CEO
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
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POLICY UPDATE
Chamber opposes new fees on businesses
The City of Tempe is considering establishing a tiered-fee schedule for property inspections
by the Tempe Fire Department. The proposed fees presented to the Chamber in April range
from $25 every two years for a low-risk business, such as a professional office, to $325 and
up every two years for businesses considered maximum risks, such as large hotels and
apartments.
While the Tempe Chamber admires the work of the Fire Department, we feel that these
fees increase the cost of doing business in Tempe at a time when we should be stimulating
economic growth. The Chamber opposes these new fees.
Tempe Fire is holding two public forums on this proposed program. We encourage you all
to attend and provide your input. The forums will be held on the following days:
• Wednesday, June 8, 6 to 7 p.m. – Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 E. University Dr.
• Thursday, June 9, 6 to 7 p.m. – Tempe Police South Substation, 8201 S. Hardy Dr.
The Business Advocate
The Business Advocate is the Tempe Chamber of
Commerce’s monthly newsletter. Its mission is to report
on events and news of interest to our membership and
the business community in a magazine-style format
available as a PDF on our website at
www.tempechamber.org.
Each issue has business and community news, alerts on
political legislation impacting your business, a calendar,
ribbon cuttings, member spotlights and more.
It’s a powerful tool that’s available for
your marketing needs as well.
The newsletter serves our entire membership of more
than 1,000 member businesses representing more than
70,000 employees. Additionally, the current and most
recent issues are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
worldwide though our online archives.
Posted as a PDF, anyone is able to view The Business
Advocate on their computer screen, print it in full color,
download it, or send it to friends and coworkers. Each
month we send emails to our full membership with a
hyperlink to the issue, and the current issue is highly
visible on the main page of our website.
The Business Advocate is an excellent resource allowing
us to serve the needs of our membership and business
community. We encourage you to take advantage of the
opportunities it offers you to reach this audience too.
For article submission guidelines or advertising
opportunities please contact Sachiyo Ragsdale at
sachiyo@tempechamber.org or (480) 736-4285.
ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE
Chamber supports stable property tax levy
The Tempe Chamber supports a new policy by the City of Tempe to stabilize the amount of
money it can receive through property tax.
The amount of property tax collected is dependent on two things: the assessed value of
the property and the tax rate set by the governing body, in this case the City Council. If the
tax rate stays constant, the amount of tax collected – and the amount paid by property
owners – will rise and fall as valuations rise and fall. Before the recession, the amount
paid by property owners rose because the same tax rate was applied to rising property
values – a decision opposed by the Chamber.
More recently, property valuations have fallen resulting in a decrease in property tax
collections. The Tempe Chamber believes that tax levels should be reasonable to continue
necessary infrastructure support and maintain this great community. Setting the property
tax levy where it is currently and allowing for a CPI increase and new construction will
result in a higher tax rate, but in minimal change to the actual amount paid by property
owners. The Chamber supports this policy, both as property values go down, and as
they rise.
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The following is a list of ten of the most frequently
displayed members from the Membership Directory
for the month of May.
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10.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Tempe Modern Dentistry and Every Kid’s Dentist & Orthodontics
Allstate Benefits
Vista Medical Group
Professional Prints & Albums, LLC
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Benewerk, LLC
Smashburger, Tempe Marketplace
FSW Funding
THE CHAMBER NUMBERS
Lobby Visits:
Phone & Email:
Referrals/City Info:
Chamber Events:
Visitors:
54
330
81
92
67
www.tempechamber.org
Become A Tempe Chamber Premier Member!
Premier Membership - It’s more than just an offer; it’s
an opportunity to grow your business, outperform
your competition and thrive financially! Our Premier
Members receive special recognition and exclusive
opportunities that expand and increase their levels of
success to new heights. Increase your exposure, boost
your brand recognition and watch your profitability
grow. Become a Premier Member today and enjoy
the advantages you deserve. For more details contact
Renee Lopata at (480) 736-4284
or renee@tempechamber.org
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Women in Business Conference and Trade Show roundup
Photos by Jay Mark
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce was pleased to announce Vicki Kringen, Vice
President/COO of TCH (The Centers for Habilitation), as its 2011 Business Woman of
the Year at the 16th Annual Women in Business Conference and Trade Show held last
week at The Buttes, A Marriott Resort.
The event featured three amazing keynote speakers, who each gave presentations
based on the theme of “Reach, Achieve, Celebrate!” We wish to thank Lillian Coury
of Pegasus Pathways, Karen Leparulo of Guggenheim Funds and Pam Gaber of
Gabriel’s Angels for their time and inspiration.
Special thanks to April Warnecke, 3TV meteorologist, for emceeing the event and
to all of our wonderful sponsors: Silver Sponsor, Edward Jones; Print Sponsor,
Alphagraphics at Kyrene and Elliot; Media Sponsor, The Business Journal;
Copper Sponsors, APS, Mesa Community College, Southwest Airlines, State
Farm and TCH.
From left: Women in Business Council Chair Julie Armstrong; 2011 Business Woman of the
Year recipient Vicki Kringen, TCH; Business Woman of the Year finalist Linda Kalaf, Veolia
Transportation; and Business Woman of the Year finalist Kristine Kassel, Benefits by Design.
We would also like to thank We Got It Productions for providing us with the
Business Woman of the Year video and The Flower Shoppe for providing beautiful
centerpieces for all of the tables and bouquets for the Business Woman of the Year
finalists. Thanks also to Charity Charms for providing our speakers with gifts and
to Themers for providing event décor.
The Tempe Chamber would also like to thank the many donors who provided
fantastic raffle and silent auction items and all who attended the event. Last, but
certainly not least, a very special thank you to this year’s Women in Business Council,
without whose help and support this event would not have been possible.
Please join us again next year!
From left: Keynote speakers Pam Gaber, Gabriel’s Angels; Karen Leparulo,
Guggenheim Funds; and Lillian Coury, Pegasus Pathways.
This year’s Women in Business Conference and Trade Show drew over 250 attendees and
featured 35 exhibitor booths.
2010 Business Woman of the Year Margaret Hunnicutt, president and CEO of Tempe Schools
Credit Union, addressed the audience during the plated luncheon.
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From left: Tempe Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mary Ann Miller; 2011
Business Woman of the Year recipient Vicki Kringen; and 3TV Meteorologist April
Warnecke, event emcee.
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Smashburger opened its third Tempe location recently at Tempe Marketplace on the
northeast corner of the mall, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., #1155. Brand Manager Kurt
Riske, his great staff and the Chamber Ambassadors attended the grand opening.
Smashburgers are fresh, never frozen. The 100% Angus beef patties are smashed,
seared and seasoned on the grill. For more information, call (480) 784-4977 or visit
www.smashburger.com.
Longtime Tempe Chamber member and Valley businessman Pascal “Pat” Marco, of Heritage
Graphics/Ironwood Litho, is proud to announce the national hardcover release of his novel,
“Identity: Lost”. See more at www.pascalmarco.com.
Keane Creative recently took home three AMA Spectrum Awards and a Gold Award from the
American Chamber of Commerce Executives for the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
website and redesign.
ABC Defensive Driving School was just certified by the AZ Supreme Court. It offers evening
and weekend classes or online courses at its convenient location, 725 S. Rural Rd., #210, in
Tempe. For more information, call (480) 777-5353 or visit www.abcdefensivedriving.net.
Travelers now have another option to fly to the greater New York/New Jersey area as
Southwest Airlines begins service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Newark
Liberty International Airport. Southwest Airlines will operate two daily nonstop flights. Visit
www.southwest.com to book travel now.
Top of the Rock restaurant at The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, is undergoing some exciting
changes, including a design renovation and the addition of TV monitors that allow guests to
view the chefs as they prepare meals. Top of the Rock is now “fun dining,” offering affordable
selections and specializing in local artisanal cuisine. Top of the Rock now also has a lounge
area.
A.C.T. Awards & Promotions, longtime Chamber members, celebrated the grand opening of
its new location at 107 E. Broadway Rd. in Tempe. Owners Todd and Pamela Mastrorilli, Alice
Mastrorilli and their staff cut the ribbon while Chamber President/CEO Mary Ann Miller and
the Chamber Ambassadors looked on. Guests enjoyed learning about A.C.T.’s numerous
promotional products, awards and outstanding customer service, along with a tour of their
new building. For more information, call (480) 777-5101 or visit www.ACTrocks.com.
MAC UPDATE
The Military Affairs Committee closed the 2010-2011 year with a celebration and recognition
of HMCS Gabrielle L. Duffey from Operational Health Support Unit, San Diego Detachment B.
Senior Chief Duffey currently serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader for her unit at NOSC Phoenix.
Her decorations include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Army Commendation
Medal; four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals; five Reserve Meritorious Service
Medals; two National Defense Service Medals; Armed Forces Reserve Ribbon with Silver
Hourglass and “M” device; Overseas Service Ribbon; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; and
Afghan Campaign Medal with campaign star, along with various other awards.
The event took place at Heidi’s Events and Catering on May 18 and was attended by members
of the Navy Operational Support Center in Phoenix and the Tempe Chamber’s Military Affairs
Committee. Special guests were Katelyn Hudock from Hilton Phoenix Chandler and Sandra
Keeme from Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food Restaurant.
Once again, we want to thank our generous donors of gift certificates for our MAC honorees.
HMCS Duffey received a weekend stay at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler, dinner for two at
Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food Restaurant, as well as certificates to P.F. Chang’s on Mill and
Pete’s Fish and Chips. We very much appreciate all the support and donations!
If you have any questions regarding our committee, please contact Magdalena Warecka at
magdalena@tempechamber.org or (480) 736-4281.
The Pride of the City Award was presented recently to Dave Cutty, president and CEO of
TCH. Working for TCH for nearly 40 years, Cutty has been the driving force behind TCH to
create homes, quality programs and jobs for individuals with disabilities. A great leader and
dedicated member of the Tempe community, the City of Tempe and Tempe Community
Council are honored to recognize this exceptional individual.
US Airways recently recognized long-time US Airways executive C.A. Howlett as he received
the 2011 Carol B. Hallett Award at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Conference for his
leadership excellence and outstanding contributions to the aviation industry. Howlett played
a central role at US Airways over his 16-year career.
Congratulations to Heidi’s Events and Catering, which has been recognized as the 2011
Best of Weddings Caterer by the Knot.com based on reader feedback. To learn more, visit
www.heidisevents.com.
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From left, Commander Judy Gallagher, HMCS Gabrielle L. Duffey and MAC Chair Hal Salem.
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Celebrate the past year with
the Tempe Chamber
Join us for our Annual Luncheon on Thursday, July 21, as we review the past year’s accomplishments
and successes and share our vision for the upcoming year. We honor those who have worked
with us over the past year and introduce the incoming Board of Directors and committee chairs.
Presentations by our leadership and an awards ceremony for our members add to the enjoyment
of this plated luncheon.
Our keynote speaker is Andrew Walter, ASU football star quarterback (2001-2004) and former
member of the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots. In 2010 he started a lending firm
specializing in short-term, secured notes for small businesses and is a member of the advisory
board of Vet Tix. The event will take place from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Fiesta Resort Conference
Center, 2100 S. Priest Dr.
Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for the general public, and VIP tables of 10 are available for
$500. To register or for more information, call (480) 967-7891.
LOS TRES AMIGOS
A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale chambers
of commerce joined together on May 10 to host
the annual Los Tres Amigos mixer. The casual
social event provided an unequalled chance
to network with hundreds from the chamber
world and business community.
The Tempe Chamber would like to thank Heidi’s
Events & Catering for providing delicious
food; Grins 2 Go for helping guests capture the
evening in a quality photograph; and Ray the
DJ for providing fantastic live entertainment.
Also, a special thanks to the Phoenix Zoo for
being such a gracious host venue and providing
a fun tour and carousel rides.
And last but not least, thanks to our co-hosts,
the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale chambers
of commerce. See you again next year!
Check out photos from the event on the Tempe
Chamber’s Facebook page.
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The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors wants to thank the following members for
renewing their Chamber Membership this past month. You are the backbone of Chamber Success!
31 – 49 Years
Tempe Eyecare Assoc.
The Flower Shoppe
TUHSD
21 – 30 Years
Arizona Business Forms
Brock Supply
City of Tempe
Wilkinson Floor Covering
16 – 20 Years
Express Employment Professionals
Oliver & Spencer CPAs
PM Villatree Tempe
Steptoe & Johnson
Tempe Community Council
6 – 10 Years
Commercial Communications
Neptune Society
Roll-a-Shield
SWIHA
The Arc of Tempe
University Inn
Phoenix Flower Shops
Purcell Tires
Silverman Law Offices
Southwest Design & Supply
Unicorn Media
WageWorks
Zion and Zion
PREMIER MEMBERS
1 – 5 Years
All-Star Insurance
Altier Credit Union
ASU Gammage
Barrett Business Services
Benefits by Design
Dakota Security Systems
Entrepix
La Bocca Urban Pizzeria
NAI Horizon
City of Tempe
Tempe Community Council
University Inn
110% CLUB
Oliver & Spencer CPAs
Purcell Tires
Steptoe & Johnson
University Inn
June 2011
June 1
Government Relations and Transportation Committee
7:30 a.m.
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
909 E. Apache Blvd.
June 9
Networking @ Noon
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
GameWorks, Arizona Mills Mall
5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 669
June 22
Business After Hours
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Top of the Rock at The Buttes
2000 Westcourt Way
June 1
Tempe Links Committee
9:30 a.m.
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
909 E. Apache Blvd.
June 14
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
7:30 a.m.
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
909 E. Apache Blvd.
June 23
Business Owners Forum
8 – 9 a.m.
Tempe Schools Credit Union
2800 S. Mill Ave.
June 2
Women in Business Council
8 a.m.
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
909 E. Apache Blvd.
June 15
Business Resource Advantage Committee
8 a.m.
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
909 E. Apache Blvd.
June 28
Tempe Chamber Board of Directors meeting
7:30 a.m.
Four Points by Sheraton Tempe
1333 S. Rural Rd.
June 7
Ambassadors Committee
8 a.m.
Heidi’s Events and Catering
2095 W. 15th St.
June 16
Hot Topics and Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton Tempe
1333 S. Rural Rd.
June 7
9 – 10 a.m.
New Member Briefing
Heidi’s Events & Catering
2095 W. 15th St.
June 21
Business Before Hours
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Children’s Dental Village
7360 S. McClintock
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Tuesday, June 7
New Member Briefing
9 – 10 a.m.
Heidi’s Events and Catering
2095 W. 15th St.
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Meet the Chamber staff,committee chairs and network with other new members
at this informative and fun event. Please RSVP to info@tempechamber.org or
call (480) 967-7891 by June 6.
Wednesday, June 22
Business After Hours
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Top of the Rock at The Buttes
2000 Westcourt Way
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Join your colleagues for a free evening of great food, fun and networking. This
informal mixer provides a welcoming and casual atmosphere where you can
meet and mingle with other members of the business community.
Free for Members | $10 General Public
Thursday, June 9
Networking @ Noon
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
GameWorks, Arizona Mills Mall
5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 669
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Learn the art of relationship building, enjoy a fantastic lunch in an exciting
environment and have fun promoting your services at this “speed dating
for business” event. Employing effective networking techniques is the most
powerful way to promote your business, make strong connections and
outperform your competition.
Thursday, June 23
Business Owners Forum
8 – 9 a.m.
Tempe Schools Credit Union
2800 S. Mill Ave.
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Engage in peer-to-peer networking, information sharing and consultation with
your fellow business owners at this casual breakfast over discussions about
current issues and business-related topics. This free event is an extremely
effective owner-to-owner networking event that has proven exceptionally
valuable to attendees. Attendance is strictly limited to business owners only.
$25 Members in Advance | $30 Members on Day of Event | $35 General Public
Thursday, June 16
Hot Topics and Lunch:
“Covered: How to Get the Media to Notice You”
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton Tempe
1333 S. Rural Rd.
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Thursday, July 21
Hot Topics and Lunch this month features a panel of reporters and journalists
who will conduct a workshop on how to get the media to notice your company.
Learn how to write a press release that gets noticed, pitch a story idea, conduct
a successful interview and secure coverage of your business and events. Joining
our panel are Rick Flowers, Publisher of the East Valley Tribune; Adam Kress, New
Media Editor at the Phoenix Business Journal; and Tom Spratt from the Arizona
Republic. Sponsored by SRP.
$25 Members in Advance | $30 Members on Day of Event | $35 General Public
Tuesday, June 21
Business Before Hours
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Children’s Dental Village
7360 S. McClintock
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Join us for a morning of food and networking. Bring brochures and business
cards and be ready to give a 30-second commercial about yourself or your
business. This is a wonderful way to start the day and meet with other
Chamber members and the business community. A light breakfast is provided.
Annual Luncheon
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Fiesta Resort Conference Center
2100 S. Priest Dr.
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At this exciting event, we review the past year’s
accomplishments and successes and share our vision for the
upcoming year. We honor those who have worked with us over
the past year and introduce the incoming Board of Directors
and committee chairs. Presentations by our leadership and
an awards ceremony for our members add to the enjoyment
of this plated luncheon. Our keynote speaker is Andrew
Walter, ASU football star quarterback (2001-2004) and former
member of the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots.
In 2010 he started a lending firm specializing in short-term,
secured notes for small businesses and is a member of the
advisory board of Vet Tix.
Tickets are $50 for Tempe Chamber members; $65 for the
public; or $500 for a VIP Table of 10
Free for Members | $7 General Public
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June 2011
Allstate Benefits
Insurance
Kelly Stine
5343 N. 16th St., #120
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Ph. (602) 230-2323, ext. 11
F. (602) 230-2877
www.allstateatwork.com
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park
Entertainment
Kendall Matthews
1155 W. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284
Ph. (480) 961-0800, ext. 203
F. (480) 961-0427
www.fiddlesticksaz.com
Storage West - Baseline
Storage
Ron and Deb Edens
1405 W. Baseline Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Ph. (480) 820-8992
F. (480) 820-5389
http://storagewest.com/baseline
Benewerk, LLC
Insurance
Mark Stiles
5235 S. Kyrene Rd., Ste. 211
Tempe, AZ 85283
Ph. (480) 628-5215
www.benewerk.com
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Legal Services
Gloria Myers
Ph. (602) 320-9718
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/
gloriamyers
Tempe Modern Dentistry and
Every Kid’s Dentist & Orthodontics
Dentists
Lindsey Taylor
1835 E. Guadalupe Rd., #CF107
Tempe, AZ 85283
Ph. (480) 332-4104
www.TowneCenterDental.com
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Restaurants
Shannon Hambleton
100 W. University Dr., #113
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ph. (480) 967-0550
www.capriottis.com
David and Sam PR
Public Relations
Anne Landers
2410 E. Osborne Rd., #2
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Ph. (602) 621-4010
F. (602) 621-4011
www.davidandszmpr.com
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Professional Prints & Albums LLC
Photographers
Eric Carchon
1111 W. University Dr., Unit 1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ph. (480) 684-2425
www.relationshipportraits.com
Vista Medical Group
Atif Farooqi
2428 E. Apache Blvd., Ste. 1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ph. (480) 398-1220
F. (480) 398-1230
www.vistamedicalgroupaz.com
Rio Salado Foundation
Non-Profit Organizations
Nancy Clare Stern
PO Box 1737
Tempe, AZ 85280-1737
Ph. (480) 473-0245
www.supportriosalado.org
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Boulders on Broadway
Erick Geryol
530 W. Broadway
Tempe, AZ 85282
Ph. (480) 921-9431
www.bouldersonbroadway.com
Boulders on Broadway is all about great food, craft beer and
outdoor adventures! We have 30 rotating draft handles and over 70
varieties of bottled craft beer. Park your bikes inside and grab a seat
next to your colleagues or fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Also, check
out our meeting rooms and catering services for your next company
function.
First Financial Equity Corporation
Dieter Bollmann, VP Investments
7373 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. D-120
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Ph. (480) 778-2085
Toll-Free: (800) 687-3800
F. (480) 998-2883
www.ffec.com/dbollmann
Dieter, a planning-based Registered Investment Advisor, Life and
Long-term Care Insurance Agent and Registered Representative
at FFEC, offers customized full-service financial solutions to
individuals, family businesses and nonprofits by referral. He treats
his clients with greatest respect for their ambitions and needs and
seeks to further their financial education.
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park
Kendall Matthews, Regional Marketing Director
1155 W. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284
Ph. (480) 961-0800, ext. 203
F. (480) 961-0427
www.fiddlesticksaz.com
Are you a Chamber member who needs an employee outing? Here
are five things to do while at FiddlesticksAZ.com: Practice chipping
on a 16-acre driving range, release tension with eight batting cages,
outmaneuver colleagues on go-karts and bumper boats or enjoy
miniature golf. Watch our discount rate video at
http://bit.ly/GoFiddlesticks.
NCounter Restaurant
Tysen Manuel, Owner
310 S. Mill Ave., Ste. A-101
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ph. (480) 968-9288
Order online at www.Ncounter.com
Right off the Light Rail, in the heart of Tempe, come on in for an
Ncounter of the freshest kind. Breakfast, lunch, brunch menu and
breakfast cocktails daily. Taste the fresh-from-scratch difference.
Ncounter offers seven days a week of hip Nspired deliciousness. All
served up in an indoor/outdoor atmosphere with an urban cool vibe.
PTS Multimedia
RBCo. Accountancy, P.C.
PTS Multimedia, an Internet-based marketing firm in Arizona,
specializes in helping businesses leverage their brand through
a wide variety of innovative marketing techniques, including:
Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Pay-PerClick Advertising, Website Design, Video Email Marketing, Video
Production and Content Management.
RBCo. Accountancy is a full-service certified public accounting firm
in Tempe specializing in tax, accounting and consulting services to
individuals and their closely held businesses. Its manager, Lori A. Davis,
is a CPA, Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) and QuickBooks ProAdvisor
with 20-plus years of experience in the financial services industry.
Andrew J. Shainker, Business Development Manager
2141 E. Broadway, #104
Tempe, AZ 85282
Ph. (480) 656-7235
F. (480) 634-7323
www.ptsmultimedia.com
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Lori A. Davis, CPA, PFS, Tax Principal
60 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 1012
Tempe, AZ 85281
Ph. (480) 281-1056
F. (480) 775-8625
www.ronblue.com/taxbusinessservices.com
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